Split-screen or co-op games are, above all, great fun and they make for a challenging gameplay.
Co-ops often require you to work together with another players, being your friends, family, or anybody else in the world – blessings of the internet!
Working towards a common goal fosters teamwork and cooperation; strategizing, plotting and celebrating together becomes a great social activity, enhancing your enjoyment. It can be both demanding and rewarding.
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | |
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 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splintered Fate | 2024-07-17 | Action | Super Evil Megacorp |
 | Warioware Get It Together | 2021-09-10 | Adventure | Nintendo EPD |
 | Diablo 3 Eternal Collection | 2018-11-02 | hack'and'slash | Blizzard Entertainment |
 | Kirby Star Allies Nintendo | 2018-03-16 | Adventure | HAL Laboratory |
 | Resident Evil 5 | 2019-10-29 | Adventure | CAPCOM |
 | Hyrule Warriors Age Of Calamity | 2020-11-20 | Adventure | Omega Force |
 | Rayman Legends Definitive Edition | 2017-09-12 | Action | Pastagames |
 | Contra Operation Galuga | 2024-03-12 | Action | WayForward |
 | Untitled Goose Game | 2020-09-23 | Indie | House House |
 | Snipperclips Cut It Out Together | 2017-03-03 | Casual | SFB Games |
 | Yoshis Crafted World | 2019-03-29 | Adventure | Good-Feel |
 | Sea Of Stars | 2023-08-29 | RPG | Sabotage |
 | Unravel Two | 2020-06-04 | Adventure | Coldwood Interactive |
Diablo 3: Eternal Collection
| Release date: | 2018-11-02 |
| Genre: | hack'and'slash |
| Developer: | Blizzard Entertainment |
In the third installment of Diablo, you return to the world of Sanctuary to once again face the forces of darkness and the titular demon. The game begins twenty years after the events known from Diablo II, in which a group of heroes triumphed over evil.
During your journeys, you perform tasks assigned by the inhabitants of the world or randomly appearing in the game, and you also fight hordes of enemies. Each character operates a different energy system, has a unique set of skills and can use selected types of weapons.
Much also depends on the player’s ingenuity and the items acquired: spells and abilities can be modified using runestones, which give them new effects and increase character statistics.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
| Release date: | 2024-07-17 |
| Genre: | Action |
| Developer: | Super Evil Megacorp |
It is an action game using solutions known from the roguelike genre. One of the features of the game is randomness, thanks to which the fights involving the titular mutant turtles become highly unpredictable.
During the gameplay, you can take control of the main characters, with each of them having not only a different set of weapons, but also a range of skills. The choice of character affects the fighting style. Over time, you also access abilities and develop ones you’ve already had.
The locations you visit have a different appearance or layout of rooms with each approach. Randomness also applies to the encountered power-ups intended for the protagonists or bonuses modifying the strengths of the bosses.
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Risk of Rain Returns
| Release date: | 2018-10-30 |
| Genre: | Strategy |
| Developer: | PopCap Games |
This hybrid of platformer and roguelike takes you on a journey to the planet Petrichor V. Discovering secretes is not easy, because there are many dangers lurking.
During the game, you take on the role of one of the 15 survivors varying in terms of skills and preferred weapons. You traverse various locations, jump on platforms and avoid numerous traps, and also face opponents.
Risk of Rain Returns can be played alone or in cooperative mode for up to four players (via the internet or on a shared screen). The authors focused on the multiplayer mode, which has been significantly improved compared to the original.
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Resident Evil 5
| Release date: | 2019-10-29 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | CAPCOM |
In this survival horror, you once again play the role of Chris Redfield – the protagonist of the first installment of the series. Our character joins an organization fighting bio-terrorism and, on its orders, moves to Africa, where he is to begin research on the mysterious “T” virus.
The fights in the game are dynamic and focus on clashes with enemies with a clear numerical advantage. On your path, you are faced with countless people under the influence of the virus, but also some other mutated strange creatures.
All missions are carried out in co-op mode. The characters heal each other, exchange equipment and help in critical situations. The game often requires coordinated action by players to open doors or operate complex mechanisms.
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Kingdom Two Crowns
| Release date: | 2018-12-11 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Noio |
This minimalist strategy game with RPG elements takes you to a classic fantasy world inspired by the Middle Ages, in which you take on the role of a king. His task is not only to ensure the prosperity of his subjects, but also to ensure their safety.
The gameplay scheme is based on two pillars, the first of which is exploration. Wandering through the fantasy land, you acquire gold, which you can then give to the settlers. At this point, the strategic aspect comes into play – the people you recruit expand your estates, constructing not only various production buildings and tools, but also fortifications.
Unlike the 2015 version, Kingdom: Two Crowns can boast the presence of a co-op mode – local multiplayer allows for two-person fun. However, nothing stands in the way of playing alone.
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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
| Release date: | 2023-08-31 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Frozenbyte |
An arcade game combining the characteristic elements of platform and logic games. It’s embellished with a large dose of humor, as well as colorful graphics and an ambient soundtrack.
The action of the game takes place in a fairy-tale fantasy world inspired by the Middle Ages. The story once again connects the fates of three heroes who embark on the mission to save the world.
The story campaign can be completed not only solo, but also in cooperation with up to three players. The creators made sure that the level of difficulty of the puzzles adjusted to the number of users.
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Contra: Operation Galuga
| Release date: | 2024-03-12 |
| Genre: | Action |
| Developer: | WayForward |
A remake of the iconic shoot’em up from 1987, which takes you to the titular islands off the coast of New Zealand. During the game, you play as elite Contra commandos, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, whose task is to stop the terrorist group Red Falcon before it brings destruction to all of humanity.
During the game, you rush right through eight vast levels – from the jungle, through a waterfall, to a military complex belonging to the enemy. Along the way, you jump on platforms and avoid traps, as well as eliminate hordes of enemies.
The pillar of the game is the story mode, which can be completed alone or in local cooperation mode for up to two people. In addition, the arcade mode, where up to four players can play together, is waiting to be tested.
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man Of Medan
| Release date: | 2019-08-30 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Supermassive Games |
A cinematic adventure game that opens the horror-themed The Dark Pictures Anthology series. The game tells the story of discovering a sunken wreck from World War II. It is very non-linear and it is up to you who will survive and how the whole story ends.
The story begins when a group of four Americans who are fans of diving go on an expedition to investigate a sunken plane from World War II. During the game, we make choices, although there is also no shortage of simple arcade and logical challenges.
The story is very non-linear, your decisions affect who will survive and who will die and which of the many alternative endings is realized. The whole thing has been designed to encourage players to play the game multiple times in order to discover all the scenes and challenges.
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Darksiders Genesis
| Release date: | 2019-12-05 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Airship Syndicate |
A spin-off of the Darksiders series, realized in the form of an isometric action game with RPG elements and offering the possibility of playing in 2 people on a shared screen.
During the gameplay, your goal is to hunt down demonic masters called by Lucifer and stop the demon lord from disturbing the balance forever. You traverse gloomy locations, fight hordes of enemies and overcome various terrain obstacles.
You can play alone – and in this scenario you can smoothly switch between the protagonists – or in multiplayer cooperation mode (via the Internet or on a split screen).
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Streets of Rage 4
| Release date: | 2020-04-30 |
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| Developer: | DotEmu |
The fourth full-fledged installment in the classic beat ’em up series, launched in 1991. It continues the series’ traditions, allowing players to battle waves of opponents on two-dimensional boards.
You control a character chosen from several available – each with different strengths and weaknesses – and then go to a selected location. There, you must defeat numerous diverse opponents, and finally face the boss to advance to the next stage.
The game uses 2D visuals, evoking associations with comic books. Nevertheless, the graphics are of a much higher level, with hand-drawn backgrounds and characters.
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Undoubtedly there’s something on this list that you’re dying to try out! Many co-op games are designed to be easy to pick up, making them accessible for players of all skill levels. This inclusivity can make gaming more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Create shared memories through gaming with your buddies, form new friendships and alliances with people around the globe, or give it a try just by yourself. In any shape or form, it will be definitely worth it