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Games that are genuinely better with friends - co-op recommendations - Zero Two - 06-22-2026
Single player games are great but some games unlock a completely different experience with the right people. Here are my current recommendations for co-op.
Couch co-op / same screen:
- It Takes Two - designed as a co-op game throughout, constantly inventive, great writing. One of the best co-op games made.
- Overcooked 2 - genuinely stressful in the best way. Tests communication and patience.
- Cuphead - brutal but rewarding with a partner. Shared failure makes it funnier.
Online co-op:
- Deep Rock Galactic - co-op mining/shooting with excellent class design. Community is famously friendly. Rock and stone.
- Lethal Company - horror/comedy co-op with emergent chaos. Better with voice chat and people who don't take it seriously.
- Monster Hunter Wilds - the whole game works solo or co-op seamlessly, and hunts with friends are enormously satisfying.
- Hades II - still technically in early access but worth it if you played the first one. The roguelite loop is excellent with a friend taking turns.
- Baldur's Gate 3 - the multiplayer mode is fully functional and playing through with a friend who also makes choices is a genuinely different experience from solo.
Competitive co-op (co-op against AI or environment, competitive with each other):
- Golf With Your Friends - chaotic minigolf, works with any group
- Pummel Party - Mario Party style, works for non-gamers
What are you playing co-op right now?