10 Best Co-Op Games Of The Last 10 Years

Back in the 80s and 90s, video games were often a social activity. People hung out at arcades, and even when playing alone, it was common to have an audience. Plus, many games allowed friends to play together, whether it was a fighting game or a shooter.

Playing games together on the same couch used to be a huge part of the console experience, and now multiplayer has expanded with online play. Over the last ten years, thanks to faster internet, more powerful consoles, and creative new game designs, multiplayer has become even more popular. The co-op games released between 2015 and 2025 have offered some of the best shared gaming experiences, and it’s going to be interesting to see what the future holds for this type of gameplay.

Destiny 2

A Platform For Looter Shooters

Co-Op Options: Three-Six Online

Since its launch in 2017, *Destiny 2* has consistently evolved, most notably by becoming free-to-play. The game offers plenty of ways to team up with others, from three-player Strikes to large-scale Raids, and even while simply exploring the game’s worlds. Like all Bungie games, *Destiny 2* is known for its satisfying gunplay, whether you’re playing with friends or tackling challenges on your own.

Split Fiction

Moment To Moment Co-Op

Co-Op Options: Two Local/Online

Hazelight Studios is well-known for creating fantastic co-op games that emphasize the fun of playing with friends. Their newest title, *Split Fiction*, is their most ambitious yet, constantly changing things up. Each level feels completely different, with gameplay and even the overall setting shifting from things like fantasy and dragons to futuristic sci-fi worlds. This keeps players engaged and surprised as they team up to conquer each new challenge. *Split Fiction* is designed to consistently delight and surprise its two players.

Diablo 4

A Great Co-Op Game For The Spooky Season

Co-Op Options: Two Local/Four Online

As expected, *Diablo 4* is a fantastic game to play with friends, continuing a tradition of the *Diablo* series. Players on consoles can enjoy local co-op on the same couch, while those online can team up to explore a large, open world viewed from above. While the overhead perspective makes the world seem small at first, it’s actually huge, and there are tons of choices when it comes to character classes and skills. It’s a game you can easily play through again and again with different friends and different character builds.

Baldur’s Gate 3

A Narrative Co-Op Experience

Co-Op Options: Two Local/Four Online

Unlike many co-op games, Baldur’s Gate 3 centers around storytelling and player choice. When playing with friends, you experience the story together, discussing options and making decisions as a group, similar to a shared, expansive choose-your-own-adventure book.

The game unfolds in turns, so players take turns completing their actions. Turn-based cooperative games are rare, and *Baldur’s Gate 3* is widely considered the best if you’re looking for a unique experience.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Mario Goes Weird

Co-Op Options: Four Local

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the newest side-scrolling Mario game, and it’s a blast to play on both the original Switch and the Switch 2. You can play with up to four friends locally and discover imaginative levels that prove Nintendo is still at the top of its game. With unexpected twists like singing flowers and transformations into elephants or goo, Super Mario Bros. Wonder keeps things fresh, and the short levels make it a game you’ll want to revisit again and again.

Tom Clancy’s The Division

Money Problems

Co-Op Options: Four Online

Tom Clancy’s The Division helped popularize the ‘looter shooter’ style of game, building on the success of Destiny, and using a ‘live-service’ model. Unlike many shooters, it let players team up for third-person action focused on cover and tactics. It was a fresh take for the Tom Clancy franchise, and featured a uniquely strange post-apocalyptic scenario: a disease spread by tainted money during a Black Friday sale plunged the U.S. into chaos. The only hope for fighting back rested with an elite team of special forces known as The Division.

Elden Ring

Prepare To Co-Op

Co-Op Options: Three Online

Like other games from FromSoftware, *Elden Ring* lets you play with friends online. This is a good thing, because *Elden Ring* is notoriously difficult! Having help makes exploring the world and defeating enemies much more manageable. It also provides protection against other players who might try to attack you online. While you *can* beat the game on your own, it’s definitely easier and more fun with friends.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Danger Around Every Corner

Co-Op Options: Four Online

Monster Hunter Wilds is particularly welcoming to newcomers because you can team up with computer-controlled allies. However, the game is still best enjoyed playing with up to four players in co-op.

This game stands out because it gives players a lot of freedom to express themselves through unique character designs and customized gear. The expansive world is full of new creatures to battle, and the diverse weapon types allow for all sorts of strategic team combinations, whether you prefer the simplicity of a bow or the power – and challenge – of the Insect Glaive.

Path Of Exile 2

A Proper Challenger To Diablo

Co-Op Options: Two Local/Six Online

Even though *Path of Exile 2* is still in development, it already plays like a complete game. It features a large, interconnected world with plenty of character classes and a skill system reminiscent of the Materia system in *Final Fantasy 7*. What really makes *Path of Exile 2* stand out from other games like *Diablo* is its randomly generated world, ensuring that each time you play, the experience is a little different. This, along with the fun of trying out different classes with friends, gives you plenty of reasons to keep coming back.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

Pizza Time!

Co-Op Options: Six Local/Online

As a huge TMNT fan, I have to say *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge* is a dream come true! It totally feels like playing those classic arcade brawlers from the 80s and 90s, especially *Turtles in Time*. It’s like the game picks up right after that one! But it’s not *just* a retro throwback – they’ve added some cool new stuff, like letting you level up your character and learn new moves. And the best part? You can play with up to six people at once! It can get a little crazy on screen with that many turtles, but honestly, that’s half the fun!

2025-09-16 16:36