Upcoming Co-Op Video Game Gems You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2025 and Beyond

Two is preferable to one. However, three is certainly better than two; you get the idea. Co-op gaming can also be incredibly enjoyable as you collaborate with friends to solve challenges, defeat massive monsters, or simply tease each other in humorous ways.

The year 2025 seems to be brimming with major games and fascinating adventures that can be enjoyed together with a friend or in groups. We’re talking about a new Monster Hunter installment and an Elden Ring spin-off, for instance, which merely scratches the surface. Below, you’ll find an extensive list of our most-anticipated co-op games sorted by release date. However, bear in mind, not every title has a confirmed date and may be listed together towards the end. For more information, make sure to check GameSpot’s 2025 upcoming games release schedule.

• Developer: Aspyr
• Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: January 23

Wield a lightsaber to take down some droids in this latest Star Wars revival game from Aspyr, which previously brought Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Bounty Hunter to PC and consoles. If you prefer, you can also play as the Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn while your friend takes on the role of the padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi. Alternatively, bring balance to the Force of your friendship in couch co-op by selecting from a variety of characters in this action arcade game, like Mace Windu, Queen Padmé, or even Jar Jar Binks.

• Developer: Robot Entertainment
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: January 28

Step into the role of a battle mage alongside up to three friends and protect the rift in Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap. The name of the game speaks for itself, as eliminating orcs with crossbows and magic is crucial for your character. Additionally, this third-person action game incorporates tower-defense mechanics, allowing you to set traps throughout the area to aid in defeating enemies. Between stages, enhance your skills, traps, and weapons before tackling a new challenge. It will be available on day one via Game Pass.

• Developer: Rebellion
• Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4
• Release Date: January 30

Team up to take down Nazis in France during World War II. Set concurrently with Sniper Elite 5, Resistance features a new primary protagonist, Harry Hawker. However, the entire campaign can be navigated with a companion online. This means that you both can laugh or cringe at the franchise’s well-known X-ray mode, showcasing how a bullet can tear through human flesh. GameSpot’s preview stated that Sniper Elite: Resistance is like a comforting serving of nostalgic familiarity.

• Developer: Capcom
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Release Date: February 28

There is nothing quite like the thrill of hunting a massive beast in this action-RPG franchise. With Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom is going for a full open-world experience—the hub is no longer a separate area—while also introducing storms and seasons that impact the environment. So, prepare to team up with three other players to brave the elements and hunt down fantastical creatures. GameSpot had a hands-on experience with the title and believes that Monster Hunter Wilds does not compromise depth while streamlining the gameplay experience.

• Developer: Tandemi
• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: February 2025 (early access)

This co-op hack-and-slash game features players brandishing flashlights that can transform into weapons such as a sword, bow and arrow, or a large hammer. Oh, and there’s plenty of screaming in this roguelike title. Developer Tandemi boasts about its dynamic AI director and level designer to ensure every experience for players is genuinely unique.

• Developer: Hazelight Studios
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Release Date: March 6

There might not be a better co-op developer in the world than Hazelight Studios, known for their previous works, A Way Out and It Takes Two. Similar to those titles, Split Fiction focuses solely on co-op (there’s no single-player mode) and places players in the roles of writers Zoe and Mio. One character is a fantasy novelist, while the other is passionate about sci-fi narratives. Split Fiction brings their stories to life, sending players on adventures across their imaginative realms, each with unique mechanics.

• Developer: Claymore Game Studios
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Release Date: March 2025

Engage in perilous missions in this World War II tactical stealth game with a buddy. The co-op feature can be enjoyed locally or online, allowing players to take on challenges like sabotaging enemies or rescuing comrades together in the map game. Additionally, you have the opportunity to take down some Nazis, which is always a good thing.

• Developer: Tripwire Interactive
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Release Date: March 2025

This new installment in the co-op horror series arrives nearly 9 years after Killing Floor 2, allowing up to six players to collaborate in taking down bioengineered foes. Killing Floor 3 aims to ensure that you and your friends are adequately armed to slice through the enemy Zeds effectively. That’s why flamethrowers and katanas will be at your disposal—leading to “even more realistic mayhem” than seen before in the series, according to developer Tripwire. Killing Floor 3 is also among GameSpot’s most-anticipated horror games for 2025.

• Developer: Raccoon Logic Studios
• Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4
• Release Date: May 2025

This humorous sci-fi sequel offers a significant change in perspective, transitioning from a first-person to a third-person view in Revenge of the Savage Planet. However, the quirky humor and silly jokes return for a second round. Speaking of pairs, Revenge of the Savage Planet features both online and local co-op, allowing players to explore four distinct alien worlds together. You can lasso strange aliens or leap into unexplored waters, transforming these foreign lands into your playground as a somewhat overlooked and dismissed space explorer.

• Developer: MegaPixel Studio
• Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: Spring 2025 (North America)

“Reload. Reload. Reload.” Get ready to hear that phrase on loop in The House of the Dead 2: Remake, a horror rail-shooting game where participants will blast apart zombies. Alongside a campaign featuring branching paths, this title introduces a Boss Crawl mode for two players to tackle together. The House of the Dead 2: Remake is based on the original arcade game from Sega, which first made its way to home consoles on Dreamcast in 1999. Developer MegaPixel Studio is enhancing the visuals and remastering the soundtrack, while also making the original music available.

• Developer: Techland
• Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4
• Release Date: Summer 2025 (North America)

Set in Castor Woods, Dying Light: The Beast brings back the protagonist from the original game, Kyle Crane. Surprisingly, he has been imprisoned for over ten years and subjected to experimentation during that time. Now that he’s escaped, fans speculate that Crane will have the ability to transform into some sort of beast, giving rise to the subtitle. However, players will not have to brave the zombie-infested open world alone. Dying Light: The Beast offers four-player cooperative gameplay.

• Developer: Yuke’s
• Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4
• Release Date: October 23

The Lee brothers are making a comeback in a fresh arcade beat-’em-up, although it remains unclear if this is a remake of the 1987 classic or merely incorporates elements from the franchise. Regardless, Double Dragon Revive is touting some exciting features.