As 2025 approaches its end, it is worth looking back and realizing how strong this year has been for players. Several major releases arrived throughout the year, especially for those who enjoy cooperative games.
The co-op games of 2025 leaned heavily into narrative, overcoming major challenges, and shared experiences. To help you revisit or even discover some of these titles, we put together a list of the 15 Best Co-Op Games of 2025 to enjoy with friends and family.
Each game offers a different approach, so chances are high that you will find something perfect to spice up your holidays and vacation time.
10
Killing Floor 3
Tripwire Interactive | Xbox Series S/X, PS5 and PC
Even though it’s less memorable than the first game in the franchise and, at times, even weaker than the second, Killing Floor 3 still deserves a spot among the co-op games that caught my attention the most. As one of the free titles for PS Plus subscribers and with a very accessible price, I managed to gather a group of friends to try out this new chapter of the trilogy.
Despite its flaws, I really enjoyed the variety of weapons and certain maps, like Radar Station, which can be genuinely unsettling at times. That sense of tension was something I felt was missing from the second game at times. It’s also worth noting that the game launches with eight available maps.
Another strong point is how much more visceral the game feels. If you enjoy games where tearing enemies apart results in a full-on bloodbath, almost like Doom, this works extremely well here.
9
Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom | Xbox Series S/X, PS5 and PC
The newest entry in one of Capcom’s biggest franchises launched in early 2025 and quickly became one of my favorite experiences of the year, even with optimization issues that made me question more than once whether I could keep playing.
Still, the online mode, and especially the co-op experience, is what kept me going largely because I managed to complete most of the main story alongside a close friend.
It’s also worth mentioning that this was my first full experience with a Monster Hunter game. I tried World before, but this one completely hooked me, especially after turning my character into a full-on Kazuma Kiryu.
8.
RV There Yet?
Nuggets Entertainment | PC
RV There Yet? is easily one of my favorite “friendslop” games of the year. Even though it’s not a genre that appeals much to players who prefer clear objectives or deep narratives, this is effortlessly one of the best co-op experiences of the past few years.
The game allows up to four players. Even though our group was missing a fourth member, I still had a great time. Taking care of the motorhome was far more engaging than I expected, and much less repetitive as well.
The fact that players can take responsibility for different tasks and swap roles creates a dynamic that very few co-op games manage to achieve. And honestly, my favorite moments were driving and helping others drive. There’s nothing quite like causing an accident by mistake… in the game, of course.
7.
Grounded 2
Obsidian Entertainment | Xbox Series S/X and PC
Grounded 2 improves on almost everything that already worked well in the first game. The crafting system is more refined, the story has more presence, and most importantly, this is one of the best co-op survival experiences available.
Even though I played only with one friend, the experience was just as engaging as it would be with a larger group, especially since we managed to finish the game in a single weekend. The story is simple but effective, helping keep players invested without making the survival elements feel exhausting.
The bosses, while very reminiscent of those from the first game, are fun most of the time. Some are more annoying than others, but things tend to become much more manageable as your gear improves.
6
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Tribute Games Inc. | Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 and PC
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is exactly the kind of beat ’em up I had been waiting for. Riding the renewed hype around superhero movies, the game delivers a fun experience whether you’re playing at parties, with friends, or even solo.
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I played both solo and in co-op, and both experiences were genuinely enjoyable. Something that might seem obvious, but that I really appreciated, is how each character has a very distinct gameplay style, which brings a real sense of variety to the genre.
Even when playing characters that weren’t my favorites, the experience remained extremely satisfying, especially when pulling off combos as a group. Certain characters can completely wipe out enemy hordes when used properly.
5.
Elden Ring Nightreign
FromSoftware | PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X and PC
Opening the Top 5 is one of my favorite co-op experiences of 2025: Elden Ring Nightreign. The new title from FromSoftware divided opinions but ultimately proved just as fun as the studio’s other games, while offering a very different kind of experience.
At first, I played in a trio, since the duo mode wasn’t available yet. That experience was a bit rough, mainly because the third player wasn’t always someone we knew. Once the duo mode was introduced, however, everything felt smoother and much easier to organize.
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The game gave me hilarious, emotional, and, of course, extremely stressful moments during its fights. Even for players who have never touched a FromSoftware game before, this is an excellent entry point.
4
Peak
Team PEAK | PC
Peak is another game fully designed around short co-op sessions with friends. Unlike RV There Yet?, the objective here is even simpler: climb to the top of a massive mountain and call for rescue.
This was one of my most-played games of the year, with recurring sessions, especially on Friday nights. In total, I logged around 48 hours. One of my favorite moments happened after an update introduced cannibalism, when I was literally eaten by a friend who was starving and saw me as a giant chicken.
It’s a must-play experience for fans of this type of game, especially for those who don’t own a very powerful PC.
3
Absolum
Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks | PS5, PS4, Switch 1 & 2 and PC
Absolum is the perfect game for anyone looking for a fun co-op experience without giving up a compelling story. The mix of roguelike elements with beat ’em up gameplay was a huge surprise for me, especially since I only became aware of the game a few days before launch.
Each run feels unique, even with some repetition typical of the genre. We always played in a duo, since co-op is limited to two players, but the progression system turned out to be very smart.
The game balances players of different levels extremely well, allowing someone further ahead to play with a newcomer without spoilers and with a fair experience for both. It’s one of the most interesting co-op systems I’ve seen in recent years, and I genuinely hope more games adopt something similar.
2
Arc Raiders
Embark Studios | Xbox Series S/X, PS5 and PC
This one is, without exaggeration, my addiction of the year. I’ve already convinced four friends to dive into this world with me. Personally, I’m not a big fan of extraction shooters, and Synduality: Echo of Ada was a huge disappointment for me precisely because of that formula.
Still, Arc Raiders feels different. Playing with two or three friends, you get to explore an extremely dangerous world, collect loot, and fight giant robots. But honestly, the most fun part is facing other player squads and even making new friends along the way.
Even though it’s not entirely focused on co-op, Arc Raiders is an essential pick for gathering friends together.
1
Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios | Xbox Series S/X, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC
To close the list, nothing fits better than Split Fiction, the definitive co-op experience of 2025. Despite not really getting the flowers It Takes Two did at the TGAs, this is easily one of my favorite games of the year.
Following Hazelight Studios’ tradition, I played Split Fiction with my wife, and the experience managed to surpass It Takes Two in terms of pure fun, even though I still have a lot of love for the previous game’s story. The stages that mix medieval fantasy and science fiction, two themes we both love, elevate the experience even further.
Beyond the main campaign, there are extra levels with lighter stories, including absurdly fun moments, like when we turn into pigs and later into sausages. This is almost my personal GOTY. And honestly, I think everyone should experience this adventure as soon as possible.
