Hello tramps! Below is a selection of the best co-op games for both two and several players. If you have suggestions for other games, write in the comments.

Diablo series

Release date: 1996-2012

A trilogy of games in the action/RPG genre, made in the style of dark fantasy and telling about the confrontation between people (descendants of the nephalems) and the embodiments of evil, the main one of which is the Lord of Terror - Diablo. The series is distinguished by the presence of several characters with their own unique abilities, a huge number of monsters that are reborn every time the game is started, as well as randomly generated locations. The advantages of these games should also include the possibility of cooperative play. The game on the Nesham website is included in the tops:

The series is currently Blizzard Entertainment's most successful franchise. The release of each part was a real event for the gaming community. The series consists of three main games: Diablo (1996), Diablo II (2000) and Diablo III (2012). Each of the games also came with an expansion pack that added additional levels and features to the game. The third part has co-op and multiplayer, which allows you to play the game together.

Half-Life 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 1998, the second - 2004.

A series of sci-fi first-person shooters that tell us the story of theoretical physicist Gordon Freeman, who is also the only one who can save the Earth from aliens. The games in the series are almost icons of the genre, largely due to the exciting gameplay, thoughtful level design and unusual plot presentation. In addition, the engine of the second part of the Source game (of course, significantly improved) is even today actively used by game makers to create their projects.

Despite the fact that every game in the Half-Life series is a single-player game, for a certain time Valve has been giving out a modification for co-op absolutely free of charge. In fact, the game becomes reoriented towards two players, receives new puzzles and a number of cooperative opportunities.

Serious Sam series

Release date: 2001-2011

Genre: First Person Shooter

A series of first-person shooters that stand out from many similar games with their whirlwind gameplay, when the player needs to shoot back from a huge number of opponents, using an equally huge arsenal of weapons. The total number of enemies per game can reach several thousand! Battles are cleverly diluted with simple puzzles and searching for keys, as well as jumping on platforms, dodging spikes, etc.

Another feature of this series is the possibility of cooperative completion of levels. Players liked the opportunity to smash various monsters to pieces together with a partner. Add a bit of absurd humor and an original storytelling style, and it becomes immediately clear why Serious Sam is very popular among players even today.

Garry's Mod

Release date: 2004

Genre: First person shooter,

A kind of physical “sandbox” that allows you to manipulate various objects independently or together with friends and conduct experiments with the physics of the Source game engine. Using this modification, you can, for example, connect, copy, change sizes or textures, and perform other actions with various game objects based on the Source engine. In addition, in addition to the “sandbox” mode, the modification has several fun online game modes.

It is worth noting that for the modification to work, players will need any game on the Source engine. In this case, the objects and characters of Half-Life 2 will immediately become available to the player, because they are included in the main distribution of the engine. Other games will allow you to use their content in the sandbox.

Samurai Warriors 2

Release date: 2006

Genre: Third person action,

The second part of the famous hack'n'slash series, which added several new characters, as well as a number of new features. The game begins with a choice of sides fighting for power over Japan. After choosing from the sides, the player is asked to choose a character (26 are initially available, the rest are revealed as you progress), each of which has its own characteristics of combat. In addition to the standard campaign, the game has a survival mode, and also features the ability to play together.

The lion's share of the time we will rush around different ends of the map, destroying ordinary opponents and officers in batches. For defeating enemies we receive gold and experience. The first is used to purchase equipment and some abilities, the second is used to improve your characteristics. Improved characters make more powerful combos and can use their super attack more often.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Release date: 2007

Genre: First person shooter,

A first-person shooter dedicated, as you might guess, to modern warfare. The game is distinguished by high-quality, precise gameplay, an excellent plot and its competent presentation. The first game in the Modern Warfare subseries, in which the developers for the first time decided to move away from World War II. The project was highly appreciated by both critics and players. The excellent multiplayer mode played a significant role in this.

In multiplayer, players have access to several modes, in particular: Free play (every man for himself), Team battle, Championship (capture flags), Headquarters (capture and hold headquarters), Sabotage (planting a bomb and protecting your base from it), Find and destroy (the same thing, only one team must plant the bomb, the second must prevent this from happening). In subsequent parts of the subseries, modes for cooperative play were also implemented.

Gears of War series

Release date: 2006-2016

A series of third-person shooters in which the main game feature is the player's use of cover, as well as the competent combination of tactical movement around the level with shooting. Players have access to an impressive arsenal of weapons, including a standard assault rifle with a built-in chainsaw for close-range attacks. The gameplay is very dynamic, and the games in the series also feature the ability to play through the story campaign cooperatively. In addition to co-op, the games offer a number of multiplayer competitive modes.

The games in the series were awarded a number of awards, including as the best game projects of the year, as well as for their graphic performance. Players appreciate the franchise for its hardcore, action and the ability to play together with friends. The first title sold over three million copies in ten weeks and became the fastest-selling game of 2006 and the second most popular game on Xbox Live during 2007.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

Release date: 2007

Genre: Third person shooter,

A third-person action game based on the interaction of two completely different characters. The game is designed primarily for cooperative play, and when playing solo, your partner will be controlled by artificial intelligence. The game focuses heavily on the story and gunplay, in which the player can hide behind various objects and shoot blindly. The levels are fairly linear, but there is often the possibility of a tactical bypass.

Features of the game also include the ability to exchange weapons with allies, as well as the fact that the player almost never has to look for ammunition, since a partner can always give out a small portion of the necessary ammunition. In addition to the story campaign, the game also has a network mode, where players need to steal as much money as possible from the bank.

Left for Dead

Release date: the first - 2008, the second - 2009.

Genre: First person shooter, survival horror

A cooperative first-person shooter with elements of survival horror, in which the player, in the company of three other friends, has to go through various levels filled with a huge amount of all kinds of “dead stuff”. If the player runs alone, the rest of the characters will be played by AI. The main feature of the game is the presence of a so-called “director”, who adjusts the gameplay depending on the actions of the players, making each playthrough unique.

The project received many positive reviews, as well as a number of significant awards, largely due to its unique gameplay, with an emphasis on team action, as well as a gloomy atmosphere of horror and despair. On November 17, 2009, the second part was released, which subsequently added maps and campaigns of the first part. It is worth noting that a lot of people still play the game.

Resident Evil 5 and 6

Release date: 1996-2017

Genre: Third person shooter, zombies,

Two parts of the famous game series, made in the genre of third-person shooters, in which the player, in the company of a partner (controlled by a second player or artificial intelligence), goes through all sorts of missions filled with various mutants and zombies. The games are divided into small chapters, often with a mandatory boss at the end. Between chapters, the player can purchase equipment or improve existing ones.

The main difference between the sixth part and the fifth is the presence of as many as four story campaigns, the events of which take place in parallel with each other and often intersect at key points. Moreover, each of the campaigns is slightly different in gameplay. Thus, the campaign for Leon and Helena is more similar to the classic Resident Evil, and the campaign for Chris and Pierce is reminiscent of the fifth part of the franchise.

Killing Floor 1 and 2

Release date: P first - 2005, second - 2015.

Genre: First person shooter, zombies

A duology of games in the genre of a cooperative first-person shooter with elements of survival horror, in which six people on one of the maps must destroy many mutants and then defeat a powerful boss in the end. Depending on the game settings, the boss appears after the 4th, 7th or 10th wave of monsters. Between waves, players can purchase weapons and equipment from the store (money is earned by killing mutants). There is also a small RPG element here. In particular, you can improve your character’s perks for the experience gained in battles.

Both parts of the game were warmly received by the gaming community. Many noted the similarity of this project with the game Left 4 Dead, but at the same time emphasized that the Killing Floor franchise is not without its own uniqueness and is definitely capable of leaving a positive impression.

Trine 1-3

Release date: 2009-2015

A trilogy that combines genres such as 2D fantasy platformer, RPG and puzzle. The main feature of the games in the series is the ability to complete levels as three different characters at once, switching between them at the right time. Each of the characters has their own unique skills that will be necessary for the player at different stages of the levels.

The locations are built in such a way that sooner or later the player has to take control of one or another character. For example, a knight can fight with opponents and use a shield to protect the team from enemy projectiles. The thief uses a bow and arrow, as well as a grappling hook. The magician has the ability to create objects and move them in space. The games in the series also include co-op for 3 people and special levels for playing together.

Borderlands 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 2009, the second - 2012.

Two parts of a cooperative first-person shooter with RPG elements, in which 1 or 2 players go through a story campaign, completing main and secondary NPC tasks. The game has several playable characters with their own unique skills, many quests (which is more typical for MMORPGs) and a lot of all kinds of loot (weapons, upgrade modules, etc.).

The game has an interesting feature - procedurally generated weapons and items that can receive improved firepower or, for example, effects such as setting the enemy on fire. The same system is used to create special enemies that players encounter along the way. It is also worth noting the unique hand-drawn style, which has become a kind of calling card of the series.

Lost Planet 2 and 3

Release date: 2006-2013

Genre: Third person shooter about aliens,

Two parts of the famous third-person shooter, which partly copy the gameplay of the first game in the series. Specifically, we have mechanized armor, extreme terrain, and huge boss battles. There is also an RPG element here. The main difference between the second and third parts of the series is the presence of co-op, thanks to which players up to four people can go through the story campaign.

In addition to the story campaign and co-op, the games in the series have several multiplayer modes, which also feature deeper character customization, including a wide selection of models of the face, legs, torso, etc. In general, the projects received mostly positive reviews, in which players noted excellent multiplayer content and original monster designs.

Magicka 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 2011, the second - 2015.

Genre: Arcade, fantasy, magic

A fun action-adventures focused on co-op. In both parts of the series, the player, in the role of one of the wizards, in the company of his friends (up to 4 players), must go through all kinds of levels in order to stop the “Dark Evil”. The series amazes with a huge number of all kinds of magical combinations, as well as absurd situations that arise as it progresses. The degree of absurdity is also increased by the fact that friendly fire is always on here and with some particularly massive spell you can accidentally fry your comrades. Such errors will occur to you often, moreover, the game expects and demands them from you!

In general, the whole point of the series is in the cheerful co-op, which is equipped with a huge amount of humor. The games also contain references to everything possible, various secrets and artifacts, as well as a flexible spell system based on the combination of various elements (which often gives unpredictable and sometimes even funny results).

Terraria

Release date: 2011

Genre: Arcade, adventure, RPG, sandbox,

An adventure indie sandbox in which the player can explore the world, mine resources, create various objects and structures, fight monsters, and all this in a huge randomly generated 2D location. At the same time, the location has a clear zoning, and some types of monsters or resources can only be found in a certain zone. The variety of items, equipment and enemies in the game is very large, in particular, the number of items alone here exceeds 2000!

With one of the patches, co-op was added to the game, as well as an “expert mode”. In the co-op mode, several people can now explore the world at once, and the “expert mode” significantly complicates the game, in particular, the mobs become stronger, and the dropped loot is much less than in normal modes.

Portal 2

Release date: 2011

Genre: First person puzzle

The second part of the famous “portal” puzzle with a first-person view, which develops and improves the gameplay of the first part. The gameplay here is also built around a special device that allows you to create portals in space and instantly move to the right place. In addition to moving the player directly, the portal gun also helps move various objects (for example, companion cubes or turrets). The game is among the top games with

Among the many gameplay innovations in Portal 2, it is worth noting the presence of a cooperative mode, which allows you to complete levels in the company of another player. Moreover, each player can use both their own portals and those of their partner (although there is no connection between all four portals in the game). Most co-op puzzles also rely on players interacting with various elements (often using portals), but co-op is much more complex than solo play.

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

Release date: 2011

Genre: RPG, third person action

An action role-playing game with elements of co-op for up to three people, based on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, in which players take on the role of one of several heroes and travel to various locations in the world of Middle-earth. The project does not repeat the hackneyed plots of the original trilogy, but highlights events that unfold parallel to the main plot of the books, thereby expanding the LotR universe.

There are three characters in the game, each of whom has their own abilities and will be much better at something than the others (for example, the elf specializes in healing the team and raising morale, and the dwarf is good for frontal attacks and withstanding a large amount of damage). On their way, the heroes will meet many different monsters, and at the end of each level they will have a boss battle, after which they can get useful loot and level up their character.

Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide

Release date: the first - 2011, the second - 2013.

Genre: First-person shooter with RPG elements, zombies, open world

First-person action game in the survival horror genre with role-playing elements, a huge open world and an emphasis on cooperative passage of the story campaign. The heroes of the game are tourists who, by chance, find themselves right in the center of a local zombie apocalypse. Now the player in the role of one of the characters, having gathered a company of up to three of his friends, will have to find out the cause of the pandemic, and then escape from one, and then from another, infected island.

The basis of the gameplay here is to explore the island, fight with the infected, and complete main and secondary quests. During the course of the game, players gain experience, which can be spent on leveling up their character, and also find supplies and weapons. The latter breaks down as you use it, so you will have to constantly look for the best weapon (or repair and/or improve the existing one).

Overcooked 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 2012, the second - 2018.

Genre: Indie

A cooperative arcade game designed for completing levels in a company of up to four people on one screen, in which the best chefs from all over the world must save the world from an eternally hungry monster (in the first part of the game) and the Walking Bread (in the second). The project features funny cartoon graphics and original gameplay.

Each level here is a unique location (a cafe, a pirate ship, the mouth of an active volcano, ice blocks, etc.), where players create culinary masterpieces and feed visitors for a while. At the same time, something at the level constantly interferes with the completion of the assigned tasks. For example, due to the rocking motion on the ship, players will constantly have to chase plates moving back and forth, and on ice blocks it is very difficult to stand on your own.

Torchlight II

Release date: 2012

Genre: Third person RPG, indie,

An action RPG in a steampunk world, where the player, represented by one of four characters, must complete levels, fight monsters, collect loot and level up his character. In some ways the game is reminiscent of the famous Diablo, however, with its own unique features. So, in particular, the game contains familiars, it is possible to catch fish, and in general there are some gameplay “tricks” that are more suitable for the MMORPG genre.

There is also the possibility of cooperative play (for the absence of which many criticized the first part of the game). Co-op supports play for up to six people, with the number of players directly influencing the number of opponents thrown against them. The multiplayer game itself remains the same as the single-player game without any special innovations.

Dead Space 3

Release date: 2013

Genre: Third person shooter, survival horror,

A third-person sci-fi survival horror game that is the final game in the Dead Space trilogy. Compared to previous installments of the franchise, the gameplay has undergone significant changes. So, for example, our character can crouch and hide behind cover, and the opponents are not only necromorphs, but also fanatical soldiers, and therefore battles can take place on three sides at once. Another feature of the gameplay is the possibility of playing the game cooperatively for two people.

Interestingly, the cooperative version of the game has some differences from the single player version. For example, some side quests can only be obtained in co-op. In addition, each player can from time to time experience hallucinations that are invisible to their partner, and begin to react to them (for example, shooting in different directions at non-existent enemies, hitting their friend).

Don't Starve

Release date: 2013

Genre: Indie, survival horror, sandbox, roguelike

An exciting sandbox in the action-adventure genre with elements of the roguelike and survival genres, the world of which is randomly generated with each new game. Before starting a new game, the player can choose a character for himself, as well as change a number of settings, after which he appears in a random place and begins to survive, while trying to figure out what is happening. One of the features of the game is that there is no training here - just take it and master everything yourself.

In April 2016, a multiplayer version of the game was released, in which all previously released content was embedded, and a number of innovations were added. So, for example, now the character does not die, but becomes a ghost with his own abilities and skills. In addition, in survival mode it is possible to resurrect each other. In addition, the multiplayer game can take place both cooperatively and with the possibility of PVP.

Payday 2

Release date: 2013

Genre: First person shooter, bandits

A cooperative bank robbery simulator in the first-person shooter genre. At the beginning of the battle, the owner of the gaming room chooses a contract and its complexity, after which a team of four people goes on missions. The tasks in the game are very diverse - it could be robbing a bank or a jewelry store, or maybe guarding a drug laboratory. In addition to the main tasks, the game contains random events that significantly diversify the gameplay.

The game is designed exclusively for team actions. This is especially well revealed in the division of characters into classes, each of which will be very useful during the passage. In general, competent pumping plays a very important role here. And it’s much more interesting to play with a well-developed and well-played team than with random players who sometimes may not behave very adequately.

Saints Row IV

Release date: 2013

Genre: Third person shooter, mafia,

An open-world, third-person action-adventure game in which the player controls the leader of the Third Street Saints gang and becomes President of the United States in the process! The game is an example of a purely entertainment product that does not pretend to realism or a thoughtful plot, but claims to have the most varied, fun and sometimes even absurd gameplay. On our website the game is included in the top games with.

The game is distinguished by an abundance of humor, whirlwind gameplay (most of which is made possible thanks to the superpowers of the main character), as well as the incredible convenience of all game mechanics. On the plus side, it is also worth noting the presence of co-op, which was added to Saints Row 4 with one of the add-ons. In it, the main character's associates from the main plot are sent to hell to free their boss from his forced marriage to Satan's daughter.

Arma 3

Release date: 2013

Genre: First person shooter, open world

Tactical first-person shooter with role-playing game elements. This is essentially a hardcore military simulator, where your shots will be affected by parameters such as gravity or wind, and the body position or fatigue of the character will have a positive or negative effect on your shooting accuracy. For the first time in the series, it was possible to dive underwater, secretly infiltrating enemy bases or destroying surface ships by planting mines. Another innovation is the presence of drones, which allow you to quietly find out the location of the enemy.

Network play and co-op are implemented in the game, however, not all missions are available for co-op, which, however, is solved with the help of the Steam workshop, where a fruitful community of fans has released a huge number of modifications, including for co-op. For cooperative passage, you can unite both together and in small groups.

Lego Marvel Super Heroes

Release date: 2013

Genre: Third person action, RPG

One of the many games in the Lego series, made in the action-adventure genre and telling about the adventures of the superheroes of the Marvel universe. The game is a prequel to Lego Marvel's Avengers, but has an original plot in which Nick Fury assembles a team of superhumans. In general, the gameplay is not very different from other games under the logo of the famous designer. Alone or in the company of a partner, we run through the levels, fight enemies and solve simple puzzles, collecting Lego pieces along the way that fall out of almost any object.

Unlike other Lego games, the gameplay has become more dynamic, and we have the whole Manhattan open for exploration, in which we can steal cars (like in some GTA), help non-player characters and destroy almost everything around. Naturally, doing this in the company of your friend is many times more interesting and fun.

Insurgency

Release date: 2014

Genre: First person shooter,

A realistic multiplayer tactical first-person shooter with a focus on team action, dedicated to the Iraq War. At the center of events are US private military companies and Iraqi rebels, between whom the fighting takes place. The teams in the game are divided into combat sections, where each player has his own clearly demarcated specialization and, accordingly, a game task. For the sake of realism, there are no interface elements on the screen, and the player’s death occurs after 1-2 hits.

The game literally forces allies to act together, because otherwise you will simply be destroyed by a more competent and tactically savvy enemy. Entering this game after some CS or Battlefield, you literally understand that you are just a burden and have never played real shooters. The game will require straight hands, good reactions and the ability to act harmoniously in a team.

Divinity: Original Sin

Release date: 2014

Genre: Third person RPG,

A turn-based RPG based on the game mechanics of classic role-playing games. So, for example, we have two characters, who, as we progress, will be joined by other game characters, who also build certain relationships with each other: they can have sympathy, antipathy, love, etc. In battles there are action points, and interaction bonuses between characters, backstabs, etc. have a significant impact on the battle. There is also a co-op mode in which 2 players can go through the storyline (and 4 players can play in multiplayer).

The game features deep interaction with the world. For example, almost all items can be transferred here or tried to be combined with each other. In addition, various elements can interact with each other here, for example, a wet enemy will receive less damage from fire). In general, the project turned out to be very deep and will certainly appeal to all fans of the genre.

Destiny

Release date: 2014

Genre: First person shooter, RPG

A futuristic online first-person shooter that also includes MMO elements. The story campaign in the game is a kind of preparation of the player for high-level multiplayer content, in which Destiny is revealed in all its glory. And even the joint passage of the initial stages is tied to the level of the players, i.e. You won’t be able to get into a team with players much stronger or weaker than you.

The game has three character classes, and each of the characters also has a special Ghost robot that constantly accompanies us and helps us in every possible way. The gameplay is designed for cooperative play, since, as in many MMOs, independent play here is uninteresting and ineffective. In multiplayer, there are several modes, and random events periodically appear on the maps, in which, with proper luck, we can participate.

Dungeon of the Endless

Release date: 2014

Genre: RPG, indie, tower defense

An exciting roguelike game with elements of such genres as tactics, strategy, RPG and tower defense. The premise of the game is simple, we are on a prison ship crashing over a planet, which we now need to explore by choosing a couple of characters and, with their help, making our way up from the dungeon into which the spaceship landed. The locations here are divided into rooms in which both monsters and something valuable can appear. Moreover, in already completed rooms, monsters are guaranteed to appear and will head towards the crystal sticking out of the wreckage of the ship (its destruction entails loss), so the player will have to worry about defense.

The game also features excellent co-op, in which you not only have to micromanage, but also coordinate with a partner (or partners of up to 4 players). Those. in battles you have to agree on who is responsible for what, divide resources in half and decide who will build what now.

Miscreated

Release date: 2014

Genre: MMO, first and third person shooter, survival, zombies

A first/third person action game with sandbox and survival horror elements, positioning itself as a global rethinking of DayZ with its own unique features. In general, everything is quite standard for the genre - we have a huge location in which we appear with practically no means of subsistence. There is despondency and devastation all around, caused by the apocalypse, but we must simply survive, getting food, drink, uniforms, weapons, etc.

The game has the possibility of co-op. Surviving with a friend is much more interesting, given that the game world is extremely aggressive. Zombies can appear completely unexpectedly, and aggressive other players cause a lot of trouble. The game is in the open test stage, but it’s good that the developers are constantly improving the game and adding a lot of new content to it.

Depth

Release date: 2014

Genre: First Person Shooter

A multiplayer action game in which the player can take control of a huge shark or a diver. Obviously, the gameplay will be different in both cases. So, for example, a shark relies on its own strength and stealth (there is even the possibility of improving its skills), and a diver, whose task is to extract treasure from the depths, can acquire weapons and equipment to better resist the predator.

There can be up to four divers and two sharks in one round. The arsenal of scuba divers includes all kinds of mines, grenades, underwater pistols, knives, harpoons, tracking systems, turrets, etc. It would seem that with such an arsenal, sharks are in a losing situation. But be that as it may! The game developers have done a good job of balancing the sides, so every fight between humans and a predator will be unique and unpredictable.

HELLDIVERS

Release date: 2015

Genre: Top-down shooter

An arcade isometric shooter with a focus on co-op, in which four brave space marines must save the planet from hordes of alien bugs. Teamwork is the key to success in this game, as evidenced by the dynamism of the battle and the firepower of the opponents. You can win here only with a full-fledged team and wisely using the skills of your characters. Plus, co-op is where the real fun begins.

In general, everything here is done at a high level. Driving an armored vehicle into the midst of enemies and causing chaos there is an incomparable pleasure. The game contains a lot of beetles and robots, a competent mixture of dynamics and stealth, as well as excellent humor and high-quality graphics.

Grand Theft Auto V and online

Release date: 2015

Genre: Third person shooter, open world,

A mega-popular third-person action game with an open world with sandbox elements, three playable characters and huge gameplay possibilities. Rockstar's largest and most ambitious project, which everyone unanimously dubbed an all-time hit! The game world is simply huge, there are even more opportunities available to the player, an excellent plot and many missions (including side missions) - this is only a small part of everything that the project has to offer.

The GTA Online multiplayer mode can offer even more opportunities to players, in which you can explore the world alone or with friends, perform special cooperative missions (including bank robberies), take part in all sorts of competitions and third-party entertainment, or simply cause total mayhem . The main goal of the online mode is to earn money, which you can immediately spend on purchasing movable and immovable property.

Portal Knights

Release date: 2016

Genre: Third person action, open world, sandbox, RPG

A 3D RPG with an endless procedurally generated world, three character classes, crafting, many enemies and the ability to build your own fortresses. Each of the worlds that we can access through portals has its own unique landscape, as well as creatures and crafting materials. The game also has caves and dungeons available for exploration.

Combat takes place from a third person perspective. Here the player can use both weapons and powerful spells. There are battles with epic bosses, random events, and much more. Another advantage of the project is the presence of a cooperative of up to four people, which allows you to explore dungeons, build buildings and fight opponents together.

Tom Clancy's The Division

Release date: 2016

Genre: Third person shooter, post-apocalyptic

A third-person co-op action game set in the near future in New York City. The player finds himself in the center of a viral epidemic, and eliminating its consequences will directly depend on the actions of all participants in the game. The project is structured in such a way that the most suitable teammates for your playing style will be selected for your team, and the total group size can reach four people.

As the player progresses, he will find himself in the so-called “dark zone,” which is essentially a PVP and PVE zone. In it, players can either fight against each other or try to stick together, fighting stronger and more durable NPCs. Here players must find various in-game items and then evacuate them using a helicopter.

Dead by Daylight

Release date: 2016

Genre: Third person action, horror,

A cooperative survival horror with a first/third person view, in which a group of up to four survivors must escape from a killer maniac by completing various tasks on the map (turning on and repairing generators, etc.). All characters here are controlled by living players, while both survivors and killers have their own unique gameplay and playstyle.

During the game, all characters can be upgraded. In addition, between game sessions you can purchase various items that can help in survival (or vice versa in killing survivors). In general, the game offers a fairly varied gameplay, and if for the killer the variability of the passage is limited only by the skills of a particular character, then for the survivors players can choose whether to act together or try to survive on their own.

Battlefield 1

Release date: 2016

Genre: First person shooter,

An online first-person shooter based on the events of the First World War. And although the game has a single-player campaign, the main emphasis here is still on multiplayer. The player has four classes to choose from, each with their own set of skills, abilities and weapons. Map battles can include up to 64 players. The game has various locations and a variety of equipment that can be used.

In general, the gameplay is largely traditional for the series, but the developers tried to make everything much more interesting, larger-scale, cooler, which, by the way, they did. The game is captivating from the first minutes, largely thanks to the gameplay, polished to the smallest detail and incredibly beautiful graphics, for which the project received a number of prestigious awards. I’m also glad that the developers release large-scale DLC with enviable frequency.

TheHunter: Call of the Wild

Release date: 2017

Genre: First person shooter, hunting simulator, adventure

A hunter simulator with a first-person view, in which literally everything is wonderful: a huge open world, a wide variety of all kinds of game, colorful graphics and even a cooperative mode for joint hunting. Among the minuses, it is worth noting the not very high-quality optimization of the game, which the developers, hopefully, will correct in subsequent patches.

The first thing I would like to note here is the locations that amaze with their beauty. And although this project is about hunting, there is something to do in the game besides killing animals. So, for example, here you can collect antlers, find notes, photograph local beauties, etc. The game is leisurely and meditative, so the project is very much for everyone, but this is rather not a minus, but rather its feature. It's a little more fun to play with a partner, so co-op is highly recommended, especially if you're new to this genre.

PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS

Release date: 2017

Genre: Third person shooter, adventure

A multiplayer survival simulator in which the player and 99 other people land at various points on a large island and begin to survive, along the way finding supplies and weapons, and destroying other players. The essence of the game is to be the last survivor on the island. You can play solo, duo, or in a squad of up to 3-4 people.

The game as a whole is very dynamic, and at a certain moment it encourages players to take active action by creating the so-called white, blue and red zones. The white zone is safe, in the blue zone players gradually lose health, and the red zone is subject to massive shelling. The white and blue circles get smaller after a certain time, forcing players to move towards the center and fight each other.

Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop

Release date: 2017

Genre: Third person shooter, arcade,

An arcade cooperative shooter in an isometric projection, which contains both the original game and a custom modification with a bunch of changes. The premise is simple - to save the planet, a squad of elite fighters is assembled, the character of which we control. In the original game, the squad consisted of four people, in turn, the modification expanded it to eight. It is worth noting that this add-on is no longer focused on the story campaign, which can be played just fine with four players, but on additional modes that are somewhat reminiscent of “mutations” from the game Left 4 Dead.

The essence of the main game is still to exterminate hordes of aliens in the spirit of the good old Alien Shooter, but again, in the company of your friends, which adds more dynamics to the game and a number of unique cooperative features.

Nine Parchments

Release date: 2017

Genre: Arcade

A cooperative arcade game in the Trine universe about fugitive half-educated magicians who want to find nine lost manuscripts. The game is based on learning, creating and combining various spells with incredible and sometimes very unexpected effects. As a result, there are many accidents on the way of the fugitives.

The gameplay of the project combines elements of action and RPG - magicians fight with staves and spells, collect magical trophies and level up in one of several development paths of the player's choice. Each enemy is painted a certain color, which reflects its vulnerability to one of the elements (fire, ice, etc.). There are also bosses in the game, to which you need to select your own tactics, distributing certain roles between players.

Monster Hunter: World

Release date: 2018

Genre: RPG, third person action

The fifth part of the famous Monster Hunter series of games, made in the Action/RPG genre from a third person and designed for co-op for up to four people. The players' task is to, as hunters, track down monsters in their habitat, destroy them, create more powerful objects and hunt more serious monsters. The game has fourteen types of original weapons with their own unique attacks and properties, many monsters, pet assistants and much more.

As in previous games in the series, the player takes on the role of a Hunter, but now players need to act as a team. Characters do not have skills; they are determined depending on their equipment. In particular, the weapon in the game determines the fighting style and the player’s role in the team, and armor provides various skills that can and should also be selected to suit your playing style. Players need to craft all this (as well as various drinks, traps, etc.) from resources obtained from monsters and resources found at the location.

Deep Rock Galactic

Release date: 2018

Genre: First Person Shooter

A cooperative sci-fi first-person shooter about cool space gnomes. The game is distinguished by a procedurally generated environment and hordes of alien creatures, with whom the player will have to fight in the company of three other friends in order to extract various minerals.

The essence of the game boils down to the following: four dwarves take an order from an intergalactic mining company and go to the desired asteroid in order to extract minerals. Dwarves have a division into specializations with their own unique role in the squad and their own leveling tree: scout, marksman, engineer and driller. Each mission is unique in its own way, because... is generated randomly, including monsters, their numbers and all sorts of “accidents” on the map in the form of earthquakes, a cracking floor, etc.

Modern children perceive the phrase “play at home” as a synonym for playing on the computer and spend long hours on it. Almost all parents are unhappy with this. This begs the question: how did we live before, when these “hellish machines” did not exist, what did we play at home?

There is a huge variety of indoor games for all ages, in which adults can participate, or they can “start” the game and leave the children to continue it.

Games for preschoolers

These include exciting board games:

• cubes;
• adventure games with tossing chips;
• domino;
• coloring and drawing;
• puzzles and legos;
• simple constructors,

as well as other exciting games:

• role-playing games: mothers and daughters with dolls, children's furniture and dishes, a hospital with a doctor's set, games of princesses and knights, a store with a toy cash register and groceries, etc.;
• finger games for developing fine motor skills;
• puppet show;
• lotto;
• modeling from plasticine and clay;
• “edible-inedible”;
• hide and seek;
• blind man's buff;
• twister (for all ages);
• cars, airplanes, construction of houses and garages, airfields;
• “dress the doll” with inventing and drawing outfits for a cardboard doll and much more.

For preschoolers, you can come up with a quest that will take place directly in the apartment. Hide, for example, cut out stars in various places, and leave a note there with a hint where to look for the next star. For example: “look for something that warms your feet outside in winter” (put a star in a boot or boot), or “look for where things get clean” (in or on a washing machine). Children 5-7 years old are delighted with such search tasks, and they can be occupied this way for a long time. For older children, the tasks can be made more difficult.

Games for schoolchildren

Now there is less time for home games. But sometimes it’s so good to sit with the whole family at the table and play, for example, these games:

• Monopoly is a rather difficult but exciting game;
• Jenge - tower construction that requires manual dexterity;
• mafia - if a lot of people gather.
• tic-tac-toe;
• sea ​​battle;
• table hockey or football;
• cards.

You can read a lot more useful information about children's leisure.

You can start teaching your child how to play chess, checkers, backgammon, and don’t be surprised if he soon starts beating adults. Schoolchildren also really like thematic sets such as “Young Chemist” and “Young Naturalist”. It is only important to help the child figure it out at the very beginning, so that there is no accidental explosion.

Nowadays, hundreds of types of children's art kits are sold in stores. Let the child learn to draw on glass, and then make beautiful stained glass windows on the country veranda.

Late in the evening you can do fortune-telling, or tell scary stories that excite the mind. Just be careful not to overdo it, otherwise your children may have trouble sleeping.

You can play chef with your parents' permission and cook, for example, pizza, or cook a delicious soup, make an unusual salad, or try to make a milkshake or ice cream yourself.

Universal games

• You can arrange a quiz for the most erudite, preparing tricky questions in advance;
• The sea is agitated once;
• Believe it or not;
• Cold - hot;
• Balda;
• Words (animals, cities, products, etc.);
• Darts;
• Truth or dare, etc.

Home theater and other entertainment

Children also love city and association games. You can remember the ancient games: ring, “The lady sent a toilet”, burime, “gallows”. Families are known to love reading books out loud together and playing music at home. What if you organize a home theater? Write a script “on the topic of the day”, assign roles, sew costumes, and when everything is ready, call the guests and gather the whole “auditorium”.

Most home games can be played by two people, without the need to dive into the world of online gaming. Above are many games that can diversify your holiday and make the pastime emotionally rich.

Games for two

Board games, such as Monopoly or Business, will add variety to home leisure. In addition, they will serve as an excellent training for memory, attention, and thinking. All this will allow you to subsequently work more efficiently, increasing your income.
Sports and entertainment games are suitable for lovers of a fun and dynamic holiday. The program can include a large number of entertainments: from the well-known “Twister” to “Balance on the Line” or “Don’t Drop the Stick.” Home sports games do not require a large space, special equipment, and have simple rules. They allow you to get rid of emotional stress accumulated during everyday work and develop physical skills.

It is only important that adults are sincerely interested in the general fun. And this requires some preparation, effort, and imagination. But children will certainly be infected by your enthusiasm, and family leisure will become much richer and more varied than watching TV shows and sitting in front of a computer monitor.

If you're looking for something to play together on PC, you've come to the right place - this selection contains the best games with local multiplayer for 2018.

We've combined a variety of genres and visual styles into one list, from casual cartoon adventures to gritty realistic survival games. Stock up on beer and snacks, and invite friends - you'll need time to appreciate them all.

1. LEGO – any part of the franchise

There was a time when the name “LEGO” was associated only with the favorite childhood construction set, but now it also includes full-length cartoons, films and a dozen computer games.

LEGO video games

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/647830/

2. Mortal Kombat X – blood, meat and a broken jaw

Few games are as suitable for cozy friendly gatherings as Mortal Kombat X - you can hang out for the whole evening with a friend or gather a large group and arrange a tournament by downloading a table from the Internet.

Video games Mortal Kombat X

• Game website: http://www.mortalkombat.com/

3. Worms is still fun

Just imagine, over the past 23 years, 30 different games in the Worms series have been released. The worms were flat and three-dimensional, fired from a bazooka, threw sheep and won hearts with good humor.

Video games Worms W.M.D.

The new part of “Worms” is good not only because it manages to evoke an attack of nostalgia, it is really made with high quality, taking into account the most successful mechanics from past games.

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/327030/

4. Road Redemption – motorcycle racing with guns

Racing is another great idea for a campaign, and what could be better than racing on cool bikes, where you can also shoot. Like in Road Redemption.

Video games Road Redemption

Nothing superfluous - fun arcade racing with brutal weapons, capturing the enemy at full speed and critical hits. Exactly what is needed. And if you are a fan of the genre, be sure to check it out.

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/300380/

5. Divinity: Original Sin 2 – don’t limit yourself to a couple of evenings

An exciting non-linear plot, excellent pictures, colorful characters - you've probably already heard about the best RPG of the decade according to many critics, Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Video games Divinity: Original Sin 2

The game is good, but it’s not suitable for an evening with a company - take a vacation from work, you’ll need several dozen hours of free time. And this is only for the first playthrough.

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/435150/

6. Hero Siege – or any other roguelike

The beauty of rogue-like games is in short levels, tons of enemies, mountains of loot and endless playthroughs alone and with friends. "Hero Siege" is a worthy representative of the genre.

Video games Hero Siege

Most roguelikes use pixel graphics, which means they usually don't slow down even on the weakest computers. We advise you to pay attention to!

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/269210/

7. Cuphead is the most classic platformer

Another genre that's ideal for two-player play on the same screen, platformers challenge players to make their way through levels, avoiding traps and defeating monsters. "Cuphead" was released in 2017.

Cuphead video games

The game received an "even better than expected" award on Steam, and it gets the point across perfectly.

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/

8. Overcooked – a fun shared cooking activity

Order pizza or cook dumplings - cooking in Overcooked is much more interesting than living together. And even four of us on one screen.

Video games Overcooked

And when you get tired of playing as a team, try competing in the speed of cooking in a 2v2 format, not forgetting to mess with your opponents.

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/448510/

9. The Escapists 2 – one of the most interesting games of 2017

Well, at least one of the most original. In The Escapists 2, players attempt to stage a prison break. By any means.

Video games The Escapists 2

Co-op for four on one sofa, more than 300 character traits and an editor of your own prison included. By the way, you might also like it.

• Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/641990/

10. A Way Out - impossible to go alone

And the list ends with one of the most interesting and anticipated games of 2018 - “A Way Out” tells another story of two criminals escaping from prison together (but in fact they are kind of innocent).

Video games A Way Out

It's funny that despite its apparent simplicity, the game became one of the most anticipated projects at E3 2017. By the way, the appearance of the characters was copied from the developers.

• Game website: https://www.ea.com/ru-ru/games/a-way-out

And remember - any game becomes more fun if you play it in good company, but it is better to take into account the interests of others by finding out about your preferred genres in advance. We hope we haven't missed anything?

Editor's Choice

The best games for two online. What to play together on one PC?

Often people don't know what to do with their free evening. There is a good solution: play something with a friend.

The only trouble is that finding a good one is a big problem.

In the age of Dendy, Sega and other consoles, playing together was as easy as shelling pears. But their era is long gone.

List of toys for two

Name	Genre	Number of players	System requirements
Heroes of Might & Magic III	Step-by-step strategy	8	CPU: 1GHz OS: Windows XP - 10
World of Warcraft	MMORPG	Unlimited	CPU: 2 GHz OS: Windows 7 – 10, MacOS
Mortal Kombat X	Fighting	2	CPU: 2.5 GHz OS: Windows 7 - 10
F.E.A.R. 3	Shooter	2	CPU: 2 GHz OS: Windows 7 - 10
Total War: Rome II	RTS	2	CPU: 2 GHz OS: Windows 7 - 10
Worms World Party	Arcade	6	CPU 600 MHz OS: Windows XP - 10
Guns, Gore & Cannoli	Platformer	4	CPU: 1.5 GHz OS: Windows 7 - 10
WWE 2K15	Fighting	4	CPU: 2.5 GHz OS: Windows 7 - 10

Some of the above toys are already outdated, but can still bring a lot of pleasure. Especially when playing with a friend.

In this mode, the main thing is not the graphics, but the gameplay itself. And with this the “oldies” are all right.

Heroes III. Timeless classic

The turn-based strategy Heroes III was released back in 2001. But millions still play it.

Its popularity is so high that the developers even released a “remake” with HD textures and some gameplay changes.

If you need to play with a friend, there is a special “Hot-Seat” mode. In this mode, players sit in front of one monitor and take turns walking.

Hence the name. But it is impossible to play against each other this way, since all the enemy troops are visible.

However, this mode allows artificial intelligence to attack with a command. And it's much more fun. There is also a mode for playing online.

This is already more interesting. This, however, requires a configured local network between two computers.

Pros and cons of Heroes III

• addictive gameplay;
• simple rules;
• complex maps;
• powerful opponents (represented by a computer or real people);
• own universe (unlike anything else);
• convenient experience system;
• no time limit per move;
• You can have as many locks as you like.

• ancient graphics (2D);
• the need to wait for your turn (turn-based strategy);
• in the “Hot-Seat” mode, all the enemy’s castles and units are visible (when playing against a living person).

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World of Warcraft. For Azeroth! For the Alliance!

The legendary multiplayer toy will immerse you in the magical world of Azeroth.

Here, orcs and humans, courtyards and goblins, tauren and draenei, blood elves and dark elves and many others fight among themselves.

There is no two-player mode here, but you can safely play with a friend online.

Choose your character, upgrade him and take part in PvP battles. Or conquer the vastness of Azeroth and clear dungeons in PvE mode.

Each race has its own unique characteristics. There are several classes that can be used in both melee and ranged combat.

Particularly popular are paladins, death knights, hunters, druids, rogues, monks and demon hunters.

Advantages and Disadvantages of World of Warcraft

• interesting gameplay;
• a huge number of players are always online;
• a huge world to explore;
• excellent graphics;
• superbly designed character leveling mode;
• the ability to earn game currency through professions;
• you can play with a friend (even more than one);
• you can complete tasks in any order (as long as they are appropriate for the level);
• numerous bonuses and awards.

• takes a lot of time;
• you need a constant connection to the Internet;
• In the latest additions everything has been greatly simplified.

Mortal Kombat X Fatality

The well-known fighting game finally has a sane version for PC.

The confrontation between Raiden's army and Shao Kahn's army has taken on a new form.

New characters have appeared in the game that have nothing to do with Mortal Kombat.

Version X can be played in pairs with a friend.

There is a special mode for this. But you can fight the forces of evil alone very successfully.

Moreover, some kind of plot appeared in the updated fighting game.

Now the fight is interrupted by very impressive videos that tell the story of this virtual world. There's also an excellent X-Ray mode that will amaze some with its extreme realism.

X-Ray is enabled when the player attempts a Fatality and succeeds.

Lethal finishing moves are now displayed in full anatomical detail. But playing the keyboard (especially with two people) is absolute hell. It's better to buy a gamepad.

Advantages and disadvantages of Mortal Kombat X

• gorgeous graphics;
• presence of a plot (albeit a rather sluggish one);
• multiplayer mode;
• X-Ray option;
• classic characters;
• new locations for fights;
• support for any gamepads;
• a lot of blood;
• the ability to control fighters using the keyboard (albeit terribly inconvenient);
• difficult battles.

• hackneyed plot;
• characters who have nothing to do there (for example, Freddy Krueger).

F.E.A.R. 3. Fear as it is

Cult thriller F.E.A.R. has become the most terrible shooter of our time. However, this is only true for the first part of the toy.

The sequel turned out to be completely bad. The developers clearly didn't know what they were doing.

The third part is a kind of “work on mistakes”. The creators tried to patch up the holes and smooth out the inconsistencies.

However, they were not very successful. However, F.E.A.R. 3 turned out much better than the second part.

It's also good that a multiplayer mode has been added. Now you can be afraid of crowds of evil spirits together with a friend.

The game is especially nerve-wracking if you turn it on in the middle of the night. And make the sound on the speakers louder.

Advantages and disadvantages of F.E.A.R. 3

• excellent graphics;
• competent gameplay;
• multiplayer mode;
• various levels of difficulty;
• a lot of locations;
• various monsters;
• rich arsenal of weapons;
• excellent sound effects;
• there is a plot;
• linear structure of quests;
• psychological "tricks";
• gradual build-up of fear.

• inconsistencies in the plot;
• no connection with previous parts;
• there is no variety in play styles (shooting, stealth mode, etc.).

Total War: Rome II. Hail, Caesar!

The Total War series is well known to fans of real-time strategy games. There is no need to wait for the enemy to make his move.

The task is exactly the opposite: to develop faster than the enemy, before he brings his legions and destroys the city.

The toy has a multiplayer mode. But unlike Heroes, here you can only play as a team against artificial intelligence.

Which, by the way, is very advanced. On maximum difficulty, the player often does not have time to develop.

Because the city needs to be managed correctly. And the battles (by the way, very colorful) are an additional bonus.

Advantages and disadvantages of Total War: Rome II

• real-time strategy;
• normal system requirements;
• powerful artificial intelligence;
• excellent graphics;
• non-linear plot;
• Various skills required;
• interesting experience system;
• exciting development process;
• huge maps;
• various opponents;
• there is multiplayer;
• no internet connection needed.

• takes a lot of time;
• slows down a bit on weaker cars;
• On high difficulty there is almost no time for development.

Worms World Party. Ready to attack!

Militant “worms” from the early 2000s. Everyone went crazy for them. The colorful picture was flavored with excellent humor.

Although the game pretended to be a serious product, the cute faces of the worms brought these efforts to naught.

The toy became popular as a purely entertainment product. They played it just to kill time.

A special advantage was the presence of multiplayer. But we had to take turns walking.

Excellent graphics, excellent animation, cool consequences of each shot, a huge arsenal of various weapons - all this is Worms.

Until now, millions of gamers play this and try their best to disable enemy soldiers.

Advantages and disadvantages of Worms World Party

• excellent animation;
• multiplayer mode;
• various weapons;
• funny effects;
• strategic thinking can be developed;
• fast work even on old machines;
• no need to pay for a license;
• advanced artificial intelligence;
• you can select command specifications;
• a wide selection of accessories that change the appearance of the worms.

• outdated graphics;
• cartoon characters;
• there is no way to save progress;
• There's not even a hint of a plot.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli. Mafiosi on the warpath

Vinnie Cannoli decided to restore order in the city. He is armed to the teeth and is exterminating his competitors. And, as you know, the mafia boss has many enemies.

So he has something to do. This is such a simple story.

The game is made in a platformer format. The graphics do not shine with special effects (only 2D), but they boast excellent animation.

In addition, four people can play it at once. The structure of the toy allows this.

Players will find wild trash, a sea of ​​blood, a huge amount of weapons and interesting quests that will help the character reach the top of the criminal hierarchy.

In general, you definitely won’t be bored while playing.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Guns, Gore & Cannoli

• excellent animation;
• low demands on system resources;



Who hasn't heard of wrestling? The names of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, The Undertaker, Randy Savage, Sting, The Last Warrior, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and many others have already become legendary.

Now gamers have the opportunity to play as their favorite fighter.

WWE 2K15 is the official fighting game from the company of the same name, which allows you to replay all the results of matches and make your favorite wrestler a champion.

You can play with friends. Multiplayer supports up to 4 players.

Conclusion

So, above we discussed the best toys that you can play with a friend.

Not all of them are modern. But it's worth noting that the games used to be better.

Especially multi-user ones. There is currently a certain decline in the gaming industry. Developers are chasing graphics, completely forgetting about the plot and gameplay.

Therefore, it’s worth playing old masterpieces, if only to remember how it was.

But new toys can be ignored for now. Perhaps then the developers will realize their mistake.

Our site has grown, and many have already become confused. Even the newly added rating column fails to give a clear picture of the game. Therefore, as an experienced cooperative gamer, I will help everyone who does not know what to choose for playing with a friend, and in this article I will give list of the best co-op games with a brief description of friendly gameplay and other important information.

In the past, our editors have already prepared a handy article for you, in which they provided a whole list of cooperative games that you cannot miss. Since 2012...

So, below is a list of games in the format: "Game, year of release (number of players in the co-op) - brief description." If the game cannot be played online for free, this will also be mentioned.

I repeat that list of purely cooperative games, i.e. with co-op, so I will skip games where online battles between players dominate. Also, I won’t mention the completely old stuff.

What you can't miss

You should be ashamed if you haven't played these games with your friends.

In the Action/Shooter genre:

, 2011 (4 players)- a mixture of action, role-playing game with inventory and shooter. It has an interesting plot and upgrade opportunities for players, but due to its simplified physics it is often .
, 2011 (2) - an arcade game in the style, but with co-op. A gigantic array of all kinds of weapons, a lot of humor and cynicism, every second explosions and debauchery make the game a fun thing.
, 2009 (2) - an exemplary cooperative game, designed for assistance, where two players have to truly survive as a team, the game contains a lot of team actions, and sometimes you can’t even open the door without a partner. What can we say about the crowds of zombies and bosses, for which all your ingenuity will come in handy.
, 2009 (4) - a unique game. In fact, an attempt to cross shooters, but in the end it turned out to be an excellent hurricane action game with a million guns, pleasant surprises, bosses and a cool plot. There are 4 complementary classes available, but the headshot skill still has the greatest value.
, 2009 (4 co-op) is an internationally recognized cooperative shooter, where team play is needed more than ever, because you need to shoot hundreds of zombies, kill stronger and smarter mutants who constantly set traps, and there is no way to survive alone. Also here you can play as a zombie and fight against “survivors”, and there is also a lot of cooperative action and scope for tactics.
, 2009 (6) - at first glance similar to the game above, but the gameplay is very different. The zombies here are tougher and stronger, but slower. There are highly specialized classes of players.
and , 2009/2011 (2) - here for two players there are unique “special operations” and survival modes with increasing difficulty, very fun and interesting, and on the last maps you will have to work hard and become very sophisticated, killing armored juggernauts.
, 2008 (4) - excellent co-op for all story missions, as well as the legendary Zombie mode, when you have to fight off the waves and block all the passages with boards, receiving more powerful weapons with each wave.
It’s a pity that in the new COD series there is no such mode, and there are no more than 2 people there....
, 2011 (2) - a pleasant cooperative game for connoisseurs. One slows down time and shoots, the other throws enemies into the air and possesses them; it’s definitely worth going through with a friend. In addition, there is an excellent survival mode, reminiscent of the “zombie” mode in the game above.

2011 (16) - a fun arcade shooter with a sea of ​​blood, high-speed gameplay and pretty cool heroes. It’s difficult to say which part is best to play; all games in the series (FE, ) have co-op with whirlwind gameplay (but part 3 can only be played for a fee).
Tom Clancys Splinter Cell- and, 2005/2010 (2/4) - unsurpassed secret agent simulators, where you need to sneak into the enemy base as unnoticed as possible and attack from the inside, cutting out light bulbs, hacking systems, etc.
and , 2007/2008 (4/16) - cooperative tactical shooters are better, Vegas 2 will have more action and coolness. Stun grenades, motion sensors, cameras and everything in order to achieve the goal.
, 2007 (2) - a classic “console” shooter with a 2-3 person view, the game was actually created for cooperative play and it would be stupid for all connoisseurs of the genre to miss it.
and , 2007/2010 (2) - interesting, but very short games, where players have to play as crazy bandits with a very difficult fate, get ready for the most obscene language and shocking scenes.
, 2011 (4) - a medium-sized game that surprises with its narrow focus and active gameplay. There is not a single game so geared towards team bank robbery and gang warfare. (with a free launch, not everything is smooth, but on Steam the game costs only 300 rubles)
, 2007 (4) - a game whose engine is used in hundreds of games. The co-op here is made as a walkthrough and training before online battles, but thanks to its speed of gameplay and unique setting, it deserves attention and playing with a friend.
- an excellent cooperative shooter. The joint campaign is so well-developed that even the cutscenes and the beginning of missions are different for pairs of players, a long plot, action, big bosses. The game is criticized for the endless stupidity of the AI ​​and its console nature.

There are almost no cooperative races in nature. Almost the only game where there are friendly modes and hints of co-op is (2010, 4-20 players) (although the game didn’t really catch on on PC, because it’s not very convenient to aim on the keyboard).

Strategies:

There are also very few cooperative strategies. Should attract attention:
, 2008 (2) - cooperative passage of the campaign for two players, an interesting game in itself, but many may be put off by a certain “cartoonishness” and excessive cynicism.
Other popular strategies, for example, the series, can be played in battle mode, setting the mode, for example, “2 players against 4 bots”, which can be a fun activity and test yourself for a long time.

Arcade:

, 2011 (3) - a recently released platformer (with a side view). A very nice, rich and bright picture, as well as puzzles for three players, pushed the game into the top cooperative arcade games for PC.
, 2011 (4) - a parody game from a team of students, but with very high-quality physics and realism of magic (water freezes and also extinguishes fire, etc.), as well as a large scope for combining elements. (stone+fire - fireball, fire+dark energy - powerful laser, etc.)

Diablo 3 these games will lose relevance :)

Sandboxes:

, 2011 (2) - leader in the puzzle/sandbox/puzzle genre. Exciting cooperative tasks, cute robots, nice graphics and physics, as well as thousands of fan cards - these are the main trump cards of the game.
, 2009 (35) - a sandbox, a “miner simulator”, as many joke. The main goal of the game is really to dig and extract valuable resources, as well as survive and fight the darkness. But what players do with these materials (huge spaceships, replicas of cities, interactive castles with traps) has made the game very popular and fun for friends. With a group of like-minded people you can build whatever you want, realize your childhood dreams and much more.
, 2011 (255) - during the first hours of the game, this is a complete analogue of the above-mentioned game, only in a 2D (flat) dimension. But then suddenly a jungle appears, a damned world, hell, a bunch of weapons, the ability to craft machine guns and lightsabers... in short, wild action begins, as well as huge bosses, from which valuable materials and equipment fall.

If I missed any game and touched your cooperative feelings, then be sure to write a comment and I will add to the article!

P.S. I will point this article out to everyone who doesn’t know what to play, because the PM is filled every day. Therefore, help make an exemplary article!
P.S. 2. If anyone asks about the logic of the order of the games, I will say - in order of interest and compulsory completion, but purely by eye and in my opinion, so don’t be too picky.

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