Pro Wrestling (NES)

The definitive kart racing game for two players. Race on 48 classic and new tracks with weapons, shortcuts, and frantic last-lap overtakes. Split-screen local play is smooth and feature-complete, making this the go-to couch racing game. Battle mode adds extra replayability with balloon battles and coin collectors.

A chaotic cooperative cooking game where two players must chop, cook, plate, and serve meals together before time runs out. Kitchens get increasingly bizarre — floating platforms, moving conveyor belts, haunted ghost kitchens — demanding constant communication and teamwork. The best test of a relationship since IKEA furniture.

An award-winning co-op platformer about a couple on the verge of divorce who get magically shrunk and must work together to get back to normal. Each level introduces completely new mechanics — from shooting to platforming to puzzle-solving — so it never gets repetitive. Winner of Game of the Year 2021. Cannot be played solo.

The biggest crossover fighting game ever made, featuring 89 playable characters from dozens of iconic franchises. Two-player battles range from casual items-on chaos to intense competitive stock matches. With dozens of stages, thousands of music tracks, and multiple battle modes, no two sessions feel the same.

A beloved farming RPG that supports two-player cooperative play. Together you can build a farm, explore mines, fish, forage, and befriend the townsfolk of Pelican Town. The relaxed pace and endless activities make it perfect for long play sessions where you just want to exist in a cozy world together without high pressure.

Nintendo's ink-slinging team shooter where players cover the map with colored ink. The two-player local co-op Salmon Run mode is particularly fun — defending against waves of Salmonid enemies with a partner, sharing special weapons, and rescuing each other when things go wrong. Turf War mode offers split-screen competitive play.

A collection of the best classic Mario Party boards reimagined in HD. Two players compete on game boards, playing dozens of minigames to collect stars and coins. The luck-versus-skill balance means anyone can win right up to the last turn, making it perfect for casual gaming sessions with friends or couples who want something fun and social.

Luigi explores a haunted hotel to rescue Mario and friends, with a co-op mode where a second player controls Gooigi — Luigi's gel duplicate. The two-player mode requires creative coordination as Gooigi can pass through grates and water but melts in water, while Luigi handles things Gooigi can't. Charming, funny, and genuinely co-operative.