One of the privileges of owning a console is being able to make memorable moments while playing games. There are plenty of great titles to choose from, catering to just about every taste and preference imaginable. Instead of playing their favorite games alone, however, more and more people are now choosing to share the experience with their significant other.
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PostsSome couples enjoy spending their time together by going out on adventures or traveling the world, but there are some who like nothing more than to hunker down with their Playstation 4 to compete or work together in a game. It's even nicer when the games are free to play, and, thankfully, there's a vast and growing number of options in this regard.
Updated April 5, 2025 by Jacqueline Zalace: Gaming with your partner can be a wonderful experience, and by linking up in a free game, you can have fun without spending a dime! We've updated this list with a few more of the best free PS4 games out there that you can play with your partner.
17 Rocket League
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Sports Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 94% Released July 7, 2015 ESRB E for Everyone: Mild Lyrics Developer(s) Psyonix Publisher(s) Psyonix Engine Unreal Engine 3 Multiplayer Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op, Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALDespite now being more than five years old, Rocket League remains one of the best and most exciting sports games on the market. It blends together elements of soccer and racing in a thrilling and action-packed package that will have you and your significant other glued firmly to the edges of your seats.
The game is constantly being updated and there are plenty of different game modes to try out. Matches rarely last more than about ten minutes, making it a great game to play in short bursts as well as over longer periods. Couples can face off against each other head to head or team up locally or online to take on other teams.
16 Call of Duty: Warzone
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First-Person Shooter Battle Royale Systems 9.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 78% Released March 10, 2020 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence Developer(s) Infinity Ward, Raven Software Publisher(s) Activision Engine IW 8.0 & IW 9.0 (Warzone 2.0)WHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONWhen it comes to first-person shooters, they don't get much better than Call of Duty. Together with Battlefield, the long-running franchise has helped to shape and define the genre over the last few decades, and Call of Duty: Warzone is yet another solid title.
Warzone is one of the very best free-to-play battle royale games out there and incorporates maps and weapons from some of the series' best entries to date. Sadly, there's no split-screen available, but the game does allow couples to team up online and crossplay means that one (or both) of you can play using a phone or tablet if needed.
15 Guns Up!
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Released December 5, 2015 Platform(s) PlayStation 4, PC Powered by Expand CollapseSome couples don't necessarily want to compete against each other but would rather take down other people while working in the same team. Guns Up will let you do that, since the game allows players to build alliances together before embarking on intense military raids to take down their opponents.
It will be up to you to organize raids, and it will necessitate smart strategic work to ensure you're making the right moves and not allowing anyone to attack your own bases. You get to attack, but you can also work together to defend your home bases.
14 Trove
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Sandbox MMORPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 67/100 Critics Rec: 17% Released July 9, 2015 ESRB e Engine Proprietary Engine Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Platform(s) PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Developer Trion Worlds Publisher Trion Worlds OpenCritic Rating Fair Powered by Expand CollapseFor those who prefer a more exploratory game than one full of combat, you and your significant other might enjoy playing Trove. It's an MMORPG that will let you explore nearly infinite realms with randomly generated caves and dungeons. It's full of imaginative characters and strange underground creatures that you can befriend and make your companions.
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PostsYou can work together to build new worlds and homes, plus lots of the content existing in Trove has been generated by players in the game. Interact with players from around the world as you traverse a vast and varied landscape of wonder.
13 Dauntless
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Action RPG Systems 4.5/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 76/100 Critics Rec: 76% Released September 26, 2019 ESRB T For Teen due to Blood, Violence Developer(s) Phoenix Labs Publisher(s) Phoenix Labs Engine Dauntless V-6WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf a staple of your relationship is Monster Hunter: World but you're on a budget and can't afford the game for whatever reason, you might consider trying out Dauntless. It's a free-to-play game where you can play in a cooperative mode to tackle massive boss-sized monsters, and from there, you can craft armor and weaponry from what you retrieve and scavenge after your fights.
The great thing about this game is it offers cross-region and cross-platform play, so if your significant other is long-distance or traveling, you can still play together.
12 Let It Die
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Hack and Slash Fighting Survival Shooter Systems Released December 3, 2016 ESRB teen Developer(s) Grasshopper Manufacture Publisher(s) GungHo Online Entertainment Engine unreal engine 4, unreal engine 3 Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALLet It Die is a rather chaotic hack-and-slash game with elements of horror. One of the main draws is the highly customizable feature, since you begin with your character in their underwear as they attempt to fight their way through a myriad of enemies while staying alive by any means possible.
You won't immediately be able to play multiplayer but once you get a few levels into the game, the option will become available to you. When your character dies, they will be reanimated in another player's world.
11 SMITE
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MOBA Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 82% Released March 25, 2014 ESRB T For Teen due to Violence, Blood, Partial Nudity, Drug Reference, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Hi-Rez Studios, Titan Forge Games Publisher(s) Hi-Rez Studios Engine Unreal Engine 3 Multiplayer Online Co-Op, Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you have a fascination with mythology and gods, then Smite might be the perfect game for you and your honey to play. One of the nice things about it is that it caters to all skill levels.
You can start in lower-skilled arenas if you've never played a Multiplayer Online Battleground Arena game like this one before. Plus, you can choose from over 70 different gods and deities and gain access to their unique abilities and weapons. Want to play as Thor and wield Mjolnir? You can do that here.
10 Brawlhalla
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Fighting Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 68/100 Critics Rec: 40% Released October 17, 2017 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Blue Mammoth Games Publisher(s) Ubisoft Engine adobe air Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALBrawlhalla has been a successful action-packed fighter since its launch in October 2017, and lives up to the hype with repeated updates and content releases. Players are able to engage in thrilling combat online, offline, with up to eight players, four on one console, and 40 playable heroes to master.
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PostsWith quick action, couples could easily resolve a disagreement about where to eat for dinner by hopping in a battleground and determining the outcome through pure skill. The game's so catchy, however, that you might end up just ordering take-out instead.
9 Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
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Digital Card Game Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 100% Released October 23, 2018 ESRB T For Teen due to Violence, Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Language, Crude Humor, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) CD Projekt Red Publisher(s) CD Projekt Red Engine unity Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALOne of the greatest strategic card games released within another full game, Gwent has been played between amateurs and even competitively since its release within The Witcher 3 in 2015. In 2017, CD Projekt Red, the beloved developers of some of the highest-rated games ever, decided to release Gwent as a standalone game on PS4, Xbox One, and PC for free.
Couples with two consoles (so no cheating!) will have a blast getting into this strategic card battling game. There's a surprising amount of depth to it and an awful lot to learn, but the game itself is incredibly enjoyable, particularly if you love strategizing or are a fan of the Witcher franchise.
8 Apex Legends
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Battle Royale First-Person Shooter Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 74% Released February 4, 2019 ESRB T for Teen: Blood, Violence Developer(s) Respawn Entertainment Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine Source on console/PC, Unreal Engine 4 on mobile Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALApex Legends was a smash hit as soon as it hit the market. Developed by Respawn Entertainment, the same company that created the amazing Titanfall series (and is elevating its legacy ever higher with the Star Wars Jedi series), Apex Legends has the skeleton of one of the smoothest shooters and adds the competitive aspect of the battle royale system.
With excellent rewards and quick gameplay, couples with two systems will be able to work together to take down other players by communicating well and even resurrecting their partner after death. There's plenty of additional content available too, which helps the game feel fresh for longer.
