Best Couch 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.”

“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”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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“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.”

“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.”

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

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Fun puzzles and some truly spectacular designs for each of Luigi's Mansion 3's hotel floors make it a fun title for any Switch owner.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“While rough around the edges, A Hat in Time is still an adorable and highly enjoyable love letter to 3D Platformers, and a potential new classic.”

“Untitled Goose Game encapsulates the pleasure in poking fun without ever turning nasty. And you're a goose, which is great.”

“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”

“What a great game! I was always keen when I saw this was up for review so up shot the hand for the chance to check it out. I love puzzling platform games no”

“When you return to a return, you risk drowning in sentiment to the detriment of the experience.”

“There’s an awful lot to love about Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos, especially for those who were huge fans of SNES-era 2D adventures. It wears its influences proudly, and mixes them up with compelling Rogue-like elements.”

“When it comes to off-the-wall indies, few developers top The Behemoth and their classic beat 'em up is now freshly remastered.”

“Runbow is a fantastic, colorful, energetic platformer with great style and plenty of content for both solo and group players. At the very least, it is definitely worthy of a spot in your “great multiplayer games” folder.”

“Yoshi's Crafted World is simply lovely. The arts and crafts style is used in so many quirky little ways, the soundtrack lodges itself in your brain, and there's the same kind of laid back family friendly collectathon…”

“The style of Ultimate Chicken Horse is great and when it all comes together, it is a special brand of silly party gaming. Unfortunately, unless you find that perfect situation, the quality of the fun can vary wildly.”

“Saints Row The Third is the same riotous good time it's always been, except now you can take it anywhere. Some performance issues hold the experience back, but with any luck the instability will get patched out.”

“Unrailed! lets you become a virtual John Henry. It's a multiplayer arcade game about laying track in the wild west, building a rail line a few blocks at a time.”

“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.”

“Based on the developer name I went in assuming the writing would include top notch humor and I wasn’t disappointed. The dialogue between Flux and Juicebox is well written and a wonderful reward for completing tasks.”

“EA Sports FC 24 for the Nintendo Switch is the latest in the long line of soccer titles. Previously known as FIFA, this series has been around since the 1990s.”

“Overall, though? Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is a great game that pays loving homage to the classic old-school Castlevania games.”

“With a gorgeous visual design – even on Nintendo Switch, it’s a striking-looking game – an enjoyable gameplay loop, fantastic audio design, and a lively cast of characters, there’s plenty to like in Starlink: Battle for…”

“Skylanders Imaginators empowers Portal Masters to unleash their imaginations by giving them the freedom to create their own Skylander.”

“Wizard of Legend is a fast-paced, 2D dungeon-crawler where you assume the role of a powerful wizard on his quest for fame and glory!”

“And that’s why they call it Death Road to Canada. It can be too harsh for its own good, and folks who are tired of roguelikes will struggle to embrace that part of the design, but it’s still one of the better road-trip…”

“Kingdom Two Crowns feels more like an extensive update than a new entry to the series, but the base game is still so immensely enjoyable that it doesn’t really matter.”

“Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! is a good game, and it’s absolutely fine fare if you don’t already own a version of Taito’s venerable series.”

“Taking the series in an entirely new direction, Darksiders Genesis manages to stay true to the prior games whilst delivering in a totally different genre. A fun game let down by grindy character progression.”

“It's been over 6 years since the original Hyrule Warriors released and here's Age of Calamity which ties in with Breath of the Wild.”

“Moving Out is a zany action-puzzle moving simulator that redefines the meaning of couch co-op.”

“When Furi first launched back in 2016 I was blown away by its high-octane, synthwave-infused, boss rush gameplay loop that was equal parts challenging as it was epic.”

“River City Girls 2 is an entry in the knuckle-busting beat-'em-up franchise.”

“Overcooked is a stressful game--let’s get that out of the way here from the start. Those who play games to relax may want to look elsewhere. Now with that”

“Neku finds himself waking up in the middle of the famous Shibuya scramble crosswalk in Tokyo. How did he get there and what are these strange messages appearing on his cell phone?”

“This combination of platforming and tower defense is best played in combination with a friend.”

“Mario Party Superstars offers a great package of classic boards and minigames that looks and plays great, but it's also a little too safe and comes with some annoying structural decisions.”

“Indivisible's unique fighting game meets JRPG battle system is its thrilling centerpiece.”

“Charming, addictive but sometimes ruthlessly unforgiving, PixelJunk Monsters 2 has made the transition into 3D almost unscathed.”

“Bouncing into Pikuniku’s colourful dystopian deep state scheme.”

“A few years have gone by and we now have a sequel to one silly co-op game so get ready to smash some windows in Moving Out 2.”

“Cat Quest 2 is a fun and simple experience that’s designed to be enjoyed on the settee with friends and family.”

“A fantastic blast from the past that remasters a long-forgotten classic that should now be recognised as one of the best scrolling beat ‘em-ups ever.”

“Crossover fighting games are always interesting so here's one that brings 2 iconic RPG franchises together in one jam-packed experience.”

“Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is an all-new Super Monkey Ball game featuring 200 all-new stages and 16-player online battles!”

“Misako and Kyoko star in a co-op beat-'em-up for the ages! Enter River City Girls, the latest from WayForward and Arc System Works, oozing with vibrant pixel art, dastardly baddies, and lots of meta humor!”

“Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers occasionally overcommits to its retro vibe with punishing and unfair difficulty, but its action is tight and it's charming enough to overlook the flaws.”

“Disney Illusion Island is a great entry as a first Metroidvania for younger fans. While the slower paced movement might not mesh well for all gamers there's a lot to do in this expansive world filled with quick wit and…”

“Blast away aliens, Nazis and mage skeletons in Fury Unleashed! Partner up & enjoy the addictive gameplay! PSXE reviews Fury Unleashed for PS4.”

“Trine 5 treads the same ground as its predecessors and falls prey to the same shortcomings, but it's a solid co-op puzzler that has some gorgeous visuals and is a great time.”

“Super Mario Party brings back the classic formula, and while there are some features that haven't made the return, great new additions like Partner Party and River Survival make this one of the best Mario Party games in…”

“A tricky roguelike RPG inspired by tabletop games, but it's easy to like.”

“Team Sonic Racing is the perfect addition to the Switch’s kart racing lineup. It’s a fast and exciting roller coaster of a racer with the style and spunk you’d expect from the Sonic series.”

“If you are not competitive about collecting rewards in your games and prefer calm, quiet playthrough to enjoy a variety of tracks, Soundfall is well worth it.”

“AiAi has been having fun rolling around in his ball for 2 whole decades and he's back with a remake of his original frantic adventures.”

“I have good news, Castlevania fans because here's a game to help fill the void that stars a familiar cast; it's Grim Guardians: Demon Purge.”

“As far as vertical shmups hauled out of the arcades and ported to home consoles are concerned, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is just about as good as it gets.”

“My complaints with Mechstermination Force are straightforward because that’s really what the game is, a boss rush shoot-fest.”

“All in all Plants vs. Zombies - Battle for Neighborville is a worthy timesink if you’re looking for a fun, lighthearted multiplayer shooter. It has its issues running on the Switch but there’s nothing game-breaking.”

“The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a loving tribute to the Cinematic Platformers of the late 80s with a stunning CGA inspired art style, silky smooth animation, and hard as nails gameplay.”

“Legend of Mana is a remastered version of PlayStation JRPG classic, receiving a host of new upgrades, including optimized visuals and gameplay, for long-time fans and new players to get excited about.”

“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.”

“Supermassive's next installment in their scary anthology series Little Hope is a short but spooky tale. It's a step up from its previous title but still has yet to reach the level that Until Dawn set.”

“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?”

“Mario’s latest tennis event sports pitch-perfect gameplay that’s only let down by a barebones feature set.”