There are tons of new beautiful levels to check out, along with unique classes and abilities to experiment with. Alienation When it comes to pure gameplay, developer Housemarque is a master class in the art. But never once does Alienation feel out of control thanks to delicate controls and responsive gameplay. It's easily one of the best cooperative experiences on PS4. Dead Nation is a twin-stick shooter that boasts the same accomplished design, pretty graphics, and engaging gameplay.
It offers cooperatively play through its entire eerie campaign, as well as complete multiplayer specific content. Hyper Light Drifter The pixelated indie action RPG was a massive hit when it launched last year, marrying an iconic bit style with modern mechanics. In cooperative mode, two players can take on Hyper Light Drifter's main campaign, though the second player cannot upgrade their drifter or acquire new weapons.
Rayman Legends Rayman Legends is the total cooperative package; a hugely entertaining platformer with an endearing aesthetic and a wide range of levels and activities. Never Alone Never Alone is an adorable puzzle platformer about an Alaskan girl and her pet fox. This is a calming and somewhat peaceful multiplayer experience that offers a change of pace from the norm.
Puyo Puyo Tetris An interesting mix of Puyo Puyo and Tetris, this is a puzzle game that works well as a couch co-op party title with friends, or just as a simple puzzle game that you can play on your own for hours on end.
Together, you and a buddy can loot to your heart's content, take down the biggest enemies together, and try to overtake the moon in a joint conquest. The latest entry, confusingly titled Modern Warfare, is probably the darkest game the series has ever seen, but that doesn't mean you can't still jump into local co-op play with your friends. All the classic game modes are back, and this is an easy one to recommend if you're looking for something fun for a game night.
It's not the main focus of the game, but two players can still take control of two separate characters during combat encounters to shake things up a little. Broforce Broforce is a 2D co-op action platforming shooter with over the top action, violence, and destruction that Michael Bay would very much approve of. The game caters to local multiplayer, allowing up to 4-player co-op, and Broforce really excels in this mode. The more Bros you get to join you on your quest, the more chaos and mayhem is added to the mix, as is a hefty dose of belly laughing, too.
With its action strategy game, We Are The Dwarves, Developer Whale Games has boldly blasted dwarves where no dwarf has ever gone before. Each of the three playable dwarves handle very differently, each with their own special abilities. Combat is a bit more measured, almost Souls-like than something like Diablo. While single player follows the story of an AI tester progressing through the ranks of a corporate robotic company, coop abandons story for 40 purpose built local multiplayer levels.
Things start easy but quickly get tricky, employing some very clever level design to keep you on your toes. Once things begin to click, though, the head scratching gives way to high fiving, and Death Squared is an absolute blast. Child of Light Not many people know Child of Light has a cooperative mode but it is possible to play it through with one a friend taking control of Igniculus, the firefly.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth already had an unbelievable amount of content without the addition of cooperative play.
The off-the-wall premise - half naked babies escaping a basement full of monsters by crying on them - is actually held together by a surprisingly deep and somewhat spiritual narrative.
Rock Band 4 The ever popular Rock Band series continues with its fourth iteration. Musos will love the chance to nail guitar and drum solos across their favorite tracks, but the gameplay is entertaining and accessible enough for anyone to give it a go. Players battle enemies and rescues trapped humans in a cylindrical world.
The aesthetic is typically Housemarque-- vibrant and colorful running at a buttery smooth 60fps. The frantic gameplay can be enjoyed cooperatively to the beat of its rocking score. Nuclear Throne Nuclear Throne takes frantic bullet hell gameplay and marries it to rougelike game design.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 Based on the longstanding anime series, One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 sticks faithfully to its source material and will be best enjoyed by those familiar with the franchise. Neon Chrome Neon Chrome is a cyberpunk twin stick shooter where you take control of a hacker trying to take down the Overseer of an evil corporation.
These droids fall into different classes and can be upgraded with different attributes from stealth to all guns blazing playstyles. You and four buddies can share the action. Circuit Breakers Another twin-stick shooter makes our list. The game employs a simple but innovative mechanic which puts a fresh spin on a familiar gameplay loop: crystals that drop from downed enemies facilitate upgrades to weapons, but that weaponry can be lost by aimlessly spraying bullets.
Ark: Survival Evolved ARK: Survival Evolved pits players against dinosaurs in prehistoric world that has proven a winning formula among its substantial player base. PixelJunk Shooter This remastered-for-current-generation version of PixelJunk Shooter combines two games in one awesome package.
The racing aspect has added a ton of replayability to the typical Skylanders formula and so it is our pick of the bunch as a co-op experience. What's not to love? Seriously, though, while the game may be simple, it's also just a lot of fun taking control of cats and dogs and using special skills to help each other out in combat. Of course, gameplay is what makes or breaks a good brawler and thankfully Viking Squad delivers in this department too.
Tiny Brains Tiny Brains is a puzzle platform games where players take control of lab rats trying to evade crazy experiments. Assemble is a revamped version for PS4, featuring twice as many characters, new maps and skins more characters, plus some overall improvements to the balance of gameplay.
A Dodgeball Adventure Stikbold may not be strictly just a co-op experience for you and your friends to check out, but it's great fun when you're all together regardless of the mode you play. It's a simple premise with a fair bit of content to boot, but it's at its best when you get 2 v 2 games on the go. At Sundown At Sundown's another one of these awesome party game with a bit of a twist.
You're simply tasked with eliminating your opponents with the various different weapons in the game. Spots of light are few and far between in the arenas, and this make for tons of sneaking and tactical eliminations on your friends.
Secret of Mana Secret of Mana is a straight up story-driven experience that you and your friends can take on together. This PS4 remake of the SNES classic, gives the visuals a much-needed work over, adds in some Quality of Life improvements to how the game handles, and even given the soundtrack a bit of work.
Due to the way you unlock more party characters in the game, your friends won't be able to join in from the very beginning, but once you've unlocked them these moments can't be missed , you're all set to couch co-op to your heart's content. Don't Starve Together Don't Starve Together is a beautiful survival game with a striking visual style.
Don't let the cute graphics fool you, though; this game is full of unspeakable horrors and unforgiving mechanics, especially during the early hours. Just make sure your basic survival needs are taken care of on a daily basis, and you'll be okay. Resident Evil 6 Resident Evil 6 often gets a bad rep among fans, but it actually provides a really solid couch co-op experience that's fun and action-packed from start to finish.
Though Diablo 3 has been available on consoles for many years now, it's still surprising how well it translates to being played with a controller rather than a mouse and keyboard. Diablo 3 is a modern classic with a loop that remains fun even after you've run through the campaign dozens of times really. Up to four players can join in on the action on one screen. With an emphasis on acquiring better and better gear and a battle system that's approachable for newcomers, Diablo 3 is easily one of the most entertaining action-RPGs that you can play via local co-op.
See our Diablo 3: Eternal Collection review. Nearly every popular fighting game supports local multiplayer, and there are no shortage of great options on PS4. We're going with Dragon Ball FighterZ as our top recommendation thanks to its stylish visuals, fast-paced battle system, and dedication to being both approachable and layered in its combat.
Of course, Dragon Ball fans will be far more interested in this one than those who don't care about the anime. That said, it's such a finely crafted fighting game that it wouldn't be surprising if you convinced those who know nothing about the franchise to tag along.
It's chaotic and over-the-top and features a wealth of unique playable characters, including a bunch of DLC fighters that are worth paying for. See our Dragon Ball FighterZ review. Helldivers is another game that was specifically designed with a co-op focus. You can play with up to four players on one screen. Helldivers has an arcade vibe to it as a top-down shooter. The story sees you and your teammates explore alien planets and take down baddies to save the Super Earth.
Though the combat is fast-paced and can get pretty hectic, Helldivers has a tactical bent to it, as you and your teammates must make critical decisions on how to approach each encounter. You also have to be on the same page as the rest of your squad, since Helldivers doesn't protect you from friendly fire. The world is procedurally generated, so Helldivers remains interesting even after you think you've mastered the loop. See our Helldivers review. You can't go wrong with any of the Jackbox Party Pack games for your next game night with friends.
We're highlighting The Jackbox Party Trilogy here, as it comes with the first three Party Packs, each of which contains five unique games. The Jackbox Party Trilogy includes a wide variety of party games, including Trivia Murder Party, multiple versions of the the witty Quiplash, and Fibbage, a game that compels you to lie to friends and loved ones. It sounds like a casual and silly game, but Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is fairly intense. Your team controls a ship, applying both offensive and defensive tactics to stay alive.
One of the best aspects of Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is how it truly emphasizes solid communication. You and your teammate must act as one cohesive unit to keep the love alive and save the bunnies. An ode to twin-stick arcade shooters, Nex Machina is a stylish and frenetic shoot-'em-up that excels in local multiplayer. In each level, you and a friend work together to defeat a series of enemy waves, each of which is more challenging than the last.
Nex Machina demands your constant attention, as it's easy to get tripped up by obstacles and formidable foes. Though it can also be played solo, Nex Machina truly shines in co-op, especially when you get to the really punishing stages or are attempting to complete secondary objectives and unlock secrets. See our Nex Machina review.
Team17's Overcooked series offers frantic and hilarious co-op and competitive multiplayer that's wrapped up in a cutesy package with lots of charm. Each level tasks its cartoon chefs with preparing meals by gathering ingredients, cooking them properly, and then serving them on dishes.
It's a simple premise that requires few buttons. That said, the time restraints and wacky kitchen designs lead to some hilarious and sometimes stressful situations in the kitchen.
Both Overcooked games are well worth playing, but Overcooked 2 also adds the ability to throw items, which is a game-changer. This mechanic combines with the wild, dynamic kitchens in a way that forces constant teamwork and communication. We can't promise that shouting won't be involved during meal prep, but Overcooked and its sequel are well worth the possible frustrations that come with its tricky scenarios.
There always seems to be a proverbial fire in the kitchen while playing Overcooked, and this intensity is exactly what makes it such a solid party game.
See our Overcooked review and Overcooked 2 review. Rayman may not get the same love as some other video game mascots, but the dude with floating body parts happens to lead one of the best modern side-scrolling platformers: Rayman Legends. As a direct sequel to Rayman Origins also good , Rayman Legends is the biggest game in the series with more than wonderfully designed levels featuring different styles and objectives.
Rayman Legends can be played with up to four players on one console. See our Rayman Legends review. In Sackboy: A Big Adventure, the latest entry in the LittleBigPlanet series, you and up to three friends work to defeat an evil jester doll and save Craftverse. Sackboy is the closest thing to a modern Super Mario game you'll find on PS4. The well-designed levels offer a staggering amount of variety to keep the platforming fun throughout.
The game's whimsical tone, catchy soundtrack, and bevy of cute outfits make it a great choice for families. Capcom's illustrious fighting franchise is at the top of its game with the feature and character-filled Arcade version. There's a fighter and style to fit everyone's taste, while the game's colourful visuals will entertain curious onlookers. As long as you'd like - Outward is a vast adventure, but co-op play is drop-in, drop-out.
Set out into an immense, sprawling wilderness and battle raiders, monsters, brutal weather conditions and even hunger and disease as you carve your own legend in the land of Aurai. Friends can drop in at any time with their own character to help conquer dungeons, haul back loot or simply wander the world.
Each match is five minutes of mayhem. Best played with: Your most reliable teammates and your greatest rivals. Play for free. Sessions should be no more than a few minutes. Best played with: someone who can sing along with the iconic soundtrack. Buy now. An average level is about 20 minutes The Knitted Knight returns to take on the dastardly machinations of Vex and his warped aspirations for Craftworld. Best played with: A few family and friends.
Best played with: The trigger-happy tactician who's always got your back. Put aside at least an hour. Best played with: Someone who gets you. Best played with: People who prefer a relaxing game session. Best played with: People you can trust! A single match should take no more than five minutes.
Best played with: Your most competitive friends. Around three minutes per race. Best played with: Friends who love their kart racing fast, fun and colourful. Stay sharp and you could be battling for over an hour.
Best played with: Those who like their shooters with a dash of tongue-in-cheek madness. Put aside an hour for a good session. Best played with: Someone you knew back then.
A three-round fight can be played in under five minutes. Around 10 minutes. Best played with: The biggest trouble causers you know.
Best played with: Young players with a taste for action. Five minutes or so for a race. Best played with: The sci-fi fan who is impatiently waiting to experience the future. A quick whizz around the track will take you five minutes. Although there is a quick-equip system in place to help reduce how much this needs to happen.
With a wonderfully bent sense of humour, great first-person shooting and immensely fun split-screen mode this is a must-have for anyone looking to play something with their friends. Explaining what Rocket League is can be difficult.
Basically, you play soccer using RC cars. Sounds like a simple concept, right? However, in practice Rocket League is a game of extreme skill. Controlling your car and getting that ball into the goal is no simple feat. You can also play with a friend in split screen couch co-op mode locally, which works incredibly well.
Best of all, you can team up and play against other players as well. Definitely deserving of a spot on this list. Minecraft is an absolute phenomenon and remains one of the most popular games to play online with a group of friends. Players can freely build objects from in-game blocks in Creative mode or try their hand at surviving in the harsh, blocky wilderness in Survival mode.
Where you need to craft everything you need before the critters of the Minecraft world get you. Console versions of the game with the exception of the Vita have an exclusive split-screen mode. Which means you and a buddy can while away the hours running from creepers and building that perfect replica of the USS Enterprise from dirt cubes. The only thing fans really wanted for the game was multiplayer and the developers eventually delivered on that request.
In the end this was justified, because the game had to be significantly redesigned for multiplayer balance.
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