Together on the sofa: games with split screen or a shared screen that you play side by side on one console or PC.
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Select up to 5 games you have played and enjoyed. Playalike compares 36 traits such as combat, story and atmosphere and suggests games that hit exactly the same spot, even across genres.
A strictly two-player split-screen adventure where you and a partner play Leo and Vincent, breaking out of prison and going on the run in a cinematic crime story. Constantly varied set pieces and a memorable ending make real teamwork the heart of the experience.
A strictly two-player co-op adventure where two writers hop between sci-fi and fantasy worlds, constantly reinventing its mechanics. Every chapter throws new ideas at you, from chase sequences to playful side stories.
A strictly two-player split-screen adventure where you and a partner play Leo and Vincent, breaking out of prison and going on the run in a cinematic crime story. Constantly varied set pieces and a memorable ending make real teamwork the heart of the experience.
2018PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 78,885 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Co-op or multiplayer
Lavish presentation
A strictly two-player split-screen adventure where you and a partner play Leo and Vincent, breaking out of prison and going on the run in a cinematic crime story. Constantly varied set pieces and a memorable ending make real teamwork the heart of the experience.
A strictly two-player co-op adventure where two writers hop between sci-fi and fantasy worlds, constantly reinventing its mechanics. Every chapter throws new ideas at you, from chase sequences to playful side stories.
A strictly two-player co-op adventure where two writers hop between sci-fi and fantasy worlds, constantly reinventing its mechanics. Every chapter throws new ideas at you, from chase sequences to playful side stories.
A frantic co-op cooking game where up to four chefs chop, cook and serve under time pressure in increasingly absurd kitchens, turning communication and teamwork into hilarious chaos.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified15.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 13,624 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Co-op or multiplayer
Distinctive, stylised art style
A frantic co-op cooking game where up to four chefs chop, cook and serve under time pressure in increasingly absurd kitchens, turning communication and teamwork into hilarious chaos.
A frantic co-op cooking game where up to four players race against the clock in wacky, shifting kitchens, and success hinges entirely on communication and teamwork. Tossing ingredients across the room adds speed and plenty of laughs and shouting.
2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified−66 %22.99 € 7.81 € 9 days left90 % positive
Very positive, 62,706 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Distinctive, stylised art style
A frantic co-op cooking game where up to four players race against the clock in wacky, shifting kitchens, and success hinges entirely on communication and teamwork. Tossing ingredients across the room adds speed and plenty of laughs and shouting.
A loud, cel-shaded loot shooter packed with countless randomly generated guns, irreverent humor and one of gaming's most memorable villains, Handsome Jack. It shines brightest as a chaotic four-player co-op hunt for ever better loot.
2012PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable−90 %29.99 € 2.99 € 6 days left89 % positive
Very positive, 210,834 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Lots of humour
Strong character progression
A loud, cel-shaded loot shooter packed with countless randomly generated guns, irreverent humor and one of gaming's most memorable villains, Handsome Jack. It shines brightest as a chaotic four-player co-op hunt for ever better loot.
A charming two-player co-op adventure where a pair of friends solve LEGO-brick puzzles and platforming challenges together to rescue an abandoned spaceship. Relaxed, warm-hearted and ideal for playing side by side.
2025PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified24.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 1,946 reviews on Steam
Cosy, great for unwinding
Puzzles and brain teasers
Co-op or multiplayer
A charming two-player co-op adventure where a pair of friends solve LEGO-brick puzzles and platforming challenges together to rescue an abandoned spaceship. Relaxed, warm-hearted and ideal for playing side by side.
One player defuses a bomb while teammates hunt through a manual, and only fast, clear communication saves the day. A tense, chaotic co-op party game that tests teamwork and nerves.
One player defuses a bomb while teammates hunt through a manual, and only fast, clear communication saves the day. A tense, chaotic co-op party game that tests teamwork and nerves.
A brilliant first-person physics puzzler where you bend space with the portal gun through the decaying test chambers of Aperture Science, driven by the razor-sharp wit of GLaDOS and Wheatley. A separate co-op campaign adds clever two-player puzzles.
A brilliant first-person physics puzzler where you bend space with the portal gun through the decaying test chambers of Aperture Science, driven by the razor-sharp wit of GLaDOS and Wheatley. A separate co-op campaign adds clever two-player puzzles.
A top-down shooter for up to four players where teamwork is everything: you input stratagem codes to call in airstrikes and supplies, and friendly fire constantly threatens chaos. The satirical militaristic-democracy setting gives it a tongue-in-cheek tone.
2015PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable19.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 25,751 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
A top-down shooter for up to four players where teamwork is everything: you input stratagem codes to call in airstrikes and supplies, and friendly fire constantly threatens chaos. The satirical militaristic-democracy setting gives it a tongue-in-cheek tone.
A loud, cel-shaded looter shooter where you blast through multiple planets with an endless stream of procedurally generated guns. Chasing better loot, irreverent humor and four-player co-op are the heart of the experience.
2019PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable−90 %59.99 € 5.99 € 6 days left81 % positive
Very positive, 128,233 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Strong character progression
Action-packed real-time combat
A loud, cel-shaded looter shooter where you blast through multiple planets with an endless stream of procedurally generated guns. Chasing better loot, irreverent humor and four-player co-op are the heart of the experience.
A chaotic couch co-op space shooter where you and friends crew a neon-bright ship, juggling cannons, shields and engines. Only good teamwork saves the space bunnies from the forces of Anti-Love.
2015PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 3,379 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Distinctive, stylised art style
Co-op or multiplayer
A chaotic couch co-op space shooter where you and friends crew a neon-bright ship, juggling cannons, shields and engines. Only good teamwork saves the space bunnies from the forces of Anti-Love.
All six Skywalker Saga films retold as charming, wordless LEGO slapstick, where you smash bricks, collect studs, unlock characters and solve light puzzles in drop-in couch co-op. Dozens of characters with unique abilities make replaying levels for secrets a joy.
All six Skywalker Saga films retold as charming, wordless LEGO slapstick, where you smash bricks, collect studs, unlock characters and solve light puzzles in drop-in couch co-op. Dozens of characters with unique abilities make replaying levels for secrets a joy.
A chaotic, hilarious cartoon brawler best enjoyed with up to four friends on the couch. Light RPG hooks like leveling, weapons and animal orbs keep you coming back between its absurd boss fights.
A chaotic, hilarious cartoon brawler best enjoyed with up to four friends on the couch. Light RPG hooks like leveling, weapons and animal orbs keep you coming back between its absurd boss fights.
A chaotic co-op game where you and friends lay track in front of an unstoppable train, gathering resources and improvising across procedurally generated maps. Teamwork and shouted communication drive the fun.
2019PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified19.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 13,857 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Building and crafting
Distinctive, stylised art style
A chaotic co-op game where you and friends lay track in front of an unstoppable train, gathering resources and improvising across procedurally generated maps. Teamwork and shouted communication drive the fun.
A loving retro side-scrolling brawler in the style of the 80s cartoon, played solo or with up to five friends as the Turtles. Gorgeous pixel art, snappy combat and nostalgic charm define the experience.
2022PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified−60 %24.99 € 9.99 € 8 days left94 % positive
Very positive, 13,036 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
Distinctive, stylised art style
A loving retro side-scrolling brawler in the style of the 80s cartoon, played solo or with up to five friends as the Turtles. Gorgeous pixel art, snappy combat and nostalgic charm define the experience.
A gritty hack-and-slash RPG set in Middle-earth's northern front, where a Ranger, a Dwarf and an Elf loremaster fight alongside the events of the Fellowship's journey. It shines brightest in three-player co-op, with loot and skill trees driving progression.
2011PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable81 % positive
Very positive, 9,579 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
A gritty hack-and-slash RPG set in Middle-earth's northern front, where a Ranger, a Dwarf and an Elf loremaster fight alongside the events of the Fellowship's journey. It shines brightest in three-player co-op, with loot and skill trees driving progression.
The cel-shaded looter shooter that started it all, sending you across the lawless wasteland of Pandora to collect a seemingly endless stream of procedurally generated guns. Its irreverent humor and four-player co-op make it a classic loot grind.
2009PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable−90 %29.99 € 2.99 € 6 days left89 % positive
Very positive, 20,182 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Post-apocalyptic setting
Strong character progression
The cel-shaded looter shooter that started it all, sending you across the lawless wasteland of Pandora to collect a seemingly endless stream of procedurally generated guns. Its irreverent humor and four-player co-op make it a classic loot grind.
A VR co-op game where you and friends staff the bridge of a Starfleet ship, coordinating helm, weapons, engineering and shields. Teamwork and role-play deliver an immersive Star Trek fantasy.
A VR co-op game where you and friends staff the bridge of a Starfleet ship, coordinating helm, weapons, engineering and shields. Teamwork and role-play deliver an immersive Star Trek fantasy.
An isometric co-op adventure for up to four players: team up to solve puzzles in Egyptian temples, dodge traps and blast through hordes of mythical enemies.
2014PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch19.99 €68 % positive
Mixed, 1,274 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Puzzles and brain teasers
Co-op or multiplayer
An isometric co-op adventure for up to four players: team up to solve puzzles in Egyptian temples, dodge traps and blast through hordes of mythical enemies.
An action-heavy co-op shooter where Chris and Sheva battle infected hordes across Africa, sharing ammo and reviving each other. It trades horror for bombastic set pieces, big boss fights and weapon upgrades.
2009PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable19.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 49,808 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
Lavish presentation
An action-heavy co-op shooter where Chris and Sheva battle infected hordes across Africa, sharing ammo and reviving each other. It trades horror for bombastic set pieces, big boss fights and weapon upgrades.
An isometric action-adventure in which Lara and the Mayan warrior Totec tackle temples full of puzzles, traps and enemies, solo or in co-op. Its highlight is combining both heroes' tools, such as spear platforms and grappling ropes.
2010PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified9.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 3,599 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Puzzles and brain teasers
Jumping and platforming
An isometric action-adventure in which Lara and the Mayan warrior Totec tackle temples full of puzzles, traps and enemies, solo or in co-op. Its highlight is combining both heroes' tools, such as spear platforms and grappling ropes.
Rock Band 2 lets you play rock songs as a band using plastic guitar, bass, drums and microphone. The fun comes mostly from playing together with friends, with precise rhythm timing and a big song library.
Rock Band 2 lets you play rock songs as a band using plastic guitar, bass, drums and microphone. The fun comes mostly from playing together with friends, with precise rhythm timing and a big song library.
Rock Band has you and friends play guitar, bass, drums and vocals on plastic instruments, hitting notes in time to famous rock songs. The fun comes from playing together as a band in the living room.
Rock Band has you and friends play guitar, bass, drums and vocals on plastic instruments, hitting notes in time to famous rock songs. The fun comes from playing together as a band in the living room.
A co-op third-person shooter where two mercenaries work together using aggro mechanics, back-to-back moves and team actions across war zones. Cheeky buddy humor and weapon customization define its tone.
A co-op third-person shooter where two mercenaries work together using aggro mechanics, back-to-back moves and team actions across war zones. Cheeky buddy humor and weapon customization define its tone.
A chaotic co-op action game where up to four wizards mix spells freely from elements and often blow themselves up in the process. Slapstick humor and friendly-fire mayhem are the heart of the experience.
2015PCPlayStation14.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 9,498 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat
A chaotic co-op action game where up to four wizards mix spells freely from elements and often blow themselves up in the process. Slapstick humor and friendly-fire mayhem are the heart of the experience.
A bombastic, action-heavy Resident Evil with several intertwined campaigns starring Leon, Chris, Jake and Ada, built around co-op play. Gunfights, melee moves and blockbuster set pieces take priority over classic survival horror.
A bombastic, action-heavy Resident Evil with several intertwined campaigns starring Leon, Chris, Jake and Ada, built around co-op play. Gunfights, melee moves and blockbuster set pieces take priority over classic survival horror.
A two-player co-op puzzle platformer where the two heroes share a single pool of mass: when one grows, the other shrinks. Communication and timing are essential to get through the levels.
A two-player co-op puzzle platformer where the two heroes share a single pool of mass: when one grows, the other shrinks. Communication and timing are essential to get through the levels.
A colorful sci-fi arcade brawler from Capcom where up to four players punch their way through futuristic stages as a hero squad. Rideable mecha suits scattered through the levels add a fun twist to the brawling.
A colorful sci-fi arcade brawler from Capcom where up to four players punch their way through futuristic stages as a hero squad. Rideable mecha suits scattered through the levels add a fun twist to the brawling.
A chaotic co-op game where you run a moving company, hauling furniture out of houses and into the van with wonky physics. It shines on the couch with friends, where teamwork and slapstick collide.
2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified−80 %22.99 € 4.59 € 9 days left82 % positive
Very positive, 1,693 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Co-op or multiplayer
Distinctive, stylised art style
A chaotic co-op game where you run a moving company, hauling furniture out of houses and into the van with wonky physics. It shines on the couch with friends, where teamwork and slapstick collide.
A loot shooter set on Pandora's moon, where low gravity, oxygen management and ground-pound attacks put a fresh spin on the combat. It tells the story of Handsome Jack's rise to villainy with the series' trademark irreverent humor, and it's best played in co-op.
2014PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable−90 %39.99 € 3.99 € 6 days left79 % positive
Mostly positive, 31,873 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Sci-fi setting
Lots of humour
A loot shooter set on Pandora's moon, where low gravity, oxygen management and ground-pound attacks put a fresh spin on the combat. It tells the story of Handsome Jack's rise to villainy with the series' trademark irreverent humor, and it's best played in co-op.
A gorgeously hand-drawn 2D platformer bursting with zany humor, tight jumping challenges and frantic treasure-chase levels, playable with up to four friends in chaotic local co-op. It gets seriously demanding in its later stages.
2011PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable9.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 5,863 reviews on Steam
Jumping and platforming
Distinctive, stylised art style
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A gorgeously hand-drawn 2D platformer bursting with zany humor, tight jumping challenges and frantic treasure-chase levels, playable with up to four friends in chaotic local co-op. It gets seriously demanding in its later stages.
A colorful co-op adventure where Ratchet, Clank, Qwark and even the villain Nefarious team up to blast enemies and hop through platforming sections. Wacky weapons, teamwork and plenty of humor are the focus.
A colorful co-op adventure where Ratchet, Clank, Qwark and even the villain Nefarious team up to blast enemies and hop through platforming sections. Wacky weapons, teamwork and plenty of humor are the focus.
A third-person co-op shooter where two mercenaries fight through a besieged Shanghai, built around teamwork like aggro control and reviving partners. Its moral choice moments with short-term consequences set it apart.
A third-person co-op shooter where two mercenaries fight through a besieged Shanghai, built around teamwork like aggro control and reviving partners. Its moral choice moments with short-term consequences set it apart.
A co-op cover shooter where you play a mercenary duo fighting a drug cartel across Mexico. Teamwork and explosive destruction are the focus, with the story serving mostly as backdrop.
A co-op cover shooter where you play a mercenary duo fighting a drug cartel across Mexico. Teamwork and explosive destruction are the focus, with the story serving mostly as backdrop.
A chaotic run-and-gun platformer starring parodies of action movie heroes, where nearly everything is destructible and explosions tear levels apart. With up to four friends in co-op, the mayhem becomes gloriously over-the-top fun.
A chaotic run-and-gun platformer starring parodies of action movie heroes, where nearly everything is destructible and explosions tear levels apart. With up to four friends in co-op, the mayhem becomes gloriously over-the-top fun.
A frantic restaurant management game where you cook, serve and expand your eatery alone or with friends, using roguelike upgrades and randomized layouts. Kitchen coordination and chaos drive the fun.
2022PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified19.50 €94 % positive
Very positive, 19,222 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Economy and management
Co-op or multiplayer
A frantic restaurant management game where you cook, serve and expand your eatery alone or with friends, using roguelike upgrades and randomized layouts. Kitchen coordination and chaos drive the fun.
A cinematic horror adventure aboard a derelict ghost ship where your choices and quick-time reactions decide which of five characters survive. Its online and couch co-op modes make it a tense shared horror-movie night.
A cinematic horror adventure aboard a derelict ghost ship where your choices and quick-time reactions decide which of five characters survive. Its online and couch co-op modes make it a tense shared horror-movie night.
A gorgeous fairy-tale 2.5D platformer where you swap between a wizard, thief and knight to solve creative physics puzzles, solo or in up to three-player co-op.
A gorgeous fairy-tale 2.5D platformer where you swap between a wizard, thief and knight to solve creative physics puzzles, solo or in up to three-player co-op.
Gotham rebuilt in LEGO bricks: brawl, build and puzzle your way through levels as Batman and Robin or the villains, full of wordless slapstick and best enjoyed in local co-op.
2008PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified19.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 13,055 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Jumping and platforming
Distinctive, stylised art style
Gotham rebuilt in LEGO bricks: brawl, build and puzzle your way through levels as Batman and Robin or the villains, full of wordless slapstick and best enjoyed in local co-op.
A wobbly physics puzzle platformer where clumsy Bob grabs and climbs his way through dreamlike levels with many possible solutions. Best enjoyed in chaotic co-op, where failed attempts are half the fun.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified−70 %19.99 € 5.99 € 2 days left94 % positive
Very positive, 175,719 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Lots of humour
Jumping and platforming
A wobbly physics puzzle platformer where clumsy Bob grabs and climbs his way through dreamlike levels with many possible solutions. Best enjoyed in chaotic co-op, where failed attempts are half the fun.
The Star Wars prequel trilogy retold in LEGO bricks, with lightsaber brawling, light puzzles, plenty of hidden collectibles, wordless slapstick humor and easygoing drop-in two-player co-op.
The Star Wars prequel trilogy retold in LEGO bricks, with lightsaber brawling, light puzzles, plenty of hidden collectibles, wordless slapstick humor and easygoing drop-in two-player co-op.
Two little creatures live on opposite sides of a horizon with inverted gravity and solve clever co-op puzzles together. It thrives on teamwork, timing and a minimalist, colorful look.
2013PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified9.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 4,071 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Distinctive, stylised art style
Co-op or multiplayer
Two little creatures live on opposite sides of a horizon with inverted gravity and solve clever co-op puzzles together. It thrives on teamwork, timing and a minimalist, colorful look.
A cooperative tower defense game with action RPG elements: up to four players place defenses, fight alongside them and chase loot to keep upgrading their heroes.
2014PCPlayStationXboxfree77 % positive
Mostly positive, 22,195 reviews on Steam
Strong character progression
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
A cooperative tower defense game with action RPG elements: up to four players place defenses, fight alongside them and chase loot to keep upgrading their heroes.
A charming co-op adventure about two girls on a British island, riding bikes, flinging frisbees and solving puzzles to uncover a mystery. Hand-drawn visuals, plenty of humor and heart.
2019PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified−50 %16.79 € 8.39 € 4 days left86 % positive
Very positive, 485 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Distinctive, stylised art style
Cosy, great for unwinding
A charming co-op adventure about two girls on a British island, riding bikes, flinging frisbees and solving puzzles to uncover a mystery. Hand-drawn visuals, plenty of humor and heart.
The original Indiana Jones trilogy retold as a wordless, slapstick LEGO adventure where you swap between characters to solve puzzles, brawl foes and hunt collectibles, best enjoyed in local co-op.
2008PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable19.50 €86 % positive
Very positive, 3,029 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Jumping and platforming
Distinctive, stylised art style
The original Indiana Jones trilogy retold as a wordless, slapstick LEGO adventure where you swap between characters to solve puzzles, brawl foes and hunt collectibles, best enjoyed in local co-op.
Harry's first four years at Hogwarts retold as a charming LEGO romp, full of spellcasting, brick-building puzzles and a castle packed with collectibles, best enjoyed in couch co-op.
2010PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified19.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 6,482 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Lots to discover
Cosy, great for unwinding
Harry's first four years at Hogwarts retold as a charming LEGO romp, full of spellcasting, brick-building puzzles and a castle packed with collectibles, best enjoyed in couch co-op.
A classic arcade beat 'em up where a barbarian, amazon or dwarf hacks through Death Adder's minions, rides strange beasts and unleashes screen-clearing magic. Best enjoyed in co-op.
A classic arcade beat 'em up where a barbarian, amazon or dwarf hacks through Death Adder's minions, rides strange beasts and unleashes screen-clearing magic. Best enjoyed in co-op.
Two yarn creatures team up to solve atmospheric physics-based puzzles, swinging and tethering their way through beautiful natural landscapes. It plays solo or in co-op and tells its story in a calm, heartfelt way.
Two yarn creatures team up to solve atmospheric physics-based puzzles, swinging and tethering their way through beautiful natural landscapes. It plays solo or in co-op and tells its story in a calm, heartfelt way.
Biped is a charming co-op adventure where two little robots wobble through tricky levels using quirky leg-by-leg physics controls. Together they overcome obstacles and save the Earth from darkness.
2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable12.49 €85 % positive
Very positive, 9,159 reviews on Steam
Jumping and platforming
Co-op or multiplayer
Distinctive, stylised art style
Biped is a charming co-op adventure where two little robots wobble through tricky levels using quirky leg-by-leg physics controls. Together they overcome obstacles and save the Earth from darkness.
A two-hero fantasy action game where an archer and a melee warrior fight through grim dungeons and ruins, best played in co-op. Ranged and melee roles complement each other, with cover, team abilities and light puzzles.
A two-hero fantasy action game where an archer and a melee warrior fight through grim dungeons and ruins, best played in co-op. Ranged and melee roles complement each other, with cover, team abilities and light puzzles.
A fast side-scrolling beat 'em up with gorgeous hand-drawn art, tight combat and a pumping soundtrack. Brawling through Wood Oak City shines in co-op, with combo mastery and replayability at the core.
2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified−75 %24.99 € 6.24 € 8 days left92 % positive
Very positive, 17,402 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
Lavish presentation
A fast side-scrolling beat 'em up with gorgeous hand-drawn art, tight combat and a pumping soundtrack. Brawling through Wood Oak City shines in co-op, with combo mastery and replayability at the core.
The whole film trilogy retold as a playful LEGO adventure that uses the movies' original dialogue, with a free-roaming Middle-earth hub and tons of collectibles. Great for laid-back couch co-op.
2012PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified19.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 9,683 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
A party of several characters
Lots to discover
The whole film trilogy retold as a playful LEGO adventure that uses the movies' original dialogue, with a free-roaming Middle-earth hub and tons of collectibles. Great for laid-back couch co-op.
A cooperative shooter set in the Alien universe where you and your squad fend off huge swarms of xenomorphs. The sequel focuses on intense firefights and class progression, though specifics are uncertain given limited information.
2026PCPlayStationXbox49.99 €60 % positive
Mixed, 3,806 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
A cooperative shooter set in the Alien universe where you and your squad fend off huge swarms of xenomorphs. The sequel focuses on intense firefights and class progression, though specifics are uncertain given limited information.
A classic side-scrolling beat 'em up where you pick one of four fighters and brawl through city streets, solo or in co-op, to take down Mr. X. Fast combat, special moves and its legendary electronic soundtrack define it.
A classic side-scrolling beat 'em up where you pick one of four fighters and brawl through city streets, solo or in co-op, to take down Mr. X. Fast combat, special moves and its legendary electronic soundtrack define it.
Sacred 3 is a linear, arcade-style hack-and-slash built around co-op brawling for up to four players. Instead of deep RPG systems, it offers fast fights against enemy hordes and co-op abilities in a colorful fantasy world.
Sacred 3 is a linear, arcade-style hack-and-slash built around co-op brawling for up to four players. Instead of deep RPG systems, it offers fast fights against enemy hordes and co-op abilities in a colorful fantasy world.
A beat-'em-up style action RPG in the Marvel universe where you lead a team of four heroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine and Iron Man through linear missions. Level up a huge roster, collect gear, and play it in co-op with friends.
2006PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable62 % positive
Mixed, 507 reviews on Steam
A party of several characters
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
A beat-'em-up style action RPG in the Marvel universe where you lead a team of four heroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine and Iron Man through linear missions. Level up a huge roster, collect gear, and play it in co-op with friends.
A lighthearted co-op romp where players don costumes of famous Disney characters and brawl, jump and solve small puzzles through colorful Disney worlds. Ideal for relaxed sessions with friends or family.
2011PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable80 % positive
Very positive, 455 reviews on Steam
Jumping and platforming
Co-op or multiplayer
Distinctive, stylised art style
A lighthearted co-op romp where players don costumes of famous Disney characters and brawl, jump and solve small puzzles through colorful Disney worlds. Ideal for relaxed sessions with friends or family.
An approachable Diablo-style dungeon crawler set in the blocky Minecraft universe, where you fight through varied levels solo or with up to three friends while collecting loot and enchantments to tweak your build.
2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch19.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 18,828 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
Fantasy setting
An approachable Diablo-style dungeon crawler set in the blocky Minecraft universe, where you fight through varied levels solo or with up to three friends while collecting loot and enchantments to tweak your build.
A charming LEGO adventure teaming Batman with Superman and the Justice League, introducing a freely explorable Gotham and voiced dialogue to the series. Slapstick humor, light puzzles and tons of collectibles make it a great couch co-op pick for families.
2012PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified19.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 7,579 reviews on Steam
Jumping and platforming
Lots to discover
Lots of humour
A charming LEGO adventure teaming Batman with Superman and the Justice League, introducing a freely explorable Gotham and voiced dialogue to the series. Slapstick humor, light puzzles and tons of collectibles make it a great couch co-op pick for families.
Couch co-op is about sharing the same room and the same screen, and the best games turn that into the whole point. You can read your partner's face, shout instructions, and laugh when things go wrong. On PlayStation, the list below mixes story-driven adventures, chaotic party games and long shooters, so the first question is what kind of evening you want.
If you want a story you finish together, It Takes Two is a colorful platformer built around puzzles that need both players, and A Way Out goes for a more cinematic, emotional crime story with stealth. Split Fiction is a newer pick with a mix of sci-fi and fantasy settings. For something calmer, LEGO Voyagers is tagged relaxing and cozy, which suits players who don't want pressure.
If you prefer noise and teamwork under stress, Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2 are comedic, colorful puzzle games where coordination matters more than skill. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes works differently, since it is built around communication. Also check difficulty and player experience: Helldivers is tagged difficult, while Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3 suit groups who want loot and shooting with a comic tone. Pick based on whether your partner is a seasoned gamer or a newcomer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best couch co-op game on PlayStation for two players?
It Takes Two is a strong first choice, with colorful platforming and puzzles that depend on both players. A Way Out is the better fit if you prefer a grounded, cinematic story.
Which couch co-op games are good for beginners or casual players?
Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2 are colorful comedy puzzle games that are easy to pick up together. LEGO Voyagers is tagged relaxing and cozy, so it should suit a slower pace.
Are there couch co-op shooters on PlayStation?
Yes. Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3 combine shooting with action RPG elements and comedy, while Helldivers is a sci-fi shooter tagged difficult.
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