Even though online multiplayer gaming is on an insane rise these days, there are still gamers who like playing local multiplayer games with their friends and family; and while split-screen and couch co-op games are becoming a dying breed, there are still some awesome games that anyone interested in local multiplayer games should definitely try out. If you are also looking for such games, you have come to the right place. Here are the 20 best split-screen (couch co-op) games for PC that you can play in 2022.
1. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
- Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
- Overcooked 2
- Screencheat
- Don’t Starve Together
- Split/Second
- Sonic Adventure 2
- Guacamelee 2
- Gears of War 4
- A Way Out
- Castle Crashers
- Cuphead
- LEGO Batman 2
- Portal 2
- Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
- Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed
- Rocket League
- Resident Evil 6
- Outward
- Left 4 Dead 2
- Divinity: Original Sin 2
2. Overcooked! 2
We had Overcooked on second place on this list of best co-op games, but with Overcooked! 2 being such an amazing game, we had to give it a slot instead. If you’ve played Overcooked, this follow-up title is no different. After having successfully defeated the Ever Peckish, you will now face off with yet another threat.
Screencheat does not need much introduction, but if you are unaware it’s one of the most popular split-screen games of all time. At the outset, Screencheat is a first-person shooter game but the gameplay is slightly different and that is what makes it the most enjoyable game. Basically, everyone will be invisible from each other’s screen so you will have to look at your opponent’s screen — hence screen cheating — and then shoot them. That’s fun, right?
If you’re on the lookout for the best couch co-op games to play, this is one game you shouldn’t miss out on. Don’t Starve Together is basically the multiplayer version of the acclaimed game ‘Don’t Starve’.
As the title suggests, your single purpose in the game is to not starve to death. You’ll work together with your friends in a co-operative game, exploring a vast island, gathering resources and food, and building shelter for yourself. All in an attempt to survive one more night. There are monsters aplenty, and a lot of dangers for you to be wary of, and overcome. This is one of my favourite local multiplayer games thanks to the easy to understand but difficult to master experience it offers.
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7. Guacamelee 2
Which means that while you’ll be able to enjoy the entire campaign along with a friend, you won’t be able to enjoy the online multiplayer mode in split-screen on your PC. Gears of War 4 is a must have for any of you who enjoy shooting games and want to share the experience with a friend at home.
10. Castle Crashers
Cuphead is another great game that you can enjoy with your friend on the same screen, making it an essential addition to this list. I first saw Cuphead while watching a League of Legends stream on Twitch and the game’s old-timey graphics, coupled with the fast gameplay really got me intrigued.
Running around Gotham city and beating bad guys has never been more fun. You can now serve justice to the criminals in the city along with your trusted sidekick. This game works really well for a parent/kid gaming session because it’s family friendly and boasts a very easy gameplay which anyone can learn in minutes.
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15. Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed
Everyone knows Rocket League, it’s one of the most popular sports titles out there. When you merge Football (Soccer) with racing cars and add some janky physics to the mix then you get a perfectly exciting game called Rocket League. The split-screen experience in this game is just perfect. You can team up with your friend in split-screen mode and go against other players from the world in 2v2 online matches.
It Takes Two is the latest addition to this list having come out in 2021 itself. The game is built solely for the purpose of being played as a co-op game which is why it’s definitely one of the best couch co-op games you can play right now. It’s available on PC and console, so even if you are a console gamer, you can try it out.
In It Takes Two, you and your friend will play as Cody and May — a human couple who has been transformed into dolls by a magic spell. The game brings a bunch of unique and even interconnected abilities, which helps the co-op game work even better. All in all, this is one of the best co-op games you can play, and you should definitely check it out.
If you’re looking for one of the best couch co-op role playing games to play, look no further than Outward. This is one of the best RPG titles you can play with your friends right now. What’s more, Outward adds a survival element to the game, so you don’t just need to protect yourself from enemies, but also from the cold, hunger, and sleep deprivation.
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20. Divinity: Original Sin 2
Can you play split-screen on Steam games?
Yes, you can play compatible split-screen games from Steam. Moreover, with Remote Play Together, you can even play local co-op and split-screen games online.
What Battlefield games are split screen?
None. Although Electronic Arts added co-op mode with Battlefield V, it doesn’t support split-screen mode.