Best Games For 2 People
Looking for the best games for 2 people? Explore cooperative and head-to-head picks ranked using player data.
Recommended Best Games For 2 People

A Way Out
“Exclusively designed as a 2-player co-op adventure where two prisoners must work together to escape.”

It Takes Two
“Purpose-built 2-player co-op platformer-puzzler emphasizing gleefully disruptive challenges for exactly two players.”
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- #1 A Way Out
“Exclusively designed as a 2-player co-op adventure where two prisoners must work together to escape.”
100% matchVery Positive88% of 95,524 reviews2020Developer: Hazelight StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.1hMean: 7.8h≥1hr: 91%A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.
- #2 It Takes Two
“Purpose-built 2-player co-op platformer-puzzler emphasizing gleefully disruptive challenges for exactly two players.”
99% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 252,857 reviews2021Developer: Hazelight StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 13.4hMean: 20.5h≥1hr: 95%Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
- #3 Portal 2
“Iconic 2-player co-op campaign with puzzle design tailored for two friends collaborating in first-person.”
99% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 454,679 reviews2011Developer: ValvePlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 9.0hMean: 29.6h≥1hr: 92%The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
- #4 The Two of Us
“2D co-op platformer with strong emphasis on two players working together through puzzle levels.”
98% matchVery Positive85% of 5,499 reviews2021Developer: Flow State GamesPlatforms: WindowsThe Two of Us is a 2D Co-op Platformer that has a strong emphasis on working together. You will be greeted with various puzzle levels where you must work in conjunction with your friend to navigate the level.
- #5 Two Cubes
“Online co-op platformer strictly requiring two players who own the game, with color-based mechanics.”
98% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2023Developer: RomboPublisher: Team RomboPlatforms: WindowsTwo Cubes is an Online Co-Op platformer where players can only touch their colour! The game requires 2 players who own the game to play!
- #6 DYO
“Mind-bending cooperative platformer for exactly two players using split-screen hopping.”
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,823 reviews2018Developer: Team DYOPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 6.9h≥1hr: 44%DYO is a mind-bending cooperative platformer for one or two players where you can hop between two halves of a split screen.
- #7 Tvö
“Online cooperative puzzle game designed for two players using wits and voice communication.”
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 593 reviews2022Developer: Artless GalleryPublisher: Umbra EvolutionPlatforms: WindowsTvö is an online cooperative puzzle game where two players must use their wits and communication skills to find a way into the heart of the labyrinth. This game can be played using our in-game voice chat or a third-party option.
- #8 How 2 Escape
“Asymmetrical 2-player escape simulation requiring cooperation on separate devices.”
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 790 reviews2023Developer: Breakfirst GamesPublisher: Maximum EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 5.5h≥1hr: 73%How 2 Escape is an escape-simulation game where two players will need to cooperate on asymmetrical gameplay and devices. "Talk together. Help each other." will be your new motto to survive in How 2 Escape.
- #9 With You
“Cooperative two-player puzzle-playground focused on couples connecting and collaborating.”
96% matchVery Positive89% of 2,783 reviews2022Developer: Carol MertzPublisher: Insatiable CyclePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxWith You is a cooperative two-player puzzle-playground. It's a tiny game that hopes to inspire couples to connect, communicate, and collaborate.
- #10 Two the Top
“Precision co-op platformer where two players climb together facing brutal challenges.”
95% matchVery Positive97% of 69 reviews2025Developer: James SuttonPlatforms: WindowsA precision co-op platformer where the only obstacle is falling. Bring a friend along and work together as you face the brutal challenges that await you both on this climb! Can you both make it Two the Top?
- #11 Dead Drop
“Tense two-player espionage game of deception with one blending into crowds.”
95% matchVery Positive81% of 151 reviews2017Developer: Ethan WaitePublisher: Volens Nolens GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 5.6h≥1hr: 96%Dead Drop is a tense two-player game of espionage and deception, where one player has to blend into a crowd and mimic AI movement to avoid detection from the other player.
- #12 Try To Drive
“Unique 2-player co-op controlling a single bike to overcome challenges together.”
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2025Developer: Red Core GamesPlatforms: WindowsBecome a true team in this unique co-op game for two! Take control of a single bike and overcome the toughest challenges to reach the peak. Jump, maneuver - Are you ready to prove you can conquer any height?
- #13 Unravel Two
“Local co-op platformer-puzzler fostering friendship between two Yarnys.”
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,465 reviews2020Developer: Coldwood InteractivePublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 5.3h≥1hr: 76%When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
- #14 Biped
“Co-op action adventure with moment-to-moment collaboration between two players.”
93% matchVery Positive85% of 10,641 reviews2020Developer: NEXT StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 4.2h≥1hr: 81%Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players.
- #15 We Were Here
“2-player co-op escape-room puzzle using walkie-talkie communication in a castle.”
92% matchVery Positive90% of 31,810 reviews2017Developer: Total Mayhem GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.7hMean: 2.3h≥1hr: 79%Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
- #16 Tick Tock: A Tale for Two
“Co-op puzzle game strictly for two players on separate devices solving complex puzzles.”
92% matchVery Positive86% of 11,601 reviews2019Developer: Other Tales InteractivePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.2hMean: 2.4h≥1hr: 89%You and your friend are trapped in a mystical world. As time ebbs away you must solve increasingly complex puzzles to escape. Cooperation is key as neither of you have the full picture! Play on two devices, local or remotely, all you need is a voice connection.
- #17 Cuphead
“Challenging local co-op run-and-gun platformer focused on boss battles for two.”
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 204,928 reviews2017Developer: Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 7.1hMean: 23.0h≥1hr: 89%Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
- #18 Parallel Experiment
“2-player co-op puzzle where each detective has only half the puzzle pieces.”
91% matchVery Positive84% of 600 reviews2025Developer: Eleven PuzzlesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 6.2hMean: 6.0h≥1hr: 94%Two detectives, one deadly experiment, a race against time. Each player only has one half of the puzzle. In this 2-player co-op puzzle game you can survive the parallel experiment only by working together.
- #19 Together in Between
“First-person 2-player adventure-puzzle in different dimensions within a magic book.”
90% matchMixed61% of 310 reviews2024Developer: Vellichor GamesPlatforms: WindowsTogether in Between is a first-person adventure-puzzle game. You have been imprisoned in a magic book with your partner, in the same place but in different dimensions. Will you be able to overcome the Wizard-King's puzzles, and see your partner again?
- #20 Degrees of Separation
“Puzzle platformer with cooperation built into every move for two contrasting souls.”
90% matchVery Positive81% of 1,259 reviews2019Developer: MoondropPublisher: Maximum EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 88%Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.
- #21 Biped 2
“Co-op action adventure emphasizing collaboration between 2 players primarily.”
89% matchMixed65% of 650 reviews2025Developer: META PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.2hMean: 4.2h≥1hr: 74%Biped 2 is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration alone or between 2 or 4 players.
- #22 How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine
“2-player co-op puzzle on two devices with unique roles to solve challenges.”
89% matchVery Positive88% of 176 reviews2025Developer: Breakfirst GamesPublisher: Maximum EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsTeam up with a friend to reach a lost submarine and prevent the outbreak of war. Work together on two devices to solve increasingly challenging puzzles, where each of you has your own unique role to play. 2 players: 1 buys the game, the other uses the free Companion App
- #23 Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements
“Classic 2-player local co-op puzzle-platformer exploring elemental temples.”
88% matchVery Positive87% of 1,094 reviews2019Developer: Oslo AlbetPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 54mMean: 5.1h≥1hr: 48%Help Fireboy and Watergirl explore the 7 Elemental temples!
- #24 Palallel
“2D cooperative puzzle platformer where players can't see each other but exchange objects.”
88% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2022Developer: GoatApePlatforms: WindowsPalallel is a 2D cooperative puzzle platformer for two players. You are stuck in a board where you can’t see your partner. You need to exchange objects, trigger mechanisms, and more to escape. Challenge your communication !
- #25 Kinduo
“Local co-op puzzle platformer for two elemental friends overcoming obstacles together.”
87% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2021Developer: Nibb GamesPlatforms: WindowsKinduo is a local cooperative game where two elemental friends overcome obstacles to return to their island, push boxes, use electricity to connect objects, break ice blocks, blow things up and more in this cute and colorful co-op game!
- #26 Past Synergy
“2-player co-op platformer testing synergy by dividing abilities and roles.”
86% matchVery Positive85% of 61 reviews2022Developer: Acetate123Platforms: WindowsPast Synergy is a 2 player co-op game that tests you and your friend's synergy. Divide the ability and roles between you and your friend to overcome the obstacles in a cave.
- #27 Two Climbers
“Online co-op platformer for two climbers requiring separate copies to journey together.”
86% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2024Developer: RomboPublisher: Team RomboPlatforms: WindowsTwo Climbers embark on a journey to climb Mount Teawok, TOGETHER! This adventure requires Two Separate copies to play!
- #28 Hand In Hand
“Split-screen local co-op platformer controlling two heroes in an ethnic world.”
85% matchVery Positive93% of 94 reviews2023Developer: MaxMediaPublisher: Games HarborPlatforms: WindowsAn atmospheric platformer with puzzle elements and split screen, where the player takes control of two characters at once. Immerse yourself in the ethnic world of two heroes, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles together, explore the fairy forest and other locations, help each other.
- #29 Bleep Bloop
“Light-hearted local co-op puzzle game about two characters helping each other.”
85% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2019Developer: Ludipe & FriendsPublisher: Zerouno GamesPlatforms: WindowsMeet Bleep and Bloop as they help each other overcome all the challenges that stand in their way. A light-hearted and playful puzzle game about working together.
- #30 All For Nought - Tic Tac Toe
“Classic minimalist 2-player local multiplayer tic-tac-toe board game.”
84% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2020Developer: CarloCGCPlatforms: WindowsClassic Tic Tac Toe / Noughts & Crosses game with a minimalist style.
- #31 SnOut 284% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2022Developer: AarjvarkPlatforms: Windows
Compete for the top scores in this combination of two classic arcade games, or fight your friends to prove who has the longest SnOut!
- #32 Paper io 283% matchVery Positive85% of 85 reviews2024Developer: VOODOOPublisher: QubicGamesPlatforms: Windows
Conquer territory solo or beat your friends in multiplayer mode with up to 4 players!
- #33 Duel of games83% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2024Developer: 理工互助会Platforms: Windows
In the real world, the Game of the Year is about who is more fun to play,while in the gaming world,the Game of the Year is about who can fight better.In order to compete for the title of Game of the Year,games transform into fighters and engage in combat.Duel of classic game protagonists,pvp/pve/eve
- #34 Pixel With Your Friends82% matchVery Positive100% of 82 reviews2024Developer: SkyCat GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
In "Pixel With Your Friends" you have to restore artworks pixel by pixel for a museum. You can color the artworks alone or together with a friend online!
- #35 Catch a Lover82% matchMixed56% of 404 reviews2017Developer: Toxic DogPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.3hMean: 4.7h≥1hr: 81%
Catch a Lover - a multiplayer game for 2-4 players in which one plays the role of the husband, who needs to catch wife's lover. Lover at the same time, should do everything to find a way out of the house.
- #36 Deduce Together81% matchMixed70% of 216 reviews2024Developer: PushForwardPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Players throw questions at an AI and deduce the correct answers in this competitive multiplayer game. Compete based on your accuracy rate. Have fun with friends while testing your deductive skills and aim to become the ultimate knowledge champion!
- #37 Recoiled81% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021Developer: Felix SituPlatforms: Windows
Join a friend in this free-to-play online multiplayer PvP game with insane 2D physics. Select from several unique game modes, such as Free-for-all, Racing mode, and Target mode. Note: both players must have a Steam account to play.
- #38 Deducto 280% matchVery Positive91% of 536 reviews2023Developer: Red Fox StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.6hMean: 8.1h≥1hr: 74%
A fun sus-like game where you backstab your co-workers and get mad at your co-workers for backstabbing you. (up to 16 players)
- #40 am i the baddie?79% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2021Developer: Distant Pixel, LLCPlatforms: Windows
Fetch some friends for fun, fast online multiplayer. One of you is the baddie! Everybody else is trying to find the baddie. The baddie is invisible. At least, most of the time...
- #41 Twilight Struggle78% matchVery Positive87% of 2,925 reviews2016Developer: Playdek, Inc.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.8hMean: 14.4h≥1hr: 62%
Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.
- #42 Power of Love78% matchMixed69% of 161 reviews2015Developer: Yang SunPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.3hMean: 4.1h≥1hr: 94%
This is a novel puzzle game. It creatively asks you to control two people simultaneously. The game consists of three chapters and the levels become more and more difficult. Its a perfect game to exercise your brain.
- #43 Two Strikes77% matchVery Positive93% of 261 reviews2025Developer: Retro ReactorPublisher: Entalto PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 2.1h≥1hr: 58%
Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.
- #44 Kemono Mahjong77% matchVery Positive90% of 146 reviews2021Developer: Cyberdog SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, Linux
Riichi Mahjong - A fun, strategic variant of the classic multiplayer game!
- #45 Perfect Partner76% matchVery Positive82% of 124 reviews2023Developer: RD StudioPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Perfect Partner is a party game where 2 players work closely to compete with other penguins! The road to the championship is full of mini-games, win them to collect furniture and decorate your own island! Sometimes your worst enemy is in the same boat!
- #46 UNO76% matchMostly Positive71% of 53,647 reviews2017Developer: Ubisoft EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.2hMean: 14.0h≥1hr: 85%
UNO™ is the iconic card game reimagined with a large variety of gameplay and customization options. Play solo or with friends, personalize your experience from rules to cosmetics, and try the Happy Hour!
- #47 Zen Chess: Mate in Two75% matchVery Positive84% of 120 reviews2019Developer: Minimol GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-two problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
- #48 Two Brothers75% matchMostly Negative32% of 193 reviews2013Developer: Ackk StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 7.2h≥1hr: 20%
Two Brothers is an Action Adventure game that features a classic Gameboy aesthetic. Roy Guarder, inventor, scientist, and philosopher, is on an expedition to discover the origins of life. This quest has brought him to "The Cursed Lands," a stretch of land so dangerous and shrouded in mystery that it hasn't been explored in over...
- #49 12 orbits74% matchVery Positive88% of 293 reviews2016Developer: Roman UhligPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.5hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 81%
12 orbits is the only local multiplayer game for 2-12 people at once, no matter what you play on. A single keyboard, touchscreen or controller will do.
- #50 Draw & Guess74% matchVery Positive84% of 34,726 reviews2021Developer: AcureusPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 6.3hMean: 21.0h≥1hr: 92%
An online party game of drawing and guessing for up to 16 players with a variety of modes. Bring out the best (or worst) of your drawing and guessing skills!
- #51 LiMiT's Escape Room Games73% matchMixed69% of 129 reviews2022Developer: Marco HirschfeldPlatforms: Windows
Try to solve the puzzles of the 2 levels (apartment and office) alone or with your friends to escape from the rooms. Both levels are designed for 1 to 1.5 hours of play each. Can you beat this time?
- #52 Ninza72% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024Developer: KlakmiochPlatforms: Windows
Ninza is a free multiplayer game like no other! Instead of directly attacking your opponents, you crush them by pushing pieces of the level. Embrace chaos and dive into an entirely new level of frenzied and creative gameplay, where the environment itself becomes both your weapon and your enemy.
- #53 A Few Quick Matches72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,470 reviews2025Developer: Studio BidouPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.2hMean: 4.3h≥1hr: 53%
A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!
- #54 King of the Hat71% matchVery Positive98% of 173 reviews2023Developer: Hat GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac
A 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die!
- #55 UNI71% matchMixed60% of 437 reviews2019Developer: Game MuseumPlatforms: Windows
This consists of 40 mini-games that you can enjoy together. You can have a happy time with your friends and family. However, sometimes you may have to prepare for the destruction of friendship.
- #56 The Jackbox Party Pack 970% matchVery Positive83% of 783 reviews2022Developer: Jackbox Games, Inc.Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.9hMean: 5.9h≥1hr: 79%
Save your next party! 5 new games in 1 Party Pack: the trivia bluff-off Fibbage 4, the team test Quixort, the joke auction Junktopia, the silly guessfest Nonsensory and the reality TV game Roomerang.
- #57 Khan VS Kahn70% matchMixed60% of 299 reviews2019Developer: Black PotionPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Khan VS Kahn is a turn-based strategy game where two races compete over one city by achieving one of the 5 victory types Find out how to play and find the secret ending or challenge a friend in a 1v1 Duel. You can use your enemy's building, but be careful, he can use yours!
- #58 ABRACA - Imagic Games69% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2016Developer: Ankama StudioPublisher: Ankama GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 12mMean: 6.2h≥1hr: 27%
Imagi is the country where fairy tale characters live, with its bad guys and damsels in distress. So much so that becoming prince charming is a treacherous path where the gloves really come off! Two, three or four players all pretend to be princes who must survive a series of challenges!
- #59 VR The Diner Duo69% matchVery Positive95% of 434 reviews2016Developer: Whirlybird GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 3.7h≥1hr: 76%
You are a chef in VR who need to satisfy your customers in a limited amount of time. Share the experience with a friend in local multiplayer mode. Chaotic levels are waiting for you!
- #60 Town of Salem 268% matchMostly Positive71% of 8,726 reviews2023Developer: BlankMediaGames LLCPublisher: Digital BandidosPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.4hMean: 27.6h≥1hr: 59%
A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.
- #61 ROUNDS68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 41,537 reviews2021Developer: LandfallPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.5hMean: 12.0h≥1hr: 80%
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.
