Best 4-Player Co-op Games

“A few years ago now, before Covid started. A friend of mine finally managed to convince me to join his D&D group, I'd expressed curiosity about it for”

“Red Dead Redemption 2 is an incredible achievement in open-world game design. It's dense, massive, and beautiful.”

“The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic,…”

“Divinity: Original Sin II has expanded greatly upon its predecessor, addressing many of the complaints it once had and pushing the standard much farther away.”

“A stunning addition to Rockstar’s library.For all the controversy surrounding its violence, sexuality, and vindictive portrayal of American culture, it’s ironic that the [...]”

“The legless Legend continues.Though Rayman games have been around since the 90s, 2011’s Rayman Origins rebooted the series in such a [...]”

“Super Smash Bros Ultimate is just as the name suggests, the Ultimate Smash experience. All the characters and stages have returned. A better balance across all 74 playable characters.”

“As a Halo fanatic since the original Xbox's Australian launch in 2002, my hope has always been to see the full series move from its ageing console confines to”

“As a series that has been around for nearly four decades, Super Mario Bros. should have shown signs of slowing down years ago. But continuous thoughtful reinvention has helped the franchise remain a genre leader.”

“This is no longer Bungie's Halo, but much of what made the series such an irresistible proposition has remained intact for this new beginning.”

“Playground Games and Microsoft Studios are at it again with another stylish racer. This time around, they created an open world based on rural UK complete with gorgeous seasons so rev your engine and get ready to race!”

“Mario Kart 8 is one of my favorite games on the Wii U, in fact it's probably one of the best Mario Kart games ever made. With it's fancy graphics and addictiv”

“If you've ever wondered what it would be like to race around the streets of Hirosaki Castle in cherry blossom season, play Forza Horizon 6.”

“LittleBigPlanet 2 gives players the ability to make better levels and completely new games.”

“It's hard to get your friends to understand why a farming video game would be so much fun. Every time I've had to explain a Harvest Moon game to someone they im”

“Forza Horizon 3 is the strongest entry in the Forza Horizon offshoots by far, and easily a strong contender for the best racing sim out there.”

“If you want the RPG with the most skills, the most stats to consider, and a world that constantly makes meaningful use of every line on your character sheet, there’s nothing else quite like Divinity: Original Sin…”

“If you’ve been skipping out on Monster Hunter games for a while because they seem to blend together, jumping into World is your chance to get in.”

“Set in a vivid sci-fi universe, Assault Android Cactus is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter that requires players to be ready for anything, with dynamic levels that continuously introduce new elements.”

“Monaco: What's Yours is Mine delivers one of the purest and most enjoyable cooperative experiences I've had in quite some time.”

“Still, this is a solid title that must be experienced. If you don't mind a few disembodied handfuls of rage-inducing difficulty or the constant, sanity-warping slapstick, you'll have a blast, especially if you invite…”

“Gears of War 3 represents state-of-the-art design and gameplay where you become the king badass among a gory world of bad-asses.”

“You don’t need to be as strong as a Viking to enjoy Valheim. However, having that strength and a few friends by your side might help you survive and navigate this fascinating yet unforgiving world.”

“With atmospheric graphics, a stirring soundtrack, deeply customizable characters, and non-stop action, Diablo III is the king of action-RPGs and a crown jewel in the late PlayStation 3 library.”

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons lets players take the fun to a deserted island. Collect, craft, set up a home, make friends, and more!”

“Far Cry 3 will find you questioning your sanity, your loyalty, and your will to survive.”

“It’s crazy to say that Tetris, a game from 1984, feels brand new, but with Tetris Effect: Connected and a dash of virtual reality, it really does.”

“Aside from some texture upgrades, Scholar of the First Sin boasts enhanced lighting, changed enemy/item positions, and all of the DLC previously released.”

“It's a rarity nowadays to actually get that sense of accomplishment without something looming over your head that has you asking what's next, and wondering when you'll get to pay to see it.”

“Think strategically to place tents in the peaceful universe of Tents and Trees, a puzzle game set in the great outdoors!”

“Shredder's Revenge brings the turtles out of their shells with great combat, a huge rogues' gallery, and a delightfully bright '80s environment.”

“For true next-gen arcade racing thrills Burnout Paradise is most definitely your best option.”

“Despite my qualms with certain challenges and the last boss, I cannot get enough of Risk of Rain 2. I love the characters and discovering secrets while setting new goals for myself.”

“A brilliant action roguelike that's only as complex as you want it to be.”

“Is Blizzard's new world the new king of multiplayer shooters?”

“Diablo is back, better and more addicting than ever, and with an insane level of post-campaign content. It takes some time for the game to open up, but once it does you won't be able to put it down.”

“Simple, but insanely fun moto-soccer game that shines in multiplayer.”

“Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is simply the best the game has ever been.”

“Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime will set your pulsars racing”

“Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers a substantial flight combat experience with a lengthy campaign, deep aircraft options, strong presentation, and…”

“An engrossing roguelike that can win over the roguelike-avoidant.”

“Man the cannons and brace for impact, because Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is here to blow up any preconceived notions you had about the annual franchise.”

“Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is a new evolution of the fast-paced, frenetic Geometry Wars gameplay, and will introduce full 3D action and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer for the first time.”

“Satisfactory is the new titan in building and crafting games.”

“Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the popular strategy game with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content.”

“With its enhancements over the original release, Risk of Rain Returns is an excellent game to spend some time with, whether that's on your own or playing with mates.”

“All-in-all, this is the most fun I’ve had with multiplayer these past few months, and I’d recommend this game to both newcomers and Streets of Rage fanatics alike.”

“Dragon Age: Inquisition is the game that Dragon Age II should have been. Set in one of the most diverse and awe-inspiring game worlds in quite some time, Inquisition will have you searching every nook and cranny,…”

“Tales of Xillia is a fun JRPG with an addictive battle system that tries to add a layer of strategy, but it doesn't quite nail it.The [i]Tales [/i]series of JRPGs has always been just on the cusp of being amazing.”

“It goes without saying that if you want a great third-person squad-based shooter then Gears of War is the place to go.”

“The most exciting multiplayer shooter in recent years, held back from greatness by its questionable staying power.”

“Helldivers II is a cooperative shooter that packs in frantic, third-person action against massive enemy mobs.”

“Minecraft meets Valheim in top-down survival crafting sandbox Core Keeper.”

“Spelunky is a cave exploration / treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games and roguelikes, where the goal is to grab as much treasure from the cave as possible.”

“You can’t lock me out, NHL!With the NHL’s fourth work stoppage in less than 20 years now in full effect, hockey fans now [...]”

“Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons Battlemarked is an excellent onboarding ramp for tabletop roleplaying, and is an easy recommendation for players looking to jump into a new story.”

“Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a pure kart racer that feels like a return to form for the series and a fun racing experience regardless of your affinity with the blue hedgehog.”

“Wargroove is a deeply engaging strategy game that has the potential to continue to thrive and develop for years to come with a dedicated playerbase of creators”

“To ink or not to ink, that is the question.The Splatoon IP has firmly established itself, since its release in those ‘halcyon’ days of 2015, as one [...]”

“Guacamelee! 2 takes the fluid platforming and engaging beat ‘em up combat of the first title and expands them, leading to an expertly refined Metroidvania experience that feels new yet familiar.”

“Helldivers is set in a dystopian future, where players fight to protect Super Earth, where a managed democracy has blurred the lines between military and government rule.”

“Mathematically proven to be the funniest game ever made! In the stagnant cesspool that is the first person shooter genre, it's always nice to see a game [...]”

“Splatoon 2 adds some great new weapons and decent new modes, but an over-reliance on the its familiar formula keeps it from feeling like a full-blown sequel.”

“Halo Infinite does a great job of nailing what makes Halo work so well while expanding the gameplay, adding in new elements like an open world and new armor abilities.”

“The war has taken its toll, but will the aliens ever give up? No, never.Space Invaders Extreme, as the name would suggest, is a remake for the current generation of handhelds of [...]”

“The Splatoon Raiders shifts its focus to a single-player adventure but will this new direction prove to be a fresh splash of ink?”

“Tom Clancy's: Division 2, a post-apocalyptic looter shooter, has you once again in the seat of a Division Agent. This time charged with, liberating Washington”

“One of the best entries in the Tales series finally gets the complete release that it deserves on modern platforms.”

“Warhammer: Vermintide 2 offers tense co-op gameplay that is so much more than just “Left 4 Dead with swords””

“The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive.”

“Dragon's Crown is a 2D hack and slash, beat 'em up action game where players will be bludgeoning, cleaving, shooting and looting their way through intricate side-scrolling dungeons.”

“At first when I saw this title was coming to PS4, I must confess that another title; The Long Dark, sprung to mind. In some ways the two games are sort of”

“Its microtransactions are annoying, but Genshin Impact's inviting open world is easy to love.”

“Iconic PlayStation hero Sackboy returns in an all-new 3D adventure with a deeply immersive and expressive control scheme.”

“World of Warships is Wargaming’s finest vehicle combat game, but its free-to-play model is getting prohibitively expensive.”

“As we all know, space dwarves make for excellent miners so grab your pickaxe and firearms and get ready to have a blast.”

“Sunderfolk isn't great if you play it on your own, but the experience with friends is fantastic and memorable.”

“Dark Souls: Remastered allows players to explore the twisted ancient land of Lordran in the first title of the action role-playing series like never before.”

“The sleeper hit of 2020, Among Us hits the Nintendo Switch for even more party fun.”

“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare adds new life with movement and graphics, but falls short on sound design and story.”

“It's a little hobbled by old-school stylings and the story could be better, but few modern hack-and-slash RPGs are quite so fun.”

“Trading heavily on its style and forced joking as if trying to paper-over its insecurity, Ms. Splosion Man is a gratifying 2D platformer with reasonably challenging gameplay.”

“When it's at its best, Final Fantasy X-2 is every bit as poignant, endearing, and engrossing as its forebears.”

“Overcooked 2 may be short on surprises, but that’s totally fine. It expands and refines exactly what we loved about the original, with plenty of fun and challenging stages to be played again and again, whether alone,…”

“It should be noted that the Switch version is meant to also include an Escape Mode where you control an inmate trying to find their way out. For the purposes of this review, we haven’t been able to check it out.”

“N++ is a further distillation and refinement of what made N and N+ cult classics in the first place.”

“Is the latest entry in the series going in the history books as a great one?”

“Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition is a great trip down memory lane if you’ve ever been a fan of the franchise.”

“Heave Ho 2 (Switch 2) Review – 8.25/10: This sequel from developer Le Cartel Studio is a great way to spend a few afternoons with family and friends”

“New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is another great Wii U game to make its way to the Nintendo Switch.”

“Stardust Galaxy Warriors is a co-op action shooter that combines shmup and brawler-like gameplay with light RPG elements.”

“Alien Hominid Invasion is a chaotic and fun game, though there’s so much going on, it’s hard to keep track of your alien, and it gets hard!”

“Strong, handsome and, at times, fantastic, but FIFA 15 still never quite feels like football.”

“With all-new character classes, an expansive overworld, new quests, monsters, and lots of new dungeons, Torchlight II finally lets you play with your friends in the world of Torchlight with an expansive co-op…”

“Borderlands 4 has been out for a while and I'm glad I gave it a chance after its rocky start on console, especially with how fun it all is.”

“Despite the lack of a campaign and any tonal consistency, Black Ops 4 boasts a thrilling entry into the battle royale space.”

“The Nintendo Switch is quite an ingenious console as not only does it allow you to have home console gaming on the go thanks to its portable gaming tablet but”

“Assassin's Creed III builds strongly on the series but fails to take a giant leap of faith into any real new territory.”

“As a rogue-like that may not be on everyone's radar, Inkbound goes beyond expectations to deliver an addictive and gorgeous turn-based experience.”

“An action RPG with survival and base building elements, you get out of V Rising what you put into it.”