Best Co-op games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated co-op games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free co-op games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Garden Paws
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Contractors
Contractors is a team-based competitive multiplayer shooter game for virtual reality devices. Experience the next level virtual warfare with hardcore controls, lethal weapons, customizable load-outs, and intense firefights. BECOME AN OPERATOR.
DayZ
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
Insurgency: Sandstorm
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a team-based, tactical FPS based on lethal close quarters combat and objective-oriented multiplayer gameplay. Experience the intensity of modern combat where skill is rewarded, and teamwork wins the fight.
Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates
Oh nooo, the world is flooded! Oh no, there is also a really big shark! You are a survivor of the apocalypse, stuck in your apartment, all by yourself, so sad... Across the street there is another survivor. Let's wave to each other, work together and both reach the boat to get to safety!
Kingdom Two Crowns
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition
The new modes and replay elements of "Xtreme Legends", even including downloadable content, have been packed into the thrilling one vs. one-thousand action game "DYNASTY WARRIORS 7", comprising a massive single title that is available now for a reasonable price!
Just Cause 4 Reloaded
Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!
Superfighters Deluxe
Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.
Parkitect
Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 brings the experience of the original game to an unparalleled level. The enhanced graphics pay tribute to the comic books and the gameplay has been totally redesigned to make fighting the Romans even more fun!
Farming Simulator 19
The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.
Windlands 2
Windlands 2 is a built-for-VR fantasy action adventure game, use grappling hooks and a bow to explore the vast mysterious world to take down gigantic titans alone or with friends.
Sword Art Online: Lost Song
Enter the VRMMO world of the much-loved anime SWORD ART ONLINE! In Alfheim Online, a world of fairies and magic, you become the hero of the series, Kirito, and together with your wondrous friends try to conquer the floating land of Svart Alfheim.
Thief Simulator
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
Zombie Builder Defense
Top down, action packed, multiplayer, zombie shooter. Build your base with friends and see how long you can survive the endless horde of zombies. Level up with friends, or alone, how you die is up to you.
Party Hard 2
It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you!
Pocket Rogues
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
The Colonists
Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.
Paw Patrol: On A Roll!
PAW Patrol is on a roll! No job is too big, no pup is too small! Join the entire PAW Patrol team—including Everest and Tracker—for 16 exciting rescue missions around Adventure Bay! Help each pup use their unique abilities to help their friends and save the day!
The Jackbox Party Pack 5
It’s the biggest Party Pack yet, including the return of the classic pop culture trivia mash-up YOU DON’T KNOW JACK: Full Stream; the game of hilarious hypotheticals Split the Room; the lyric-writing, robot rap battle Mad Verse City; the inventive drawing game Patently Stupid; and the outer space fling-fest Zeeple Dome.Most played co-op games on Steam
Take a look at the top co-op games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Schedule I
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more. Schedule I is a simulation, co-op and crime game developed and published by TVGS. Released on March 24th 2025 has received 137,767 reviews of which 135,794 were positive and 1,973 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played co-op game, thanks to its 204,837 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
135,794
1,973
204,837
players
2. R.E.P.O.
An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires. R.E.P.O. is a horror, online co-op and comedy game developed and published by semiwork. Released on February 26th 2025 has received 105,828 reviews of which 102,099 were positive and 3,729 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 113,966 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among co-op games based on player count.
9.5
102,099
3,729
113,966
players
3. Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. Dead by Daylight is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Behaviour Interactive Inc.. Released on June 14th 2016 has received 788,584 reviews of which 623,141 were positive and 165,443 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 41,617 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among co-op games based on player count.
7.9
623,141
165,443
41,617
players
4. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Left 4 Dead 2 is a zombies, co-op and fps game developed and published by Valve. Released on November 16th 2009 has received 952,732 reviews of which 929,269 were positive and 23,463 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 28,692 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played co-op games.
9.7
929,269
23,463
28,692
players
5. PAYDAY 2
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. PAYDAY 2 is a co-op, action and fps game developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Publishing AB. Released on August 13th 2013 has received 662,674 reviews of which 593,923 were positive and 68,751 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 22,417 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played co-op games.
8.9
593,923
68,751
22,417
players
6. Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can. Phasmophobia is a horror, online co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by Kinetic Games. Released on September 18th 2020 has received 762,073 reviews of which 730,347 were positive and 31,726 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 19,764 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played co-op games.
9.5
730,347
31,726
19,764
players
7. Don't Starve Together
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Don't Starve Together is a survival, open world survival craft and multiplayer game developed and published by Klei Entertainment. Released on April 21st 2016 has received 494,883 reviews of which 471,668 were positive and 23,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 15,221 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played co-op games.
9.4
471,668
23,215
15,221
players
8. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a warhammer 40k, action and third-person shooter game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on September 09th 2024 has received 157,413 reviews of which 130,499 were positive and 26,914 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 13,827 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played co-op games.
8.2
130,499
26,914
13,827
players
9. Sons Of The Forest
Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator. Sons Of The Forest is a survival, open world and multiplayer game developed by Endnight Games Ltd and published by Newnight . Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 248,117 reviews of which 217,551 were positive and 30,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 12,018 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played co-op games.
8.7
217,551
30,566
12,018
players
10. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure. Split Fiction is a co-op, split screen and female protagonist game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 66,609 reviews of which 65,171 were positive and 1,438 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 8,780 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played co-op games.
9.6
65,171
1,438
8,780
players
Best deals on co-op games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of co-op games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted co-op games.
1. The Ascent
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it? The Ascent is a top-down shooter, cyberpunk and rpg game developed by Neon Giant and published by Curve Games. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 22,668 reviews of which 16,799 were positive and 5,869 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for co-op category.
7.3
16,799
5,869
-97%
34.00€
1.02€
2. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide is a action, online co-op and co-op game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on October 23rd 2015 has received 21,040 reviews of which 16,839 were positive and 4,201 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in co-op games.
7.9
16,839
4,201
-95%
29.20€
1.46€
3. Kitaria Fables
Action Adventure fused with RPG and Farming elements. Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources, tend to your farm to make provisions and potions, and take on quests solo, or with a friend! Kitaria Fables is a co-op, action rpg and farming sim game developed by Twin Hearts and published by PQube. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 1,497 reviews of which 1,079 were positive and 418 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in co-op games.
7.0
1,079
418
-95%
20.40€
1.02€
4. This Means Warp
It’s co-op space survival fun, Jim, but not as we know it. This Means Warp is an intense spaceship management roguelite experience for 1-4 players. Explore a procedurally generated universe, upgrade your ship, battle dangerous enemies and adapt your strategies to survive in a hostile galaxy. This Means Warp is a survival, online co-op and space game developed by Outlier and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on May 04th 2023 has received 619 reviews of which 445 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for co-op games.
6.9
445
174
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. Degrees of Separation
Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Degrees of Separation is a local co-op, puzzle-platformer and 2d platformer game developed by Moondrop and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on February 13th 2019 has received 1,085 reviews of which 889 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for co-op games.
7.8
889
196
-94%
20.00€
1.20€
6. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,203 reviews of which 11,784 were positive and 1,419 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for co-op games.
8.7
11,784
1,419
-93%
28.14€
1.97€
7. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a looter shooter, co-op and fps game developed by 2K Australia, Gearbox Software and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 16th 2014 has received 41,144 reviews of which 33,531 were positive and 7,613 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for co-op games.
8.0
33,531
7,613
-93%
41.86€
2.93€
8. Shift Happens
Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels. Shift Happens is a co-op, online co-op and local co-op game developed by Klonk Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2017 has received 3,969 reviews of which 3,140 were positive and 829 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for co-op games.
7.7
3,140
829
-93%
14.71€
1.03€
9. The Blackout Club
The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed. The Blackout Club is a horror, indie and co-op game developed and published by Question. Released on July 29th 2019 has received 2,828 reviews of which 2,202 were positive and 626 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for co-op games.
7.5
2,202
626
-93%
30.43€
2.13€
10. How 2 Escape
How 2 Escape is an escape-simulation game where two players will need to cooperate on asymmetrical gameplay and devices. "Talk together. Help each other." will be your new motto to survive in How 2 Escape. How 2 Escape is a puzzle, co-op and multiplayer game developed by Breakfirst Games and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 615 reviews of which 453 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for co-op games.
7.0
453
162
-93%
15.43€
1.08€
Free co-op games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play co-op games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play co-op games.
1. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players! World of Warships is a free to play, naval combat and co-op game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited. Released on November 15th 2017 has received 145,891 reviews of which 112,550 were positive and 33,341 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 4,553 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free co-op games on Steam.
7.6
112,550
33,341
4,553
players
2. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape. SCP: Secret Laboratory is a free to play, multiplayer and horror game developed and published by Northwood Studios. Released on December 29th 2017 has received 211,312 reviews of which 193,314 were positive and 17,998 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,091, this co-op game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free co-op games on Steam.
9.0
193,314
17,998
3,091
players
3. One-armed robber
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments. One-armed robber is a free to play, multiplayer and heist game developed and published by Duhndal. Released on December 15th 2023 has received 37,077 reviews of which 33,912 were positive and 3,165 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,152, this co-op game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free co-op games on Steam.
9.0
33,912
3,165
1,152
players
4. One-armed cook
One-armed cook is a chaotic co-op cooking game for up to 4 people. Work as a team or cook on your own, set your own pace, and don't let the stress of a full restaurant catch up to you. The goofy physics-based aspect of the game gives this cooking game a new twist. One-armed cook is a multiplayer, free to play and co-op game developed and published by Duhndal. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 27,827 reviews of which 25,659 were positive and 2,168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 412 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free co-op games on Steam.
9.0
25,659
2,168
412
players
5. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you. Caliber is a multiplayer, free to play and combat game developed by 1C Game Studios and published by FOR-GAMES CR LTD. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 20,262 reviews of which 15,484 were positive and 4,778 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 390 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free co-op games on Steam.
7.5
15,484
4,778
390
players
6. MultiVersus
MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play. MultiVersus is a multiplayer, 2d fighter and co-op game developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 117,993 reviews of which 90,334 were positive and 27,659 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 385 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free co-op games on Steam.
7.6
90,334
27,659
385
players
7. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team. Sven Co-op is a co-op, fps and online co-op game developed and published by Sven Co-op team. Released on January 22nd 2016 has received 31,184 reviews of which 29,189 were positive and 1,995 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 259 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free co-op games on Steam.
9.2
29,189
1,995
259
players
8. We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time? We Were Here is a free to play, co-op and escape room game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 29,652 reviews of which 26,762 were positive and 2,890 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 243 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free co-op games on Steam.
8.8
26,762
2,890
243
players
9. E.T.E
The 3D anime-style shooting game "E.T.E" is launching early access soon. It offers three unique environments—sea, land, and air—plus a system for developing female characters and mechas. Famous voice actresses like Sakura Tange, Kana Hanazawa, Rie Tanaka, and Mikako Komatsu voice the characters. E.T.E is a free to play, co-op and strategy game developed by E.T.E studio and published by Exotech Game. Released on April 14th 2025 has received 579 reviews of which 405 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 171 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free co-op games on Steam.
6.7
405
174
171
players
10. SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing. SAS: Zombie Assault 4 is a free to play, zombies and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on October 16th 2017 has received 9,011 reviews of which 7,770 were positive and 1,241 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 141 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free co-op games on Steam.
8.4
7,770
1,241
141
players