Steam has so many great couch co-op games, and here are the best ones to play right now in 2026.

Why it’s great: Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. The chaos of shells, bananas, and last‑second blue shell strikes makes it perfect for mixed‑skill groups. Who it’s for: Families, casual ...

There’s something special about sharing a multiplayer game in the same room as a group of mates. Whether it’s duffing up bad guys in classics like Streets of Rage II, racing in four-player Mario Kart ...

Gaming with another person — partner, best mate, family member, or someone you don't even really like but somehow ended up next to you on the sofa — is a great time, especially when you're playing one ...

Anyone who played games with their siblings might remember how split-screen multiplayer was once the standard for great local co-op or competitive experiences. However, fewer and fewer games have ...

Fans aren't in agreement when it comes to local co-op multiplayer in GTA 6, as the series continues to push forward into ...

Online MMOs and shooters all die sooner or later, but these "dead" games are still kicking around in 2026.