Looking for the best co-op games to play with friends in 2025? Whether you’re into action-packed shooters, immersive survival games, or fun party titles, 2025 is bringing a fantastic lineup of games designed to be played together. From couch co-op to online multiplayer, here are the top cooperative games to watch and play this year.
1. Palworld
📱 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
🧩 Genre: Open-world Survival, Monster Collection
A chaotic blend of Pokémon, crafting, and third-person shooting, Palworld lets you build, battle, and explore a massive world with friends. The multiplayer experience is packed with action and absurd fun—perfect for co-op lovers.
2. Helldivers 2
📱 Platforms: PS5, PC
🧨 Genre: Third-Person Shooter
Fight for “managed democracy” with your squad in Helldivers 2, a chaotic sci-fi shooter with high-intensity co-op missions. Friendly fire is on, so coordination (and humor) are key!
3. Lethal Company
📱 Platforms: PC
🎧 Genre: Horror, Co-op
In this viral indie hit, you and your friends explore haunted facilities to collect salvage—but beware of what lurks in the dark. The combination of teamwork and jump scares makes Lethal Company an unforgettable co-op experience.
4. Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (Coming 2025)
📱 Platforms: PC, Xbox
⛏️ Genre: FPS, Co-op Roguelike
The dwarves are back! This spin-off of the beloved Deep Rock Galactic brings roguelike elements and faster-paced missions. Procedurally generated levels and unique character roles make each session exciting with friends.
5. Ark II (Expected 2025)
📱 Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
🦖 Genre: Survival, Action
With Vin Diesel as a leading character, Ark II builds on its predecessor with more intense survival mechanics, cooperative tribe systems, and improved visuals. Explore, tame dinosaurs, and survive together.
6. Minecraft Legends
📱 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch
🏰 Genre: Strategy, Adventure
Mixing action and RTS, Minecraft Legends lets you lead an army with friends against the Piglin invasion. The co-op mode encourages coordination and creativity.
7. Party Animals
📱 Platforms: Xbox, PC
🤣 Genre: Party, Brawler
Hilarious, chaotic, and perfect for short sessions, Party Animals lets you battle friends using adorable animals and ridiculous physics-based mechanics. It’s a must-have for game nights.
8. Valheim: Ashlands Expansion
📱 Platforms: PC
⚔️ Genre: Survival, Exploration
The brutal Viking survival game Valheim continues to expand. With the Ashlands biome launching in 2025, you and your clan can take on new challenges, craft powerful gear, and explore volcanic landscapes.
9. Among Us VR 2 (Rumored)
📱 Platforms: VR (Meta Quest, SteamVR)
🕵️ Genre: Social Deduction, Party
A rumored sequel (or major update) to the viral hit Among Us VR may land in 2025. Expect improved maps, roles, and cross-play. If confirmed, it’ll be a hilarious way to betray your friends—again.
10. It Takes Two (Next-Gen Remaster)
📱 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S
💑 Genre: Platformer, Adventure
Still unmatched in the co-op genre, It Takes Two is expected to release a next-gen remaster in 2025. Perfect for two players, it combines storytelling, puzzles, and platforming in a uniquely heartwarming way.
Why Co-Op Games Are Still King in 2025
With better online infrastructure, cross-play support, and richer gameplay mechanics, co-op games continue to dominate both indie and AAA scenes. In 2025, gaming with friends is more immersive, social, and creative than ever.