Best Local Co-Op Platformers

Platformers are one of the purest forms of video gaming, testing gamers' skills against a myriad of preset challenges. They provide numerous gauntlets that a player will need to use their reflexes alone to overcome during their first attempt and then the application of their memory skills for subsequent runs.

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While playing a platformer solo can be a true test of skill for speedrunners, some gamers just want to have fun with friends who are sitting next to them. This is where couch co-op transforms a gaming experience into one that can strengthen bonds. Some co-op platformers even offer this same experience as an online option for when one's gamer friends are not in the same room.

6 It Takes Two

Specifically Built To Be Played By Two Players

Hazelight Studios is no stranger to delving into the co-op experience. It Takes Two is stuffed full of numerous activities that require both players to pull their weight, or else they will be met with failure. This doesn’t feel like just a game; it feels like a trust-building exercise in video game form. As such, players will have a small learning curve to overcome.

It Takes Two is oozing with charm. The story follows May and Cody as they are shrunk down and forced to explore the oversized world around them, and there is a sense of wonder looming around every corner. Any duo that is looking for their next co-op story-driven masterpiece are certain to enjoy what this title has to offer.

5 Spelunky 2

A Cave Diving Roguelike That Four Players Can Enjoy

The original Spelunky was a flawless game that handled every aspect of its design right, and it was a pleasant surprise to see that the developers could surpass themselves with the follow-up entry. Death lurks around every corner in Spelunky 2, as a single wrong step can result in the player having to restart their expedition from the very start — as is common for almost all great roguelike games around.

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The more a player plays, the better they get at the game. This allows them to reach the deepest levels faster than before and increase how far they are able to go each time. The game allows up to three friends to come along with each expedition, with each run being a different experience from the last with different items to help along the way.

4 Rayman Legends

An Unforgetting Visual & Musical Experience For Up To Four Players

Rayman Legends is a top-tier 2D platforming experience, with incredibly well-designed levels that will never feel old or stale as players make their way to the very end of the game. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the game is watching as one’s actions, such as jumping and attacking, seamlessly sync up to the music in the background while imminent death chases close behind.

This title serves as a direct sequel to Rayman Origins, which still manages to be worth playing to this very day. Friends will be able to just pick up a controller and drop right in at any moment in the game.

3 LittleBigPlanet (Series)

A Remarkable Co-Op Experience That Encourages Creativity

LittleBigPlanet offered an adorable mascot named Sackboy, whom players could explore a very deep well of customization with — down to the very material the little guy is made from. Players could also switch up their emotions with the D-pad to suit the situation they found themselves in.

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The first game featured some of the most powerful and revolutionary level design tools ever seen in video game history, with players being able to replicate those very levels that the story used — as well as whatever else their imagination could dream up. Each game offers more tools to create with, and this allows for more complex creations. On top of being an incredibly fun game to play solo, gamers are also able to experience every element of the title with up to three of their friends in both local and online co-op.

2 Portal 2

A Puzzle-Focused Platformer That Requires Two Players To Work Together

The first Portal game hit the gaming world very hard and instantly became a classic by doing so many incredible things. It featured fun gameplay, a compelling story, and the narration delivered by GLaDOS was well received by critics and fans alike. The core premise revolved around using the iconic Portal Gun to permit players to instantly access another part of the puzzle room, which could allow gamers to manipulate objects and build momentum to solve puzzles that would otherwise be unsolvable.

In Portal 2, the developers added a complete co-op experience where two players, be it online or locally, would need to think and work together in order to progress. This is one of the most rewarding teamwork experiences that two friends can have together in the realm of gaming.

1 Super Mario Bros. Wonder

An Iconic Mario Experience For Up To Four Players

Over the course of the Super Mario franchise’s lifetime, it has continued to take what it learned from previous games and improve upon them. Super Mario Bros. Wonder offers co-op for up to four players but only as a local feature, meaning that friends will need to be close by if they wish to play together. The game offers one of the best Mario experiences out there, with vivid colors, stellar visuals, and a whimsical soundtrack.

As players progress through the game's numerous worlds, they will discover many different power-ups and will regularly be delighted by the constant cascade of new elements from the various levels. There is also a whole new range of enemies, with each requiring a different approach to be taken down.

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Best Co-Op Games On Steam To Play Right Now

From online multiplayer titles to local masterpieces, Steam has plenty of fantastic co-op games that cover a wide spectrum of genres.

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