Summary
- Co-op chaos = pure dumb fun: fails, trolling, and nonstop laughs with friends.
- From frantic shooters to cozy platformers, each pick delivers addictive, silly fun.
- Betrayal, mischief, and epic fails make games like Among Us and Fall Guys unforgettable.
Gaming is supposed to be an enjoyable and relaxing experience, which allows players to 'turn off their brains' and blow off some steam after a stressful day, and there are titles that have the perfect recipe to accomplish that. These games are known as 'Dumb Fun,' and can trap gamers for hours, making them lose track of time, and provide hundreds of funny moments, fails, and also test the patience of those playing together.
Most of the games in this list are ideal for having a good time with friends, where cooperation and communication are key to reaching the goal without dying in the attempt. Others are decent for solo playing, offering lots of things to do, just playing, and disconnecting from everything else.
Helldivers 2
The Way To Democracy Is Paved With Blood, And Silly Fails
Helldivers 2
- Released
- February 8, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
Whoever said that liberating the galaxy from the enemies of Mankind was going to be easy: that's because they have never been to Malevelon Creek. Helldivers 2 is an incredibly fun game, inspired by one of the most vicious dark satires of Sci-Fi: Starship Troopers. And while the game does an incredible job at putting players into extremely difficult situations, fighting against hordes of Terminids (bugs), deadly Automatons, and the alien Illuminate, it is also filled with tons of dumb fun.
Whoever thought about the Stratagem deployment system has to be a mad genius, because that thing is pure evil. It not only causes fails at the worst possible time, but opens the window to vicious trolling (even among co-op teams) and major cases of friendly fire (aka Warcrimes). If players are looking for a game to chill with friends while slaying hordes of enemies, or let off some steam, there's no better game than Helldivers 2: Fun guaranteed.
Deep Rock Galactic
Space Dwarves Fighting Against Hordes Of Enemies? Yes Please
Deep Rock Galactic
- Released
- May 13, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen due to Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Ghost Ship Games
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Pickaxe meets Plasma Charger in this extremely fun space prospecting game, where a group of Dwarves with professions like Engineer, Driller, Scout, and Gunner, combine their abilities with a single purpose: Mine all the minerals they can, and get out of the mines before the vicious aliens that inhabit them turn them into chowder.
It's a fun, yet complex game, with tons and tons of fails that guarantee hours of dumb and relaxed fun for friends (and family perhaps). Its main flaw resides in the fact that this is a game that shines brightest when enjoyed in co-op mode, though there are those who prefer playing solo, and it's actually possible to do so without too many hitches.
Pico Park
It Will Test The Strongest Of Friendships
Pico Park
- Released
- May 7, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- e
- Genre(s)
- Puzzle, Platformer
With a mixture of cooperative puzzle-solving and action platformer, Pico Park is a trial by fire for any group of friends that wants to have insane amounts of fun while dealing with an extremely frustrating, yet endearingly simple game. The teams are composed of up to eight players, who need to hone their communication skills to solve puzzles based on the game's physics, which are renewed at each stage, increasing the levels of challenge and adding to the fun.
This game and its successor (Pico Park 2) have made a point in terms of simplicity: Games don't need to be excessively heavy with graphics or complex mechanics to be attractive enough for gamers. Pico Park 2 supports cross-platform play, and it is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.
Astro Bot
Impossible Not To Get Addicted
Astro Bot
- Released
- September 6, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Team Asobi
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
Astro Bot is more than just a simple platformer; it's a marvelous display of game design skills that has created something wonderful and extremely fun to play for all ages. With extremely beautiful scenarios, filled with secrets to explore and Easter Eggs to discover, Astro Bot makes full use of the PS5 controller's potential, turning platforming into an extremely enjoyable experience, even for those who are not too fond of the genre.
But Astro Bot is not simply a platformer and PlayStation exclusive: It's a celebration for all fans of the Sony franchises, made in commemoration of the company's 30 years of bringing fun and exciting experiences to the masses. It's a lovely game that every PS fan can sit down and enjoy for hours.
Fall Guys
The Silliest Fun You'll Ever Have Trying To Reach A Goal
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
- Released
- August 4, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E for Everyone
- Genre(s)
- Battle Royale, Party Game, Platformer
Fall Guys is not an overly complex game, but it sure is a silly one. Its main goal is not filled with grandeur and tons of rewards, but it is fulfilling and satisfying in its own twisted sense: To survive the ordeals and the vicious knockout mini games, and obtain the crown beating the rest of the players.
Though reaching the end-line will not be as simple as players might think at first glance, there are dozens of silly obstacles that will turn every run into a battle of survival of the fittest. From the hard-to-predict swinging lasers to the evil slime balls, every obstacle is tough to make players suffer, and, of course, offer tons of dumb fun in return.
Among Us
Betrayal Can Be Fun As Hell
Among Us
- Released
- June 5, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ for Everyone 10+: Mild Blood, Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- InnerSloth
- Genre(s)
- Party Game
They say no one leaves unscathed from an Among Us match, and there's a lot of truth in that statement. This game will make you paranoid and distrusting of others like no other title ever made. Players will need to join a 'room' and after the match begins, they will know if they are Crew Members or Impostors. While the crew repairs the ship, the Impostors need to stealthily sabotage and kill the other players, and try to avoid being detected at all costs. They are allowed to use the ventilation ducts to move around, and feign innocence when an Emergency Meeting is announced.
Then, if they manage to fool the rest of the team, they will successfully win the match, if not, they will be expelled from the ship and killed. They can also use deception and tricks to make others believe some random crew member is the Impostor, and vote to expel them. So its a lot of fun, laughs, and some twisted evil betrayal sprinkled on top.
PEAK
No One Knows What Is Going To Happen While Reaching The Summit
PEAK
- Released
- June 16, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Exploration, First-Person
This game can be absolutely stressful and silly, but has loads of fun for those who enjoy playing a good co-op game where the goal is to reach the summit of the PEAK, and survive gravity and exhaustion, among other things that they will find in their way to the top. This cooperative climbing game has been going strong lately, and since its super fun to play with friends, it has a lot of room for mischief, shennanigans, and of course, hilarious fails.
The thing is, that PEAK is a resource management game at its core, with a clear guidebook on how 'not to die' in the mountain. Players need to keep their stamina levels on check by finding food and assist other players if they need it by cooperating through a very cool climbing 'aid' mechanic. But then again, a lot of things can go wrong when a group of friends tries to cooperate to reach the top, and since the game has some disturbing gimmicks, there are many chances for players to die while trying to win the game. Nevertheless, lots of fun await those who dare to climb the mountain.
R.E.P.O.
The Funniest Survival Horror Ever Made
R.E.P.O.
- Released
- February 26, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
R.E.P.O. Is one of the silliest and most entertaining survival horrors that players can find nowadays, and it is a simple yet entertaining proposal: Enter a procedurally generated level (a facility) retrieve valuable items or completing certain tasks, while also upgrading their gear as they delve. So far, so good, until then, a creature or 'monster' appears, and the true fun begins. Combining the best of Phasmophobia with Lethal Company, R.E.P.O. Is a lot of tension, all packed up with jumpscares, fails, and dumb fun by the bunch.
The game mechanics are not so difficult to master, yet, they have enough complexity to force players to work together with a common goal. Of course, things can go south really fast, especially when closing doors and leaving team members trapped on the other side (which is one of the funniest fails players will suffer). Fallen team members can be revived, and if everyone cooperates, they will be able to reach the extraction point without too much trouble. As they delve in harder levels of difficulty, things can get really hectic, but still, a decent title for those who enjoy cooperative survival horror.