Best Co-op Games on Switch

“Super Mario is back! Jump into a fun adventure that combines best parts of previous Mario games and adds a few excellent mechanics that further elevate what was already a juggernaut of platforming experience.”

“Portal 2 duplicates the formula presented in the original and enriches it with completely new elements. And because he does it in a masterful way, we are dealing here with a real hit.”

“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 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.”

“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”

“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”

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

“Shovel Knight has two goals: Defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. Before him is a cadre of villainous knights, The Order of No Quarter, with orders to foil Shovel Knight's quest.”

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

“Treasure's classic Saturn shooter, Radiant Silvergun makes its way to the Xbox 360. Radiant Silvergun is the precursor to Ikaruga.”

“Chicory: A Colorful Tale, while not perfect on Switch, is still a great game you need to play. The new controls schemes have their issues, but they also have their moments to shine.”

“As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and guide them across mystical seas to finally release them into the afterlife.”

“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.”

“Sea of Stars shows modern RPGs how it's done in this incredible throwback to SNES classics.”

“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.”

“It Takes Two is co-op adventure where uniquely varied gameplay and emotional storytelling intertwine in a fantastical journey.”

“What rhymes with Pine Raft Canoe?Minecraft is epic.Minecraft is adored.People dig the aesthetic.It should not be ignored.Yet another review of the indie game darling.What is [...]”

“In Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, one player is trapped in a room with a ticking bomb, and the other players are "experts" who must give instructions to defuse the bomb.”

“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.”

“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”

“Challenging and entertaining, Crypt of the Necrodancer is a lot of fun, but the difficulty can become frustrating.”

“After what seems like too long of a time, Pikmin 4 is upon us and it's great stuff that any series fan will love so let's get picking.”

“Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer rogue-lite game developed by Hibernian Workshop. Changing between four different Heroes with unique personalities, you must”

“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.”

“While not as technically impressive as its predecessor, Monster Hunter Rise succeeds as a follow-up by focusing on getting players into the hunt quickly and comfortably without compromising on challenge.”

“Imagine an arcade game that has parallels to the 1928 cartoon, Steamboat Willie or the 1933 film Popeye the Sailor and this Xbox One title not only pays”

“Absolum is a confident side-scroller with satisfying, punchy combat and a good spread of characters and skills”

“Siding with the Genesis over the SNES back in the early 90s, I'm well acquainted with the blue blur at his 2D best. In fact, titles like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 an”

“In this new 3D platforming adventure, Kirby explores a mysterious world full of abandoned structures from a past civilization.”

“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.”

“Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends is a stand-alone expansion that includes new episodes that add to the story of the three kingdoms the game revolves around, focusing on the exploits of the mightiest of warriors, Lu Bu.”

“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.”

“Resident Evil HD is the definitive way to experience the forefather of the survival horror genre. There may be some elements that are frustratingly outdated but the game is still terrifying and plenty of fun to play.”

“Challenge yourselves in this 1980s hard-boiled co-op arcade shooter as you run, jump and take cover in mayhem streets of the future.”

“Tropical Freeze is a fantastic and authentic Donkey Kong experience, masterfully brought to the Nintendo Switch.”

“PlatinumGames has more than a few top-notch action games under their belt and with Astral Chain, they now have another one.”

“Some games attempt many things yet few do it well so allow me to introduce the very cool UNSIGHTED and its many nifty elements.”

“Live your best life fighting enemies, fishing, farming, mining, and making friends in the super-cute FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time.”

“The gameplay of Faeria is top notch, adding a whole new layer of depth to the Collectible Card Game genre in bringing the map itself in as a critical piece of the strategy.”

“The Super Smash Bros. series is one of Nintendo’s most beloved properties, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate being the best-selling fighting game of all time.”

“Invisible Inc is a thrilling turn-based spy game. Though it fails to tap its colorful characters for story material and personality beyond their unique abilities, its randomized maps and spy equipment make sneaking past…”

“Ys VIII remains a fundamentally great action JRPG that looks its best on PS5, but its underwhelming DualSense feedback is a huge missed opportunity.”

“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.”

“"Completely reinvents the Match-3 genre." This is a bold claim from the new Nindie puzzler Tumblestone. Have the developers at The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild”

“WHAT THE GOLF? aims for some good-natured ribbing towards traditional golf games. Does such mockery deliver a birdie, or is the comic effectiveness of this paro”

“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.”

“Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was a title that nobody ever saw coming yet somehow, everyone knew about it months before an announcement. When the first”

“Developed by Massive Monster and published by Developer Digital, Cult of The Lamb seamlessly blends roguelike elements with a management sim.”

“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”

“Slime-san is an interesting and somewhat deceptive little title. It certainly looks different, with its retro-inspired graphics and simple yet odd color palette”

“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 [...]”

“Pikmin 3 Deluxe is another re-release that isn’t going to blow some people away, but provides another means with which to play a potentially forgotten Wii U classic. For me, it still holds up, and then some.”

“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.”

“Infernax is an action-adventure platformer with a proudly retro feel that works extremely well. Imagine an old-school experience like Castlevania and you’ll h”

“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.”

“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 [...]”

“Children of Morta is a story-driven hack'n slash roguelike game which will involve you in the adventures of the Bergson family.”

“It's been a couple of years since the previous installment but Super Mega Baseball 3 is finally here and it knocks it out of the park.”

“One genre that's highly underrepresented in today's gaming market is classic puzzle games. Puyo Puyo Tetris combines two of the most iconic puzzlers into one addictive experience so let's get ready to pop some Puyos!”

“Switch-playing turn-based fans have been truly blessed this year. As if Advance Wars marching onto Ninty's handheld hybrid wasn't enough, 2023 also saw the”

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

“Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics might sound generic at first blush, but it’s secretly one of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2020. It’s the right game at the right time with the right temperament.”

“Once again story-based The Journey eclipses FIFA’s unremarkable on-pitch improvements.”

“A beautiful mashup of both Minecraft and Dragon Quest, DQB2 is a wonderful sequel to the well received first game of the series. A bigger world and more to do”

“The game looks great with its fantastic pixel art and also has a soundtrack that makes the game sound just as cool as it looks. If you are into puns and twin-stick shooters then Enter the Gungeon is probably for you.”

“Nobody thought Fortnite would still be popular this late on, but it's continued to adapt and fight for its spot at the top of the battle royale ladder.”

“Smite's unique camera angle alone is enough to set it apart from other MOBAs, and developer Hi-Rez didn't stop there.”

“While an older entry in the genre, Nuclear Throne is still creative and fun and feels totally fresh in the sea of bullet hells.”

“Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a cinematic, emotionally charged action game where two sons set out on a journey to find the Water of Life to cure their ailing father and can only rely on one another to survive.”

“Wildermyth is a unique game that doesn’t feel unfamiliar, especially if you’ve played tabletop RPGs before.”

“Mortal Kombat 11 offers a fantastic middle ground of depth and accessibility, providing tactical excitement in a beautifully presented, densely packed, and easily digestible package.”

“With some welcome new extras, including a playable Knuckles, SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is another masterful port from M2 and the best version of the best Sonic game yet.”

“Featuring some familiar faces, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes blends two genres together to give you a game that is a blast to play. Read our review.”

“Popucom was a game I have been paying attention to for the last year. I was even able to get some time to play a demo for Steam Next fest last year.”

“If you like Mega Man and are upset that Capcom is ignoring the franchise, then 30XX is here for you.”

“It's finally here; Super Mega Baseball 4 is any old-school baseball fan's dream-come-true so let's head to the stadium and play some ball.”

“If you’re a fan of ’90s‑era Doom clones, you’ve probably already heard of, or are a fan of, Blood. Originally developed by Monolith, which would go on to make”

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

“It’s hard not to get jaded when reviewing annual sports games like MLB The Show 25 year in and year out.”

“Little Goody Two Shoes is a mysterious fairy tale and narrative-focused horror role-playing/adventure game with a dark twist.”

“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.”

“Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the most ambitious Lego game yet, and despite the occasional technical mishap it delivers a daring and often delightful romp through the most iconic film franchise of all time.”

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

“Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a comfortable return for Koji Igarashi. It doesn't push any boundaries, but it's a fluid, well-crafted labor of love with tons of content and a satisfying core gameplay loop.”

“Graphics: 8.2 Gameplay: 8.8 Sound: 7.9 Control: 8.0 Replay Value: 8.5 Overall Rating: 8.4 Online Gameplay: Not Rated Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Num ...”

“Adol's back in his ninth epic adventure but things are a little different this time around. Can you survive the Prison City of Balduq?”

“If you love old-school arcade beat 'em ups then I have excellent news because MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is here and it's phenomenally fun.”

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

“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.”

“Punch buildings and stomp humans in carnage-filled arcade action as you destroy everything to save the planet in a retro city smash 'em up.”

“This is the way I want to play tower defense from now on. The Last Friend isn’t a challenging first attempt at combining tower defense and beat ‘em up, nor good at telling a quality story, but it has fantastic…”

“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,…”

“Prodeus is stupidly fun, looks incredible, sounds fantastic, and is launching into a subscription service many people reading this may have.”

“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.”