The best video games for couples to play together

Looking for a new activity to do as a couple? Why not try video games?! Both PC and console enthusiasts will find plenty of games on the market featuring split-screen or online multi-player modes. Many titles are very accessible, so you don’t have to be an expert gamer, either. Here are the best video games to play as a couple.




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Portal 2

Developed by Valve, Portal 2 is a first-person game that’s received an array of awards since its release in 2011. The concept is simple. Solve various puzzles equipped only with a gun capable of creating teleportation portals.

While the game offers an incredible single-player mode, couples may prefer the cooperative option played on the same screen. Test your collaboration skills as you work through the challenges as a team.




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It Takes Two

As its name indicates, It Takes Two can only be played by two people who assume the role of either Cody or May, a couple on the verge of breaking up. Our heroes have been turned into wooden dolls and, with help from a bizarre marriage counsellor, must get through a series of levels to regain their human form and, who knows, avoid divorce.

Even those in healthy relationships will enjoy It Takes Two’s moving story.




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Diablo III

Wiping out demons alone is good, but doing it as a team is even better!

Diablo III is a hack-and-slash that plunges you into a world plagued by darkness. Choose the console’s co-op mode to move through the story with your significant other. Each player can choose their own class and use their own skills.

This Blizzard Entertainment title has no puzzles to solve. Instead, couples must learn to work together to overcome multiple enemies.




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Super Mario Party

Super Mario Party is a must for all couples who like a good challenge, but aren’t sore losers!

The title also includes an array of fun mini-games featuring Mario and his friends. Even those who aren’t video game fans will quickly understand how the controls work.




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Mario Kart 8

Who’s the best pilot, you or your better half? Find out with the racing game Mario Kart 8. Activate its multi-player setting to explore a series of tracks, drivers, and game modes with your soulmate.

One of the best features of this Nintendo title is its accessibility. Even players who don’t have a driver’s licence will find the game easy to understand. Plus, all sorts of items, including the famous banana peel, are available to give you a quick edge over your opponent.




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Don’t Starve Together

Playing Don’t Starve Together is a bit like wilderness camping as a couple—in a forest full of monsters!

This Klei Entertainment title takes place in a particularly dangerous and hostile world. To survive, you’ll have to gather resources to meet your basic needs and build various structures that will make your adventure more enjoyable.




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A Way Out

Are you a fan of the series Prison Break? Take the plunge into Hazelight’s A Way Out, a game designed to be played exclusively in co-op mode.

You and your partner play as Leo and Vincent, two prisoners trying to escape, but you’ll have to work as a team to stay ahead of the police.




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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is more than just an excellent first-person shooter game. Like the first edition, this remastered version of the Xbox classic enables co-op play with your significant other.

Feeling competitive? Challenge your partner to a multi-player game or try out the numerous modes and maps available.




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Overcooked! 2

Love cooking together as a couple? Get yourself a copy of Overcooked! 2! With (or without) your partner’s help, concoct multiple dishes in a given time.

Unlike real chefs, though, you’ll have to work in unusual places (mines, flying hot air balloons, rafts speeding down rapids, etc.). Making dinner has never been so intense!




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Minecraft

Minecraft really comes into its own when played by two people. You and your partner can let your imaginations run wild, using large blocks to build the kingdom of your dreams. Construct a palace, capture animals, and defend yourself against hideous creatures.




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Super Mario 3D World

What could be better than a good platform game to test your relationship’s synergy?

In Super Mario 3D World, gamers set out to save the Sprixie Kingdom by playing as Mario or one of his companions. Each character has its own play style. For example, Princess Peach momentarily floats in the air when she jumps.

While the first levels may seem rather simple, the more advanced levels will certainly test your patience!




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Deathloop

Are both you and your significant other serious gamers? Try Deathloop, a first-person shooter that takes place in a time loop.

Choose between playing as Colt, an assassin who wants to break the loop, or his rival, Julianna, who must stop him by any means necessary. May the best player win!




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Mortal Kombat 11

Can’t agree on anything? Settle the issue with Mortal Kombat 11. This fighting game offers a host of protagonists and a multitude of moves and tactics to defeat your opponent.

Not familiar with fighting games? Train first with AI-controlled characters in the single-player mode. You’ll soon be good enough to fight on equal terms.




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LittleBigPlanet 3

Want to introduce your partner to video games? Try LittleBigPlanet 3. Play this nice platform game in co-op mode, advancing through levels created by the studio and players.

The controls are easy to learn, even for those who’ve never held a controller.




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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Looking for your next couple’s challenge? Go for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

Like most titles featuring Nintendo’s gorilla, this platform game is particularly tough. You’ll have to restart often, but an immense sense of pride awaits when you finally reach the end.




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World of Warcraft

Couples have actually met on World of Warcraft, one of the world’s most popular MMORPGs, and it’s easy to see why. Playing as a team not only makes defeating enemies easier, but also helps advance your character more quickly.

Blizzard Entertainment has continued to add new content since releasing the first edition in 2004, so you’ll need hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of play to complete your adventure.




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Human: Fall Flat

“Strength in numbers” could easily be Human: Fall Flat’s motto. This completely crazy title will have you solving several physics-based puzzles, and you’ll often need your better half’s help to achieve your goal.

Enjoy this platform game’s outstandingly clean graphics and excellent replayability as well as its many funny scenes. In short, this game is a guaranteed good time for you and your partner.




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Cuphead

Cuphead boasts a reputation as one of the hardest games in the industry. It’s also one of the most entertaining titles to play as a couple. Amidst gorgeous 1930s-inspired graphics, you’ll fight unforgettable battles against super strong bosses.

Enjoy discovering this wonderful universe as either of its two heroes, Cuphead or Mugman.




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PHOGS!

Are you and your significant other still on the same wavelength? Take the test with PHOGS!, a cute adventure game that allows two people to play as the same two-headed animal.

The key to survival is coordinating your movements (jumping, biting, bouncing, etc.) with your partner’s. Easier said than done!




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Stardew Valley

Are you a farmer at heart? Play Stardew Valley to find out. Playable in co-op mode and featuring retro graphics, this title puts you in charge of a farm. With your partner’s help, chop wood, plow fields, raise animals, and even decorate your home.




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