Discounted Local Co-Op games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated local co-op games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free local co-op games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Worms Revolution
Worms™ Revolution is the latest game in the classic turn-based strategy series to come to the PC.
Dogfight 1942
Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!
Renegade Ops
Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.
Worms Ultimate Mayhem
Load your weapons and experience a whole new dimension in destructive turn-based cartoon action!
Hamilton's Great Adventure
All new DLC, Retro Fever, Now Available!
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Take control of Lara and her new partner Totec, a Mayan tribesman, and uncover the ancient artifact known as the "Mirror of Smoke" in this all new action adventure game.
Worms Reloaded
Ten years on from Worms™ Armageddon and the turn-based comic mayhem continues in Worms™ Reloaded, an all-new edition available for PC through Steam.
Resident Evil 5
This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®
The year is 2008. Citywide blackouts ... stock exchange sabotage ... electronic hijacking of national defense systems ... this is information warfare. To prevent these attacks, operatives must infiltrate deep into hostile territory and aggressively collect critical intelligence, closer than ever to enemy soldiers.
Trine Enchanted Edition
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Shadowgrounds
Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...
Most played local co-op games on Steam
Take a look at the top local co-op games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. It Takes Two
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021. It Takes Two is a co-op, multiplayer and split screen game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 214,822 reviews of which 204,590 were positive and 10,232 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played local co-op game, thanks to its 1,762 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
204,590
10,232
1,762
players
2. Overcooked! 2
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again! Overcooked! 2 is a multiplayer, online co-op and local co-op game developed by Ghost Town Games Ltd. and Team17 and published by Team17. Released on August 07th 2018 has received 71,948 reviews of which 65,209 were positive and 6,739 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 879 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among local co-op games based on player count.
8.9
65,209
6,739
879
players
3. A Way Out
A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison. A Way Out is a online co-op, co-op and split screen game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 81,271 reviews of which 71,264 were positive and 10,007 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 276 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among local co-op games based on player count.
8.6
71,264
10,007
276
players
4. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself. Ultimate Chicken Horse is a multiplayer, party and funny game developed and published by Clever Endeavour Games. Released on March 04th 2016 has received 47,786 reviews of which 45,813 were positive and 1,973 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played local co-op games.
9.4
45,813
1,973
253
players
5. LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes features an original story crossing the entire Marvel Universe. Players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world. LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes is a lego, open world and superhero game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on November 15th 2013 has received 25,949 reviews of which 24,738 were positive and 1,211 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 248 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played local co-op games.
9.3
24,738
1,211
248
players
6. Ship of Fools
Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse? Ship of Fools is a co-op, rogue-lite and multiplayer game developed by Fika Productions and published by Team17. Released on November 22nd 2022 has received 5,132 reviews of which 4,178 were positive and 954 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 244 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played local co-op games.
7.9
4,178
954
244
players
7. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones! Cassette Beasts is a controller, comedy and creature collector game developed by Bytten Studio and published by Raw Fury. Released on April 26th 2023 has received 9,091 reviews of which 8,641 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 236 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played local co-op games.
9.2
8,641
450
236
players
8. LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga
Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC! LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga is a lego, local co-op and adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm and Disney. Released on November 12th 2009 has received 23,590 reviews of which 22,809 were positive and 781 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played local co-op games.
9.4
22,809
781
202
players
9. Lost Castle 2
"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters! Lost Castle 2 is a early access, multiplayer and singleplayer game developed and published by Hunter Studio. Released on July 24th 2024 has received 7,865 reviews of which 6,126 were positive and 1,739 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 150 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played local co-op games.
7.6
6,126
1,739
150
players
10. PICO PARK
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players. PICO PARK is a multiplayer, online co-op and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by TECOPARK. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 28,353 reviews of which 25,744 were positive and 2,609 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 148 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played local co-op games.
8.9
25,744
2,609
148
players
Best deals on local co-op games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of local co-op games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted local co-op games.
1. Morkredd
Morkredd is a tense, physics-based co-op puzzle game for one to two players combining skill-based puzzle-solving, a challenging balance of light and shadow, and a dark world full of secrets to unlock. Morkredd is a physics, puzzle and local co-op game developed and published by Hyper Games. Released on December 10th 2020 has received 466 reviews of which 372 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for local co-op category.
7.5
372
94
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Degrees of Separation
Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Degrees of Separation is a local co-op, puzzle-platformer and 2d platformer game developed by Moondrop and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on February 13th 2019 has received 1,092 reviews of which 895 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in local co-op games.
7.8
895
197
-94%
20.00€
1.20€
3. TowerFall Ascension
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce. TowerFall Ascension is a local multiplayer, indie and 2d fighter game developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games and Ltd. and published by Maddy Makes Games Inc.. Released on March 11th 2014 has received 3,404 reviews of which 3,231 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in local co-op games.
9.1
3,231
173
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,256 reviews of which 11,828 were positive and 1,428 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for local co-op games.
8.7
11,828
1,428
-93%
28.14€
1.97€
5. Shift Happens
Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels. Shift Happens is a co-op, online co-op and local co-op game developed by Klonk Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2017 has received 4,002 reviews of which 3,164 were positive and 838 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for local co-op games.
7.7
3,164
838
-93%
15.29€
1.07€
6. Death Squared
Death Squared is a co-op puzzle game about cooperation, communication, and robot explosions. You should buy it! Death Squared is a puzzle, local co-op and co-op game developed and published by SMG Studio. Released on March 13th 2017 has received 628 reviews of which 564 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for local co-op games.
8.4
564
64
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
7. Paper Planet
Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun! Paper Planet is a action roguelike, tower defense and bullet hell game developed by Doodlegames and published by 2 Left Thumbs. Released on August 21st 2023 has received 469 reviews of which 410 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for local co-op games.
8.2
410
59
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
8. Hamilton's Great Adventure
All new DLC, Retro Fever, Now Available! Hamilton's Great Adventure is a local co-op, adventure and 3d platformer game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on May 31st 2011 has received 338 reviews of which 238 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for local co-op games.
6.7
238
100
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
9. Iron Fisticle
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer. Iron Fisticle is a action, indie and local co-op game developed by Confused Pelican and published by Curve Games. Released on September 16th 2014 has received 491 reviews of which 413 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for local co-op games.
7.9
413
78
-89%
8.99€
0.98€
10. Dogfight 1942
Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII. Dogfight 1942 is a simulation, flight and world war ii game developed by City Interactive and published by CI Games. Released on September 21st 2012 has received 1,091 reviews of which 862 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for local co-op games.
7.6
862
229
-88%
10.00€
1.20€
Free local co-op games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play local co-op games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play local co-op games.
1. DYO
DYO is a mind-bending cooperative platformer for one or two players where you can hop between two halves of a split screen. DYO is a indie, local co-op and free to play game developed by Team DYO and Josia Roncancio and published by Team DYO. Released on February 13th 2018 has received 1,589 reviews of which 1,538 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free local co-op games on Steam.
9.2
1,538
51
12
players
2. PICO PARK:Classic Edition
PICO PARK:Classic Edition is a cooperative local multiplay action puzzle game for 2-10 players. PICO PARK:Classic Edition is a multiplayer, local co-op and free to play game developed and published by TECOPARK. Released on April 27th 2016 has received 1,505 reviews of which 1,088 were positive and 417 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free local co-op games on Steam.
7.0
1,088
417
8
players
3. Beavers Be Dammed
Beavers be Dammed is a two player local co-op game in which two beavers perform heists under time pressure to steal wood from a sawmill under crazy circumstances! Beavers Be Dammed is a multiplayer, co-op and free to play game developed and published by Wallflower Games. Released on January 16th 2018 has received 1,064 reviews of which 919 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free local co-op games on Steam.
8.2
919
145
2
players
4. Handy Dandy
The two adventurers Handy and Dandy have caused a dimensional tear which is now separating them and the entire cave where they have to solve platforming puzzles to reunite again in this 2D co-op game. Handy Dandy is a free to play, indie and adventure game developed and published by Yellow Boot Games. Released on May 12th 2020 has received 313 reviews of which 303 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free local co-op games on Steam.
8.9
303
10