The Best Cooperative Games for Mac OS

Update : Perennial Order added at rank #16.
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The Past Within (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android Mac OS

The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.


  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • mystery
  • horror

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HUNTDOWN (2020)

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Join the action-packed world of HUNTDOWN, a hard-boiled arcade shooter set in a gritty, neon-soaked 80s cityscape ruled by criminal gangs. Take on the role of one of three legendary bounty hunters and lay waste to the underworld to collect your bounty. With unique boss fights and an arsenal of weapons to choose from, HUNTDOWN is a must-play for those who love fast-paced, co-op shooters.


What we like:
  • Pixel art, music, and gameplay are fantastic
  • Perfect gunplay and 80s vibe
  • Packed with addictive carnage
  • Well-designed levels
  • Memorable and funny boss fights.
What could be improved:
  • Bonus objectives are repetitive
  • Difficulty on some bosses can seem off
  • Characters can be hard to follow in intense fights
  • Comedy can go overboard and may disappoint those expecting a more serious tone.

  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • cover
  • shooter
  • retro
  • boss
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • hockey
  • pixel
  • action
  • platform
  • dystopian
  • 2d
  • classic

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Unrailed! (2019)

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PC Windows Android Linux Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Unrailed! is a thrilling and hilarious co-op game where you build tracks in front of a moving train to prevent it from crashing. With simple gameplay, procedurally generated worlds, and upgrades that don't cheapen its difficulty, Unrailed! is an essential couch co-op game with high replay value.


What we like:
  • Fun and hilarious multiplayer experience
  • Procedurally generated worlds keep gameplay fresh and challenging
  • Upgrades enhance rather than cheapen the game's difficulty
  • Voxel art style is basic but effective creating a fun atmosphere
  • Offers potentially unlimited replayability and longevity
What could be improved:
  • Versus mode can be repetitive

  • cooperative
  • local
  • trains
  • multiplayer
  • crafting
  • procedural
  • survival
  • online

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Overcooked! 2 (2018)

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Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!


  • cooperative
  • couch
  • multiplayer
  • online
  • local

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Streets of Rage 4 (2020)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Streets of Rage 4 is the long awaited fourth entry into the classic Sega franchise. It features a blend of old and new, with classic characters such as Axel and Adam Hunter returning alongside a new main character, Cherry. All characters have unique playstyles, from Axel's powerful punches to Cherry's speedy strikes. There are tons of unlockables to discover and it has an amazing soundtrack.


What we like:
  • Satisfying combat
  • Incredible music and visuals
  • Tons to unlock
  • Simple yet rewarding combat mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Lack of 4 player online
  • Occasionally too easy to get cornered

  • brawler
  • boss
  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • combo
  • retro
  • classic
  • side-scrolling
  • fight
  • old-school
  • arcade
  • online
  • hand-drawn
  • crime
  • combat

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Heavenly Bodies (2021)

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Wrangle the hands and arms of a 1970s space cosmonaut and push, pull and twist your way through an increasingly precarious range of physically simulated stellar scenarios, where without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple.

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  • physics
  • cooperative
  • precision
  • puzzle
  • space
  • local
  • stylized
  • platform
  • zero-gravity
  • atmospheric
  • 2.5d
  • simulation
  • comedy
  • difficult
  • controller-support

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Death Squared (2017)

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Android Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Death Squared is a co-op puzzle game about cooperation, communication, and robot explosions. You should buy it!


  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • robots
  • funny
  • local
  • multiplayer
  • controller-support

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Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! (2020)

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Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is a cooking simulator game set in a post-apocalyptic America. Travel across the country in your food truck while competing in the Iron Cook Foodtruck Championships. With over 200 food and drink options, customizable gameplay, and a local co-op mode, this game provides hours of entertainment. Don't miss the chance to enjoy an amazing original soundtrack, too!


What we like:
  • Extensive array of recipes
  • Flexible play mode
  • Entertaining companions
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Affordable price
What could be improved:
  • Overwhelming with many features
  • Can be stressful to play
  • Complex gameplay controls
  • Minor loading issues

  • cooperative
  • typing
  • local
  • cooking
  • truck
  • simulation
  • management
  • fast-paced
  • war-torn
  • family-friendly
  • strategy
  • comedy
  • difficult
  • funny
  • arcade

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Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 (2018)

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Step into the 1940s in Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2, an action-packed shooter where you play as Vinnie, a gangster caught up in World War 2. Enjoy upgraded character mobility, immersive environments and a hilarious storyline, all set to the backdrop of the 40s. Take on enemies solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op mode, and watch as your enemies' ragdoll corpses fly through the air. Get ready for fast-paced action, humor and animated cutscenes in this fun and addictive kill-simulator.


What we like:
  • Perfect blend of Mafia, Medal of Honor, Wolfenstein, and Metal Slug
  • Improved controls compared to the first entry
  • Epic and action-packed adventure with lots of twists and turns
  • Wide range of weapons and enemies
  • Can be played cooperatively with friends
What could be improved:
  • Control mechanics take some time to get used to
  • Short gameplay
  • Limited ammo for each kind of gun

  • zombies
  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • platform
  • local
  • zombie-outbreak
  • 2d
  • action
  • online
  • gore
  • run-and-gun
  • scroller
  • side-scrolling

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Escape Simulator (2021)

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First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op (best with 2-3 players, but playable with more). Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Supports community rooms through the level editor.

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  • escape
  • cooperative
  • room
  • puzzle
  • first-person
  • simulation
  • mystery
  • immersive
  • family-friendly

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