Best Local Co-op Games for PS5 & PS4 (2026) - Split-Screen & Couch Co-op

Find the highest-rated local co-op games on PlayStation — ranked by player ratings and critic scores so you can pick the right title for your next couch session. Whether you want a dedicated two-player story, a drop-in split-screen adventure, or a same-screen party game, these PS5 and PS4 picks are the best options for playing together on one console.

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Jump into mind-blowing moments as you experience the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure from the studio behind It Takes...

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Buy It Takes Two once and get both the PS4™ and the enhanced PS5™ version. Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two, a genre-bendi...

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Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your c...

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Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration...

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This title is included in Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box! This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital...

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CREATE Build whatever you can imagine in your own infinite world that’s unique in every playthrough. EXPLORE Discover biomes, resources and mobs, and...

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The PIRATE WARRIORS series has successfully combined the popular anime ONE PIECE with the thrilling action of the WARRIORS series to create a worldwid...

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a bodacious, beautifully...

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*** Unholy Alliance Update *** Heretics never rest, and the Lamb is in need of an ally. Unholy Alliance introduces a new playable character to Cult o...

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This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital PS5™ version of this game. The galaxy is yours in LEGO® Star Wars...

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This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital PS5™ version of this game. Face thrilling, unpredictable challeng...

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Buy this digital PS4® version of Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War from the PlayStation™Store and download the PS5® version at no extra cost. Include...

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Risk of Rain 2 entitles the purchaser to both the PS4® and PS5® versions of the game on the same PlayStation™ Network account. If you own the PS4® ver...

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TimeSplitters is a renowned first-person shooter series that plunges players into an epic battle against the malevolent TimeSplitters, a race dwelling...

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The LEGO® Harry Potter™: Collection brings LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 together in one game, now remastered with...

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This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital PS5™ version of this game. ***NEW LEVEL 'HIKE' AND 'CANDYLAND' AV...

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As the sun sets on the last day of summer camp, the counselors of Hackett’s Quarry throw a party to celebrate. Things quickly take a turn for the wors...

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Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience that puts you b...

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Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993, DOOM pioneered and popularized the first-person shooter, setting a standard for all FPS gam...

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[This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital PS5™ version of this game.] The Dark Pictures Anthology is a ser...

About Local co-op games

Our local co-op collection covers the full range of couch co-op experiences on PS5 and PS4 — from co-op platformers and puzzle games built specifically for two players to open-world titles with split-screen modes. Every game is ranked by combined player ratings and critic scores so you can find the best option for your next gaming session with a friend, partner, or family member.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best local co-op games on PS5?
The best local co-op games on PS5 include dedicated two-player co-op adventures, split-screen action games, and same-screen party titles. Our list is ranked by combined player ratings and critic scores so you can find the most acclaimed couch co-op picks right away.
Is It Takes Two local co-op on PS5?
Yes. It Takes Two is a fully local co-op game designed for two players on one console. It supports split-screen on both PS5 and PS4 and includes a free Friends Pass so only one player needs to own the game.
What are the best split-screen games on PS5?
Several top-rated PS5 games support split-screen local co-op, including platformers, action games, and open-world titles. Use the local co-op filter on this page to narrow results to games with confirmed split-screen support on PS5 and PS4.
Can two players play co-op on one PS5?
Yes. Local co-op on PS5 and PS4 does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription — it works on a single console with two controllers. Online co-op with a second player on a separate console does require PS Plus.
Are there local co-op PS5 games on PS Plus?
Yes. Several local co-op games appear in the PS Plus Extra catalog and as monthly PS Plus Essential games. Check our PS Plus co-op games page to see which titles are currently included with your subscription.