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Best Local Co-Op Games

Top 50 of 518 qualifying games — tagged Local Co-Op (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 Handshakes (2023) Puzzle · Sokoban · Casual · Free + Clever, evolving Sokoban puzzles 17+ Challenging without excessive frustration 9− Under-an-hour, few-level experiences 5 98.8%2,936 reviews 2 Vampire Survivors (2022) Action Roguelike · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics · $4.99 + addictive satisfying gameplay loop 88+ huge value at low price 22− weak or visually overwhelming graphics 6 98.3%266,055 reviews 3 Rhythm Doctor (2025) Rhythm · Music · Pixel Graphics · $19.99 + creative one-button mechanics 57+ heartfelt emotional narrative 32 98.1%27,058 reviews 4 CATO: Buttered Cat (2024) Puzzle-Platformer · Cats · Cute · $10.99 + Puzzle mechanics and level design 17+ Cute cat-toast pixel art and skins 11 98.3%3,177 reviews 5 Goat Simulator 3 (2024) Exploration · Physics · Sandbox · $29.99 + Silly destructive chaotic fun 82+ Packed with endless content 5 97.8%16,028 reviews 6 Left 4 Dead 2 (2009) Zombies · Co-op · FPS · $9.99 + Engaging cooperative zombie gameplay 56+ Endless replayability through mod support 30− Toxic and unforgiving player base 6 97.5%1,065,990 reviews 7 Just Shapes & Beats (2018) Rhythm · Great Soundtrack · Music · $19.99 + fun bullet-hell gameplay 27+ excellent soundtrack and track selection 23− unfair, punishing difficulty 6 97.6%26,142 reviews 8 BattleBlock Theater (2014) Co-op · Platformer · Funny · $14.99 + chaotic platforming and unique puzzles 22+ fun chaotic co-op with friends 20− update regressions and co-op glitches 6 97.2%72,975 reviews 9 Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (2015) Co-op · Local Multiplayer · Puzzle · $14.99 + Communication puzzle party game 68+ Stressful test of friendship 20− Morse code unreasonably difficult 13 97.3%17,191 reviews 10 The Expendabros (2014) Free to Play · Action · Pixel Graphics · Free + Addictive explosive action gameplay 28+ Impressive pixel art visuals 6− Notably brief game length 11 97.2%18,269 reviews 11 Bopl Battle (2023) Multiplayer · 4 Player Local · 2D Fighter · $9.99 + fun chaotic ability combos 71+ great with friends local/online 45− lack of updates 12 97.2%25,937 reviews 12 MADNESS: Project Nexus (2021) Gore · Beat 'em up · Hack and Slash · $24.99 + Satisfying combat and engaging mechanics 74+ Strong characters and plot 13− AI and balance issues 8 97.2%17,594 reviews 13 Chicory: A Colorful Tale (2021) Indie · Adventure · RPG · $19.99 + Painting-driven puzzles 43+ Creative self-doubt themes 43 97.4%4,002 reviews 14 Split Fiction (2025) Co-op · Split Screen · Female Protagonist · $49.99 + creative, constantly varied mechanics 62+ exceptional two-player co-op experience 52− bland, superficial story and dialogue 13 96.9%127,472 reviews 15 Broforce (2015) America · Action · Pixel Graphics · $14.99 + chaotic destructive run-and-gun fun 51+ fun local co-op with friends 24− repetitive, shallow, or frustrating mechanics 7 96.9%61,137 reviews 16 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014) Action Roguelike · Rogue-like · Indie · $14.99 + addictive item synergies and varied runs 42+ varied runs with endless returns 31− unfair RNG and frustrating boss design 9 96.8%464,235 reviews 17 VHOLUME (2026) Parkour · Atmospheric · First-Person · $8.00 + Fluid parkour movement 77+ Brutalist surreal environments 53− Linear level paths 10 97.3%3,857 reviews 18 Rabbit and Steel (2024) Co-op · Bullet Hell · Action Roguelike · $14.99 + Deep mechanics and itemization synergies 71+ Challenging yet fair and learnable 26− Overwhelming visual noise on screen 6 97.0%11,644 reviews 19 LEGO Star Wars - The Complete Saga (2009) LEGO · Local Co-Op · Adventure · $19.99 + fun, solid level-based gameplay 17+ enduring appeal across repeat playthroughs 5− frustrating collectibles and missing achievements 7 96.7%25,603 reviews 20 Duck Game (2015) Multiplayer · Funny · Local Multiplayer · $12.99 + fun couch PvP with friends 26+ deep chaotic combat mechanics 22 96.6%39,087 reviews 21 Castle Crashers (2012) 2D · Online Co-Op · Co-op · $14.99 + fun, satisfying beat-em-up combat 37+ excellent co-op with friends 34 96.2%141,280 reviews 22 Cuphead (2017) Difficult · Cartoon · Co-op · $19.99 + fun, varied boss-focused mechanics 71+ beautiful hand-drawn cartoon animation 48− extreme, rage-inducing difficulty 24 96.1%223,270 reviews 23 Boomerang Fu (2020) 4 Player Local · Local Multiplayer · Party Game · $14.99 + fun chaotic party combat 60+ strong local party multiplayer 38− online multiplayer missing 11 96.7%3,062 reviews 24 Voidigo (2023) Action Roguelike · Twin Stick Shooter · Rogue-like · $4.99 + engaging combat and weapon variety 75+ charming visuals and animation 23 96.5%4,929 reviews 25 Brotato (2023) Rogue-like · Singleplayer · Action Roguelike · $4.99 + addictive strategic build experimentation 97+ diverse characters, builds, and runs 33− frustrating or poorly balanced challenge 6 95.9%119,288 reviews 26 The Jackbox Party Pack 7 (2020) Party Game · Party · Funny · $29.99 + Great fun party games 44+ Worth the price 11− Inconsistent game quality 6 96.4%4,959 reviews 27 Streets of Rogue (2019) Rogue-lite · Action Roguelike · Pixel Graphics · $19.99 + chaotic sandbox freedom and varied approaches 60+ varied characters, playstyles, and runs 18− runs become repetitive and samey 5 96.0%23,095 reviews 28 Nuclear Throne (2015) Action Roguelike · Rogue-like · Pixel Graphics · $11.99 + addictive one-more-run core loop 48+ charming retro pixel aesthetic 5− cheap unfair instant deaths 12 96.0%19,869 reviews 29 Untitled Goose Game (2020) Funny · Villain Protagonist · Multiplayer · $19.99 + fun mischievous puzzle-solving 46+ creative approachable puzzle challenges 9− short few-hour runtime 5 95.9%25,275 reviews 30 Boneraiser Minions (2023) Action Roguelike · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics · $4.99 + Deep mechanics with surprising build variety 36+ Thoughtful progression with intentional reveals 12− Limited variety, repetitive endgame play 6 96.1%5,369 reviews 31 Ultimate Chicken Horse (2016) Multiplayer · Party · Funny · $14.99 + fun creative trap-building platforming 58+ fun party play with friends 26 95.8%53,608 reviews 32 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition (2017) Tactical RPG · RPG · Turn-Based Strategy · $44.99 + deep tactical combat and builds 47+ rich story and memorable companions 30− steep, poorly explained learning curve 17 95.6%206,331 reviews 33 Pikuniku (2019) Indie · Casual · Adventure · $12.99 + Fun, silly, charming gameplay 68+ Charming stories with witty dialogue 19− Too short, wished for more 13 95.9%11,876 reviews 34 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (2013) LEGO · Open World · Superhero · $19.99 + fun open-world superhero gameplay 29+ funny, enjoyable Marvel storytelling 8− minor to game-breaking glitches 9 95.7%31,855 reviews 35 It Takes Two (2021) Co-op · Multiplayer · Split Screen · $39.99 + creative, varied gameplay mechanics 71+ inventive teamwork-focused co-op 67− unlikable characters and elephant scene 10 95.4%270,609 reviews 36 DYO (2018) Indie · Local Co-Op · Free to Play · Free 96.3%1,985 reviews 37 AudioSurf (2008) Music · Rhythm · Indie · $9.99 + Music-responsive procedural track generation 44+ Enduring appeal across multiple sessions 15− Needs personal MP3 library investment 5 95.7%11,109 reviews 38 Trine Enchanted Edition (2009) Puzzle-Platformer · Beautiful · Fantasy · $14.99 + Clever physics puzzles and fun mechanics 51+ Excellent co-op and teamwork gameplay 28− Underdeveloped story and shallow characters 6 95.6%15,972 reviews 39 Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) Rhythm · Female Protagonist · Difficult · $14.99 + satisfying rhythm-roguelike mechanics 50+ consistently excellent soundtrack 24− punishingly steep difficulty curve 24 95.5%26,545 reviews 40 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (2014) Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro · $39.99 + Tight, responsive platforming mechanics 65+ Charming characters, engaging narrative 15− Cheap recycled content, unfair design 16 95.5%16,961 reviews 41 Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter (2019) Action · FPS · Classic · $5.99 + Expanded chaotic combat variety 21+ Varied, detailed environments 7 96.1%2,090 reviews 42 Windowkill (2024) Action · Indie · Action Roguelike · $4.99 + Fun twin-stick shooting 54+ Modes, characters, and mods 10− Repetitive and frustrating gameplay 9 95.8%3,743 reviews 43 Tennis Elbow 4 (2026) Simulation · Sports · Indie · $29.99 + Realistic tennis physics 76+ Steep but rewarding learning curve 19− Outdated graphics and animations 15 96.4%1,158 reviews 44 Chicken Invaders 5 (2015) Action · Casual · Indie · $5.99 + Fun arcade shooting 20+ Local co-op 5− Less interesting than CI4 6 96.3%1,123 reviews 45 LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight (2026) Co-op · Open World · Superhero · $69.99 + Arkham-style combat and puzzles 44+ Batman lore and humorous references 34− Repetitive DLC and open-world content 22 95.4%14,256 reviews 46 Bang-On Balls: Chronicles (2023) Combat · Co-op · Open World · $24.99 + Exploration and bashing 27+ Colorful themed worlds 10− Shallow repetitive combat 10 95.6%5,191 reviews 47 Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter (2019) Action · FPS · Classic · $5.99 + Horde-based arena shooting 24+ Classic Egyptian visual design 7− Dickish traps and enemy hordes 5 95.7%3,527 reviews 48 Trine 2: Complete Story (2013) Puzzle-Platformer · Platformer · Adventure · $19.99 + creative physics-based puzzles and platforming 24+ stunning colorful fairy-tale visuals 23− save loss, glitches, launch failures 6 95.3%22,055 reviews 49 Enter the Gungeon (2016) Bullet Hell · Action Roguelike · Rogue-like · $14.99 + fun, polished bullet-hell gunplay 50+ addictive, varied runs and secrets 19− excessive, unfair difficulty 12 95.1%90,094 reviews 50 Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition (2020) Emotional · Story Rich · Indie · $29.99 + moving stories of grief and loss 66+ gorgeous hand-drawn art and animation 36− grindy, slow-paced endgame progression 12 94.9%53,427 reviews