Best-of list · 24 games
Best couch co-op games
Same room, same screen. These let friends and family play together without anyone going online.
How we picked: Every game here supports local multiplayer or split screen with co-op play, ranked by player rating.
Before you pick
Couch co-op is the easiest way to get everyone playing, since nobody needs an account, a headset or a good connection. The best picks teach themselves in a minute and still stay fun after an hour.
Check the controller count before you buy. Some games support four players but only if you own enough controllers, and split screen can be hard to read on a small TV.
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