RPGs have been a staple genre of video games since the earliest days of gaming, initially drawing influence from traditional RPGs. As the video game genre evolved, however, the majority of popular RPG video games took the form of single-player experiences. Despite this, there are still many great RPGs that have multiplayer functionality, allowing a game to be played cooperatively with several players.
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PostsWhile the multiplayer functionality of these games varies, the functionality allows for cooperative experiences that wouldn't be available otherwise. So today, we're going to explore the PS4's library and see which multiplayer RPGs on the console are the most outstanding.
Updated October 27, 2023 by Jacob Whaling: We've updated this article to add a few more games to the lest of some of the best multiplayer RPGs on the PS4.
16 Child Of Light
Child of Light is a highly underrated turn-based RPG with a distinct visual style and an active time battle system reminiscent of many classic entries in the Final Fantasy series.
While the game offers a solid single-player experience, it allows a second player to control a firefly that can be used in many ways in and out of combat, able to interact with items, heal party members, and stall foes, while another player controls the core party.
15 Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3: Player Finding Basic Starter GearBorderlands 3
First-Person Shooter Action RPG Released September 13, 2019 Developer(s) Gearbox Software Powered by Expand CollapseThe third main entry in the Borderlands series, Borderlands 3 is a cooperative blend of a first-person shooter and an RPG. Allowing players to access absurd amounts of randomly generated gear with varying effects, Borderlands featuressharp and comedic writing alongside a myriad of side-quests and depth for players to enjoy as they level up their characters and gain new abilities.
For those looking for a co-op RPG without the types of gameplay usually associated with them, Borderlands 3 may be a great choice!
14 Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley
RPG Simulation Released February 26, 2016 Developer(s) ConcernedApe Powered by Expand CollapseStardew Valley is a wonderful indie game from ConcernedApe. It's one of the most successful indie ventures of all time, a feat made even more incredible by the fact that the entire game was put together by just one person. In it, you play as an office worker from the big city who has decided to move out to their grandfather's old farm in, you guessed it, Stardew Valley!
You'll get to know the residents of the nearby village, Pelican Town, explore the deep mines that sprawl beneath the surface, raise animals, grow crops, make friends, fall in love, and decorate your farm to your heart's content. Plus, you can do all of that with up to three other players, allowing you to create your dream farm together.
13 Tales Of Berseria
The "Tales Of" series is a franchise of action-based JRPGs that opt for fast-paced real-time battles rather than turn-based ones.
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PostsOne defining trait found in most games in the series is the ability to allow each member of one's party to be controlled by different players, allowing for the majority of the game to be played cooperatively. Released in 2016, Tales of Berseria is one of the most recent entries in the series, featuring a memorable cast, solid writing, and polished combat.
12 Monster Hunter: World
Monster Hunter World
Action RPG Released January 26, 2018 Developer(s) Capcom Powered by Expand CollapseMonster Hunter: World was the Monster Hunter series' first step into a new era of monster hunting. With more detailed and ambient environments, a streamlined hunting process, and tons of quality-of-life changes, World offers a more accessible option in this massive franchise.
By teaming up with up to four players, you can hunt the game's massive monsters, wielding a variety of different weapon types that fundamentally change how the game is played. Then, use the materials you earn from these monsters to craft and upgrade your weapons and armor, allowing you to hunt progressively more difficult monsters.
11 Diablo III
Diablo 3
Action RPG Released September 3, 2013 Developer(s) Blizzard Powered by Expand CollapseEasily one of the most widely popular entries on this list, Diablo III is a dungeon-crawling hack-and-slasher developed by Blizzard. First released in 2012, the game features seven playable character classes that each have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Killing hordes of demons with your friends is a staple of the Diablo franchise, as you grind for the perfect item to complete your build. You can play in four-player co-op, with many of the classes and builds available working together synergistically to create the perfect environment for co-op play.
10 The Dark Souls Series
Dark Souls
Action RPG Released September 22, 2011 Developer(s) From Software Powered by Expand CollapseA series with quite a notorious reputation, the Dark Souls franchise is a grim and unforgiving action RPG, that prioritizes patience, timing, and precision. While each entry in the Dark Souls series may be difficult, they can be played both cooperatively or competitively, allowing you to either assist or fight against other players.
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Posts 1Any of the three Dark Souls games are great experiences to try with a friend, with Dark Souls 3 being the most accessible of the trio. If you're looking for a tough but extremely rewarding RPG to play with a friend, you can't go wrong with Dark Souls.
9 Bloodborne
Bloodborne
Action RPG Soulslike Released March 24, 2015 Developer(s) From Software Powered by Expand CollapseAnother action RPG developed by FromSoftware, Bloodborne features a distinct gothic aesthetic and similar unforgiving gameplay to that of the Dark Souls series. However, while Dark Souls is a game that is primarily designed around parrying foe's attacks, defending, and backstabbing, Bloodborne is a more fluid and offense-focused experience.
Similar to Dark Souls, the game's multiplayer has both cooperative and competitive functionality that allows players to either work together or against each other.
8 Warframe
Warframe
Third-Person Shooter Released March 25, 2013 Developer(s) Digital Extremes Powered by Expand CollapseWarframe is a third-person action RPG where you control the titular Warframe, fighting against various factions over control of the Origin System. Each Warframe has unique abilities that can change your playstyle, with hundreds of weapons on offer as well.
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of content to enjoy in Warframe, and playing with a friend or two makes it even better. Warframe is very grind-heavy, with many of the game's items taking tons of resources to craft, so it's definitely more suited to players who want to dive deep into a new game.
7 Dragon's Crown
Dragon's Crown is a distinct blend of a classic arcade-style Beat Em' Up and an action RPGthat can be played cooperatively with up to four players.
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PostsWith six different playable classes that each offer different play styles, players are able to flexibly level up their character how they see fit through the game's progression system that provides players with the choice of which skills to improve and learn. Dragon's Crown's combat is fast-paced and grows in-depth as the game progresses, with character's move sets growing to resemble those of fighting game characters.
