If you’ve tried everything above and can’t get enough couch co-op fun, you might consider one of these games.
Dysmantle for $20 (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC): Enlist a friend to help you survive on a monster-infested island by destroying things and scavenging resources. (2 players)
Unspottable for $12 (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC): Can you spot the real people amongst the bots? This simple premise makes for plenty of laughs, and the varied levels include distractions and alternative ways to win. (2 to 4 players)
Star Wars: Battlefront II for $20 (PlayStation, Xbox): Split screen is limited to the Arcade mode on consoles, but it allows you to duel with lightsabers or take on a handful of set piece battles together. (2 players)
Nobody Saves the World for $25 (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC): This action RPG is an absurd, chaotic dungeon-crawler from the makers of Guacamelee! (2 players)
What the Golf? for $20 (Switch, PC): While this quirky, often laugh-out-loud physics puzzler has little to do with golf, it is an enjoyable parody with a fun party mode. (2 players)
Spacelines from the Far Out for $15 (Xbox, PC): Run a retro-space-age alien airline and cater to the whims of demanding passengers in this randomly-generated co-op management adventure. (2 to 4 players)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge for $25 (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC): If you love side-scrolling beat ’em ups like Double Dragon, you will enjoy teaming up with pals to bash wave after wave of enemies. (Up to 6 players)
Cat Quest II for $15 (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC): This gentle action RPG is an easy sell for cat lovers as you explore a magical fantasy realm and battle your way across the map. (2 players)