It is always nice to play with someone who is sitting next to you. Even though the golden era of couch co-op games is behind us, there are still a lot of great games coming. Here you will find the list of new and upcoming couch co-op games coming in 2023. A wide variety of games including fighting games, sports games, fun games to grim and gruesome Diablo IV. Get your friend or partner, take the controller in hand, and blast through a ton of fun.
#10 Risk of Rain Returns
Platform: PC Switch
Release Date: November 08, 2023
When you’re playing a co-op title, you need to work together to get the best result, and in Risk of Rain Returns, you’ll have to do that in spades across many different metrics.
First, you’re going to a planet full of monsters trying to hurt you, so you’ll want to pick survivors that fit your playstyle and can do what you need to. But you’ll also need to consider what your co-op partner is picking for their survivor so your skills can complement each other!
Even if you don’t do that, you’ll want to pick the right kind of loot to take on foes with. Not to mention, you’ll need to have each other’s backs as you explore this world!
#9 Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Co-op in Nintendo titles has been hit or miss in the past, but with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, they’re taking things in numerous directions so you can play with just about anyone. However, it may not be exactly what you picture.
For example, the game will have local co-op that you can enjoy with those within your home. Up to four players can play at once and be different characters.
Or, you can head online and do a version of co-op where you can race “ghosts” of one another or help each other by setting up places they can revive if they struggle in a level.
#8 Pikmin 4
Platform: Switch
Release Date: July 21, 2023
While not typically considered a co-op or multiplayer franchise, Nintendo has made it so that Pikmin 4 will continue the tradition of working together to complete tasks in an alien world.
After all, why take on the challenges alone when you can have someone back you up, right? Two heads can be better than one as you use your Pikmin to beat foes and overcome natural barriers in your way.
Just as cool, though, is the new game has a “Battle Mode” called Dandori, where you’ll face off against one another to see who can complete certain tasks first. Do you think you got what it takes to win?
#7 Baldur’s Gate 3
Platform: PC – August 3, 2023
Release Date: PS5 – September 6, 2023
In today’s gaming age, most titles with an expansive world try to give you a co-op or multiplayer experience so that you can enjoy the game with friends. If you wish to do that in an RPG setting, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the title to try.
The best part here is that this won’t be a case of one person leading and the others following. You’ll be equal partners in this journey, and with four of you in one party, that means there are plenty of ways you can handle things.
You can coordinate to take down big bosses, go on separate quests, or screw each other over just because you can.
#6 Endless Dungeon
- Developer: Amplitude Studios
- Publisher: SEGA
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S, Nintendo Switch
- Release: Oct 19, 2023
Endless Dungeon is a science-fiction roguelike with an isometric perspective. The whole game is set in the Endless universe. It is the same universe as previous games like Endless Legend, Endless Space 2, and more. The whole story starts with a malfunctioning spaceship. You need to land on an unknown space station. Your goal is to build a 3-person team from 12 characters. The whole game can be played online or in a local couch co-op.
#5 Lumencraft
- Developer: 2Dynamic Games
- Publisher: Star Drifters
- Platforms: PC
- Release: Feb 28, 2023
In Lumencraft you will be taken to the year 2221. Another futuristic game, where the Earth’s surface is unlivable. The whole game is in a top-down view, where you are just digging underground. You get more and more tools to do your job the more you play. You start with simple tools, but later you will be able to dig fast and further away. You must be wary not to dig too deep and reach lava levels. There are also a lot of different dangerous creatures. They will attack your character and try to invade your base so you always need to be armed up. The game can also be played in a couch co-op mode.
#4 EA Sports FC
- Developer: Electronic Arts
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platforms: PC, PS5, X/S
- Release: Sep 29, 2023
EA Sports FC is basically another football game from Electronic Arts. The FIFA license has not been renewed, but it doesn’t stop the most popular sports game series from continuing under a new name. Everything known from the previous games will be there. You will be able to play with your friends on the same or on the opposing teams. VOLTA, Ultimate Team, career, virtual clubs, and more also made their return.
#3 Street Fighter 6
- Developer: Capcom
- Publisher: Capcom
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, X/S
- Release: June 2, 2023
While the beloved fighting game series has always had a strong core gameplay loop, Street Fighter 6 aimed to take it to the next level, and most agree that it did just that!
Every character in the title’s roster feels special and has moves that could fit your playstyle if you give them a chance. See which one is best for you, then head into the online arenas and start showing your stuff! The better you do, the more ranks you’ll climb. Can you get to the top of the leaderboard?
Even if you don’t, you’ll always have a new competitor waiting to challenge you so you can learn and grow!
#2 Moving Out 2
- Developer: SMG Studio / DevM Games
- Publisher: Team17
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S, Nintendo Switch
- Release: Aug 15, 2023
Moving Out 2 is a sequel to the first game in the series. It is very similar gameplay-wise. You will once again play as an employee from the company named FART, which helps people move home. You will do various tasks, that mostly rely on moving furniture, some other equipment like TVs, and more into the moving truck. You need to cooperate with your friends to earn the highest score and succeed on the job. The game can be played in couch co-op mode. It’s hella fun and chaotic.
#1 Diablo IV
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- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S, Nintendo Switch
- Release: 2023
Diablo IV is a hack-and-slash game with RPG elements and an extensive loot system. You will choose from one of five characters available at the launch of the game and fight through millions of enemies. After beating the game, your endgame starts where you will be farming bosses, grinding for items, and upgrading your build to the highest-rated items. The whole game can be played via split-screen locally in couch co-op mode. You can share items, and there is no better feeling than you getting an item your friend or partner needs and then gifting it to them.
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/14/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.
