Cooperative gaming transforms ordinary sessions into unforgettable experiences, strengthening friendships while adding hilarity and chaos. PlayStation 5 offers exceptional co-op titles across every genre, from award-winning RPGs to competitive shooters, ensuring endless replayability for gaming groups. Here are some of the best co-op games for PlayStation 5.
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Top Co-Op Games for PlayStation 5 You Should Play
| Game | Players | Co-op Type | Genre | Why Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | 1-4 | Online | RPG | 2023 GOTY, D&D-inspired gameplay |
| Gears of War: Reloaded | 2 | Online/Split-screen | Third-person shooter | First Gears on PlayStation |
| Split Fiction | 2 | Online/Split-screen | Adventure | Sci-fi meets fantasy storytelling |
| Diablo 4 | 2-4 | Online/Couch | Action-RPG | Dungeon crawler with 6 classes |
| Sea of Thieves | Variable | Online | Adventure | Pirate adventures, seasonal updates |
| Helldivers 2 | 1-4 | Online | Shooter | Satirical alien warfare with friendly fire |
| Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 | 3 | Online | Third-person shooter | Ultramarines campaign, hack-and-slash |
| Palworld | 4-32 | Online | Survival | Pokemon-like with base-building |
Featured Game Highlights
Baldur’s Gate 3 earned 2023 Game of the Year honors and delivers massive RPG depth inspired by Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Up to four friends explore together, solving problems through combat, conversation, or creative solutions while fighting Mind Flayer parasites.
Gears of War: Reloaded brings the iconic 2006 shooter to PlayStation for the first time ever, featuring faithful remastered graphics and two-player co-op following Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago’s battle against the Locust horde using cover-based tactical combat.
Split Fiction comes from Hazelight Studios (It Takes Two developers) and follows two writers—one sci-fi specialist, one fantasy author—whose worlds literally collide in an AI simulation. Only one player needs to own the game thanks to the included friend pass.
Diablo 4 lets up to four players team up online or two-player couch co-op to battle through procedurally generated dungeons. Choose from six classes (Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer, Spiritborn) and fight Lilith’s return alongside Heaven and Hell’s forces.
Sea of Thieves recently arrived on PS5 after years as an Xbox exclusive, letting pirate crews captain ships, search for treasure, complete quests, and engage in open-water PvP battles with continuing seasonal content updates throughout 2025.
Helldivers 2 squads up to four players against alien threats to Super Earth. The satirical shooter features deadly weapons made deadlier by friendly fire mechanics, randomized missions, and plenty of unlockable gear for high replayability.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 offers three-player online co-op throughout its Ultramarines campaign during the Fourth Tyrannic War, combining third-person shooting with visceral hack-and-slash combat praised for worldbuilding and brutal action.
Palworld remains available despite Nintendo lawsuits, offering Pokemon-inspired monster-capturing with base-building mechanics. The recent Terraria crossover added fishing, new bosses, and additional Pals, supporting 4-player official servers or 32-player community servers.
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FAQs
Which PS5 co-op game won Game of the Year?
Baldur’s Gate 3 won GameSpot’s 2023 GOTY and supports 1-4 player online co-op with D&D-inspired mechanics.
Are there couch co-op games on PS5?
Yes, Diablo 4, Overcooked 2, Lego Star Wars, and many others support local split-screen or couch co-op gameplay.
