Best Co-op Games on PC

width:29.3346%;height:18.75px;">Год выхода 2017 Разработчик Larian Studios

RPG-игра в жанре фэнтези от бельгийской компании Larian Studios. Является продолжением игры Divinity: Original Sin. Игра предлагает увлекательное приключение в открытом мире с проработанной системой квестов, разнообразными диалогами и возможностью влиять на ход сюжета.

В игре доступен одиночный и многопользовательский режимы. Кооперативное прохождение поддерживает до 4-х игроков. Каждый из них может создать своего уникального персонажа или присоединиться к существующему. Важной особенностью игры является возможность взаимодействия между игроками вне боевых ситуаций, таких как диалоги и решение головоломок.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 предлагает свободный выбор пути развития персонажа и создание команды, состоящей из максимум 4-х членов. В игре присутствует богатая система боя и магии, а также разнообразные квесты и задания, влияющие на ход сюжета.

Игра получила высокие оценки как от игроков, так и от критиков, и стала одной из самых успешных RPG-игр за последние годы. Благодаря своей глубокой и качественной игровой механике, Divinity: Original Sin 2 стала одной из лучших игр в жанре RPG.

Borderlands 3

A first-person role-playing shooter developed by American company Gearbox Software. It is a sequel to the previous installment and the fourth part in the series. The previous parts are also recommended for co-op play, especially for gamers with low-end PCs.

Borderlands 3 is set in a fictional world with five planets that players can visit in each installment. Currently, only four of them are available: Pandora, Promethea, Eden-6, and Athenas. In future installments, expansion of the world is expected with the addition of new planets and territories.

The co-op mode in the Borderlands series is one of its key features. Group play for up to 4 players is available. Together, players can complete the main story campaign, side quests, and obtain rare weapons. Group play involves interaction between characters through a combination of skills. For example, one of the characters can deploy a shield for other teammates to take cover behind, who possess greater firepower.

Borderlands 3 features vibrant modern graphics, and the dialogues and gameplay situations are filled with humor. It is an excellent choice for a group of friends when they don't want to play online projects.

A Way Out

An action-adventure game by Swedish director Josef Fares. It is a spiritual successor to his first game, "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons." The game can only be played in co-op mode on one device or online through the network.

The gameplay is a third-person action where players control one of two prisoners. The main objective of the game is to escape from prison and elude the authorities.

The narrative is synchronous. To progress through the story, players need to interact with each other. Each player can perform actions not tied to a particular character. For example, one player can distract guards while the other finds a key or some other item to open a door, and vice versa.

In 2019, the game won the Best Multiplayer award at the British Academy Video Game Awards. A Way Out was well received by both players and critics, with an average score of no lower than 7.5/10.

It Takes Two

The second game in our selection from director Josef Fares in the action-adventure genre. The game is designed for co-op play for two players without the possibility of single-player mode. It can be played both on one device using split-screen functionality and online through various online services. In 2021, It Takes Two won the "Game of the Year" award at TGA.

Players take on the role of parents of a young child who are going through a rough patch in their relationship and are in the process of getting a divorce. According to the story, a magical book transforms them into tiny dolls. To return to their original forms, the parents must go through the process of accepting each other, overcoming grievances, and working together as a team.

The game includes a variety of platforming elements and other gameplay mechanics. According to player feedback, It Takes Two is one of the few contemporary games that successfully combines features from different game genres. This makes it one of the best cooperative games, especially for fans of animation and animated movies, as the game is designed in a vibrant and memorable art style.

Valheim

A survival simulator in an open world by the independent Swedish studio. The game is currently in early access and is planned to be fully released in the second half of 2023.

The events of Valheim take place in a fictional fantasy world inspired by Scandinavia, Viking culture, and mythology. Each game world and dungeon is randomly generated. The game features quests that guide and encourage players to explore the world.

Valheim was created by only five people, but despite that, many players and critics have noted that the project is well thought out and polished to the smallest detail. There were some issues at the game's launch, but many of them were related to the game's excessive popularity and server load. Valheim has since been patched and works perfectly - it's the perfect time to try this unique survival simulator with friends.

Gears 5

A third-person shooter developed by Canadian company The Coalition for Microsoft's home console and personal computers. The project is a sequel to the fourth installment of the acclaimed series of games. It offers both single-player and co-op gameplay, with the story campaign lasting approximately 17-19 hours.

In total, the game offers the following modes:

1. Story campaign - co-op for up to 3 players.
2. Horde mode - a mode for 5-person teams.
3. Escape - for 3 people in a group.
4. Versus - multiplayer online mode.

The story campaign is divided into three parts. It includes both linear missions in confined areas and adventures in large and open locations. The "Horde" mode offers team-based battles against waves of monsters. Players must survive 50 waves with gradually increasing difficulty.

In the "Escape" mode, players must complete levels as quickly as possible, as a toxic gas spreads rapidly. Gears 5 offers a wide selection of melee weapons, automatic firearms, grenades, and ammunition that can be found in the world or taken from enemies. Each player can only carry two types of weapons, which requires intelligent distribution of weapons within the group.

Monster Hunter: World

An action RPG game from the Japanese company Capcom. Monster Hunter: World is the fifth installment in the series, originally released for the PS4 but also ported to PC in late summer 2018.

The game is set in a fictional world where players control a character from a third-person perspective. The game allows players to take on the role of hunters who carry out various exploratory missions. Initially, players are tasked with eliminating common monsters and creatures around the camp. Later on, they can try their luck hunting giant creatures.

The player character can choose equipment and one of 14 types of weapons, which determine their abilities and affect the combat style. Based on the chosen weapon, armor and other ammunition items are selected.

The cooperative mode involves completing quests in a group of up to 4 people. The number of players directly affects the difficulty and the amount of health the monsters have. Players can also join guilds of up to 50 people for quick group finding. The story mode lasts approximately 40 hours. After completing it, players can continue their adventures and battles with monsters at higher difficulty levels in "High-rank".

Divinity: Original Sin 2

A role-playing game from the Belgian studio Larian Studios. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a sequel to the original Original Sin, which we also recommend for co-op play. It is worth mentioning that both projects were sponsored by regular people on Kickstarter. Both parts received numerous prestigious awards and Game of the Year nominations.

At the beginning of the game, players need to create a character and choose their temperament. The game offers 5 playable races: Human, Elf, Undead, Lizard, and Dwarf. The choices have a direct impact on the gameplay, dialogues with NPCs, and the formation of relationships between characters in the party.

In single-player mode, the player controls all party members. In cooperative mode, friends and acquaintances can control the companions. The cooperative mode supports up to 4 players.

The game world of Divinity: Original Sin 2 is interactive, and many items can be moved or combined, creating a vast field for imagination. The combat system features turn-based battles based on action points, bonuses for attacks, dice rolls, and more.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

A cooperative first-person action game from the Swedish studio. The game is a sequel to the game "End Times - Vermintide." It is based on the popular Warhammer Fantasy Battle universe created by the British company Games Workshop.

The game takes place in the city of Helmgart. Five players must fight against the forces of Chaos and Skaven. Each of the heroes has their own set of abilities and three specializations that affect gameplay. The co-op mode is designed for up to 4 simultaneous players.

The following heroes are available to choose from:

1. Markus Kruber - a knight dedicated to his duty. Archetype - tank, damage absorption. Specializations - mercenary, huntsman, knight.
2. Bardin Goreksson - an agile scout and long-range combat hero. Archetype - damage dealer. Specializations - ranger, waystalker, slayer.
3. Kerillian - an assassin attacking from the shadow. Archetype - ranged and melee damage. Specializations - handmaiden, shade, ranger.
4. Victor Saltzpyre - a witch hunter. Archetype - ranged and melee damage. Specializations - witch hunter captain, bounty hunter, zealot.
5. Sienna Fuegonasus - a mage and pyromaniac. Archetype - mage damage. Specialization - pyromancer, battle wizard, unchained.

After completing co-op missions, each party member receives valuable equipment and weapons of various grades. Coordinated groups can undertake "heroic" missions, which have increased difficulty and a chance to obtain very rare items.

Portal 2

A first-person puzzle game by the legendary Valve Corporation. The project is a direct sequel to the original part and develops the ideas laid out in it. It allows both single-player and co-op play with a partner.

The gameplay is based on completing levels using a special portable device that creates interconnected portals. In Portal 2, the usage of portals has reached a new level of interaction with the surrounding objects. At the beginning of the game, players are introduced to the mechanics and taught how to use portals. As the game progresses, the level of difficulty increases.

Portal 2 is a unique game in its genre. Both parts have received global recognition and very high ratings, with the 2011 game winning the British Academy Video Games Awards in the categories of "Best Game," "Best Design," and "Best Story".

Cuphead

An original platformer and "run and gun" game from the Canadian studio Studio MDHR. Cuphead's developers drew inspiration from American surrealistic animation of the 1930s and 1940s. The game has an add-on called The Delicious Last Course.

Cuphead's gameplay consists of continuous battles with monsters and bosses awaiting at the end of each level. The main character of the game, Cuphead, tries to win a bet against the Devil by defeating all the bosses in the game.

Cuphead has a non-linear structure, allowing players to choose levels to play. In cooperative mode, another character, Mugman, comes to the aid of the main character and is controlled by the second player.

According to players and many critics, Cuphead is one of the craziest and most challenging games of recent times, with a strong focus on gameplay. Players need to closely follow boss patterns, relying on muscle memory. Some players have noted that the most important aspect of Cuphead is the ability to dodge, which may require dozens of hours to master.