Best Games to Play with Your Spouse
Looking for good games to play with your spouse? We all have our own tastes and genres that we enjoy the most, but what are the best games to play cooperatively with your other half? The internet is full of lists dedicated to the best cooperative games, so we’ve dug around to find specifically what the best co-op games are to play with your spouse.
Any list of cooperative games that promotes team effort and bonding will be a winner for couples looking for good games to play together. We’ve had several suggestions from our readers, as well as some personal stories on what games you’ve enjoyed playing with your partner. Some of the games we’ve shared are old favourites, while others are newer releases with a strong co-op component.
It Takes Two
We couldn’t find a better name for this section other than “It Takes Two,” as this adorable couch co-op game from the people behind the quirky puzzle game Portal 2, is one you’ll want to play with your partner.
With dozens of puzzle levels each with their own unique mechanics, It Takes Two is a great game to play with your significant other, and even better, you don’t need a special controller to play it either.
A Way Out
A Way Out is one of the most memorable dates we’ve had, and that’s exactly what Josef Fares envisioned when designing this story-driven game. You and your significant other will work together to progress the story while bonding over the gorgeous scenery and emotional storyline.
Monster Hunter
If you’re looking for a game that will promote teamwork, camaraderie, and a little bit of healthy competition, then look no further than Monster Hunter. While you and your significant other might not be hunting down massive beasts, you will be working together to complete quests, find materials, and craft new items.
Pokémon
Do we really need to explain this one? Whether you’re playing the original on the Game Boy or the latest release in the series, there’s something about playing Pokémon with someone else that just makes it that much better.
Kirby
Similarly, there’s something so charming and innocent about Kirby that makes it the perfect game to play with your partner. In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, you help King Dedede plan a surprise party for Kirby, and as you progress through the game, more and more friends will join in on the fun.
Mario
There’s something so magical about playing a game like Super Mario 3D World with your loved one. Whether you’re exploring the Mushroom Kingdom together or racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there’s a lot of fun to be had in the land of Nintendo.
Diablo 2 and 3
For those of you who have been together for a long time, you might like to try out Diablo 2, the game that started it all for Blizzard’s addictive loot-based action RPG. Diablo 2 is still a very playable game, with millions of players still actively playing, and Diablo 3 is even better.
Left 4 Dead 1 and 2
Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 are two of the best co-op games that force you to work together in order to survive terrifying zombie-filled levels. With countless hours of replayability, countless zombies to kill, and countless laughs along the way, there’s no better co-op game than Left 4 Dead.
Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3 is a loot-based RPG game, but with a few differences. It’s not just you and your partner against the world, but you can invite lots of friends along the ride, too.
