5 Best Couch Co-op Games Couples Can Play Together

Playing games side-by-side with your significant other is a great way of becoming closer. Working with each other to solve various puzzles lets you form a stronger bond.

You have a lot of options when it comes to which ones you can play. You also have the choice of a variety of different genres. These include action-adventure and even horror survival.

The games listed below are some of the best and most fun couch co-op games on different platforms that you should look into. See which of these titles is a good match for you and your loved one to enjoy a night of bonding.

1. A Way Out

This game by Hazelight Studios focuses on the story of two brothers who are trying to find a way out, pun intended, of a secure prison. You and your partner will have to complete various puzzles and mini-games. These will require both of your inputs, according to Game Rant.

2. Kirby and the Forgotten Land

This game is a great choice if you and your loved one prefer a more lighthearted adventure. It is a fun and wholesome gaming experience. It also features a very colorful and exciting world.

You will play as Kirby and friend Bandana Waddle Dee to fight against a variety of enemies in 3D-styled adventure scenarios.

3. Overcooked 2

Cooking by itself is an amazing way to deepen your bond with someone, and playing Overcooked 2 simulates that in a video game setting. Work together with your partner to serve a variety of tasty-looking dishes to satisfy a never-ending wave of customers.

The story in this game is relatively insignificant but it provides a good laugh here and there with a comedic focus, Hardcore Gamer said.

4. Portal 2

Enjoy sci-fi games? Then Portal 2 might just give you what you need for an amazing couch co-op gaming experience. This title by Valve is a classic that can be challenging with its campaign mode.

You and your partner will be in control of a robot each and figure out a way to complete various tasks. The thing that makes this game difficult is that you will more often than not have to time your movements and actions just right to finish the puzzles.

5. It Takes Two

This game is probably the best couch co-op game in the past decade. The overwhelmingly positive reviews more than prove this point. It has an amazing story that features both comedic situations and heart-gripping drama.

The gameplay is amazing too as it tasks players with completing different puzzles that span a wide variety. The magic in the game extends to the real world with how It Takes Two brings two people closer together as a family, according to Games Radar.