The Best Cooperative Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Ready, Steady, Ship added at rank #26.
1

The Past Within (2022)

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The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.

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  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • mystery

2

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Android

Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga is the very best Lego game to date, and one of the best Star Wars games ever made. With 45 levels and 140 side missions, you can explore more than 20 planets while engaging in lightsaber combat, third-person shooting, and melee combat. Enjoy a combination of classic slapstick humour, brilliant sight gags and great voice acting as you collect 731 puzzles, 135 level challenges, and 380 characters.

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What we like:
  • Revamped formula with new camera angle
  • Lightsaber combat better than ever
  • Third-person shooting feels great
  • Huge amount of things to do
  • Hilarious writing
  • Open areas full of secrets to explore
What could be improved:
  • Melee combat could be better
  • Lack of levels dedicated to spin-off films such as Rogue One or Solo
  • The Mandalorian only represented by a playable character

  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • cover
  • puzzle
  • combo
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • split-screen
  • battle
  • tps
  • exploration
  • sandbox
  • platform
  • third-person
  • shooter

3

Moving Out 2 (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4

Unleash your inner mover in Moving Out 2! Embrace the chaos as you navigate wacky levels, meet quirky characters, and tackle hilarious challenges. Play solo or team up with friends for an unforgettable multiplayer experience. With diverse missions and accessibility options, Moving Out 2 promises endless fun and laughter!

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What we like:
  • Unique and creative gameplay
  • Charming multiplayer experience
  • Variety of fun and challenging levels
  • Good replay value with diverse missions
  • Inclusive with accessibility options
What could be improved:
  • Online multiplayer often lags
  • Some levels are time-consuming in co-op mode

  • cooperative
  • couch
  • physics
  • truck
  • multiplayer
  • moving
  • local
  • online
  • cross-play
  • colourful
  • 1980s
  • simulation

4

It Takes Two (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

It Takes Two is an innovative co-op puzzle game where two players work together to help a divorcing couple. You and your partner are not the same character and have different abilities, encouraging you to work together as well as drifting apart. With familiar environments such as gardens, sheds and bedrooms, you will go on a nostalgic journey. The game also features exciting minigames and boss battles.

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What we like:
  • Innovative co-op gameplay
  • Encourages cooperation between two different characters
  • Nostalgic environments
  • Fun minigames and boss battles
  • Accessible for all players with Friends Pass
What could be improved:
  • Storytelling could be improved with more showing than telling
  • Puzzles can be too easy

  • cooperative
  • platform
  • puzzle
  • split-screen

5

PIZZA POSSUM (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Embark on a cheeky arcade adventure in Pizza Possum! Outwit guard dogs, don hilarious disguises, and munch your way through a seaside village to become the ultimate pizza-stealing possum. Perfect for a quick laugh or a co-op giggle fest, this stealthy escapade is a slice of pure fun!

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What we like:
  • Affordable and loads of fun
  • Ideal for quick gaming sessions
  • Excellent co-op experience
  • Introduces stealth mechanics in an accessible way
  • Provides laughter-filled playtime with friends
What could be improved:
  • Limited content requiring replay for full completion
  • Discarded items can clutter gameplay

  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • protagonist
  • cooking
  • stealth
  • colourful
  • cartoony
  • 3d
  • family-friendly
  • local
  • arcade
  • villain
  • cute
  • funny
  • hide-and-seek

6

Powerwash Simulator (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Step into the world of PowerWash Simulator, a stress-free game where you build your own power-washing business. Strip dirt from various surfaces, unlock new tools, and enjoy the therapeutic art of power-washing. With a variety of modes, captivating graphics, and engaging story, this game is sure to wash away your worries.

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What we like:
  • Satisfying sense of progression and accomplishment
  • Unique concept in the simulation genre
  • Engaging story adding depth to gameplay
  • Therapeutic and relaxing experience
  • Variety of modes and well-designed levels
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time
  • Co-op progress only counts for host player
  • Limited exploration opportunities

  • simulation
  • relaxing
  • cooperative
  • first-person
  • casual
  • wholesome
  • free-play
  • immersive
  • online
  • controller-support
  • shooter
  • funny
  • multiplayer

7

Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.

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What we like:
  • Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
  • Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
  • Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
  • Tons of weapon balancing and updates
  • New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
  • Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
  • Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

  • rpg
  • online
  • fight
  • battle
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • tower-defense
  • action
  • farming
  • japanese
  • multiplayer
  • skill
  • local
  • vertical

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Dawn of the Monsters (2022)

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stadia Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Dawn of the Monsters is an action-packed kaiju game that puts you in control of powerful fighters to battle a horde of giant monsters known as Nephilim. Customize your fighter with Augments and unlock devastating Rage Attacks and Cataclysm attacks. Face off against challenging bosses, appreciate beautiful visuals and captivating music, and embark on a riveting story with interesting characters.

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What we like:
  • Complex combat system
  • Unique characters with different playstyles
  • Rich story with interesting characters
  • Beautiful visuals and captivating music
What could be improved:
  • Stages start to feel similar after a while
  • Lack of clarity in the ranking system
  • Training room could use more options

  • cooperative
  • 2-player
  • beat-em-up
  • side-scrolling
  • two-player
  • action
  • scroller
  • fight
  • beat'em
  • brawler
  • boss
  • action-adventure
  • combo
  • local
  • 2d

9

Unrailed! (2019)

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Unrailed! is a thrilling and hilarious co-op game where you build tracks in front of a moving train to prevent it from crashing. With simple gameplay, procedurally generated worlds, and upgrades that don't cheapen its difficulty, Unrailed! is an essential couch co-op game with high replay value.

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What we like:
  • Fun and hilarious multiplayer experience
  • Procedurally generated worlds keep gameplay fresh and challenging
  • Upgrades enhance rather than cheapen the game's difficulty
  • Voxel art style is basic but effective creating a fun atmosphere
  • Offers potentially unlimited replayability and longevity
What could be improved:
  • Versus mode can be repetitive

  • cooperative
  • local
  • trains
  • multiplayer
  • crafting
  • procedural
  • survival
  • online

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Overcooked! 2 (2018)

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Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!


  • cooperative
  • couch
  • multiplayer
  • online
  • local

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