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10 games that are seriously great with friends
Games that are fun alone but several times better with friends. From two-player co-op and party games to survival and shooters, we chose titles that shine together, based on reviews and whether they're playable today. · Updated 2026-10-20
1 · Two-player co-op adventure
It Takes Two
A co-op-only game that must be played by two people together, with a completely new way to play in every chapter. It's hard to find a better game to play with a friend or partner.
2 · Two-player co-op adventure
Split Fiction
The new game from the makers of It Takes Two, packed nonstop with two-player co-op action that jumps between sci-fi and fantasy. It sets a new standard for games played as a duo.
3 · Co-op cooking party
Overcooked! 2
A co-op game where you work in sync to get dishes out of a hectic kitchen. A quintessential party game full of nonstop laughter and shouting.
7 · Co-op shooter
Deep Rock Galactic
A co-op shooter where four dwarf miners dig through caves and fight alien bugs, with clearly defined roles that make teamwork really fun.
8 · Co-op shooter
Helldivers 2
A chaotic four-player co-op shooter with friendly fire, where even mistakes turn into hilarious, memorable moments again and again.
10 · Fighting action
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A fighting action game that brings together popular characters from Nintendo and many other games, playable with up to eight players. It has both easy controls and deep strategy.