Guide: Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-op Games

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We thought that those of you not braving the sales stampede might be relaxing at home on the sofa, possibly stuffed with cold turkey, and considering some easygoing couch co-op. In which case, here are our top picks, rejigged with our updated list format – enjoy!

While there’s a huge variety of gaming experiences available on Nintendo’s hybrid console, there’s a good chance that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought it. The Switch is tailor-made for multiplayer 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.

We’ve compiled this list of the best couch co-op games on Nintendo Switch for when you’re looking to play along with a pal or with multiple friends in the same room on the same Switch.

If you’re not concerned specifically with local co-op, be sure to check out our selection of the best Nintendo Switch games , an ever-evolving list of the top 50 Switch games ever, multiplayer or otherwise!

However, assuming you’re looking to collaborate with a mate, we proudly present — in no particular order — the best cooperative games on Switch…

The Best Couch Co-op Games On Switch

Death Squared (Switch eShop)

Death Squared was built with co-op in mind, and boy does it do a good job of it. You have to work your way through a bunch of increasingly challenging puzzle levels, helping two cuboid robots to stand on their same-coloured circle without destroying each other. It sounds easy, but navigating the various pitfalls and challenging sequences can be very challenging.

Packed with character and brilliant narration, Death Squared is a little cube-shaped eShop gem.

Rocket League (Switch eShop)

Rocket League is a fine online multiplayer game which involves driving really fast, pulling off insane tricks, and scoring ridiculous goals with an oversized ball on an oversized football pitch. Make no mistake, despite the odd concept, this is up there with the finest football games available on Switch .

Local co-op is supported for up to four players, and you can battle against the CPU in 2v2, 3v3, or 4v4 matches. That’s plenty … Read More