Top-20 games for two players on PS4

Who said that enjoying your favorite games on the PlayStation 4 console needs solo? Better call your best friend or your significant other — we've selected 20 fantastic games that allow you to spend great time in cooperative play or 1v1 competition. 

This list includes the coolest, proven, and popular PS4 two-player games on one console. We are sure you will like them. Some games feature split-screen, which is very convenient. 

Rayman Legends

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It's a game for two players. The gameplay since Rayman Origins hasn't changed much, but it has gained several new features.

One of them is the ability to play as Rayman's friends. Together with a friend on one console, you can walk through 120 levels, solving spatial puzzles and passing through difficult platform segments along the way. In addition to the main story campaign, there are other modes for joint play, for example, football.

Divinity: Original Sin

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Original Sin was created in the spirit of the finest "classic RPGs". Thousands of lines of text — check. Diverse leveling — check. A variety of situations that can be resolved not only through combat but also using cunning — also check.

And the whole game is designed for cooperative play for two players. Write this epic story together and don't forget to argue in the process. It's more fun that way.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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Moving on to the next game for two players. Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a 3D platformer about the adventures of the funny knitted character Sackboy.

You can explore colorful biomes, solve puzzles, fight opponents, and discover new costumes. The game can be played from start to finish together with your friend on the same console.

Star Wars Battlefront II

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Firmly grab the hilt of your lightsaber or blaster and go to war for the future of the far-far away galaxy.

In Battlefront II, you will find dozens of familiar characters from "Star Wars", many units of equipment, types of weapons, and unique combat situations. And if you call a loyal friend to the battle, then any match will become even more exciting.

Spelunky 2

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If you are looking for a challenge with your friends, then Spelunky 2 is perfect for that.

The game is a mix of a platformer and roguelike, where levels are generated randomly, and enemies can kill with one hit. Overcoming dangerous obstacles together on the same screen. After the death of one of the players, the other can revive him, thereby avoiding the need to start the entire run from the beginning.

Trine

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Trine is a true king of cooperative entertainment, because nearly the entire gameplay in this game is set as the interaction of various characters.

Players have the opportunity to control a team of a brave knight, a cunning thief, and a wise wizard. Each character has their own unique ability and style of gameplay. By combining the heroes' abilities, players will need to solve spatial puzzles, defeat opponents, and save the kingdom from the forces of evil.

Stardew Valley

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An engaging game for couples. Although the game was originally conceived as a single-player project, it includes multiplayer. With the 1.5 update version, split-screen co-op play was added to Stardew Valley.

The co-op mode is similar to the single-player campaign: you manage a farm, interact with NPCs, explore mines, participate in festivals, and actively live your virtual life.

Streets of Rage 4

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The continuation of the iconic Streets of Rage franchise, which was released on Sega consoles back in the 1990s.

In this game, you choose from several available fighters and set out to battle gangs in search of justice. Gameplay is simple: move from left to right, defeat villains in combat, and don't forget to pick up useful bonuses. Needless to say, it's much more fun to do all this with a loyal partner.

It Takes Two

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Another game for couples. Similar to Hazelight Studios' previous projects, It Takes Two is an exclusively cooperative game. The game supports split-screen. 

It includes shooter and platformer sections, rides on various types of transport, a level with teleporters, and even something resembling a Diablo-like game! Playing as two little dolls, you need to cooperate closely with each other to overcome various challenges and situations. 

Overcooked

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In Overcooked, players take on the roles of chefs, serve restaurant guests, and try not to lose their minds in the process.

New tasks will pour down every second, keeping track of all the ingredients will be difficult, and the in-game assistants will often cause chaos. With the ability to play up to four players on the same console, you get one of the most fun cooperative games of all time.

Rocket League

Rocket League is one of the most popular online games in recent years. However, few know that it can also be played offline on the same screen with a friend.

In the game, you and other rocket-powered cars must chase a huge ball across the field and score it into the opponent's goal. The game also follows a Free-to-Play (F2P) model, so we highly recommend you give it a try next time you gather with friends. You can play with a friend in split-screen mode. 

Cuphead

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Cuphead is justifiably considered one of the toughest games of the last decade, on par with the Dark Souls trilogy.

And there's a reason: it's a frenetic, unforgiving platformer about the adventures of two cup-headed brothers trying to repay their debt to the Devil without losing their own souls in the process. Known for its 1930s animation style, Cuphead looks stunning, is fun to play, and allows you to overcome all the tough challenges with a loyal partner.

Don’t Starve Together

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Five years after the release of the original, the developers released a separate multiplayer expansion — Don't Starve Together. You need to survive in a harsh and mysterious world, playing on the same console with friends.

The expansion features three modes, each offering specific gameplay. The main "Survival" mode will test the players' skills and their ability to manage resources.

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

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Nitro-Fueled is a remake of the super-popular racing game Crash Team Racing, which was released back in the late 1990s.

Cool new graphics and spectacular effects fit perfectly onto the original gameplay and gave us a fast, noisy, and very fun race. You can enjoy it both alone and with a friend. A large selection of available characters, karts, tracks, and modes will surely extend your races by a good dozen hours.

Diablo III: Eternal Collection

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Diablo 3 has already become a classic that enthralls even after a dozen playthroughs.

You can play on a single screen with up to four players. With an emphasis on obtaining the best equipment and an engaging combat system that's accessible to beginners, Diablo 3 is considered one of the most addictive action-RPGs you can play cooperatively. The "Eternal Collection" includes all the expansions and additional content, offering a comprehensive Diablo 3 experience.

Resident Evil 5

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An iconic classic in the Survival Horror genre that can be played from start to finish with a friend or significant other.

Agents Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar are set to venture into Africa and face a new type of dangerous virus that turns ordinary people into frightening and nearly immortal monsters. Memorable enemies, diverse weaponry, puzzles, epic boss battles — what more do you need for a great evening?

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is one of the long-running series of shooters.

In addition to the online mode, which can also be played from a single console with a friend, the game features a "Zombies" mode. In it, besides standard maps with arenas, there's also an "Invasion" mode. You and your teammates explore a huge map and complete activities on it. Upon completion, you can move to other maps, but the difficulty of the game will increase.

Minecraft

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If you've never heard of the cubic sandbox game Minecraft — you've probably spent the last ten years in a bunker. If you didn't know, Minecraft has a split-screen mode. 

Now, you can spend time in the most popular game of the generation with a friend. Moreover, you will have access to both the standard survival mode and thousands of user-generated modes. Choose something unique for yourself and build a real world of dreams! 

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

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Borderlands is one of those franchises that always comes with local co-op.

Of the entire available trilogy, we specifically recommend Borderlands: The Handsome Collection because it contains not only the sequel but also the pre-sequel. Both shooters have lengthy campaigns and local co-op for up to 4 players.

Mortal Kombat 11

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It's impossible to list PS4 games for two players on one screen without mentioning the true king of the genre — the Mortal Kombat series.

The eleventh installment of the franchise is the most spectacular, bloody, tactile, and engaging fighting game of all time. And most importantly, you can arrange a brutal brawl on the same console, sitting on the couch.

These were two player games for PS4. Tell us in the comments, which PS4 games for two players on one screen are your favorites and why. Which game have you and your friends played the most?

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