The Best Cooperative Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Contra: Operation Galuga added at rank #30.
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is an action-packed multiplayer shooter that combines melee and gunplay with four unique character classes. The game has great level designs and loadouts that make it extremely entertaining. It features a solid tech and excellent art style along with a great soundtrack. The game is hilarious, fun, and has a great mission structure.


What we like:
  • Solid tech
  • Excellent art style
  • Great soundtrack
  • Good range of weapons
  • Entertaining loadouts
What could be improved:
  • Always online mode
  • Lack of mission variety
  • Poor progression and rewards
  • Pricey microtransactions

  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • squad
  • warhammer-40k
  • fight
  • gore
  • combat
  • horde
  • gothic
  • hack-and-slash
  • multiplayer
  • crafting
  • sci-fi

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Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake (2024)

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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s j Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One

Guide two brothers on an epic journey of discovery, loss, adventure and mystery remade for the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Play in single-player mode or local co-op with a friend. This is one journey you will never forget.


  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • remake
  • local
  • story
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • discovery
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • single-player
  • boss-fight
  • action
  • difficult

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)

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85
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Xbox One Android Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5

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.


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

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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.


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

Remnant II (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Step into the thrilling world of Remnant II, a unique blend of Soulslike and looter-shooter gameplay. Battle deadly creatures, explore diverse worlds, and unlock powerful abilities. With a responsive combat system, randomly generated maps, and a strong community, you'll be hooked for hours. Each playthrough offers a fresh challenge, making every victory feel earned.


What we like:
  • Engaging gameplay with smooth gun mechanics
  • Randomly generated worlds for endless replayability
  • Strong learning systems for build making and boss fighting
  • Vibrant community for both solo and co-op play
  • Regular updates and fixes from developers
What could be improved:
  • Limited diversity in armor sets
  • Frustrating loadout management

  • boss
  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • boss-fight
  • tps
  • souls
  • dungeon
  • post-apocalyptic
  • loot
  • rpg
  • fight
  • combat
  • challenging
  • puzzle
  • narrative

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Escape Academy (2022)

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Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X

Sharpen your wits in Escape Academy, a vibrant puzzle-packed world that replicates the thrill of real escape rooms. Solve mind-bending puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and outsmart your nemesis in this adrenaline-filled adventure. Play solo or team up with a friend for a fun co-op experience. Will you ace the lethal curriculum?


What we like:
  • Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • Fun and enjoyable co-op experience
  • Helpful hint system
  • Engaging narrative and characters
  • Great level design
What could be improved:
  • Short game length
  • Occasional desync and loading issues
  • Repetitive puzzle solutions

  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • room
  • escape
  • first-person
  • split-screen
  • local
  • online

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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.


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

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Dawn of the Monsters (2022)

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

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.


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

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (2022)

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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is an action-packed adventure game from Dotemu, a company well-known for reviving classic titles with modern touches. Featuring gorgeous graphics, voice acting from the original cartoon actors, and a powerful soundtrack featuring Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah and Raekwon, this game is sure to bring back the joy of the original games while still feeling fresh. With side missions and hidden characters to discover, you'll be sure to keep coming back for more.


What we like:
  • Gorgeous graphics and animation
  • Original voice cast
  • Variety of moves
  • Variety of power-ups
  • Deep cuts of characters from the original series
  • Powerful soundtrack by Wu-Tang Clan
What could be improved:
  • Can be difficult to master controls at times

  • arcade
  • cooperative
  • ninja
  • brawler
  • classic
  • boss
  • side-scrolling
  • fight
  • retro
  • pixel
  • beat-em-up
  • online
  • combo
  • action
  • local

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Embr (2020)

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

Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. More than one way to become a hero!


  • cooperative
  • campaign
  • online
  • colourful
  • multiplayer
  • first-person
  • simulation
  • character
  • replay-value
  • cartoony
  • cross-platform
  • stylized
  • firefight
  • controller-support
  • achievements

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