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The best co-op games of 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch: shooters, survival games, horror, RPGs and two-player co-op over the network and on one screen. 280+ games to play with friends. In short, the best co-op games right now are It Takes Two, Minecraft, Helldivers 2, Baldur's Gate 3, GTA Online and Stardew Valley. The full list is broken down by genre — shooters, survival, horror, RPGs, two-player games and more — below.

First-person shooters have remained one of the most popular genres for several decades, encompassing everything from major AAA blockbusters and hardcore tactical FPS games to unusual indie experiments. The best first-person shooters on PC and consoles deliver a sense of adrenaline, precision, and control, where every well-placed shot can decide the outcome of a fight. For this selection, we have gathered the truly best FPS games — titles with compelling stories, cinematic action, deep co-op gameplay, and competitive multiplayer. Here you will find classic shooters, current online projects, the best shooters for low-end PCs, and modern hits that every fan of gunplay should try.

At the same time, we are not chasing arbitrary numbers or filling out empty lists with a hundred entries: every game in this ranking of first-person shooters was selected for its specific mechanics, atmosphere, and player reception. Some people value story-driven shooters with memorable characters and a well-developed world; others prefer realistic military simulators, tactical online shooters, or fast-paced arena action. The list includes both the best first-person shooters on PC and recent shooters from 2024–2026 that are only beginning to build their audience. Throughout the article, we will also highlight games for low-end computers, co-op projects, free online shooters, and unconventional indie action games, helping you quickly find the format that suits both your hardware and your mood.

Handheld PCs like Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally are rapidly gaining popularity, but in 2026 more and more games refuse to run well on them without serious graphical compromises. For example, the recent The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Doom: The Dark Ages leave a lot to be desired even on the powerful Asus ROG Ally X, let alone the weaker Steam Deck or the standard ROG Ally. That is why we decided to prepare a selection of the best games for modern handheld PCs — projects that do not force players to seriously sacrifice visual quality for optimal performance.

Late December is the best time for online gaming: developers traditionally create the most generous and packed events of the year for the holidays. Holiday events aren't just cosmetics and decorations, but full-fledged modes, quests, accelerated farming, and rare rewards that may not return for years afterward. We've compiled the most interesting and genuinely worthwhile holiday events in popular games that are live right now — so you know where it's worth spending your time and where the celebration was limited to a token giveaway of hats.

In 2017, Battlestate Games opened access to an early version of the tactical first-person shooter Escape from Tarkov. The project quickly gained popularity, as it offered players a fresh formula and a new genre. In recent years, many games with a good concept have appeared, but, unfortunately, quantity prevails over quality. This selection will help you navigate the extraction genre.