27 Best New Upcoming Co-op Games of 2025

Want to enjoy some video games with a friend? There are a ton of great-looking cooperative multiplayer games coming our way throughout 2025. Here are just a few we think you should be keeping tabs on.

#27 Ark 2

It’s bad enough that people sometimes wake up in a world they’re unfamiliar with and wonder how they got there. But when that world is full of dangers, dinosaurs, and people who look like Vin Diesel? Yeah, they’re going to have lots of questions that need answering.

Your journey in ARK 2 is about answers and figuring out not only what happened to you but also what the deal is with the world you landed on. Massive expanses await you, as do plenty of characters who will either support you or try to take you out.

Which one is Vin Diesel? Well, we know he’s a guy who likes family…

#26 ARC Raiders

We all know the machines are coming for us eventually. In ARC Raiders, you’ll see one of the potential consequences of that happening. In this world, machines haven’t just taken over; they come down from the sky and can rain havoc upon people.

They’ve driven humanity underground and have forced them to scavenge for supplies just to survive! You are a raider who is hired to get supplies for the human colony. Each venture out into the world is dangerous because of the ARC robots and other raiders coming after you. Be quick about what you search for, take out as many enemies as you can, and then get back alive!

#25 Ashfall

It’s honestly depressing how bad the state of the world is in certain MMORPGs, and this next one is no exception.

In Ashfall, AI has helped cause the end of the world, just as we all knew it would! However, there is hope in the form of the “Core of Creation.” But where is it? That’s what you have to go find out. You’ll wander the wasteland and outfit your character to take on the other players and monsters in this ruined place.

With numerous options for combat and allies, you can make this adventure as fulfilling as you desire.  

#24 Ballad of Antara

There are plenty of games that feature players traveling between worlds in one form or another. The catch with Ballad of Antara is that the way you do it will help you save one version of the world as you traverse through the darker version of it. Don’t worry; it’ll make sense in the game itself.

As you weave back and forth through this “mirror” world, you’ll see how the two versions are different and the dangers that reside in one of them. Your goal is to fix what’s happening so that your world, the true world, can be full of life again. Will you be able to make that happen?

#23 Borderlands 4

It’s actually a bit mean to say that Borderlands 4 is “simply a shooter that you can play with friends,” as it’s so much more than that. In many ways, it’s a game that LOVES being a shooter so much that it gives players millions upon millions of gun options to choose from, all so that they can have the best weapons possible to deal with the numerous enemies they come across. Oh, and you’ll have plenty of enemies to deal with in this next game.

While we don’t know who those enemies are, we have heard from Gearbox Software that it’ll be a graver threat than anything you’ve witnessed before. Thus, once again, there ain’t no rest for the wicked.

#22 Blight Survival

War is something that always costs those who partake in it. But sometimes, the horrors of war are nothing compared to the other horrors that roam the land.

In Blight Survival, you’ll be part of a medieval conflict that gets interrupted by a supernatural force. A “blight” that infects the dead and attacks anything that it can. You are part of a group of knights who volunteer to venture into no man’s land and attempt to cut out the blight at the source.

The fights will be brutal, so you must be ready to retreat if things get too heavy. But if you don’t push forward, there is no hope for either side. 

#21Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert is a next-gen MMORPG that puts you in the realm of Pywel, where a constant state of turmoil and uncertainty allows mercenaries like yourself to rise up and get glory and riches.

You’ll go through the harsh lands looking for work and team up with other players to take on the challenges you come across. The fight for survival is the most important thing, and so no matter what beast or man that stands against you, you strike them down so you can get to your next fight. Else, you’ll just be the latest victim in this battle-scarred land.

Do you have what it takes to live here?

#20 Dragonkin: The Banished

Imagine a world where you’re not just occasionally fighting dragons, but dragons are your main enemy. Their influence over the world is so great that they’ve actually stained the very soil with their blood, which has led to numerous monsters coming into play.

You are one of four heroes that are attempting to take back your world, and to do so, you’ll need to take on the Dragon Lords themselves! Each class of character has special skills and abilities that can be used to take the fight to the dragons. Pick the one best suited for your playstyle and make the dragons rue the day they came to your world!

#19 Den of Wolves

Not all shooter games have to revolve solely around shooting. We’ve already proven that to you with numerous games on this list, and Den of Wolves is another one of that style. In it, you’ll not be soldiers, but thieves. Ones who live in an incredibly advanced city with numerous corporations vying to get an edge over their competitors by any means necessary.

That’s where you come in. You’ll get to take on numerous jobs and have to pick the perfect squad to take them on. You still have the option to shoot your way to victory at times, but don’t be afraid to get more nuanced to get the job done.

#18 Defect

Welcome to the last city that humanity is able to live in! If you look around you’ll see deadly factions that are trying to take power for themselves, and everything is governed by an AI that doesn’t care about people in the slightest, and uses all kinds of methods to keep its grip on the city.

So, where do you belong in this place? That’s up to you to decide. You’ll pick a side in the growing unrest in this world and see where it takes you. Will you side with the AI, or one of the other factions bent on control? Or, will you fight for freedom?

#17 Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core

If you’ve loved what this franchise has done so far, by taking its original title and spinning it off into different elements, then you’ll want to try out Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core when it releases, because it does a similar thing here.

The main difference is that it has a roguelite element to it, which in this case means that the dwarves you’re commanding will be stripped down to basics with every mission you do. Then, as you go through the different areas, you’ll upgrade them and attempt to prep them for what’s coming.

So, with each mission being a mystery, and plenty of dangers ahead, do you have what it takes to survive?

#16 Dying Light: The Beast

Not every beast is a bad one. Sometimes, it just needs the right host to unleash some carnage with. In Dying Light: The Beast, you play as the first game’s protagonist, Kyle Crane. After his actions in the OG title, he was captured and experimented on mercilessly for a decade.

Once he got free, he soon found himself in Castor Woods, where a group of people are trying to make a living upon, despite all that’s around them. As you go on your quest for revenge, you’ll fight off monsters, help those in need, and literally release the beast within so you can do some real damage. Have fun!

#15 Dune: Awakening

We’ve had quite a few MMOs on this list so far, and we’re going to continue with Dune: Awakening. The game will put you in the legendary world of Arrakis and allow you to forge the destiny you feel is yours to have.

Within this sandy world are plenty of options and paths to take. You can venture alone and try to be a one-person army. Or, you can meet other players or characters from the books and movies and assemble a force the likes this world has never seen. What will your future hold? Will it be one that is etched in prophecy?

#14 Endurance Motorsport Series

They say that racing is about being “part of a team,” and that every member has a job. No matter if it’s NASCAR, F1, Drift, Rally or something like the Endurance Motorsport Series, you have to work well with your teammates if you’re ever going to survive and get to the finish line first. In this game, that will be your ultimate goal, and you’ll need to work with your co-op partners and other teammates to get the win.

The game is built to be one of the most accurate racing titles ever, which means that every single race will be as intense as the real thing!

#13 Instinction

Welcome to the Valley of the Rift! You are Isabel, an ecologist who seems to have a weird connection to this place. But will that connection bring her truths or just get her killed?

We say that because within this place are dinosaurs who are more than willing to rip her limb from limb. Plus, there are mysterious people who not only thrive in this place but are trying to protect the creatures within.

The more you dive in, the more you’ll have to fight for survival and try to unravel everything that is going on here. How is this place possible, and can you and your co-op partner withstand its dangers? Jump in and find out!

#12 Killing Floor 3

In Killing Floor 3, the whole point is seriously about just blowing up a bunch of monsters to “save the world.” Will you really save the world? It doesn’t really matter, as it’s all about taking out untold waves of monsters and smiling as you do it. It’s the simple things in life that make you happy, you know?

Furthermore, as the list makes clear, this is a co-op title, so you’ll have the chance to take on all sorts of monsters with friends watching your back, making the experience even more awesome. So whether you take the game seriously or just play it for fun, things will go boom.

#11 Light No Fire

Typically, when it comes to co-op titles that have any element of lore to the game’s worlds, you are “destined” to go and explore the lands and fight off ancient evils or unlock incredible powers to save the land you’re upon.

However, in Light No Fire, that’s actually not what’s happening. Instead, you’ll be given a procedurally generated world that is ripe for exploration, but you can do it in whatever way you desire. That means you can just find an area to call home and build it up by yourself or with friends.

Sure, there are cool things to find if you look in the right places, but whether you do that is up to you.

#10 Little Nightmares III

The world of nightmares is a place that no one wants to end up in. After all, with all that can lie within, what do you do when one comes after you? In the case of Little Nightmares III, you’ll have someone to help you as you work your way through the darkness-filled areas ahead.

The series finally embraces co-op via its protagonists Low and Alone. They are trapped in the land known as Nowhere and are confined within The Spiral. From here, the two must work together to face the monsters that lurk around every dark corner and see if there’s any way to escape.

#9 Outward 2

Welcome to a world where you are the only human around! Surely that’s not a problem for you, right? In Outward 2, you’ll become an adventurer that has many trials and tribulations ahead of them. The good news is that you’ll be able to take on many threats with your skills. The bad news is that if you don’t prepare properly for the tidings to come, you’ll soon find yourself in serious trouble.

The game doesn’t hold your hand. Instead, it goes out of its way at times to force you to make your own decisions. Be smart about what you do, or you’ll have to start over.

#8 Projekt Z: Beyond Order

Zombie games are easily one of the best uses of the shooter genre, because who doesn’t love to shoot up zombies? In Projekt Z: Beyond Order, you’ll find yourself in the period of World War II. You and your friends will be on an island that’s infested with zombies, and you need to deal with them.

Where things take a fun turn is that you can customize both your character and their weapons so that they can be an unstoppable killing machine. The more supplies and blueprints you get, the better weapons you’ll receive.

Plus, with co-op play, you can tailor your squad to be truly unstoppable.

#7 State of Decay 3

When you’re dealing with a zombie apocalypse, which, obviously, we all have experience in, one of the most important things is to find a group of people to survive with, and then keep those people alive. State of Decay 3 will give you another chance to do that, while making it perfectly clear what’ll happen if you fail your comrades.

You’ll go out on missions and attempt to live a life in this post-apocalyptic world. However, undead threats are all around you, and if you make a wrong move, one of your allies can die. When they die, they’re gone for good.

Do right by your crew and survive this world!

#6 Splitgate 2

Splitgate 2 is the perfect kind of shooter title if you’re looking for an adrenaline rush and something fun to do with friends. It takes the idea of portal creation and turns it into a sport that fans of this game world can’t get enough of. You’ll start out as a 4v4 crew, trying to take down other teams that you come across within the sport.

However, the game lets you know that your ultimate goal is to be the best singular player in this event, which means you’ll have to “turn it up” if you want to get those accolades. Think you can make it happen?

#5 Terminator: Survivors

While the movies tried to show us what was going on after Judgment Day happened, you know that it didn’t get to tell us all the stories that were happening. After Skynet took over, many groups of people inevitably had to come together to not just form the eventual resistance, but to survive in the first place.

Terminator: Survivors puts you as a leader of one of those groups and asks you to scavenge what you can for your group while also fighting Terminators that you happen to come across.

Just remember, they’re killing machines, so don’t be afraid to run or get sneaky to outlast them. Do whatever you can to survive.

#4 Titan Quest II

When you live in a land of gods and monsters, it can feel pretty impossible to go up against them and hope to stand a chance. Yet, in games like Titan Quest II, that’s exactly the challenge you’ll have to overcome.

The game puts you in a variation of Greek history where the goddess Nemesis has somehow acquired the Threads of Fate! With these, she can shape reality to her will, and that includes getting rid of any who attempt to stop her!

You won’t let this stand, though, and you begin your trek through the world and attempt to gain the gods favor so you can use their powers to strike Nemesis down for good.

#3 Monster Hunter Wilds

At this point, it’s almost ridiculous to talk about Monster Hunter Wilds because it’s not just one of the most anticipated co-op titles of 2025, it’s one of the most anticipated games of 2025 period! Seriously, people are pumped for this title, as Capcom has done a great job in recent times to make it more accessible to various gamers while not making it easy.

In this new title, you’ll once again be part of a guild that is tasked with taking down monsters that haunt human settlements. With familiar and all-new monsters showing up in the game, you’ll need to be ready for everything and ensure your equipment is up to snuff so you can handle them.

#2 Gears of War: E-Day

Many have wondered how this particular franchise would advance forward after some lukewarm titles in recent history. The answer is that the dev team will take everything back to the past, where it all started. In Gears of War: E-Day, you’ll play as Marcus Fenix once more and witness how the events of the Locust War started. Many of the classic characters will return, including Dom, and it’s up to you to fight through the hordes of monsters that are coming for humanity to at least give humanity a shot at surviving.

Origin stories can be powerful things when done right, so let’s hope they do this one right.

#1 Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA Online)

While we still don’t know too much about Grand Theft Auto VI, it’s fair to think that between the main story and the inevitable online function that you’ll have co-op opportunities. After all, there are two main characters in the story campaign, and Rockstar Games could easily run with that if they wanted to.

With the online component, Rockstar will likely give players numerous missions to go on together to rake in the cash and help them expand their empires. With the Vice City twists involved, you can expect things to get even wilder than they did before.

In other words, you’ll be playing it for a long time.