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Nobody and nothing - except a friend, can compare to a good blaster who also has a good blaster, then you have two blasters in total and you can detonate twice as much. This is the beauty of our favorite co-op games, whether it's online multiplayer. V last years The ranks of the best co-op games, such as the time-tested Left 4 Dead and Arma 3, have been replenished with new RPGs, shooters and insane cooking simulations.
This is our latest collection of the best co-op co-op games. Some can brighten your day, while others can brighten up entire months.
Dropouts from the main list
Vermintide borrows a lot from another game also featured on this list, or to be more precise, it's Left 4 Dead in the guise of Warhammer. Still, it focuses on smoother, more original hand-to-hand combat, and stunning special effects that make the game a worthy choice for friends when they want to crush a couple of ratlings.
This game is especially attractive to fans of the Warhammer Fantasy universe, which is well known in the gaming world. The main actions in the game will be: selection of dropped items and equipment that can be upgraded. So in the circle of friends, completing missions over and over again guarantees you a good pastime.
Warning - don't play KALIMBA with a new friend... While the game looks like a light-hearted puzzle game, it's actually a powerful tool for pushing the limits of human tolerance. Each player has two colored totems. Solving colored puzzles will be easy, and it will be much more difficult to coordinate the jump, especially if you rely on your partner.
Despite the difficulties, it's amazing how intuitive Kalimba feels: watching someone else play is more exciting than picking up a gamepad yourself (for simplicity, it's better to use it). It's hard, but no problem can be solved alone, and every victory is shared.
Magicka 2 is good in every way, just like the original. Magicka 2 has fixed bugs, improved graphics, and added several modes to our favorite co-op. The only thing I didn't like was the casting system. Apparently due to the large number of negative reviews, the developers have added new elements of spells and casting mechanics to more closely match the original. In the sequel, even the most hardcore sorcerers will be able to enjoy brilliant magic battles with friends.
If Payday 2 is a mixture of good action movies, then Monaco is one hundred percent distilled from Ocean's Eleven. In Monaco, you have to do superb thefts, hence the excitement and tension, which in itself is the perfect combination for a good time with friends. This game is a bunch of all sorts of details, plans, and there is something so beautiful when you cut off the electricity while your partner distracts the guard.
Great RPG from Runic that got me off Diablo III. It had more Diablo than Diablo itself, and this crazy dungeon dive is even harder and more intense when you get in with someone. In Diablo III, the maximum number of players is four, and in Torchlight, you can gather as many as six. Too much? In a game where monsters explode and leave fountains of gold, “a little too much” is not the right word.
Puzzle game pro three characters Trine came out of nowhere, right in 2009, with the heyday of indie games. Trine's success spawned two more sequels. While Trine 3 has become more of a disappointment this year, Trine 2 takes the very best of the original, smoothes, enhances, and makes it all that much better. With the addition of online co-op, you can transfer control of two other characters to friends. As a gift, you are given a colorful picture and easy, almost relaxing, puzzles.
Is the first game in the series to deviate from the familiar historical setting. The creativity that has accumulated over dozens of years spills out from the updated Warhammer animation and a wide range of classes: from gnomes who take revenge for insults by unleashing wars, to vampire counts who replenish their armies with the living dead. The storyline campaign also looks fresh, where the player will be pleased with the updated RPG mechanics with quests and the selection of equipment for the heroes.
After Rome 2, Creative Assembly has significantly improved the engine and the level of artificial intelligence of opponents, thanks to which Warhammer can be called one of the series. And, as before, the campaign mode can be played with a friend. Do you dare to unite the greenskins and the gnomes, two sworn enemies? You can also install a mod and play with a friend for the same faction. There is no better cooperative strategy.
Year of issue: 2016 | Developer: Ghost Town Games | Buy
Overcooked is the natural embodiment of chaos. This is one of those cooperative games in which you need to join forces for the sake of winning, even if after the end of the game you do not even want to say what, and even don't want to see your partner again. But if you manage to catch the general rhythm and become part of the team coping with icy rivers, earthquakes in the kitchen, and even suddenly arriving pirate ships, then you will get indescribable pleasure.
Everything here is like in a real kitchen - one cuts onions, the second watches the stove, and the third (the one who is best kept out of the food) washes the dishes, running out of the kitchen from time to time. Overcooked was originally designed for multiplayer (it's not so fun to play it alone), but, alas, the game only supports connection by local network... But if you convince your friends to go into the game, then it will be one of the most unforgettable cooperatives.
Year of issue: 2016 | Developer: Ubisoft Massive | Buy
In the year since its release, The Division has grown from an endless co-op shooter with cover to a co-op shooter with a very clear end goal. Yes, long quests and chases for pumped equipment are not suitable for everyone, but if you and your friends love character leveling shooters, then you should definitely pay attention to The Division.
Walking through post-apocalyptic Manhattan, regular shootouts with bots and a selection of custom missions will help each member of your team to unleash their skills. The skirmishes look very spectacular, and therefore a coordinated attack with grenade throws, deceitful maneuvers and covering fire will bring the same emotions even for the hundredth time as the first.
If your team wants to level up, then you can always find quests for any level in each of the five locations. At the Tier 2 location, you will find raids and short missions where you need to show a well-coordinated team spirit. If you are interested not so much in shootings as in quests with a bias in psychology, then choose the Dark Zone location, which can show your friends not from the very better side... If everyone has updates installed, we recommend that you test your strength in the Underground, Survival and upcoming Last Stand modes, where you can play both together and against each other, collecting weapons and equipment along the way.
Year of issue: 2011 | Developer: Overkill, Starbreeze | Buy
Trying to pull off a complex heist in several stages in a team with not the most agile bots in Payday 2 singleplayer is not always fun, and sometimes boring. But here the cooperative mode comes to the rescue. Together with a friend, any robbery turns into a mixture of Ocean's 11 and The Expendables.
And better than a secret robbery can only be a sudden change of plans, as a result of which the alarm sounds and you have to fight your way to the exit. And if the mistakes of bots sometimes frankly enrage, then the mistakes of friends make the game much more interesting.
Year of issue: 2012 | Developer: Gearbox | Buy
With endless fun and weapon extravaganza, Borderlands 2 is one of the few games on this list to boast a great single player experience. You will have a lot of joy while exploring the planet of Pandora, shooting goofs from your car, endlessly replenishing your ammunition, as if you were trying to stock up before a gun party.
All this will be many times more fun if you have a bunch of friends next to you. Each character takes his place in the team, for example, on more difficult levels, you just need to have a tank, a silent killer and a medic in your team.
It is also worth noting that the resilience of the creature and the value of the reward for killing them directly depends on the number of players in your team, so if you really want hard, furious action, you just need to find more friends.
Year of issue: 2014 | Developer: DrinkBox Studios | Buy
Guacamelee is a vibrant blend of Metroids and Castlevanias styles, with plenty of witty nods and catchy carnival masks. The 2D rendering is simply amazing, as is the exploration of the surrounding world and the combat system. And from classic games from the Metroid and Castlevania series, it features support for up to four players.
You can only play on a local network, so if you manage to lure your friends, they are unlikely to unstick from the screen until they explore every corner of Guacamelee.
Release: 2018 | Developer: Capcom | Buy
All parts of Monster Hunter can be played solo or with online strangers, but in co-op (with a friend), the game unleashes its potential. There are bundles of combos here, as in all action games of Capcom, almost like in Devil May Cry, but more risky and deliberate, make you study the attacks of these huge creatures.
More complex monsters force you to cooperate and constantly be on your guard, and battles go much better when you are your partner specializing in various forms weapons. And grinding rare drops and parts of monsters will be much more fun with a couple of friends in discord.
Release: 2018 | Developer: Fatshark | Buy
This sequel to Vermintide definitely expands on the Left 4 Dead formula, adding an entirely new group of enemies, in addition to the Skavens, and a clearer leveling and loot system. The game feels good and moderately tough when you slam a ratman in the face with a huge club. The build system is simple and divided into five types of characters. If you like Left 4 Dead, but you've already played it, Vermintide 2 will grab your attention and is perfect for a couple of dozen hours of bloody carnage.
Release: 2018 | Developer: Rare | Buy
Project Rare is a fun co-op sandbox, but really fun to play with friends. Sea of Thieves is a beautiful open world game and absolutely not demanding - climb aboard with your friends, choose a destination and just enjoy the sea voyage, sipping grog, play on musical instruments and shoot each other with cannons. Or just chat with each other for an hour against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset.
For the sake of fun and profit, you can chase other teams and join the battle ship to ship, search for lost treasures, or capture the skeleton fort, but it's just great - chatting with friends like in a chat room with beautiful waves and a sudden Kraken.
Year of issue: 2017 | Developer: Bungie | Buy
Aside from loot boxes, Destiny 2 contains a good Halo-style campaign, a ton of fun side quests, an ever-increasing number of raid strikes, and two six-man raids.
Destiny 2 includes dozens of hours of co-op, from silly entertainment to serious endgame battles. There is enough fun to be learned from all of this before the Eververse starts to bother you.
Release: 2018 | Developer: Ghost Town Games | Buy
Overcooked is the epitome of chaos. The type of cooperative where you need to help each other to win, but most likely, at the end of the day, you won't even talk. Overcooked 2 retains the same idea of breaking the relationship, but before you hate each other, you will really enjoy playing together. The sequel adds new maps and new difficulty. You can play online or locally. Sushi can now be made and teleportation added. Just like in your regular kitchen, really.
Year of issue: 2017 | Developer: Larian Studios | Buy
Divinity: Original sin 2 is an inventive unfolding adventure and one of the best RPGs ever made. You can play one of the best RPGs with up to three friends in online co-op. Players rule as well as chaos in this world, which means one friend can kill a guard or reveal his second living dead identity at the wrong time, but that's exactly what makes OS2 so great to play with friends.
You no longer need to deal with the loyal group of characters that you form over time. You are dealing with three stubborn people who are trying to achieve different goals. It's a beautiful mess in one of the lush, addictive RPG worlds. And once you're done, Game Master lets you create new campaigns from the ground up with an extensive D&D style toolkit.
Release: 2017 | Developer: The Creative Assembly | Buy
Total War: Warhammer was the first project in which the company moved away from the historical theme and it worked. 10 years of Warhammer creativity flows here, in both animation and versatile factions. In Warhammer 2, Creative Assembly tried the problems of the series, which have been present for many years: the gameplay ceases to hold at the time of the growth of the empire and domination of the world map.
What has remained unchanged is the launch of a grand campaign with a friend, to take two friendly factions against the rest of the world. Sharing control of a huge army is really a breakthrough: one of you can take over local control and deployment of troops, while the other will make tactical raids of cavalry. Well, or whatever in Warhammer, lizard-like people, huge bats, and so on. If you have Warhammer 1, you can combine these games into a global campaign.
Year of issue: 2013 | Developer: Digital Extremes | Play
Warframe can get boring quickly, as its core gameplay is about playing through randomly generated levels in an attempt to level up your character. And so over and over again. Some missions are inconvenient to complete alone, and playing online with strangers is not suitable for everyone, especially for beginners. But Warframe transforms when you call your friend into it, turning into a fun virtual shooting gallery where you can shoot hordes of enemies together with a friend.
And if the game hooks you, then you can spend more than one day, understanding all the intricacies. You can sit until the morning, reading the strategies for upgrading things and crafting features on the forums. But you can play it with friends who just started it - you don't have to go through it at the same time. You can go about your business and cross over on the Grineer ship from time to time.
Year of issue: 2017 | Developer: Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Buy
Cuphead doesn't get any easier just because a friend can cover your back in co-op. The addition of a second player overloads an already overflowing world with colorful animations and complicates the passage of this arcade side-scroller, so multiplayer is an option only for reinforced concrete best friends.
But in the same way that your brain and hands merge into perfect power after many failures, and the gradual recognition of patterns takes root at the level of pure instinct, the interaction between two people turns into telepathy. Friendly telepathy with the aim of passing the cartoon game.
Year of issue: 2016 | Developer: Klei | Buy
For a couple of years, Klei refused to introduce co-op into their gothic survival masterpiece, arguing that co-op would spoil the unique atmosphere, entirely composed of a sense of loneliness and independent exploration of the world. As it turned out, the developers were worried in vain, because the notorious atmosphere in a company with friends is felt even brighter. At the moments when the cyclops-deer burst into your camp, destroying half of the supplies for the winter, you understand that it is better to deal with this in a cooperative.
Klei is renowned for its attention to detail and balance in games, which is why the three main modes Together (Survival, Wilderness and Endless) strike the perfect balance between spawning items and character skills. The most interesting is the Endless mode. Chatting with a friend on Discord or Skype while trying to pool resources to survive the coming harsh winter - isn't that great? And remember: Happiness is a refrigerator full of frog legs.
Year of issue: 2015 | Developer: Asteroid Base | Buy
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (or LIADS) is truly an achievement in local multiplayer design. Lately we're seeing a resurgence of local multiplayer in PC games, but few have the distinctive style, color and originality of LIADS.
LIADS also promotes intra-team conflict in places where others cooperative games they don't. So many stations and only two crew members, defeat comes from communication blunders rather than lack of skill. The game, of course, is good, but still annoying that there is no possibility of online co-op. Despite this, one feels that the game is tailored for joint passage while sitting on the same couch, plus there are a lot of settings for the co-op mode.
Year of issue: 2015 | Developer: RuneStorm | Buy
A strange and grotesque cooperative game with an ingenious idea: you and your friends have to play as space cleaners who are forced to clean up all the chaos that the brave Space Marines from other games leave behind. Grab a bucket with a rag and get ready to clean the walls of blood, burn limbs, collect shells and repair pipes by welding. Yes, it's dirty work, but it's dirty work in space and in the company of friends, and, oddly enough, this is enough to have a fun few evenings.
The highlight of Viscera Cleanup Detail lies in its physics, which sometimes throws interesting surprises. For example, if you are carrying a bucket of bloody water and collide with another player, then all the water will spill over in the blink of an eye, creating even more work. Be prepared for rude comments if you forget the dynamite in the stove; and, of course, nothing beats a picture of your friend being hit by a faulty elevator, even if that means another half hour of cleaning.
But the fun doesn't end there: name tags hang on every corpse, and this is where most of the in-game Easter eggs can be found. You can also find out what happens if you press all the buttons on a device that resembles dynamite (spoiler: this is dynamite) and ruin the final cleanliness rating at the level by trying to feed the alien octopus a chair, which will lead to a profuse green burp on the ceiling. walls and your friends. This is a real diamond in the gaming industry. And if you have a group of friends who are open to new ideas, then it's time to give the game a chance.
Year of issue: 2013 | Developer: TT Games | Buy
There are a lot of good Lego games on the market that can be advised for lovers of this style: for example, Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Lego Batman 2 or Harry Potter, but Marvel games are superior to all others. They are not tied to specific film adaptations, and therefore you can see a team of Spider-Man, Captain America, Fantastic Four and X-Men in them (you can't wait for this even in modern comics).
The levels are interesting and inventive - you will visit the castle of Doctor Doom, Stark Tower, Asgard and other locations. Basically, this is a big tour of the Marvel Universe, created with a lot of love for the characters, as shown by their animation and voice acting. Additionally, you can explore Manhattan or jump off an SHIELD aircraft carrier. This part is much more interesting than the sequel, which focuses on the adventures of the Avengers.
Year of issue: 2014 | Developer: Ubisoft | Buy
Far Cry's main gimmick is waiting. Penetration unnoticed before the outpost creates tension. Removing a couple of guards creates even more tension. Eventually, someone will notice you, raise the alarm, and hell begins.
In the company of a friend, all these outings will be much more interesting. You can always see from the outlines what your partner is doing so risky. When it comes time to go out into the open, the sheer variety of "toys" in Far Cry 4 will create chaos that you can immerse yourself in with great pleasure. Why sneak in the shadows when you can drop grenades from a helicopter while your friend knocks down the main gate on a war elephant?
Year of issue: January 1999 | Developer: Sven Co-op Team | Play
It was conceived as a co-op Half-Life, but its mood strongly resembles the "Interdimensional Cable" series from the "Rick and Morty" TV series. We go to a random server and find ourselves in the colored world of Teletubbies. We go to another - and here we are waiting for a parody of the Mega Man series, secret military base or Pyramids of Egypt, where you have to fight back with grenades from Anubis himself.
Download a set of quirky maps, connect with your friends, and dive into a retro shooter full of fun and awkward moments. If you play with the right people, then you will have hours of fun in a hilarious booth with monsters, scientists and military men from Half-Life.
Year of issue: 2016 | Developer: Chucklefish | Buy
Exploration, mining, crafting and adventure in the vast 2D galaxy from Starbound can pull you in for hours. Passing story quests, creating colonies on other planets, pumping an arsenal, a ship and their abilities are implemented here in a very interesting way. And all this is multiplied by two if your buddies are connected to the game.
In the co-op mode, you can easily invite friends to work on joint projects: destroy a couple of monsters or just walk around the spaceship. It is allowed to perform and story quests, as well as fight bosses, which are extremely difficult to defeat alone. The game has an amusingly designed chat - everything written is displayed in bubbles above the heads of the characters. An excellent solution that only complements the wonderful atmosphere.
Year of issue: 2016 | Developer: Playground Games | Buy
Amplitude Studios made a name for itself with Endless Space and Endless Legend, but their most creative and original project was their beautiful (but weird) Dungeon of the Endless. A couple of fragile heroes and resources fall under your control, the main task is to save the crystal during the periodic attack of opponents. Everything here looks painfully familiar, but the small differences will still surprise you. Time only moves when you open the doors to the dungeon. To complete the level, you need to find a crystal and make a crazy dash to the exit, through the creatures teeming everywhere.
If you play alone, then it is more of a tactical game, with the ability to pause during the battle and think over a further strategy. Co-op removes this option and makes the game more intense. To survive on later difficult levels, you need to have a large supply of resources, a clear understanding of where who should be, and what towers to build. It's so easy to get confused or scattered, but that's the whole point of the game.
The roguelike genre, plus tower defense, plus co-op and RPGs, might seem like incompatible things, but it still fits together.
Year of issue: 2015 | Developer: Tripwire Interactive | Buy
The original Killing Floor deserves praise and of course it makes sense to recommend Killing Floor 2, as it is a big step forward, here you will find more players and new levels, plus all sorts of bonuses are added to early access members. Killing Floor 2 is a big game, even in this unfinished state. This is an FPS in which you and the other 5 players have to withstand a series of attacks. During the defense, you have to shoot and beat some very restless test subjects.
Survival can be very difficult (especially in difficult modes), and do not forget that teamwork is vital. It's good that Tripwire cannons are made here at a height: recoil and accuracy of fire.
Year of issue: 2015 | Developer: Steel Crate Games | Buy
What I like most about this game is paperwork. Wait, wait! Come back! KTNB is a scene-based game in every action movie where a hero has to defuse a bomb and some nerd on the phone asks him "what do you see?"
KTNB has made a splash with the Oculus Rift, but you don't need experimental VR hardware to enjoy the game. A sapper can grab a laptop from one side of the couch, while advisers can open their mine clearance instructions on the other side. Communication is the most important thing in this game, and any number of players can give advice, making KTNB a team game terrifyingly.
Year of issue: 2015 | Developer: Rockstar North | Buy
GTA has a ton of merit, but co-op heists are probably the best Rockstar has to offer in the open world. Four players team up to overcome a series of story missions in which each hero plays a role in a massive heist. Everything from stealing vehicles as part of a heist preparation to murder and other interrelated tasks will be here.
Missions competently make everyone feel as if he is the one who plays a key role in all these troubles on the way to fabulous wealth.
When all four players come to the end of each heist, dramatically escaping from the cops, you will have much more fun than the main plot of the game. If only Rockstar did more of these missions. They would pay off in full.
Year of issue: 2011 | Developer: Valve | Buy
There is no doubt that Portal 2 has received a very crude co-op campaign. As two test robots Atlas and P-Body, you and a friend must explore the darker, more dangerous side of GLaDOS programs, as they are too dangerous for human subjects. The 3D spatial thinking that makes the Portal series so exciting will work even harder when you're not alone in solving problems.
The co-op in the game turns out to be great if neither of you knows the answer: if your partner has to patiently wait every time for you to solve the riddle, you feel like an idiot; if not, they will rush you, which makes the game really cool. True, it is very difficult, several years after the release of the game, to find newcomers. Fortunately, Valve's team of map editors have created a complete set of excellent new maps to play in pairs.
Release: 2018 | Developer: DrinkBox Studios | Buy
For starters, Guacamelee 2 has been on this list for years for its Metroid-style spirit and co-op support. The sequel supports up to four players, allowing you to travel together and lots of fun, colorful combos in classic beat-em-ups. A more recent game, as opposed to the slow and atmospheric Hollow Knight, which is why the co-op fits in so well. Stupid, hypertrophied (in terms of characters) and with really fervent battles. You can also now play as a chicken.
Year of issue: 2014 | Developer: Larian Studios | Buy
It may be surpassed by Original Sin 2, but it's still one of the best: deep, rewarding RPG you can play with a friend.
Divinity: Original Sin can be distinguished for several reasons. First, it is a return to the form of a classic RPG. Secondly, you can explore this deep world and ridiculously funny texts with a friend, this opportunity appeared for the first time in the game, and is popular with gamers.
The Enhanced Edition has completely overhauled the voice acting, artwork and trophies. There are also new modes for fans of brutal fighting, or those who want to explore the history of the world.
A massive, 100-hour RPG can be played with friends on a drop-in / drop-out basis, but the most dedicated of you should understand that you will have obligations to your partner in the game. The implications are huge, so it's best to partner with your best friends to experience a story with them that you won't find anywhere else.
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Year of issue: 2011 | Developer: Thomas Robertson | Buy
Let's be clear on one thing right away: Artemis is not a Star Trek game. There are a number of legal reasons for this. Deal? Deal. Definitely not based on Star Trek.
So Artemis is one of the best Star Trek games ever. It is presented as a "simulator of the captain's bridge on spaceship", And its zest is that each player has his own control scheme with different data. Players (captain, gunners, helmsmen, engineers, operators and scientists) see only a screen in front of them, so, say, an engineer cannot help the gunners or sit at the wheel. But he will be able to distribute energy among the engines.
In the center of everything is the captain, who, oddly enough, does not have any screens in front of his eyes: he just yells at his subordinates so that they do what is required. In last year's version 2.0, we saw a lot of innovations affecting control schemes and general style drawing. If you have played only the first version of Artemis, then we recommend that you gather a company and play a fresh upgrade on the local network.
It's incredible how quickly you adjust to the military command and response system (“Helmsman, set course to Deep Space 1, hold half pulse.” “Half pulse to DS1, yes, captain”). And this is not because you got used to the role, but because here you need to formulate commands clearly and concisely, otherwise you will all die. Well, maybe a little because you got used to the role.
Year of issue: 2013 | Developer: Bohemia Interactive | Buy
The ability to play with two or three is not surprising to anyone, but the Arma engine supports dozens of players at the same time. There is actually something to see here, one plays as a pilot, takes you and ten more people to the war zone, leaves there to connect with twenty other people for the assault. There is no strict co-op in Arma 3, but I included it in the list because it becomes truly memorable when everyone is on the same side against the overwhelming number of AI opponents.
As you dive into Arma 3, be sure to check out Zeus' multiplayer mode. One player, as Zeus, plays the game as a D&D dungeon master, multiplying equipment and enemies. As soon as you anger Zeus, he will immediately send lightning strikes at you. This is one of the fantastic co-op missions that should never be missed.
Year of issue: 2013 | Developer: Mossmouth | Buy
This is one of the best PC games. Isn't there a reason to download it? Not? Most see Spelunky as a single-player game, but all the fun is centered on the multiplayer. There are so many things that can go wrong here - an accidentally dropped rock, bomb, vase (or any other item) can send your friend to dive towards sharp thorns, but this is only a small part of the potential of co-op play. Remember, when you play the game together, you cannot underestimate the power of magic.
In two pairs of hands, it is easier to carry important items around the level. The deceased player can be resurrected at the next level, which makes the passage of Spelunky much easier. You can even create cunning plans - one distracts the merchant, and the second drops bombs on him. In most cases, of course, everything goes down the drain, but isn't that why we sit down to play Spelunky?
Year of issue: 2009 | Developer: Valve | Buy
The fanatically balanced, well-written shooter Left 4 Dead 2 is built on the struggle of four surviving members of the same team. As soon as an incredible number of zombie monsters are sent to the team, the team needs to clearly coordinate their actions, and be ready at any time to save a friend at the last second, so that later such a story can be safely retold.
Valve also deserves credit for how long they've supported L4D2, adding level editors, Steam Workshop support, porting maps and characters from Left 4 Dead 1, continue to offer "mutations", frequently changing game modes that offer something new for the experienced players.
Left 4 Dead 2's vibrant modding community is also a huge part of why this game is so highly regarded as they have produced new campaigns such as. This kept the fun of L4D2 even after the base companies were completely out of date. Plus, you will be able to play as a Velociraptor, which undoubtedly guarantees our highest rating.
The world of video games is incredibly exciting, but exploring it alone can be boring at times. I would like your friends to complete quests with you, fight opponents and explore locations. That is why games for two or more friends over the network on a PC are popular, just go to any server together and start an adventure. Playing together is not only more interesting, but also more fun - you share your emotions and impressions along the way, and sometimes comedy or tense situations arise that will be remembered for a long time. On the site site you will find the TOP of the best online games that you can play with your friends.
Usually co-op is available for two players, but in modern games this number increases to four or eight. On the pages you will find the best online games with friends or a friend on your PC. The variety of genres is striking:
Each user will find something to their liking, the games presented on the network can be downloaded through a torrent tracker, you just have to choose what to play, for some games you will have to download an additional program and use the manual so that you can start and play together or with friends over the network ...
A selection of games:
Shooters
Warface
Warface is a popular Russian client shooter on PC, together with your friends you can go through special operations or fight other users over the network. During the battle, you will need the help of a faithful comrade.
At the beginning of the battle, you choose a character class: attack aircraft, medic, sniper, and others. A variety of weapons are available (assault rifles, pistols, shotguns, rifles). The developers are constantly launching new events that you can share with friends. It is worth noting the great graphics and excellent animation.
Resident evil 6
Resident Evil 6 is the sequel to the popular Resident Evil series. Genre - horror, shooter. You will be introduced to several groups of characters (each with a unique storyline). You have to fight monsters, solve puzzles, collect supplies and help other heroes when the time comes.
The game is designed for cooperative passage with friends. The second player can take on the role of one of two characters. You can go alone, but with a friend it will be easier. The help of a partner is necessary both in dynamic battles and in overcoming obstacles.
Left 4 Dead 2
The co-op shooter Left 4 Dead 2 is set during a zombie apocalypse. You control one of the four survivors. Several scenarios are presented, consisting of four or five levels. The main task is to get to the shelter and find the way to salvation. In addition to the usual walking dead, there are special zombies with unique abilities.
The game can be played in a company of up to four people. It doesn't matter which character you choose - they all have the same skills. Fight off the army of monsters and help each other along the way.
Half-life 2
Half-Life 2 is a legendary shooter with excellent physics, which has become one of the most prominent representatives of the genre. Unfortunately, the original game cannot be played in multiplayer, however, various mods fix this problem:
- Synergy. Allows you to play the original game and all the story additions in co-op. The shooter Sin Episodes Emergence is also available. There are maps like "survival simulators" where you can build houses, cut trees, extract resources, and so on.
- Obsidian Conflict. This mod is already outdated. In cooperative mode, you can team up with friends and shoot back from various enemies.
Payday 2
Payday 2 is a cooperative shooter, action game. You wanted to rob a bank? In this game you can do it with up to 4 partners. It is necessary to think over the plan and take into account all external circumstances. You can storm a building or sneak through the roof. Pick locks, take people hostage, remove the guards and try to take out as much money as possible.
Far cry 3
Far Cry 3 is considered by many to be the best game in the Far Cry series. It is an action, RPG, first-person shooter. The scene is a paradise island inhabited by bandits. There are elements of survival, the ability to hunt animals, craft, non-linear quests and a large open world.
The main feature is the cooperative passage of the special mission by a company of up to 4 people. You can play with friends or random users. It is necessary to go through a row interesting tasks and fight crowds of opponents. Use a variety of weapons - assault rifles, pistols, machine guns, bows and much more.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
The dynamic shooter Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will make you feel like a war hero. Single player campaign, co-op and multiplayer are available. Together with your friends, you have the opportunity to carry out special operations. Designed for two people. The tasks are varied: rescue hostages, eliminate bandits, defuse bombs. You will need the help of a second player to successfully complete the task.
In multiplayer, you and your friends can fight other users in various modes. There are pumping elements, a variety of weapons, achievements, emblems and much more.
Quake 4
Quake 4 is a classic online session shooter. Together with other players, you can compete in various modes. All players are equal - there are no classes and unique abilities. Fast reflexes, focus and attentiveness are skills that will enable you to win. Bonuses and various weapons appear on the battlefield.
Why is it better to play with friends? So you can unite and face the opposing team. Of course, you shouldn't play only together, ignoring your team. But together with a friend, you can coordinate actions, report the position of enemies and set up ambushes.
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
According to the plot, in Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory you will again have to play on Sam Fisher, who this time goes to Peru. It is necessary to complete a number of plot and secondary tasks. There are modern weapons and many gadgets. Complete missions different ways- quietly, like a spy, or by starting a global war.
You can play this delightful game, which is considered the best stealth action game even today, with a friend. There are many cooperative missions. To complete them successfully, you will need to work as a team. In multiplayer, you can fight other players and find out who is the best agent.
Dead space 3
Dead Space 3 is the final part of Isaac's adventures. Genre - shooter, horror. You can play this great game with a partner. Together you have to fight horrible monsters, complete various tasks and solve puzzles. There is a pumping and crafting system.
Passing with the second player is not only easier, but also more interesting. You can always save your partner and hope for help in return. Fights with bosses in this mode are more interesting - one player can distract him, and the other - to inflict critical hits in weak spots. To play online, you will need to download additional files and follow the manual that is available on the Internet.
Alien swarm
Alien Swarm is a cooperative shooter, you need to choose one of 8 characters and form a team of 4 people. Call your friends and go through exciting missions together. You need to fight off the aliens and find a way out of the location. Sometimes there are dire bosses with increased health.
Management is carried out using a top view. In the process of passing you gain experience and get a new level. Improve skills and discover new abilities.
Survival
Dead island
Dead Island is an excellent open world zombie apocalypse game from TechLand. You find yourself on a paradise island. People were infected by an unknown virus, and as a result turned into zombies. You need to survive in a harsh world, help the survivors and find a way to get to a safe place.
You can go through a story company with friends of up to 4 people. Together you are forced to confront the army of the dead. There are excellent graphics, the ability to create weapons, and many secondary tasks.
Rust
Rust's multiplayer survival simulator takes you into a harsh post-apocalyptic world. You need to look for food and water, extract resources, build shelters and create weapons. You play simultaneously with several dozen players, so it is better to get a company of friends. Many random users will kill you for supplies without hesitation.
Together with your comrades, you can build a large fort and defend it. There is a varied crafting system. In addition to other users, you will encounter infected monsters and the walking dead.
Dying light
Dying Light will amaze you with excellent graphics and varied gameplay. The player goes to the city where the walking dead live with a secret mission. Features of the game - dynamic change of time of day and parkour. Move quickly across the rooftops using acrobatic elements. At night, zombies are more aggressive: new types of monsters appear.
It is noteworthy that the game can be played in cooperative mode with friends up to 4 people. You will definitely need a team - it is difficult to resist the army of the walking dead and bandits alone.
Dayz standalone
DayZ Standalone is one of the best survival horror games. It is an action, RPG, survival in a large open world. You find yourself in an unknown place - the dead are roaming everywhere, and other players will easily kill you for supplies. You need to look for useful items (food, water, weapons) and survive.
The gameplay is striking realism - taken into account weather, thirst, hunger, poisoning and other factors. If the character falls from a height, he will break his leg and is unlikely to survive. A faithful companion can help you with this - after all, DayZ Standalone can be played with friends over the network.
Killing floor 2
Killing Floor 2 is a cooperative session shooter. The action takes place during a zombie apocalypse. A group of survivors is presented, and you have to become one of them. You need to survive several waves and fight the final boss in order to win. There are several types of monsters with unique abilities.
You get money for killing monsters. After each round, a store opens, where you can buy new weapons or various improvements. It is recommended to play with friends. This way you can help each other in difficult situations. You will have a positive experience of the cooperative.
Strategy
Company of Heroes 2
Company of Heroes 2 takes place during the 1941-1945 war. The focus is on the conflict between the USSR and Germany. You are invited to perform large-scale operations that are deployed in different parts of the world. An army must be brought in Soviet Union to victory and destroy the Nazis.
In the "Theater of War" mode, you can go through exciting missions with a friend. It is proposed to complete 18 difficult tasks. Interact with each other, help resources and win the war.
Tom Clancy "s EndWar
Tom Clancy's EndWar Real Time Strategy Game In A Parallel World III Happened in 2016 World War, and you have to manage the armies of Russia, Europe, the United States. Actions take place on the global map. You need to control the fighters, think over tactics, develop techniques and much more.
You can run the game over the network. Fight with each other or unite against a common enemy. Develop a strategy, help each other, ambush and win every battle.
WarCraft 3: The Frozen Throne
The official addition to the classic strategy WarCraft 3 called The Frozen Throne continues the storyline of Reign of Chaos. In it, the player will have to rake the consequences of the Third War and destroy their enemies. There are several campaigns to choose from, consisting of different chapters.
What is the change: on the base you can build an item shop where you can buy various things, and a tavern for hiring neutral heroes. The game editor has been expanded, a lot of new content has been added, the prices for everything in the game have been changed.
You can launch The Frozen Throne online with friends. The main popular modes are Tower Defense and DotA allstars (in fact, this is what gave birth to DotA 2). You can also fight each other on classic maps.
Total War: Shogun 2
Another turn-based strategy game in the Total Var series. This part is dedicated to Japan of the XVI century - you have to take control of one of the clans and seize power on the global map. The gameplay is not much different from other parts - on the map you solve various issues (economy, diplomacy, city building, army movement), and on the battlefield personally lead the squads (archers, infantry, cavalry) and give them orders.
A cooperative mode for 3 people is available for playing on the network. Together with friends, you can create clans and conquer territories together. Try to form an allied clan and seize power in Japan!
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3 is a strategy game set in the Warhammer universe. Several factions are available, each of which has heroes with unique abilities. The game is perfect for a company, because it has multiplayer modes 2v2, 3v3. Lead alliances and face off in hot battles. The more users in the match, the more epic and interesting the fight. It is necessary to combine the skills of the characters, think over tactics and work in a team.
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
In Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends, you have to develop from ancient times to the present. Several nations are represented. Build buildings, establish trade relations, spy and create a powerful army. Choose different ways of conquest - total destruction or diplomacy? You decide.
Multiplayer available for 2-8 users. Team up with friends and have epic battles. Coordinate actions, help with resources and units and build a big city together.
Cossacks 3
Cossacks 3 is a strategy from domestic developers. Fewer historical factors await you, but more battles. 5 large-scale storylines have been implemented. Choose one of 12 countries. Each has unique units, buildings and improvements. Several thousand units can participate in battles simultaneously (up to 10).
This excellent strategy can be played by up to 8 players simultaneously in multiplayer mode. Team up with friends and give battle to random users. There are several maps and modes.
Command & Conquer 4
Command & Conquer 4 is the fourth installment in the legendary strategy series. In small locations, you need to collect resources, capture control points and defend them for some time. There are two factions - the Brotherhood of the NOD and the Security Council. Borrowed RPG elements - pumping and others.
Play with friends in co-op or multiplayer mode. You can team up and fight against bots or users. The game has excellent graphics and varied gameplay.
Heroes of Might and Magic series
Heroes of Might and Magic is a popular fantasy strategy game that has 7 full-fledged parts. You choose a faction and set off on a journey across the map. In parallel, you develop the castle, build new buildings and recruit units. The combat system is turn-based. It is necessary to think over every move and use the abilities of the heroes.
There is a multiplayer mode for 8 people. You can team up with friends and confront other users. The series stands out for its varied gameplay and colorful graphics.
RPG
Path of exile
Path of Exile is a free multiplayer game. The main character was banished from home to harsh places in which he was forced to survive. A large open world, various enemies, hundreds of levels, a detailed leveling system and spectacular PVP tournaments are waiting for you, where you can become famous.
Divinity: Original Sin
Divinity: Original Sin is a prequel to the original game. Developed in the genres of RPG, strategy. In your free time from battles, you can move around the map and look for various resources. The combat system is turn-based. During the battle, it is necessary to use abilities and use tactics. Events unfold in a fantasy world.
Co-op mode in Divinity: Original Sin is designed for 2 people. There is also multiplayer for 4 users. Come through storyline together or separate: one player completes quests, and the other crafts things.
Dark souls 3
Dark Souls 3 is the latest in one of the world's most challenging RPG series. However, this is how it attracts users. The player needs to go through a number of locations and fight enemies and bosses. Each enemy poses a grave danger, so dodge, block, and hit weak spots.
There is a cooperative for three players. Go through difficult levels together and lure enemies into ambushes. In multiplayer (2 players), you can fight with random users and find out who is stronger.
Diablo 3
Diablo 3 is a spiritual sequel to the previous installment. This is an RPG game set in a dark fantasy world. You need to choose one of the heroes and go to explore the dungeons, fight evil spirits and meet the devil. Upgrade your abilities, buy weapons and other items of outfit.
If you love colorful and varied RPG games, then Diablo 3 is perfect for you and your friends. You can play the game together in co-op mode. This is not only easier to play, but many times more interesting!
Frozen hearth
Frozen Hearth is an RPG and real-time strategy game. The main character is the protector of the world. Evil forces gathered a large army and went to Earth to kill all people. There is a cooperative mode in which you and your friend need to go through more than 20 maps. Fight opponents and bosses, improve skills and look for various artifacts.
There is multiplayer, which is PvP. But first, it's best to practice with your friends before heading out to fight other players. It stands out for its good modern graphics and varied gameplay.
GRAV
The adventure game GRAV takes you into a harsh world in which to survive. There is a random generation of terrain, making each journey unique. You can fly between planets and explore both the surface and the dungeons. It stands out for its dynamic battles, the crafting system and the scale of the game world.
Cooperative and multiplayer modes are designed for 64 people. Survive together in brutal conditions, rob caravans, hold territory and rob other users.
Torchlight 2
Torchlight 2 is an action RPG in which you create a character and go on adventures. Among the classes are available: engineer, berserker, wanderer, magician. Additionally, you can choose a pet that will collect things and cause minor damage to enemies.
The storyline campaign can be played with friends in a cooperative mode that can accommodate up to 6 players at a time. The more people, the stronger opponents you will meet. There are no special changes in the co-op - you also go through the game, but with a friend.
The features of the game include:
- Open world;
- Dynamic change of time of day, weather;
- Maps are randomly generated;
- Advanced and intuitive interface;
- Fishing!
If you are looking for a fun and simple online game, we recommend playing Torchlight 2.
Grim dawn
Action RPG in a fantasy world. According to the plot, humanity has launched a war with the powerful ancient races, who turned out to be not as good-natured as at first glance. The game contains all the appropriate elements of the genre: a non-linear plot, an abundance of quests, collecting loot, a crafting system, good physics. The game received mostly excellent ratings from the players, and critics gave it 83 points out of 100.
The game can be played online with friends in cooperative mode (up to 4 people). It includes different classes: Occultist, Shaman, Mystic, Soldier, Demoman and Nightblade. Actually, with your friends you will go through various tasks (plot and secondary), pump together and fight strong monsters.
Keep in mind that many interesting and high-quality games were not included in the list. We have added only the most noticeable and vivid ones, after which you will have only the best impressions. Have a great time with your friends!
Here you will find cooperative shooters - that is, games that you can play with your friends. Such projects do not imply battles between players, but a joint confrontation with AI-controlled monsters.
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A bit of history
Co-op games have been popular since the last century on game consoles. Suffice it to recall the hits of the widespread in the post-Soviet space prefix Dendy: Battle City, Chip and Dale, Battletoads, Double Dragon - these games, designed specifically for joint passage, were no less loved than competitive projects - fighting games or sports simulators like Street Fighter and FIFA ... It was invaluable to explore the levels and deal with enemies together with one console.
Cooperative games today
With the development of technology, the co-op mode has received a lot of new opportunities - especially on PC. Modern cooperative games, in particular, shooters, can be played over a local network or via the Internet; thus, the partner can be in another city, country, or even on another continent.
Co-op shooters give gamers a completely different experience than solo or competitive projects. There is no need to confront each other, on the contrary - in such games, mutual assistance and teamwork are important. To cater to all categories of gamers, many developers add single-player, competitive, and co-op modes to their projects.
What to play online
The list of games that can be played in joint mode over the network includes more than one hundred positions. On our site, we have collected the best cooperative third-person and first-person shooters:
Is a popular action game where gamers play the role of Tenno space ninjas who perform combat missions in different corners of the solar system.
Is a cooperative shooter with great humor and a lot of weapons and equipment.
- the third part of the famous "meat grinder". Here the levels are huge, the enemies are numerous, and the weapons are quick-firing and lethal.
- multiplayer mode of the popular "sandbox", in which gamers can jointly carry out robberies, participate in races, create any madness in a huge, detailed world.
- MMOFPS, in which players jointly explore a huge post-apocalyptic world and fight alien invaders.
Warframe is a popular co-op shooter with an unusual storyline: ancient space ninjas fight humans, robots and mutants.
Star conflict- online action game in a space setting. Game features - a large selection of ships, various modes, an interesting plot ...
Warface is an online action game with high-quality graphics, a large selection of PvP and PvE modes, four character classes and a huge ...
War Thunder is a multiplayer action movie with the use of various military equipment from the 30-50s of the twentieth century. The game is of high quality ...
Survarium is a shooter that can be called the "online reincarnation of STALKER". Great atmosphere and addictive gameplay make this game ...
Fortnite is a cartoon-style co-op shooter in which a team of players is forced to collect trash during the day to use it later ...
Serious Sam 4 is the continuation of the famous first-person shooter, dedicated to the confrontation between Sam Stone and an army of alien invaders ...
CrossFire is a popular multiplayer shooter following the famous Counter-Strike. The game differs from the ideological mastermind in great ...
Iron Sight is a free online first-person shooter with excellent modern graphics and addictive gameplay.
RICO is a cooperative first-person shooter about cops with a split-mode, spectacular Slo-mo, the ability to knock down doors and break ...
Scavengers is a cooperative survival action game set in a beautiful, yet fraught with many dangers ...
If you are worried about the question of what to play with friends on PC, and preferably with a full-fledged single player campaign, well, or at least together with a partner, this article is what you need! After all, almost all modern games are tailored for joint passage, that is, for a cooperative! Let's dwell only on the best and most obligatory samples.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare (1-3)
Developer: Infinity Ward Genre: First Person Shooter Release Date: 2007 to 2011
Be that as it may, no matter how controversial the series has been in recent years CoD, it is her record sales that show how much modern gamers love co-op Call of duty modern warfare... You didn't think that the code is being sold in such quantities because of the players' love for the delusional scenarios of these technically outdated shooters? It's a paradox, a phenomenon, call it what you want ... but Modern warfare offers top-notch online battles, not in last thanks to the Call of Duty Elite online service. Playing in co-op, in particular, is a pleasure - there are always detailed statistics, many different clans, communication with millions of players, and hurricane gameplay. I personally choose Modern warfare 2, but as the ratings and reviews of gamers show, 1 and 3 parts are also what you need!
In general, at the moment there are so many games for PC with a co-op mode that you can't even list them all. And don't! We're only talking about the best! If you enjoy this article, we'll continue our list of the most interesting co-op releases on consoles.
Until then, wait for the fall releases. After all, for example, the long-awaited new COD and Battlefield 4 will surely showcase the best co-op modes in 2013! Who knows, maybe the next gene will be delivered there ...
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