7 best co-op games like It Takes Two to play on Switch, PlayStation and Xbox right now (2023)
Award-winning game by Hazelight, It Takes Two is highly regarded as one of the best co-op games of recent years. In a gaming sphere where AAA publishers are continuously pushing the 'games as a service' idea, It Takes Two has proven that co-op games are still as popular as ever.
If you enjoyed It Takes Two or enjoy the look of it, read here for our list of the best co-op games like It Takes Two available to play now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
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Co-op games like It Takes Two
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It Takes Two is now available to play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and EA Play. You can play the game either online or via couch co-op and you only need one copy of the game to enjoy with a friend.
The game centres around a struggling couple Cody and May who are turned into dolls and must save their relationship before they save themselves.
If you enjoyed It Takes Two, check out our list of the best co-op games like it below.
#7 A Way Out
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If you enjoyed It Takes Two, A Way Out is the perfect place to start. Made by the same developers Hazelight, A Way Out shares a lot of similar tropes that It Takes Two delighted in.
Although it isn’t a platformer like the former, A Way Out tells a similar story of friendship as you play as inmates Vincent and Leo who start as strangers who must learn to trust one another as they set out to escape from prison.
In the game, the two men are down on their luck and have different reasons for ending up where they are. You must play with another person, either via online play or couch co-op, to secure the men their freedom.
#6 Cuphead
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Cuphead is the ultimate retro platformer. Cited as one of the toughest games to beat, Cuphead is not for the faint of heart. With this in mind, it's almost a relief that there's the option to invite a friend to the game to share the burden.
Cuphead supports both single-player and local co-op where you can either play as the titular character Cuphead or his companion Mugman.
The game is heavily stylised around classic 1930s comics and features hand-drawn animation with an original jazz soundtrack.
The platformer is described as a 'run and gun' game that mostly focuses on beating the iconic boss battles in the game.
#5 Unravel Two
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In Unravel Two, you can play as two adorable Yarnys, little creatures made from yarn and connected by a single thread, who are thrust into the world on a platforming adventure. The Yarnys must use their yarn to travel and solve puzzles along the way.
You can play Unravel Two either in single-player mode or through local co-op play. The game is inspired by Scandinavian settings and is set in a world where emotions manifest unique creatures into existence.
The puzzler platformer is a pleasant distraction if you're looking to play a few hours of something with a friend or loved one without sinking too much time into a new game.
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#4 Destroy All Humans 2 - Reprobed
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Destroy All Humans 2 is the sequel to hit success Destroy All Humans which rebooted the retro cult classic.
Destroy All Humans 2 is set in the 60s when aliens have made first contact. The twist is that you play as the alien set on enslaving the human race with a multitude of new tech weapons.
Destroy All Humans 2 offers a split-screen local co-op for you to play the game with a friend and enjoy all the iconic cheesy jokes the franchise has become known for.
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#3 Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a heart-warming adventure puzzle game where you play as two brothers on a journey to heal their sick father. The game features puzzles, boss battles and conflict whilst you explore the relationship between the two brothers.
Until recently, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was a single-player game with 'co-op play' meaning that it was a single-player game where you would control both brothers with both analogue sticks. Now, Nintendo Switch has released a co-op version of the game, available to play with a friend.
#2 Dead Island 2
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Set in sunny 'Hell-A' you don’t need to have played its predecessor to get to grips with Dead Island 2. With up to 3-player co-op, you can take on Los Angeles with a squad of zombie-fighting heroes.
The game is a perfect option for co-op if you're looking for over-the-top gory hack N slash fun. The game doesn’t cover any new ground in terms of storytelling, but it does offer fun gameplay and a combat loop, which especially lends itself well to co-op play.
The choice of characters to pick from is varied, each has strengths and weaknesses and offers unique corny dialogue in tense situations.
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What is the best co-op game like It Takes Two?
#1 Portal 2
Click to enlargePortal 2 is the ultimate puzzle co-op game that has held the test of time. Due to its age, it can usually be picked up for a cheaper price and offers hours of puzzle fun.
In Portal 2, you play as two droids working for Aperture Laboratories who must use Portal technology to solve various test chamber puzzles.
The game also has a single-player campaign with different characters and features the usual humour the original was well-known for.
The game has been met with consistent positive reception from players and critics alike and is mostly regarded as a great example of what a puzzle co-op game can achieve.
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