Here are the best split-screen games for great local multiplayer fun. You can play them on both consoles and PC.

Split-screen mode is nothing more than a local multiplayer option, where each player in front of a monitor or TV has access to their own part of the screen. Split-screen mode can be used for both local cooperation and Player-vs-Player combat (PvP / versus). Depending on the game, the screen division may be horizontal or vertical – in rare cases, the player can choose the option that suits him best.

The most common games with split-screen mode enable two-player gameplay, but there are also those that allow four (Horizon Chase Turbo) or even eight (Quake 2 Remastered) human players to play simultaneously.

In the video below you will see what the best games with split-screen mode look like.

Popular games with split-screen mode (video compilation)

List of the best split-screen games (from last place to first):

Most of the games on the list below are available on PC, Xbox and Playstation consoles. If you want to see longer gameplay of a particular game, just click on the title.

• 30. Split Second: Velocity (versus)
• 29. Orbit Outlaws (versus)
• 28. It Came From Space And Ate Our Brains (co-op)
• 27. Ride 2 (versus)
• 26. Farm Together (co-op)
• 25. DiRT 3 (versus)

• 24. Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed (versus)
• 23. Kane And Lynch: Dead Men (co-op)
• 22. Road Redemption (versus)
• 21. The Escapist 2 (co-op)
• 20. Serious Sam 3 BFE (versus)

• 19. LEGO Movie 2 Video Game (co-op)
• 18. Rocket League (versus)
• 17. Call Of Duty Black Ops III (versus)
• 16. Portal 2 (co-op)
• 15. Claybook (co-op)

• 14. Outwards (co-op)
• 13. Cosmo’s Quickstop (co-op)
• 12. Human Fall Flat (co-op)
• 11. Gears Of War 4 (co-op)
• 10. LEGO Lord Of The Rings (co-op)

• 9. DiRT Showdown (versus)
• 8. Resident Evil 6 (co-op)
• 7. A Way Out (co-op)
• 6. Divinity: Original Sin (co-op)
• 5. Call Of Duty WW2 (versus)

• 4. Darksiders Genesis (co-op)
• 3. DiRT 5 (versus)
• 2. Gears 5 (co-op)
• 1. It Takes Two (co-op)

It Takes Two is a really great game that you can play with anyone – whether it’s a friend, a girlfriend or even a child. The company responsible for it, Hazelight, will soon release another excellent local multiplayer game called Split Fiction.

All the above games were tested on PC, with two Xbox controllers. I do not guarantee the correct operation of local multiplayer using one gamepad and a keyboard and mouse set.

If you are looking for a specific type of multiplayer or game genre, see our other posts: best 100 games for local multiplayer and best fighing games for two players (offline PvP).

Which split-screen game is the best?

In the world of split-screen games, titles like Gears 5 and Divinity: Original Sin stand out for their rich, immersive gameplay. Gears 5 delivers intense action and a gripping storyline, making it a top choice for local co-op enthusiasts. Players can team up to tackle challenging missions and experience the game’s stunning graphics and dynamic combat. Similarly, Divinity: Original Sin offers a deep, strategic RPG experience where players can explore a richly detailed world, solve intricate puzzles, and engage in turn-based combat, all while enjoying the split-screen mode.

FAQ

Looking for other great split-screen games on PC?

Check out this second roundup of the best split-screen titles. It’s an awesome resource for finding local multiplayer games that you can enjoy with friends on one computer.

Wondering if you can play together using just one controller and a keyboard?

Some games do allow it, but not all. For most offline multiplayer games, it’s safest to have two controllers ready to go – so you don’t run into any surprises when it’s time to play.

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