TOP-100: Best Co-op Games in 2025

Path Of Exile is considered for a reason one of the best Diablo clones. The game has so many activities, mechanics and locations that a newbie can even get confused — but it's worth lingering in the creation of Grinding Gear Games and reading a couple of guides on building, as the "Diabloid" will reveal its potential.

Of course, Path Of Exile can be criticized for its simple main plot, but in fact it only replaces the training: the strongest sides of the game are hidden in the endgame. The project is very good — it's even surprising that it is distributed shareware, and you can comfortably play without investing a penny.

Many fans disliked Dead Space 3, and they can be understood: there is no trace left of the usual horror of the first parts in the sequel, and the atmosphere of horror was replaced by cooperative shooting. However, even though the series has changed, it is still fun to play it in cooperative mode.

Cooperative play adds new cutscenes, puzzles and additional dialogues to the walkthrough. And tearing enemies to pieces together can be very effective. It's a pity that after the release the series died, and Electronic Arts closed the developers.

Rayman Legends is a real diamond among platformers, which combines a huge number of levels, various biomes, funny boss fights and absolutely amazing musical levels. You can't immediately name a platformer that can compete with the brainchild of Michel Ancel in terms of size and variety.

If you are looking for a game that you can play with a child, then Rayman Legends is the perfect option. But be prepared that only the initial levels will be easy; the final part will require remarkable skill.

LEGO City Undercover is another project that can captivate both adults and children. The game's hero, a brave police officer, must become an undercover agent, uncover a criminal conspiracy, and stop insidious villains — all in an open world and with signature humor.

Thanks to Lego games, you can step into the shoes of Batman, The Avengers, or Ninjago, but Undercover is one of the popular brand's biggest hits.

Soon the sweltering heat will hit the streets. But the world of Lost Planet 3 is frozen forever, causing the flesh and bones of lost travelers to freeze. But it is not only the abnormal cold that can kill the heroes, but also the deadly fauna. If you look at the planet E.D.N. III, put on a quilted jacket, grab a more powerful gun and give the enemy a fight.

Lost Planet 3 captivates not only with dynamic battles and atmosphere, but also with an interesting story. Chronologically, the third part is a prequel, and it is not necessary to complete the original games.

And here is the third game by Youssef Fares in our selection — with it the creator debuted in the industry. Although Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was a trial run, it cannot be denied in terms of soulfulness and quality of gameplay. In the puzzle platformer, two brothers set off on a long journey to get water from the Tree of Life, which will cure their father of an illness. The adventure will give many interesting and dramatic moments, and the ending will make everyone shed a tear.

Perhaps Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is inferior in many ways to Fares' future projects, but it is still good enough to attract attention.

Project Zomboid is a hardcore survival game, the hero of which found himself in the epicenter of a zombie apocalypse. In such conditions, it is not easy to not get eaten, and the character needs to think about other needs. He wants to eat, drink, sleep andhave fun occasionally — if you don't take care of at least something, expect trouble.

At the same time, the mechanics are hardcore and do not spare the player. To open a tin can, you need a special knife. Products will quickly disappear if you do not store them in the refrigerator. If you plan to relax, do not forget to craft curtains and cover the windows: otherwise, zombies will notice the poor guy and eat him. There are plenty of such little things.

In addition, the level of difficulty increases as you progress. If at first there is electricity in the houses and water flows from the tap, then over time the benefits of civilization will disappear. So get ready to craft generators and carry water from the river. However, no matter how long gamers survive, the end will always be the same. The developers immediately warn that Project Zomboid tells "the story of your death."

PayDay 2 tells the story of four criminals who plan to pull off a series of robberies. No matter how impregnable the bank may seem, our heroes will find a way to get to the vault. You can achieve your goal thoughtfully and stealthily, or just burst into the department with guns at the ready and shoot everything that moves.

PayDay 2 was released back in 2013 and has not let gamers get bored for a moment since then. Since its release, the game has received more than seventy updates: one of them even replaced the usual weapons of robbers with swords and crossbows — there are enough such madness in the project.

News about Diablo 4 is growing, and Diablo 2: Resurrected is on the way — but neither game has an exact release date. It seems that for now, gamers can only while away the time playing the legendary third part once again. However, few will get bored playing it in co-op.

A detailed exploration of the world of DIablo 3 will take about 160 hours, and the most devoted fans have practically been living in the third part for eight years already. You never know, by the time you've played it enough, the sequel will be ready.

Torchlight 2 differs from Diablo 3 and Path of Exiles in its kind, bright world. But the mechanics and combat system are no worse than those of competitors. In the game, gamers will choose one of four classes and go on an adventure through locations full of dangers and treasures.

In general, the series has a sequel, but in decent society Torchlight 3 is not remembered. It is the sequel that is the most highly rated part, which is worth checking out for all fans of hack and slash.

Let's go on the path of co-op shooters the series stopped in the fifth part, but reached its maximum drive in Resident Evil 6. Despite the constant presence of a comrade in arms nearby, the game still managed to scare with a creepy atmosphere, although much more often gamers had to shoot tirelessly. Otherwise, you can’t call the sixth part crazy, but it’s definitely fun to play.

It’s worth noting that the variety in Resident Evil 6 is achieved, among other things, by regularly changing characters, of which there are seven: each has their owntalents and weaknesses. Judging by the sales, many gamers enjoyed this experience — perhaps you will like the game too.

Not long ago, Terraria turned 10 years old. During this time, it has become a real phenomenon and sold 35 million copies, making it into the top ten most popular games in history. There is nothing surprising: after all, Terraria is one of the most developed and exciting sandboxes in the history of game development.

Terraria sends gamers into a huge world, which the developers themselves call a canvas. Only the imagination and persistence of players are able to transform meager lands into prosperous estates with a castle, residents and unprecedented wealth.

Portal 2 is another game of a respectable age that has not been spoiled by the years: the graphics look good even today, the story campaign is still intriguing, and the cooperative mode has made the project an eternal classic.

The strongest side of Portal 2 is its puzzles. Experimenting with the portal system to solve the next riddle is interesting. If for some reason you missed the game in 2011, then be sure to appreciate it today — Valve's brainchild is worth it.

Kane and Lynch: Dog Days tells the story of two criminals, each of whom has mental problems: Lynch is a natural madman, and Kane is a mercenary disillusioned with life. It is this duo that will challenge the criminal world of Shanghai and arrange a real massacre on the streets of the city.

Of course, the game's heroes are real bastards, but over time you get to know them and empathize with them. It's worth noting that the studio responsible for the development was IO Interactive, which previously gave the world the Hitman series.

Left 4 Dead 2 was released in 2009, but its mechanics haven't aged at all over the years. Eight players are divided into two teams: one group of four must make their way through hordes of zombies and reach the shelter, while the other takes control of especially dangerous zombies and tries to finish off the unfortunate ones. No matter which side you play for, only close-knit teamwork will lead to victory — this is why Left 4 Dead 2 is still called one of the best cooperative games.

It's a pity that Valve has problems with the number "three": how else to explain the never-released Half-Life 3, Portal 3 and Left 4 Dead 3. Fortunately, the original zombie shooter team hasn't forgotten about the genre and is working on a spiritual successor, Back 4 Blood.

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There are cooperative games for every taste and color, but many of them probably didn't make it onto this list. If you remember any projects that are worth adding to this collection, be sure to tell us about them in the comments!