Couch Co-op Games

A list of couch co-op games worth playing together.

Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale
1–4 players
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A classic hack-and-slash adventure set in the Forgotten Realms. Pick from four iconic D&D classes — fighter, cleric, wizard, or rogue — and team up to defeat the evil Rezlus and his Zhentarim forces in the Dalelands.

2-player local co-op or 4-player online co-op through the full campaign.

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Darksiders Genesis
1–2 players
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A top-down action adventure where you play as the horsemen War and Strife before the events of the original Darksiders. War is the up-close brawler while Strife picks off enemies from a distance with dual pistols — a perfect team combo!

2-player local split-screen or 2-player online co-op. One player is War, the other is Strife.

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Towerborne
1–4 players
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A gorgeous side-scrolling beat-em-up RPG from the makers of Banner Saga. Fight your way through the world of Eld with up to 4 friends, choosing from weapon classes like Pyroclast, Sentinel, and Shadowstriker. Available on Game Pass!

Up to 4-player online co-op or 4-player couch co-op on console with a shared screen.

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Minecraft Dungeons
1–4 players
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An adorable dungeon-crawling adventure set in the Minecraft universe! Super easy to pick up — just grab some gear, choose your enchantments, and fight through colorful levels together. Great for all skill levels.

Up to 4-player local couch co-op or 4-player online co-op with crossplay. Drop-in/drop-out so anyone can join anytime!

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Children of Morta
1–2 players
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A beautiful, story-driven roguelite about a family of heroes defending their home from corruption. Each family member plays completely differently — from the sword-wielding dad to the fire-mage daughter. The narrated story is wonderful!

2-player local co-op or 2-player online co-op. Each player picks a different family member to play.

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Nine Parchments
1–4 players
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A chaotic spell-blasting co-op game from the creators of Trine. You play as wizard apprentices who skipped their training — what could go wrong? Combine beam spells with your partner for massive combos. Warning: friendly fire is on, so watch your aim!

Up to 4-player local, online, or mixed co-op. Friendly fire keeps things hilariously unpredictable.

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Diablo IV
1–4 players
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The king of action RPGs! Explore the dark world of Sanctuary together, slay demons, collect legendary loot, and level up your characters. Couch co-op on Xbox is fantastic — one of you can even sort inventory while the other keeps fighting.

2-player couch co-op on console or up to 4-player online co-op with crossplay. Only one copy needed for local play!

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