Cooperative play is intrinsic to gaming. Some of my earliest (and best) gaming memories are of hours-long gaming sessions with friends. There's a reason why Hazelight Studios' Split Fiction and It Takes Two were so well received -- people love playing games with others. Bonus points if you don't need two copies of the game, or can do so from the same couch.
Whether you're looking for a couch co-op or logging in with others across the internet, these are the best games to jump into with your friends.
Best co-op games right now
Split Fiction
It Takes Two
Helldivers 2
Elden Ring Nightreign
Baldur's Gate 3
Best co-op games for two players
These games are best experienced with one other person, so grab a friend and get to work. A few in this section, like Split Fiction, It Takes Two and Cuphead, only require one copy of the game, which makes it even easier to play.
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