The Best Horror cooperative Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : The House of the Dead 2: Remake added at rank #7.
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite (2021)

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

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

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  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • aliens
  • cover
  • tps
  • squad
  • card
  • third-person
  • survival
  • horror
  • fight
  • wave

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Secret Neighbor (2019)

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Hello Neighbor Multiplayer. Secret Neighbor is a Multiplayer Social Horror Game where a group of intruders try to rescue their friend from the Neighbor's creepy basement. Only problem is one of the intruders is the Neighbor in disguise.

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  • horror
  • stealth
  • survival-horror
  • family-friendly
  • first-person
  • cartoony
  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • colourful
  • pvp
  • spin-off
  • mystery
  • multiplayer
  • adventure
  • platform

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (2019)

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The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.

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  • horror
  • quick-time-event
  • cooperative
  • interactive
  • narrative
  • pirates
  • online

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Resident Evil Village (2021)

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Resident Evil Village is a terrifying horror game that takes you on a journey through a snowy village overrun by deadly supernatural creatures. As Ethan Winters, you'll have to use all your wit and skill to survive and uncover the dark secrets of the town. You'll encounter familiar faces and new foes in a game that is equal parts action and terror. With stunning visuals and a gripping storyline, Resident Evil Village is a must-play for fans of the genre.

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What we like:
  • Smooth and polished gunplay
  • Excellent balance between combat and exploration
  • Visually stunning environments with charismatic antagonists
  • Addition of third-person perspective in DLC enhances replay value
  • Fun action sequences while still maintaining horror aspect
What could be improved:
  • Linear weapon progression leaves older weapons useless
  • Some segments feel too short
  • Dialogue can be cheesy and poorly delivered

  • survival-horror
  • zombies
  • horror
  • remake
  • inventory
  • shooter
  • action
  • puzzle
  • first-person
  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • classic

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Outer Terror (2023)

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DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite.


  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • bullet-hell
  • 2.5d
  • action-adventure
  • horror
  • 1990s
  • arcade
  • 1980s
  • retro
  • dark
  • demons
  • action
  • colourful
  • pixel

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Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019)

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Slam, blow away, and vacuum up ghosts with the all-new Poltergust G-00. Join forces with Gooigi to overcome the puzzling contraptions and mischievous boss on each themed floor. Up to 8 players can work together to ascend the ScareScraper via local wireless or online.

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  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • multiplayer
  • inventive
  • online
  • remake
  • adventure
  • local
  • medieval
  • exploration
  • fight
  • battle
  • horror

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The House of the Dead 2: Remake (2025)

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THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.


  • shooter
  • on-rails
  • arcade
  • remake
  • 1990s
  • zombies
  • cooperative
  • first-person
  • local
  • gore
  • 3d
  • multiple-endings
  • horror
  • old-school

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Stranger Things 3: The Game (2019)

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Explore through the world of the hit Netflix original series in the official game for Stranger Things 3!


  • cooperative
  • retro
  • local
  • 1980s
  • split-screen
  • adventure
  • pixel
  • puzzle
  • action-adventure
  • isometric
  • horror
  • action
  • controller-support

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The Backrooms: Survival (2023)

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The Backrooms: Survival mixes survival horror with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated levels with different items and entities while trying to maintain your thirst, hunger, and sanity. Play alone or with up to six friends online!


  • psychological
  • rogue-like
  • horror
  • cooperative
  • memes
  • survival-horror
  • psychedelic
  • dungeon-crawler
  • dark
  • pvp
  • survival
  • dungeon
  • mystery
  • retro

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Maintenance Crew (2024)

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A cooperative horror game where you must work to maintain a base to keep monsters from getting in.


  • horror
  • cooperative
  • survival-horror
  • action-adventure
  • realistic
  • dark
  • 3d
  • atmospheric
  • sandbox
  • first-person
  • psychological
  • pve
  • online
  • adventure

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