The 41 best couch co-op games for Nintendo Switch

There’s a lot of love with Nintendo Switch. In particular, it has a wealth of titles with local multiplayer features, making it the perfect console for game nights with friends or casual play sessions with roommates. We’ve collected some of our favourite titles that allow for good old local plays.

It’s also my favorite playstyle as it has given me more excuses to try out new games over the last few years. Local multiplayer makes the ass kicking game more familiar thanks to friends who evoke my character. I also love making something together in real time like a farm Stardew Valleyor causes a joint confusion like Untitled Geese Game‘dangerous cry. Certainly, couch cooperatives mean that they’ll be revived just to ragdoll across the spikes Spelunky2. But it certainly beats dying alone.

And if you’re looking for more platform-independent couch cooperative recommendations, here’s our favorite local multiplayer games, games to play with Valentine’s Day views, and a dear polygon column on couch cooperatives. The last update has been added Super Mario Party Jamboree, LEGO Horizon Adventureand Lamb cult!

If you are in charge of everything, do you realize you are daydreaming about the utopian society you create? Me too, buddy. But starting a cult is more difficult than it looks, so it’s probably better to simulate it Lamb cultroguelike indie darling, where players form new religions through a strangely diverse game loop. Currently, there is a two-person co-op on the Switch, so you and your friends can play as lambs and goats. Try not to be sacrificial –Zoe Hannah

Like all LEGO video games, LEGO Horizon Adventure It allows for single-player play, but playing with friends is the most enjoyable. This redux of Horizon Zero Dawn It went on the switch despite the franchise being Sony IP. This was a good choice for both companies. The game has received surprisingly good reviews of the LEGO version of the existing game, and perhaps represents the first exposure of many young Switch users to the longtime Horizon franchise. Plus, you can’t defeat the LEGO-Y ASMR. – Zh

Bread & Fred Goes viral on social media for hilarious cooperative gameplay. Two penguins are roped in and then set out for a chaotic platform sequence. Two players must work together to cooperate in time jump and precision movements to reach the next level. Simply put, it’s a wild ride. Often, you and your partner will lead to better, more cheerful cooperative sessions – they will fail epicly. Originally released on Windows PCs, it was added to the Nintendo Switch in 2024.Nicole Carpenter

Pikmin 4‘S-Couch Cooperative Mode is very simple and is one of the best games for adults to play with young children. You may find the two adults a bit overwhelming as they are tasked with controlling one character rather than two pilots. The main player controls the pilot, the secondary player controls the game’s cursor and throws pebbles. It’s a completely different experience Pikmin 3but that doesn’t necessarily make it worse – another experience for another player. – n. carpenter

This modern classic farming sim game takes clues from the Harvest Moon series, running a farm with friends is just an added bonus to the fun. They can spend their days working together to plant and harvest crops, as well as engage in a variety of activities such as fishing and mining. The local cooperative is available to two players. Don’t forget to build an extra cabin on the farm. (Up to four can be played in online multiplayer.) – n. Clark

This switch remaster includes both Portal and Portal 2it’s worth the ingenious game. Use the portal gun to explore and solve puzzles. Experiments in the physics of the game are even more fun to lead with friends. (In addition, if you are reviving a local cooperative, the number of portals you can deploy will be doubled.) – n. Clark

Congratulations, you are the new CEO of a large company and need your wisdom to help employees stay at work. Well done! There are many things in common Untitled Geese Game. This isometric game displays a list of tasks, such as bringing a projector into a meeting room. But no one says they can’t do that by launching it out of the window like a projectile. – n. Clark

The Switchports in this Wii U game are full of charm. Play together as captain toads and toads in local cooperatives, exploring and solving a series of bite-sized puzzles. Each self-contained course has every nook and cranny to pop out and out, and Koopas to navigate. – n. Clark

It’s a lovely morning in the village and you’re a scary goose! Let your hearts squeal and squeal at the content in this engaging game. You and one friend at a local cooperative will each become a terrifying geese and use teamwork to terrorize the townspeople. Honku Honku Honku!! – n. Clark

In this melancholy game you play as Stella, the Ferry Master. Meet some great characters and help them find closure. spiral Combine ocean exploration and management SIM elements when building homes, kitchens, and learning agriculture, cooking and crafts. Player 2 is Stella’s Cat Daffodil, which can perform most administrative SIM tasks. She can’t trigger a quest because she can’t talk to the character. – n. Clark

Playing screws as a plumber with a red hat – now is the time to become his tall counterpart. in Luigi’s Mansion 3After completing the intro walkthrough and getting a briefcase for E. GADD, you can play Player 2 and Local Coop as Gooeygi (Spirited Ghool Eage). Platform through haunted hotels to save your friends Mario, Peach and numerous toads. – n. Clark

This modern, punishing platformer has a beautiful look of vintage animation. The direction and soundtrack of the art are totally unique, and despite the challenges, it makes the game hilarious from start to finish. Cuphead’s brother, Magman, can take part in a local cooperative journey. – n. Clark

Play as a Yarny (a living ball of thread that looks like a small sprite), and solve puzzles with friends by pulling, yanking and swinging with spare threads. It requires a lot of teamwork. If other local cooperative games allow players to wander and do their own thing, this game is to use each other’s momentum to solve puzzles. – n. Clark

Kirby games tend to be completely cold and incredibly adorable, and this is no exception. in Forgotten land You and another player run, float and fight at 3D levels. In addition to Kirby’s classic sucking input, Forgotten land We also gave us a “Full Mouse Mode.” This allows the Kirby to stretch like a glove over giant objects such as cars and giant light bulbs. (by the way, Kirby Star Allies Local cooperatives are also fun. ) – n. Clark

Play as a character named “Nobody” so you can work together to heal a world of toxic devastation and understand why you don’t have any memories of past lives. But there’s another twist. Instead of the classic perks tree, the characters unlock different shapes like turtles, ghosts, knights and ninjas, each with their own movements. What’s more, forms can be synergistic with each other, achieving incredibly absurd skill combos. – n. Clark

This criminally underrated action game places you in cat shoes fighting the pun-filled land of Ferring Guard. And Player 2 will become a dog! The performance is a simple grind of this friendly and stupid RPG. Fight your path through the dungeon, meet the Necromancer Cat and try lots of clothes. – n. Clark

Play as an automata that needs gem material to survive, fighting the clock to prevent his friends from becoming “unsightful” and turning into their former shells. This Metroidvania has an incredible map with three interwoven levels of flooring and tons of Zelda-like puzzles. Sofa Co-op partners make these challenges much easier to overcome. – n. Clark

This pixel art metroidvania has the feel of a fantastic NES game with retro aesthetics and excellent platforms and battles. The definitive edition (including originals) Shovel of hope The campaign available on the Nintendo Switch supports a local cooperative for two players. – n. Clark

Lego games always have a big laugh and have a reliable couch co-op mode (see: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2). They are accessible, family friendly, and give a stupid spin on some of the most recognizable films of our time. Skywalker Saga There’s no difference. The LEGO version unlocks a whopping nine movies from the huge franchise and over 200 minifigures. – n. Clark

The stupid collaboration between Nintendo and Ubisoft has become one of the sleepers of the year of release. This squad tactical game combines Mario and friends with Ravid, the unique doppelganger with the true sea of ​​evil ravids. Local cooperatives are limited to five specific challenges, but I don’t recommend buying specially on cooperative play alone, but these levels are especially fun. Working together will change the tactical dynamics. – n. Clark

Necro dancer’s basement It’s the perfect combination of dungeon crawlers and rhythm games. This is some sweet songs to invigorate the whole experience. But dancing the level of the game is even more fun for friends, even if it doesn’t necessarily make it easier for someone else to be there. You still need to stay on the beat! – n. Clark

I wanted an escape room experience, but in video games, Escape Academy It will definitely hurt that itching. Up to two Couch Co-op players can go to this school for puzzle enthusiasts. Players will find solutions and crack codes to avoid legally dangerous fates. Tips (and red herring) are everywhere. Are you smart enough to escape from each room? – n. Clark

Super Mario Party Jamboree This is the latest installment in the Mario Party franchise, which has been pleased by a group of friends for many years. This version comes with a welcome quality update and new twist, but most importantly, it’s a fresh look in a proven form of playing lots of mini-games while your friends scream at you. There are also new mini-games. This is now a necessary addition, as I forgot how to acquire the existing one. –Zh

warioware: Move It’s a mini-game heaven! A local cooperative using Nintendo’s Joy-Cons means you and your peers can play I’ll move itHundreds of microgames – it’s called it because it takes seconds to play. Anyone who knows Wario knows that expects chaos, and that’s not different I’ll move it. There are two modes. In Story Mode, two players can play offline cooperatively and work with each other. Next, there is a party mode where you can pit up to four players Against Signatures and each other in microgames. (Think about a Mario Party. You’re heading your path through a board game-like world.) – n. carpenter

Super Mario Bros has always been one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises, wonder It’s another banger. Super Mario Bros Wonder It brings together so many fun ideas, including platform shenanigans, stupid power-ups, and many map secrets. The best part? The four of them play local multiplayer and can choose from a huge number of classic characters, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad, and Toad. – n. Clark

For hours and hours of my life I have donated this seemingly simple roguelike bullet. But multiplayer changes everything. Having more reinforcements to combat the waves of attack means that each player can try out a unique combination of weapons and buffs. Make sure you and your teammates stay on the same screen. The screen is not split. – n. Clark

Packing and moving is a pain in the neck in real life, Moving 2 Turn your experience into a goofy, whimsical group experience. Play as a member of Fart Moving Crew (yes, you read it correctly) and try to move furniture and other items around some very inconvenient spaces. – n. Clark

Now, more than 10 years ago, Diablo 3 Especially on the Switch, it’s still a local multiplayer option. Action RPG felt overstated when it first launched, but it has become a very comfortable grind game that I can share with friends. (especially Diablo 4 It has not expanded to the Nintendo Switch. ) – n. Clark

This is not for the faint of heart. Work with friends to excavate cave levels and avoid internal dangers and rationing supplies. In a local cooperative, if one of you die, you can bring them back to life by finding ffin. Ragdoll Physics adds challenge and humor to one of the best platformer log leaks, let alone turkey riding. – n. Clark

This edition of The Legend of Rayman There are all platforms and hijinks in which the series is known. Play fun levels and time trials and collect them to suit your heart. Having multiple players is especially useful as the game increases in difficult states at later levels. – n. Clark

Certainly, racing and soccer games are fun in their own right, but mashing the two together creates something strange and unforgettable. Rocket League Ask what other games don’t dare to do: What would you do if you played soccer? And what if you did that with a rocket-powered car? – n. Clark

Towering Ascension This is the gold standard for 2D arena games. The player is a archer and must fight each other with properly positioned arrows or stomping from above. Movement is a dashing dream dodging in the air, lending each character a slow, agile sense. Various multiplayer variations make it feel fresh, like starting with one arrow and having to clean others.

This bestseller is easy for anyone who wants to spend time with friends in the sandbox world. Protect yourself from mines, construction, digging, fish, plant crops, and nighttime monsters, and more than anything else survives. – n. Clark

This definitive remastered bundle It was overcooked and Overcooking 2 (both excellent games) in one delicious package. Prepare orders for hungry customers, facing ridiculous odds. Cook in hot air balloons on cooktops occasionally lit fire or cross busy streets. – n. Clark

If you’re looking for that classic Super Mario emotion in a modern 3D world, look no further. (Or if you wanted to play as Mario in a catsuit). ) Play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Toad. Luigi can get a little more air with the jump, but the toad is a little faster. – n. Clark

Wii Sports“Legacy will never be forgotten (and not the same as the banging soundtrack). Nintendo Switch sports It gracefully features his predecessor’s mantle along with many of the same classic sports, including bowling, golf and tennis. We’ll also add some new stuff to the mix, such as volleyball and chambara ( Wii Sports‘ boxing). Make sure you have enough space around you. That way, don’t accidentally play the TV. – n. Clark

Without mentioning the latest version of the 2020 series Mario Kart, the multiplayer Nintendo Switch list will not be completed. The game was announced in 2017, but as far as kart racing is concerned, it still governs – and like a recent addition, it still gets a new course Mario Map 7Rainbow Road. – n. Clark

Scramble with friends and control a spaceship that runs through space. You can always pilot only one of the ship’s total control panels. I hope you like your partner. Because you are screaming not to lose it when you work together, and trying to avoid losing it. – n. Clark

The premise is simple. Each of you is a piece of paper and you can cut shapes from each other to accomplish your task. Some of these challenges involve working together to create specific shapes. Others need teamwork to shoot balls into the hoops and fill the basin with water. Bring your flattest (or or even chaotic) friends. – n. Clark

Another switch incorporates a stone-like classic, and Nintendo’s Battle of Die is full of all your favorite characters. They play up to the other seven and survive to get to their final position. – n. Clark

TMNT: Shredder Revenge This is a return to TMNT fans’ Halcyon days, and is a truly excellent Beat M-Us brawler. Players can choose between four turtles: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael. – n. Clark