You’ll explore and solve puzzles by using a portal gun experimenting within the game’s physics is even more fun with a friend in tow. This Switch remaster includes both Portal and Portal 2, seminal games well worth the revisit.

(Up to four can play with online multiplayer.) Portal: Companion Collection Image: Valve Software Local co-op is available for two players - just don’t forget to build an extra cabin on your farm. You can work together to plant and harvest crops or spend your days doing different activities, like fishing or mining.

This modern-classic farming sim game takes its cues from the Harvest Moon series, and running a farm with your friends only adds to the fun. For two players Stardew Valley Image: ConcernedApe/Chucklefish But it sure beats dying alone.Īnd if you’re looking for more platform-agnostic couch co-op recommendations, here are our favorite local multiplayer games, games to play with a Valentine’s Day beau, and a Dear Polygon column about couch co-op.

Sure, couch co-op can also mean getting revived just to get ragdolled across spikes in Spelunky 2. I also love building something together in real time, like a farm in Stardew Valley, or causing communal chaos like with Untitled Goose Game’s treacherous honking. Local multiplayer makes ass-kicking games much more approachable, thanks to friends respawning my character. It’s also my preferred play style, as the last few years have given me more excuses to stay in and try new games. We’ve collected some of our favorite titles that allow for good old-fashioned local play. There’s a lot to love about the Nintendo Switch, not least of which is the abundance of titles with local multiplayer features, making it a great console for game night with friends or a casual play session with a roommate.

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