We all know many popular local co-op games, but apart from them, there are many lesser-known productions that can be equally excellent.

Each of us knows such famous games with local multiplayer or split-screen modes as It Takes Two, Gears 5, A Way Out or Portal 2. And yet, couch co-op games are not only AAA titles. I assure you that these games can bring as much fun as the most popular titles, and often their price is much lower than top productions.

Below you will find a list of as many as 50 lesser-known games whose creators have provided them with a local multiplayer mode – either in terms of cooperation or competition. Here you will find games of various genres, such as shooting games, arcade games and fighting games.

I tested all titles in the PC version, using two gamepads – I do not guarantee that the local multiplayer mode will work on a set of one gamepad plus a keyboard and mouse.

Top 50 less known local co-op and versus games (video compilation)

List of the 50 less known local co-op 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.

• 50. SkyDrift Infinity (split-screen, versus)
• 49. Bite The Bullet (shared screen, co-op)
• 48. Alpaca Ball Allstars (shared screen, versus)
• 47. Uniduni (shared screen, co-op)
• 46. WizardPunk (shared screen, versus)
• 45. Warshmallows (shared screen, versus)
• 44. Dino Galaxy Tennis (shared screen, versus)
• 43. D-Corp (shared screen, co-op)
• 42. Mad Devils (shared screen, co-op)
• 41. Unicorns on Unicycles (shared screen, versus)
• 40. Boti Byteland Oveclocked (split-screen, co-op)

• 39. Crashnauts (shared screen, versus)
• 38. Corgi Warlock (shared screen, co-op)
• 37. KeyWe (shared screen, co-op)
• 36. Setting Sun (shared screen, co-op)
• 35. Yooka-Laylee (shared screen, co-op)
• 34. Braveland Knights (shared screen, co-op)
• 33. Pummel Party (shared screen, versus)
• 32. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (shared screen, co-op)
• 31. Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All (shared screen, co-op)
• 30. Brimstone Brawlers (shared screen, versus)

• 29. Rising Sun: Iron Aces (shared screen, co-op)
• 28. Hidden Deep (split-screen, co-op)
• 27. Skeleton Crew (shared screen, co-op)
• 26. Wing Breakers (split-screen, versus)
• 25. Last Slice (shared screen, versus)
• 24. Starlight Eye of the Storm (shared screen, co-op)
• 23. Voltaire – The Vegan Vampire (split-screen, co-op)
• 22. Skinny and Franko: Fists of Violence (shared screen, co-op)
• 21. Die by the Blade (shared screen, versus)
• 20. Catty & Batty (shared screen, co-op)

• 19. Them’s Fightin’ Herds (shared screen, versus)
• 18. Tunche (shared screen, co-op)
• 17. The World Next Door (shared screen, versus)
• 16. Funtasia (split-screen/shared screen , co-op)
• 15. Get Packed (shared screen, co-op)
• 14. ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! (split-screen, co-op)
• 13. Squadron 51 (shared screen, co-op)
• 12. Usurper Soulbound (split-screen, co-op)
• 11. MADNESS Project Nexus (shared screen, co-op)
• 10. Xeno Crisis (shared screen, co-op)

• 9. Tools Up! (shared screen, co-op)
• 8. Hellish Quart (shared screen, versus)
• 7. Bake ‘n Switch (shared screen, co-op)
• 6. Spiritfarer (shared screen, co-op)
• 5. Catherine Classic (shared screen, co-op)
• 4. Bonkies (shared screen, co-op)
• 3. Battletoads (shared screen, co-op)
• 2. The Deadly Tower Of Monsters (shared screen, co-op)
• 1. Trash Sailors (shared screen, co-op)

The list was topped by games like Trash Sailors and Deadly Tower of Monsters, but it’s definitely worth checking out titles like Catherine, Xeno Crisis or Them’s Fightin’ Herds.

As you can see from the example above, these games are so diverse that almost everyone will find something for themselves. Many of these productions are real gems that are in no way inferior to the most famous games.

It is worth supporting smaller studios and creators, because they do not have an unlimited budget, like gaming giants, and they have to focus on interesting ideas, excellent gameplay, or previously unseen solutions.

If you are looking for a specific type of multiplayer or game genre, see our other articles – best split-screen games and best fighting games for local PvP.

What is the best local multiplayer game?

The charm of local multiplayer games lies in their ability to foster real-time connection and excitement, as seen in titles like Trash Sailors and The Deadly Tower of Monsters. Trash Sailors allows players to navigate chaotic waters together, creating a lively and engaging couch co-op experience filled with teamwork and humor. Similarly, The Deadly Tower of Monsters offers thrilling action and quirky visuals, giving players the chance to embark on a shared adventure with a retro sci-fi vibe. These games epitomize the essence of offline PvP and cooperative fun, proving that indie games can rival AAA titles in creativity and entertainment.

FAQ

Looking for great split-screen games on PC?

Check out this 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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