Despite how gaming has changed over the years, one thing remains the same -- people love playing games together. Whether you're solving a puzzle, hunting monsters or escaping Hell, it's better with a friend (or three).
It should come as no surprise that games like Split Fiction and It Takes Two from Hazelight Studios, which focus on cooperative play, were critical successes. Some of my best memories are marathon gaming sessions with friends, squished together on a couch or logging in online from different spots.
Whether you're looking for a split-screen, couch co-op experience or just want something to hop into for a few hours with your friends, these are some of the best co-op games to try right now.
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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.
Hazelight Studios/EA Games A Way Out $30 at Steam $30 at Sony Ever wanted to break out of prison with a partner? So have Vincent and Leo. Set in the 1970s, you'll uncover the protagonists' motivations for needing to escape and why they ended up in the slammer in the first place. Over the course of the game, you'll work together to enact your plan and stay ahead of the law. Number of players: 2
Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5
Genre: Action/adventure
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