Summary
- Co-op games have made a comeback, with more mainstream titles incorporating couch co-op gameplay.
- Xbox One offers a variety of games for couples to enjoy together, from fantasy quests to frantic cooking challenges.
- Playing games with your partner can strengthen your relationship, create great memories, and provide hours of entertainment.
There was a time when co-op games were thought of as forgotten relics of the past, with current titles focusing more on grand multiplayer experiences or concise single-player adventures. However, these notions were dashed once the industry rediscovered the true potential of a co-op experience, especially with your significant other.
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PostsAs a result, more mainstream titles have made a habit of incorporating co-op gameplay whenever possible, if not creating an entire title that hinges on it. The Xbox One is home to some of the best couch co-op games on the market for you and your partner to play and create great memories. Its vast library of games will have you cheering, laughing, and battling for top scores all night long.
Updated March 29, 2025, by Kyle Chamaillard: Is there anything better than playing a video game with a loved one? We've decided to update this list to include even more essential Xbox One games for couples who love playing games together.
Split Fiction
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Action Adventure Sci-Fi Fantasy Systems 4.0/5 8.4/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 97% Released March 6, 2025 ESRB T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Language, Violence Developer(s) Hazelight Studios Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine Unreal Engine 5WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALSplit Fiction is the latest co-op adventure from Hazelight Studios (the developers behind A Way Out and It Takes Two) that redefines the genre with creative gameplay, jaw-dropping set pieces, and unpredictable sequences. You and a friend will control Mio and Zoe, two aspiring authors who get stuck in a simulation that jumps between the worlds of science-fiction and fantasy.
While the story can feel a tad predictable, the actual gameplay is consistently engaging and keeps you on your toes. Both characters always have unique abilities, so you and your partner will always be doing something a little different from each other and will need to communicate to clear certain obstacles and defeat bosses.
Cat Quest 3
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RPG Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 82/100 Critics Rec: 85% Released August 8, 2024 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence Developer(s) The Gentlebros Publisher(s) Kepler Interactive Engine Unity Franchise Cat QuestWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThe Cat Quest series is perfect for anyone who is craving an open-world RPG but doesn't want to spend hundreds of hours completing side quests and searching for new gear. While the first game is single-player only, the last two entries have included cooperative multiplayer that allows you to save the world with a companion.
In Cat Quest 3, you and your significant other will take on the roles of two felines who must embark on a quest to uncover a secret treasure known as the North Star. You can customize each character with different outfits and weapons, so you can choose if you want to use swords for up-close combat or magic so you can keep a safe distance.
Untitled Goose Game
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Puzzle Stealth Systems 4.5/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 82% Released September 20, 2019 ESRB E For Everyone Developer(s) House House Publisher(s) Panic Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONUntitled Goose Game originally launched as a single-player game in 2019 before it received a free update that included a cooperative mode just over a year later. Now, you and a loved one can stir chaos in a small town in England together as you interfere with the lives of locals by stealing their belongings and honking to your heart's content.
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PostsEach section of the village features a list of goals you need to accomplish before you can move on, and many of them have clever solutions that will test your goose-like abilities. Unlike other multiplayer games like Baldurs Gate 3 and Fortnite, Untitled Goose Game is only three to four hours long depending on how much of it you want to do, so you won't need to commit to it for more than a session or two before moving on to the next game.
Baldur’s Gate 3
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RPG Systems 5.0/5 25 9.4/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 96/100 Critics Rec: 98% Released August 3, 2023 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Larian Studios Publisher(s) Larian Studios Engine Divinity 4.0WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWant to embark on a fantasy quest with your partner? Baldur’s Gate 3 will have you and your loved one traversing Faerun with a ragtag group of companions, fighting to save the city from certain doom.
You’ll face moral quandaries, epic battles, and hilarious scenarios together. While this game can be played solo, it’s more fun when you have your partner to lean on. Just don’t get too mad when they inevitably make a decision that leads to disastrous results.
Crossplay is coming to Baldur's Gate 3 in Patch 8! That means you can play on PC while your partner plays on console.
Just Dance
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Rhythm Music Systems Released November 17, 2009 ESRB Everyone 10+ // Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Ubisoft Publisher(s) Ubisoft Multiplayer Local Co-Op Franchise Just Dance Powered by Expand CollapseWant to dance together, but don’t feel like going out? You can play Just Dance from the comfort of your living room, and you don’t have to deal with weird stares if your moves aren’t up to par.
The game has duets, perfect for a stay-at-home date night. It will probably result in some laughter, because some of the moves are pretty silly.
It Takes Two
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Action Adventure Systems 8.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 88/100 Critics Rec: 93% Released March 26, 2021 ESRB T for Teen: Animated Blood, Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Language Developer(s) Hazelight Studios Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine Unreal Engine 4WHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONIt Takes Two is an excellent co-op adventure that is the perfect game to play with a partner. The story of Cody and May as they settle their differences and regain their daughter's trust makes for a great time. However, there are a few moments when things get hairy and might even make you question the nature of your relationship. But hey, if they can get past it, so can you.
The quality of the writing itself might not be excellent, but the gameplay more than makes up for it. It Takes Two is a step in the right direction, and we can't wait to see what else Hazelight Studios has to offer.
This game mixes up different styles of gameplay, from racing to arcade shooter. There is something for every type of gamer!
Stardew Valley
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RPG Simulation Systems 9.5/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 99% Released February 26, 2016 ESRB E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco) Developer(s) ConcernedApe Publisher(s) ConcernedApe Engine ProprietaryWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONStardew Valley is a deep, rewarding, and neverending experience that has you build a farm, fall in love, start a family, and get up to unexpected mishaps. The cherry on top of this already excellent dessert is that you can experience this together with your significant other, allowing both of you to take care of the farm.
Not only is Stardew Valley one of the most relaxing games you can play, but it has a near-endless supply of content, allowing you to get lost in its world for hours on end without even realizing it. This is the perfect game for a couple who wants to build something together, maintain it, and explore the unknown.
Haven
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Adventure RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 73% Released December 3, 2020 ESRB M Developer(s) The Game Bakers Publisher(s) The Game Bakers Engine unity Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThe Game Bakers are known primarily for their work on Furi, so the fact that they also made Haven is pretty interesting. This title couldn't be further away from the pulse-pounding gameplay of the previous title.
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PostsInstead, Haven is a relaxing game that takes a surprisingly human and engaging look at the lives of a couple that escapes to a planet that they're trying to rejuvenate. The game might have the occasional misstep or two, but its heart is in the right place, and the addition of co-op gameplay means you can enjoy the story with your S.O.
Unravel Two
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Puzzle Platformer Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 80% Released June 9, 2018 ESRB E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Coldwood Interactive Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine Modified PhyreEngine Multiplayer Local Co-OpWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONUnravel Two is a sequel that has adopted a co-op approach. As a result, two people can now solve puzzles and use their yarn to help clear obstacles, overcome challenges, and progress through the story.
There might not be much going for Unravel Two, but the core gameplay is decent enough. Couples might not have much to do in this title aside from the few optional challenges that can be downright frustrating to complete at times.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
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First-Person Shooter Systems 4.0/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 88% Released November 11, 2014 ESRB M for Mature: Violence, Blood and Gore, Language Developer(s) 343 Industries Publisher(s) Xbox Game Studios Engine Saber3D Engine for the single player portion of Halo: CE Anniversary and Halo 2 Anniversary; Unreal Engine 4 for UI and player customization; Halo EngineWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONFor those of you who are huge Halo fans, you can't go wrong with The Master Chief Collection. It is one of the best co-op experiences and includes every Halo title up to Halo Reach. The game offers tons of different maps and missions to play through, and you can do it all in split-screen.
Halo is one of the most popular first-person shooter series of all time for a good reason. If you or your partner are new to the game, it also offers multiple difficulty levels, so you can start on more manageable levels before working your way up. A couple that finishes the fight together stays together.
Play on Normal or Heroic for your first time through, particularly if you aren't as familiar with Halo games.
