Best Co-op Games on Switch 2

“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.”

“Unparalleled adventure awaits in Elden Ring, an epic fantasy action/RPG title created by Dark Souls' Hidetaka Miyazaki, and George R.R. Martin.”

“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”

“One of the most unique Nintendo Switch 2 games is finally here and Donkey Kong Bananza is awesomer than a bunch of just-ripe bananas.”

“As far as co-op games go, you certainly can't get much better than Split Fiction so invite a friend over and let's watch this epic story unfold.”

“Pokémon Pokopia is a life simulation game that offers Trainers the opportunity to create their version of a Pokémon paradise.”

“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.”

“Monster Hunter Wilds is a brand-new entry in the Monster Hunter series where players join the ranks of a special Research Commission team investigating the Forbidden Lands.”

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

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

“A clever co-op puzzle adventure that uses communication like no other.”

“Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is a brand new version of an awesome game so let's get to it.”

“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 [...]”

“Blood, gore and demon slaying. If badass characters dishing out stylish beatings on demonic baddies are your thing, then Devil May Cry is for you. So dive”

“I have a special game for you today because Super Mario Bros Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is just superb.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a third-person action title from the cult-classic Space Marine franchise.”

“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.”

“LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is a brand-new action/adventure videogame inviting players to embark on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City.”

“When the story gets going, it’s a lot of fun. There are twists and turns, epic fights with sick attacks, and genuinely interesting characters.”

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

“Star Fox (2026) (Switch 2) Review – 8.25/10: This Switch 2 remake is a joyful, updated reminder of why the 1997 game is, in fact, very good and fun, but it”

“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.”

“PowerWash Simulator 2 is more of the same, but it doesn’t need to be anything else.”

“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”

“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.”

“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,…”

“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”

“Treasure Tracker takes the core concept of Captain Toad and runs wild with it. It’s a smart, adorable puzzle game that presents some awesome locales and really rewards you for taking the time to unpack them.”

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

“On my (mis)adventures with my new Mac Mini, I stumbled upon a game we've covered before on our site---cutesy multimedia brand holder Sanrio and developer”

“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.”

“An over-the-top power fantasy balanced with appropriate challenge and build variety, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is the best version of 91Act's rogue-lite, even if some areas could use further improvements.”

““Ball Over Everything” is a fitting description for NBA 2K26. The smooth on-court action is better than ever and MyCareer’s excellent started-from-the-bottom journey to the pros story make it so the imperfections are…”

“Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok rewards dedication with one of the year's most satisfying action RPG loops. Deep, demanding and dazzling in combat..”

“Roguelites. Is there anything they can’t do? While this sub-genre of games seems like it’s a dime a dozen, there’s a reason why these tough affairs are so”

““Refined and intuitive, Apex Legends is a maturation of battle royale.””

“Truxton Extreme is a vertical shooter in the classic mode, in that you've got a powerful ship, three lives, lots of enemies, and endless ways to die.”

“LEGO Party! is a 4-player party game that allows you to customize a LEGO minifigure and compete in 60 minigames themed around fan favorite LEGO sets.”

“It feels like we've been waiting for it for a long time, but Little Nightmares dev Tarsier Studios has finally delivered its next game. Unsurprisingly, Reanimal feels very much like Little Nightmares in all but name.”

“A co-op adventure that nails the feeling of a playable ‘90s anime.”

“Overall, Factorio is a game that offers a great deal of depth and challenge for those who enjoy strategy and optimization games.”

“Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’s story may fail to capture the promise of a Tears of the Kingdom prequel, but the gameplay more than makes up for that by wonderfully fusing its source material’s craziest ideas…”

“Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a new platformer that mixes 2D movement and 3D visual elements to create a vibrant experience.”

“Cult co-op horror game Phasmophobia has finally made its way to PS5. This is one of those games we’ve watched from afar, somewhat jealous of all the hilarious clips that have spread since its initial launch on PC back…”

“Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms.”

“It may be following closely in the slipstream of the hero shooters that have come before it, but by doing so Marvel Rivals has firmly placed itself in a strong position to take the crown for itself.”

“LEGO Voyagers is a very different kind of game than the licensed stuff we already know and love, but it’s a good kind of different. If only it weren’t over so quickly.”

“House Flipper 2 takes the tedium of everyday chores and successfully turns it into a fun and deeply satisfying experience, with enough variety and modes to make it the ideal game for when you just need to kick back and…”

“PGA Tour 2K25 comes back strong, with substantial changes to how it looks and plays bringing it within striking distance of the competition.”

“WWE 2K25 looks fantastic, still feels good to play, and is full of welcome updates both big and small.”

“Phenomenal on-the-pitch gameplay is marred by an awkward UI and lots of faff.”

“A seriously slick and polished Survivors-like, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel should be considered a must-play if you're a fan of the genre.”

“Still a classic, but a little of that vital weirdness is gone.”

“Palia is a fantastic multiplayer life sim with strong characters to bond with, engaging activities to grind, and a nearly endless chase for more resources to build your perfect home in the world’s kindest village.”

“Scott Pilgrim EX is a palatable fresh helping of retro beatdown goodness, but it's too brief and easygoing to deliver more fun than its inspirations or its best contemporaries.”

“It has amazingly been a quarter of a century since Camelot Software Planning first started creating Mario Tennis titles. The patriarch of this series is now”

“Why do we call it a romance when all three kingdoms are trying to kil each other?”

“FC 27 does enough to justify its existence and offers several encouraging ideas for the series' future.”

“While the gameplay tweaks are welcome and the new match types are fun, the aggressive monetisation makes WWE 2K26 a hard one to recommend for those who pick up the games annually”

“NBA 2K27 (PlayStation 5) Review – 7.75/10: NBA 2K27 aptly builds upon features in prior entries, even when parts of that foundation are less sturdy. - Game Informer”

“RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a co-op survival RPG with gorgeous lighting, a clever magic system, and a grueling tech tree.”

“All in all, Lynked: Banner of the Spark is a fun idea with a cute aesthetic and an addicting gameplay loop. Unfortunately, its implementation of Online Mode is incredibly frustrating.”

“Lords of the Fallen is one of several Souls-like games to follow in the footsteps of 2022’s Elden Ring, a behemoth of a game that took the popular sub-genre”

“Ubisoft's latest racing game bridges the gap to the untouchable Forza.”

“Whilst the opening hours suffer from a lack of communication, SnowRunner is an excellent and rewarding vehicle simulation.”

“Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is a remake of one of the most popular Pac-Man games of all time, taking the iconic character on a journey across Pac-Land, with classic 3D platformer game play blending fun fast action and…”

“There is enough depth to Madden 26 that makes it an experience worth the update. It still is not as strong as the CFB franchise, but it is making strides in the right direction.”

“One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 captures the crazy abilities of the One Piece world and translates them perfectly into a brawler that has its issues but will be great for fans of the series.”

“A review of Minecraft Dungeons II, the new hack-and-slash Minecraft game with a new dimension: The Sift.”

“Earth Defense Force 6 feels more like Earth Defense 5.5, what with it being so similar to its predecessor.”

“There may be some life in the ol' goat yet, but it's probably fair to say that the joke is beginning to wear a little thin... well, a tiny bit, anyway.”

“Whilst Hot Wheels Unleashed and 2 weren’t necessarily bad games, they felt more like very average racers with a tacked on golden license.”

“The moral of this story is: No man is an island—not even Sean Murray and his buggy mathematical superformula.”

“Physics-based indie games with odd controls have been popular ever since titles such as Octodad and Surgeon Simulator debuted. So, how does controlling drunk little white guys compare?”

“Roll the dice, and let the Nicktoons chase destiny! Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is an action role-playing game developed by Petit Fabrik and Fair Play”

“Thankfully, you can play the game offline with all the characters unlocked. You can participate in the multiplayer modes, too, with a rotating selection of guest racers.”

“A charmingly energetic mutation of the action roguelike formula.”

“If you’ve loved the 2009 version of Plants vs Zombies: Game of the Year Edition, you’ll certainly appreciate the graphical finesse of Plants vs Zombies:”

“EA Sports Madden NFL 27 is here. Has EA done enough to shake off the ghosts of Madden's past? Come find out.”

“If you enjoy cute laidback games with a solid sense of exploration and plenty of charming characters then here's PAW Patrol: Dino World.”

“If you want more of the same well-built experience, Overwatch 2 provides the same quality as the original game. If you wanted anything more, you'll be disappointed.”

“Super Mario Party Jamboree itself is still fantastic, but the mixed new content of the Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV re-release adds frustrating limitations and strange design decisions to what was otherwise a…”

“Warhammer 40: Rogue Trader can often be a great experience, complete with an approach to the CRPG genre that benefits the licence.”

“Little Nightmares III is a solid yet unspectacular entry that translates the series' core appeal into a cooperative format but fails to fully justify the developer change or the price tag.”

“SiN Reloaded is the definitive remaster for a 90s classic, with fresh visuals and gameplay improvements.”

“For better or for worse, Earth Defense Force 5 is a fast paced shooter that pays tribute to B-movies and poorly localized PlayStation 2 games.”

“Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a direct sequel to 2019's Daemon X Machina. Don't worry about that, though.. These games may have stories, but they're not about them; they're about mech combat.”

“Hardcore fans of the original will no doubt get more enjoyment out of R-Type Dimensions III than others, but they'll still encounter some issues with the game's audio amongst other things.”

“I am certainly a sucker at the moment for open‑world survival crafting games... throw in an element of environmentalism and you've definitely got my”

“You’re cruising gently down a quiet secluded road in your electric camper, the trees reaching up to stroke the blue skies on your right.”

“REANIMAL's first DLC The Prisoner is out today. You'll return to a war-torn city with new protagonists, but I think it might be best to wait for all of the DLC first.”

“Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed is a beautifully done remake of a cult classic that fans are sure to enjoy.”

“When your mom tells you we have Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas at home...”

“Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers isn't as rewarding to play as, say, Streets of Rage 4, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.”