Best Couch Co-op Games on Xbox Series X|S

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“As Dusk Falls is a multi-generational story set in the American Southwest about resilience, sacrifice and how the mistakes of the older generation transmit to the younger.”

“Infinity Ward was never going to recapture the magic of the original Modern Warfare, but this is still their most memorable Call of Duty game of the past decade.”

“Party Animals presents an overall fun and chaotic experience that will have players laughing with their friends. The characters are cute, the boards are fun and the multiplayer aspect is a plus.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Task Force 141 makes its massive return with a global squad of iconic veterans, these Operators include Captain John Price, Simon "Ghost" Riley, John "Soap" MacTavish, Kyle "Gaz" Garrick and introducing Mexican Special…”

“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.”

“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.”

“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?”

“Hypercharge: Unboxed on Nintendo Switch is another exemplification that shooter games can find their fit on a Nintendo console. Hypercharge: Unboxed is a third-”

“It's been a while but Konami's classic arcade shooter is back with Contra: Operation Galuga and it's quite competent, especially in co-op.”

“As far as rhythm games go, Super Crazy Rhythm Castle is, indeed, one of the craziest. But is it super? That depends upon how you're playing it.Read More”

“Over a decade ago, Sonic Colors debuted and it was a solid platformer so let's see if bringing it back via an Ultimate edition was worth it.”

“RoboDunk's difficulty spikes are a bit too steep at the moment, but the core gameplay is so rewarding that, with a few tweaks, it can become an absolute gem.”

“The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is the latest installment in the famous Dark Pictures Anthology, the game series that seeks to frighten its player”

“Undisputed has some issues, but for boxing fans it does enough to make itself essential. There's a huge roster of fighters here, plenty of modes, and the fighing system is easy to pick up but hard to master.”

“It’s fair to say the Sonic the Hedgehog series has seen something of a resurgence over the last few years. From the well-loved Sonic Mania, Sonic movies, and”

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“A review of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and why it doesn't match up to the original.”

“Centipede: Recharged is the latest in Atari's Recharged series of games. Their earlier release, Missile Command: Recharged, wasn't a favorite of mine, but for j”

“The third chapter of this relatively niche, yet long-running street car racer is upon us. Like in Forza Horizon, we're going to Japan!”

“The rise in popularity of interactive choice-based narrative video games this console generation - particularly for lovers of horror drama - owes a lot to”

“TMNT Mutant Melee is the ultimate TMNT party experience. The game offers hours of bashing, crashing and trashing fun with more than 20 playable characters, a competitive Adventure mode and a huge variety of mini games…”

“Colossus Down is a direct sequel to MechaNika, which was released in 2015. MechaNika followed seven-year-old Nika on her quest to destroy anything in the world”

“Soccer Story brings its take on a combination of adventure, sports, and RPG. A cute world is unfortunately undermined by both sporting and technical difficulties.”

“Inspired by Turtles in Time, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants certainly plays like a blast from the past.”