Best Xbox Series X|S Couch Co-Op & Local Multiplayer Games

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Best Xbox Series X|S Couch Co-Op Games for Multiplayer Fun

Games have increasingly become a social medium, something that you can play with friends and family regardless of where you are in the world thanks to online multiplayer. However, sometimes, there’s nothing better than the hilarious conversations and antics that happen when playing couch co-op games. Here, we’ll be running you through the best Xbox Series X|S couch co-op and local multiplayer games that you simply have to download.

Diablo IV

Image Source: Blizzard

Arriving on Game Pass soon, Diablo IV is the latest in Blizzard’s fantasy RPG series. With new seasons, classes, and areas to explore, Diablo IV offers unique content on the Xbox platform.

Baldur’s Gate 3

A wizard fighting against a troll in Baldur's Gate 3.
Image Source: Larian Studios

Twinfinite’s 2023 RPG sensation, Baldur’s Gate 3, offers split-screen co-op on Xbox Series X. Customize characters, adventure together, and immerse in captivating gameplay with a friend.

Gang Beasts

Characters about to fall off of a blimp in Gang Beasts.
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Gang Beasts is a button-mashing, physics-bending fighting game where players indulge in chaotic fun. Engage in outrageous competitions like throwing friends into meat grinders or escaping from a massive octopus. Laughs are guaranteed!

Cuphead

Two Cuphead characters stood together.
Image Source: Studio MDHR

Cuphead, a challenging game with a cartoony art style, promises intense gameplay whether in solo mode or co-op. Enjoy boss fights and platforming levels with a friend in the two-player couch co-op experience.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition

Combat in Divinity: Original Sin 2
Image Source: Larian Studios

Step into the epic isometric RPG experience of Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Xbox Series X|S. With a vast world, interactive objects, and engaging quests, this game offers endless hours of couch co-op fun for two players.

A Way Out


Explore a gripping co-op experience in A Way Out, a prison escape adventure that demands teamwork and strategy. Play with a friend as you journey through the intense narrative together for an immersive gaming experience.