Whatoplay presents 25 of the best 2-player games on the PlayStation 4. All arranged
by playscores. To check out our full list, visit our page on all the best PS4 Coop Games.
25. Untitled Goose Game We start off our list with a
game we’re all too familiar with. If you want to ruin someone’s day as an annoying goose,
what better way to do it than with a partner? Grab an extra controller and enjoy messing around the
game world in local co-op. Unfortunately, there’s no split-screen so you’ll have to
share one screen together. The price to pay for chaos, I guess. A playscore of 8.34.
24. Legend of Mana Square Enix’s beloved JRPG
fares better when played alone, like all great JRPG experiences.
However, when everything starts getting frustrating or grindy,
calling a friend is a nice option to have. Hand your friend another controller and have
them join you in the journey to find that mystical Mana Tree. A playscore of 8.34.
23. Trine 2 - Complete Story Trine’s side-scrolling adventure welcomes more
than just one player. Work together with a friend in its local and online co-op multiplayer. You can
play with up to two players and solve a variety of challenging puzzles together. A playscore of 8.36.
22. One Piece - Pirate Warriors 3
Friendship and teamwork are necessary for every Shonen anime, and this critically-acclaimed video
game adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece knows what’s up. Pirate Warriors 3 lets you
team up with a friend in almost all missions. Select from a wide variety
of iconic One Piece characters and duke it out in epic high-seas action. A playscore of 8.36.
21.
Door Kickers - Action Squad Local or online, grab a friend
and take the role of SWAT agents in charge of… kicking doors down. Together with your cop buddy,
strategize your way around its tricky side-scrolling levels.
Bust up bad guys and show them the true meaning of justice. A playscore of 8.36.
20. SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 If you’re into Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty
Warriors series, then you’ll enjoy this samurai spinoff with its fluid hack and slash action.
A reboot of the classic series, you can partner with a friend in local and online co-op
and go all out slicing and dicing enemies in Sengoku Era Japan. A playscore of 8.37.
19. Skylanders - Trap Team A classic from the bygone days of
the last-gen consoles, this kid-friendly 3D platformer uses Amiibo-- I mean,
Skylander figurines to completely amp up your experience. In Trap Team, you can hand out that
extra controller to your friend and go on epic fantasy adventures together. A playscore of 8.38.
18. Knights And Bikes Whether you want to go on your
journey on foot or on a bike, this is a journey you shouldn’t do alone. Play as Nessa and Demelza
and save this island from ruin. Limited to only 2 players, go online or local and
partake in dungeon-crawling quests with your growing party. A playscore of 8.39.
17. LEGO Dimensions
It’s not a LEGO game when you’re not playing with someone. Explore the multiverse of
multimillion-dollar franchises with a friend in its drop-in/drop-out 2-player co-op. Like all
LEGO titles, build LEGO blocks out of nowhere and solve a variety of puzzles. A playscore of 8.46.
16. Children Of Morta A strong co-op title
brandishing that signature ‘Roguelike’ flair. Children Of Morta demands you to play the game
again and again to learn more about its story and characters. The Bergsons are a family,
but it doesn’t hurt to take help from a friend. With just an extra controller,
you can navigate around its challenging dungeons with ease. A playscore of 8.52.
15. Arise - A simple story An emotional
rollercoaster that deals with grief and time. As we all know,
misery loves company. It opens up an opportunity for local cooperative play,
so you and your extra hand can share tissues and cry together. In this journey, one player controls
the protagonist, and the other controls the flow of time. Work hand in hand! A playscore of 8.56.
14. Crypt of the NecroDancer Rhythm games and the creativity of indie
developers make a great combination. NecroDancer’s rhythmic dungeon-crawling adventures are a
daunting task to do alone. If you have an extra controller, you can call a buddy and work together
as you move and groove to the neverending music in couch co-op goodness. A playscore of 8.57.
13. Cat Quest II
This open-world action RPG leans towards the adorable. Play cats and dogs in this
2 player co-op and explore their magical open-world kingdom. Dive into dungeons and
take down monsters for loot in a catventure like never before. It receives a playscore of 8.58.
12. Nuclear Throne Vlambeer's top-down
shooter is a prime example of ‘life finds a way’ packed in a hilariously grotesque experience.
In a world where humanity no longer exists, mutated limbs and radioactive
waste are an everyday sight. Two players can work together to survive the post-apocalyptic
wasteland and become the kings of their domain. A playscore of 8.63.
11. Cuphead One of 2017’s most visually impressive titles.
Studio MDHR’s run-and-gun platformer takes from cartoons of the 1930s and uses them to
set the mood for its fast-paced, bullet hell action. Cuphead’s buddy, Mugman, will join
you in your adventure as you smack your way into gorgeously animated bosses. A playscore of 8.63.
10. Resogun Before Returnal,
Housemarque’s projects were centered on fast-paced shoot-em-ups. Resogun entered the
PS4 as an exclusive, earning themselves the right to enter Sony’s hall of fame. In this sci-fi trip,
two players team up to complete levels and compare high scores. A playscore of 8.69.
9. Hyper Light Drifter The purple-soaked dimension of Devolver Digital’s
action-adventure is oozing with atmosphere. Co-op in this game is different from the
rest of the titles here. Your partner takes the role of a ghost, a clone of the main character,
and both of you can navigate the same world together. You can revive them if they die,
fight other monsters and so much more. A playscore of 8.69.
8. Sonic Mania Plus A retro revival to
SEGA’s critically acclaimed Sonic entry. The multiplayer aspect drags up to four
players in competition mode. But its co-op is another story. Like the vanilla Sonic Mania,
you can invite a friend over to a local 2-player co-op where they play as Tails and
you as Sonic. Together you take down Dr. Eggman and blaze across levels. A playscore of 8.70.
7. The Binding of Isaac - Rebirth Excluding the Afterbirth DLC where
you can play with up to three players, the Vanilla version of Rebirth can only let you play with one
player in local co-op. The premise remains the same, you explore this demented dungeon and use
tears as bullets. Also, you share the same health bar and items. So good luck! A playscore of 8.72.
6. Enter The Gungeon Devolver Digital’s sanctuary of
easter eggs, pop-culture references and crap-ton of firepower. The Gungeon’s shenanigans are best
experienced with a partner in local co-op. Together, survive the relentless hordes of
the Gundead and find the gun that can kill the past. It receives a playscore of 8.72.
5. HUNTDOWN
This side-scrolling retro shooter takes us back to the good ol’ days of 80s gaming.
Huntdown takes pride in its inspirations from retro classics like Contra and Metal Slug,
adding its own unique and modern twist. Of course, games like these are even better with
an extra hand. So take a friend along for the ride and enjoy blasting! A playscore of 8.76.
4. Salt & Sanctuary This 2D adventure from Ska Studios can scratch
your souls-like itch. Its local co-op allows players to drop in and act as a sellsword that can
aid the main player’s journey. While it’s far from FromSoftware’s acclaimed series, Salt & Sanctuary
stands on its own ground with its distinct art style and fluid combat. A playscore of 8.79.
3. Nex Machina Another project from Housemarque and as usual,
it’s a twin-stick shooter reminiscent of the days of classic arcade gaming. What sets it
apart from its inspirations is its vibrant colors and modern visuals. Inviting a friend
over for local 2-player co-op enables you to fight side by side. A playscore of 8.95.
2. It Takes Two It’s in the name.
Of all the titles on this list, this EA Original is impossible to play alone.
So invite your significant other, best friend, or whoever is closest to you right now.
Enjoy a wild ride of varied gameplay moments that are best experienced blind. A playscore of 9.05.
1. Divinity - Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The ultimate co-op experience for hardcore RPG fans. This is Larian Studios’ strongest
work to date. If you want to invite more than just one friend, you’re free to do so.
The world of Original Sin 2 is brimming with lore and stuff to do. You can spend hours and hours
exploring and dungeon crawling with your friends in local and online co-op. A playscore of 9.08.