Ninja Shodown - Basically 4 player Super Crate Box with added wall climbing.

If you're really into co-op this ranks higher than Gungeon IMHO. Neurovoider - 4 player RNG twin stick shooter. N++: Ultimate Edition - The very definition of taking one for the team. Like Contra but you can explore the huge levels independently. Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition - Superb. Some other co-op games I’ve enjoyed that weren’t listed are:Ģ0XX - Actually pretty great as you're using different combat styles, so you compliment one another.Īces of the Luftwaffe Squadron - Great 4 player shooter and each player has unique flaws.ĭeath Right Road to Canada - Brilliant for 2 people. However, assuming you're looking to collaborate with a mate, we proudly present - in no particular order - the best cooperative experiences on Switch. If you're not concerned specifically with the local co-op experience, be sure to check out our selection of the best Nintendo Switch games, an ever-evolving list of the top 50 Switch games as ranked by Nintendo Life users. We're also only including games with local multiplayer on a single device, which rules out games like Splatoon 3, for example. We're going with the definition that co-op games allow players to work together as teammates, as opposed to competing against each other. After all, the Switch is tailor-made for those experiences thanks to its Joy-Con controllers, which double up as two separate pads when you've got a friend nearby, even when you're out and about.īut what are the best couch co-op games on Nintendo Switch? That's what we're here to find out in this selection of cooperative local multiplayer titles. While there's a huge variety of gaming experiences available on Switch, there's a good chance that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought Nintendo's hybrid console.

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