The Best Cooperative Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Mighty Morphin\' Power Rangers: Rita\'s Rewind added at rank #31.
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It Takes Two (2021)

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PC Windows Android Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5

It Takes Two is an innovative co-op puzzle game where two players work together to help a divorcing couple. You and your partner are not the same character and have different abilities, encouraging you to work together as well as drifting apart. With familiar environments such as gardens, sheds and bedrooms, you will go on a nostalgic journey. The game also features exciting minigames and boss battles.

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What we like:
  • Innovative co-op gameplay
  • Encourages cooperation between two different characters
  • Nostalgic environments
  • Fun minigames and boss battles
  • Accessible for all players with Friends Pass
What could be improved:
  • Storytelling could be improved with more showing than telling
  • Puzzles can be too easy

  • cooperative
  • platform
  • split-screen
  • puzzle

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Lego Horizon Adventures (2024)

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Nintendo Switch j PC Windows Playstation 5

Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with friends.


  • cooperative
  • combat
  • exploration
  • dinosaurs
  • isometric
  • customization
  • level
  • battle
  • arena
  • light-hearted
  • moment-to-moment
  • open-world
  • robots
  • narrative
  • adventure

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Moving Out 2 (2023)

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80
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4

Unleash your inner mover in Moving Out 2! Embrace the chaos as you navigate wacky levels, meet quirky characters, and tackle hilarious challenges. Play solo or team up with friends for an unforgettable multiplayer experience. With diverse missions and accessibility options, Moving Out 2 promises endless fun and laughter!

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What we like:
  • Unique and creative gameplay
  • Charming multiplayer experience
  • Variety of fun and challenging levels
  • Good replay value with diverse missions
  • Inclusive with accessibility options
What could be improved:
  • Online multiplayer often lags
  • Some levels are time-consuming in co-op mode

  • cooperative
  • couch
  • physics
  • truck
  • multiplayer
  • moving
  • local
  • online
  • cross-play
  • colourful
  • 1980s
  • simulation

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Dawn of the Monsters (2022)

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85
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Playstation 5 IOS iPhone Android Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch stadia

Dawn of the Monsters is an action-packed kaiju game that puts you in control of powerful fighters to battle a horde of giant monsters known as Nephilim. Customize your fighter with Augments and unlock devastating Rage Attacks and Cataclysm attacks. Face off against challenging bosses, appreciate beautiful visuals and captivating music, and embark on a riveting story with interesting characters.

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What we like:
  • Complex combat system
  • Unique characters with different playstyles
  • Rich story with interesting characters
  • Beautiful visuals and captivating music
What could be improved:
  • Stages start to feel similar after a while
  • Lack of clarity in the ranking system
  • Training room could use more options

  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • 2-player
  • side-scrolling
  • two-player
  • action
  • scroller
  • boss
  • brawler
  • fight
  • beat'em
  • combat
  • combo
  • action-adventure
  • battle

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Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 (2024)

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Nintendo Switch j Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE : WORLD BROTHERS 2 " will be released on 9/26/2024. Purchase to get both the PS4⠄ ¢ and PS5â  � versions of the game, plus bonus DLC. Additional Character : " HERE I GO !! : Himekawa , Reporter Joins the Fight "After Dark Tyrant was defeated , peace was restored on the square Earth. But now , it has been broken into pieces once again. The EDF never back away from defending the Earth , be it round or square.

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  • cooperative
  • split-screen
  • shooter
  • tps
  • robots
  • aliens
  • online
  • mech
  • action
  • battle
  • local
  • sci-fi
  • cult
  • squad

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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.

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

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PIZZA POSSUM (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Embark on a cheeky arcade adventure in Pizza Possum! Outwit guard dogs, don hilarious disguises, and munch your way through a seaside village to become the ultimate pizza-stealing possum. Perfect for a quick laugh or a co-op giggle fest, this stealthy escapade is a slice of pure fun!

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What we like:
  • Affordable and loads of fun
  • Ideal for quick gaming sessions
  • Excellent co-op experience
  • Introduces stealth mechanics in an accessible way
  • Provides laughter-filled playtime with friends
What could be improved:
  • Limited content requiring replay for full completion
  • Discarded items can clutter gameplay

  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • protagonist
  • cooking
  • stealth
  • colourful
  • cartoony
  • 3d
  • family-friendly
  • local
  • arcade
  • villain
  • cute
  • funny
  • hide-and-seek

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)

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Xbox Series X Android Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 PC Windows Playstation 4

Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga is the very best Lego game to date, and one of the best Star Wars games ever made. With 45 levels and 140 side missions, you can explore more than 20 planets while engaging in lightsaber combat, third-person shooting, and melee combat. Enjoy a combination of classic slapstick humour, brilliant sight gags and great voice acting as you collect 731 puzzles, 135 level challenges, and 380 characters.

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What we like:
  • Revamped formula with new camera angle
  • Lightsaber combat better than ever
  • Third-person shooting feels great
  • Huge amount of things to do
  • Hilarious writing
  • Open areas full of secrets to explore
What could be improved:
  • Melee combat could be better
  • Lack of levels dedicated to spin-off films such as Rogue One or Solo
  • The Mandalorian only represented by a playable character

  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • cover
  • puzzle
  • combo
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • battle
  • tps
  • split-screen
  • sandbox
  • exploration
  • platform
  • fight
  • vehicle

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SpiderHeck (2022)

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Playstation 4 Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One

Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

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  • local
  • cooperative
  • fight
  • swordplay
  • parkour
  • 2d
  • multiplayer
  • physics
  • 4-player
  • pvp
  • wave
  • funny
  • futuristic
  • comedy
  • online

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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.

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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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