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00:00Welcome to Mojo Plays and guess the heck what, we're gonna be here for a while, a damn good
00:12while.
00:13Grab a friend and sit back, these are the 30 greatest co-op games of all time.
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00:26Super Mario Bros. Wonder
00:32We couldn't talk great co-op games without the most famous video game duo team of all
00:36time making at least one appearance, and what better appearance than one of the latest adventures
00:41for the Super Mario Brothers.
00:43With decades of learning, Super Mario Bros. Wonder takes everything that's been good about
00:47previous co-op experiences in the series and puts them to the test.
00:50For instance, you can enjoy local co-op with up to 4 players in the same household, each
00:54taking on different characters, or go online for a different kind of co-op experience.
00:59Play with your little brother, play with your older brother, play with your mum, I don't
01:02care it works no matter what.
01:09Lethal Company
01:20One of the newest gaming hits comes in the form of the always fun Lethal Company.
01:25Gather some friends and go planet to planet hunting down scrap and avoiding terrifying
01:29monsters.
01:30It's phasmophobia meets treasure hunting, meets me screaming a lot.
01:33If you're searching for a top notch survival horror game with a good dose of humour, Lethal
01:37Company is a recent standout that's been making waves on TikTok, and I know what you're thinking,
01:42but I promise that's a good thing.
01:51Remnant 2
01:59I promise having the first 3 entries be from 2023 is purely coincidence.
02:03That being said, well done 2023, you kicked it right in the low meat.
02:07When you're responsible for saving a world and preserving your very existence, it's great
02:10not to tackle it solo.
02:12In Remnant 2, you can choose to face the challenge alone, or team up with a friend to share the
02:16load.
02:17As you explore the game's diverse world, you'll encounter formidable bosses that are tough
02:20to defeat alone.
02:21There's a metaphor in there somewhere, but there's 30 of these goddamn games to talk
02:24about, so let's move on.
02:32Borderlands 2
02:43Well no way this could be worse than the movie.
02:45I've never seen the movie, I'm just jumping on the topic because I'm a piece of shit.
02:49Co-op gameplay is where Borderlands 2, above all other Borderlands games, truly excels.
02:54The game's over-the-top humour shines brightest when 2-4 players are creating chaos together,
02:59and using a variety of weapons helps compensate for any single strategy's shortcomings.
03:03While other Borderlands titles also provide fun experiences, Borderlands 2 stands out
03:07as the most finely tuned and polished of the series.
03:21Twisted Metal Black
03:23People often forget the PS2 is one of the best co-op systems, as their long, long list
03:28of single-player gems is so substantial, but there's at least three, surely?
03:33When it comes to car combat on the PS2, Twisted Metal Black is pretty hard to surpass.
03:38This reboot of the classic Twisted Metal series keeps the arena shooter mechanics, but introduces
03:43more characters and a darker narrative for 2 players to experience together.
03:47Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
03:49Don't be confused, because a lot of people are.
03:51You don't need a VR headset to play this game anymore.
03:54Go play it with friends right now, because it is insanely fun.
03:58One player views a briefcase containing a bomb and various disarming tools, which they
04:02must describe to their friends.
04:04The goal is to use the bomb disposal manual, which the friends manage, to defuse the device
04:08through effective communication and teamwork.
04:10The game is set against a ticking clock to heighten the suspense, and if you're a loose
04:14canon like a certain person currently narrating this video, it's going to get loud.
04:19Don't starve together.
04:25The impact of permadeath can destroy an entire weekend, but it feels far less daunting when
04:29experienced with a friend, or a sibling.
04:31While you'll still face the risk of dying in Don't Starve Together, playing co-op offers
04:35the solace of shared responsibility and camaraderie, or sibling rivalry turned cooperation.
04:40You can divide tasks and responsibilities, whether it's managing your home and farm,
04:44or exploring the world for essential resources to survive another day together, sometimes
04:48reluctantly.
04:49If you guys can't tell, I play this with my brother and he's a real piece of s**t.
04:56Deep Rock Galactic If you imagine Left 4 Dead with Lethal Company,
05:07then you're close to what Deep Rock Galactic offers.
05:10This team-based shooter lets you and up to three friends blast off to a procedurally
05:14generated planet in search of valuable minerals.
05:16To succeed, you'll need to utilize your class-specific abilities, whether it's using grappling hooks,
05:21creating platforms, illuminating dark caves, or screaming at everyone uselessly and not
05:25taking responsibility for your actions, Ben.
05:28You guys don't know who Ben is, but trust me, this is funny to exactly two people, which
05:32I think is worth it.
05:38Lego Star Wars 2 The Original Trilogy
05:49Lego Star Wars 2 The Original Trilogy offers a space-faring co-op experience that's fun
05:54for all ages, contrasting the teen and adult focus of Star Wars Battlefront 2.
05:58With a simple drop-in, drop-out co-op feature, anyone can enjoy this vibrant take on George
06:02Lucas' iconic space saga.
06:04I recently played with my nephew, who is 7, and it was still incredibly fun.
06:09We also played with my other nephew, who is 4, by giving him a fake controller, and luckily
06:12he's 4 and dumb.
06:14Playing Lego Star Wars 2 in co-op is pure joy for anyone who loves these two beloved
06:18franchises.
06:24State of Decay 2
06:32Set in an open-world environment, State of Decay 2 lets you switch between different
06:36characters, each with unique traits and skills essential to survival, a staple of the original
06:40game.
06:41Now, it's co-op.
06:43You can team up with friends to build shelters, gather resources and fend off zombie hordes,
06:47all while navigating dynamic day and night cycles.
06:50Vehicles are available for travel, which is some of the more fun times in your zombie
06:54friendship bonanza.
07:03Destiny 2
07:09Bungie's sci-fi epic, Destiny 2 thrives on the ability to team up with other players
07:13at every turn.
07:14It also thrives on the ability to ruin friendships with their hour-long raids.
07:18The game offers a wide array of content, including adventures, strikes, nightfalls and six-person
07:23raids, all of which encourage co-operation.
07:27You'll also frequently join forces with random players you meet in the world, especially
07:30during public events that literally drop from the sky, challenging everyone nearby to fend
07:34off waves of enemies for extra loot.
07:37Warning, my friends call me the loot rat.
07:39And it's not a compliment.
07:51Phasmophobia
07:52This might be the entry that I've spent the most time playing in co-op on this list, and
08:07easily the game I've spent the most time screaming at ghosts while my friends tell me to calm
08:10down on this list.
08:12Players step into the role of investigators on a paranormal team, tasked with exploring
08:16various locations and identifying the types of spirits they encounter.
08:19It could be a wraith, it could be a poltergeist, it could be a piece of dust that I mistake
08:23for a ghoul, who knows.
08:36Cuphead
08:37Who would have thought that this puffing billy visual style sidescroller would cause me to
08:46throw a controller into a wall.
08:49You play as the titular Cuphead, while the second player can join as his brother Mugman
08:55as you navigate through various levels and intense boss fights to repay a debt to the
08:59devil.
09:00The game is renowned for its stunning hand-drawn art style and a soundtrack that's sure to
09:04be remembered for years.
09:05I also played this game with my brother when I went home for Christmas, and let's just
09:08say I ruined Christmas.
09:11For real I ruined Christmas.
09:19Dead by Daylight
09:20Dead by Daylight is a survival horror game where one player assumes the role of a killer
09:25while four others play as survivors.
09:27Over the years the game has introduced unique content inspired by classic horror films and
09:31games featuring iconic villains as the killers including Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare
09:36on Elm Street, The Demogorgon from Stranger Things.
09:39Recent additions also include content from The Ring and the Silent Hills series.
09:44Streets of Rage 4
09:46Here's a classic series that you could really play any of and have the best time with up
09:51to three of your friends.
09:52Today however we're focusing on the latest entry Streets of Rage 4.
09:56The series was a hit in the early 90s for its sidescrolling beat-em-up action and that
09:59appeal remains strong.
10:01Grab your mates and battle through waves of enemies, collecting dropped items and power-ups
10:05just like in any classic arcade game.
10:07If you enjoy titles like the Simpsons arcade game there's a good chance you'll love
10:10Streets of Rage 4.
10:11And I'm genuinely not joking the pizza place down the road from me just got rid of their
10:15Streets of Rage arcade machine to replace it with a TMNT arcade machine and I've never
10:19been more mad.
10:22Stardew Valley
10:31We had to pick an absolute banger for halfway through our list to wake everybody up and
10:35of course that entry can only go to the unbelievably therapeutic Stardew Valley.
10:41Stardew Valley gives you control of a neglected farm in a quiet town and challenges you to
10:45restore it to its former glory.
10:47However the game is laid back so you and your friends can take up as many or as few tasks
10:51as you'd like.
10:52You can chop wood and plant crops, fish and trade, craft and scavenge or simply stroll
10:57around town chatting with the friendly locals.
10:59It's a great way to chill out and not get mad at your friends for once.
11:02Aiden why are you standing completely still in my farm, I'm in the kitchen making myself
11:06a G&T.
11:07Amazing.
11:08Live your best life homies.
11:19Sea of Thieves
11:20Rare was a staple developer and publisher of the 90s putting out classics like Donkey
11:30Kong Country, Goldeneye 007 and Banjo Kazooie.
11:34Throughout the 2000s they were responsible for some substantial titles but nothing like
11:38their 90s output.
11:39That was until Sea of Thieves, their landmark title that combined a beautiful world with
11:44fun gameplay.
11:45While you can play Sea of Thieves solo, the game truly shines when you're creating and
11:49sharing stories with others.
11:51Crews of up to 4 can sail galleons embarking on adventures that unfold from the various
11:55voyages you undertake.
12:10Diablo 4
12:21At their core, the best Diablo games have always been about the relentless pursuit of
12:25ever better loot.
12:26Having someone to share your latest most coveted find with only enhances the excitement.
12:30Now I'd like to make it clear from the get go, I wanted to put Diablo 2 on this list
12:34instead but I was worried the internet would destroy me because it seems that for co-op
12:38fans Diablo 4 continues to deliver on those thrills with an excellent campaign and evolving
12:43seasons that constantly introduce new challenges for you and your friends.
12:54Monster Hunter World
12:55Hey I can't get my friends into Monster Hunter so if you're a cool human being who likes
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13:12While solo can still be fun, Monster Hunter World masterfully preserves its complexity,
13:16challenge and awe in multiplayer mode.
13:19Whether you're tracking a majestic beast or goofing around at the hub, the thrill of preparing
13:22for a tough battle and narrowly surviving is something you have to experience with friends,
13:27such as with Palicos.
13:39GTA Online
13:51There was a time when surviving GTA 5's chaotic online world meant you needed a friend, or
13:56several just to last a few seconds.
13:58Alright guys I'm gonna get in that car, you'll just watch my back I'm dead.
14:01Nowadays though there's a vast array of activities to dive into even without player created objectives
14:06like stab that guy in the mouth and dance on his body.
14:09After years of updates and new content, GTA Online has evolved into a massive digital
14:14playground filled with things to do with friends.
14:16Player made activities turn it from an online game, into an online community.
14:31Star Wars Battlefront 2
14:41Don't get us confused here, although the modern Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a totally fine
14:44co-op experience, none of the Battlefront games have managed to live up to the pure
14:48beast status that the 2005 entry did, which brought the galaxy far far away to the Playstation
14:532.
14:54The standout feature of Star Wars Battlefront 2 is its co-op friendly Galactic Conquest
14:58mode.
14:59This mode challenges players to take over the galaxy through epic space battles that
15:03seamlessly transition to ground combat.
15:05Teaming up with a friend to engage in battles from both the original and prequel trilogies
15:09lets you fulfill your dreams of facing AT-ATs on Hoth, battling Gun Gans on Naboo, and fighting
15:14Widow Snops on Linglorm.
15:17What's funny to me is that if I didn't say anything, there are a lot of people who wouldn't
15:19have batted an eye just now.
15:21Fortnite
15:22We couldn't possibly do a multiplayer list without talking about Fortnite, which enrages
15:26me with equal levels of hate and respect.
15:29Fortnite is a prime example of a game that becomes even more enjoyable with friends,
15:33and its immensely popular Battle Royale mode is completely free.
15:37Playing with friends not only increases your chances of surviving waves of husks and building
15:41the ultimate base, but it also provides valuable XP boosts and better opportunities to acquire
15:46some of Fortnite's extensive collections of rare loot.
15:49It also means you can prove that playing Fortnite doesn't mean you have no friends.
15:52And that officially marks my 100th Fortnite joke for Mojo.
15:55Minecraft
15:56Yes, Minecraft is everywhere right now, and for good reason.
16:07Its digital building block world offers limitless creative potential.
16:11We probably could have stopped at games though and left movies alone, but we'll see.
16:16You can join friends to construct everything from whimsical structures to impressive engineering
16:20marvels, or just roam around causing chaos and hanging out.
16:23Its open-ended nature means you and your friends can engage in anything from a casual
16:27evening of fun, to a more ambitious long-term project.
16:36Overcooked 2
16:46Overcooked 2 might sound straightforward, prepare a series of meals as chefs within
16:49a time limit, but it's anything but easy.
16:52In fact, it caused more party gaming arguments in my life than Mario Party.
16:56With up to 4 players, keeping track of the various commands, requirements and kitchen
16:59hazards becomes increasingly challenging.
17:02And if communication isn't your strong suit, then you're doomed once you get deeper into
17:05this game.
17:13Left 4 Dead
17:14Left 4 Dead is a prime example of Xbox 360's cooperative gameplay capabilities.
17:31The game emphasises co-op play, allowing players to engage in 4 different modes, either together
17:36on one screen, or online via Xbox Live.
17:39I played it on PC, but if you dare emphasise the PC version over Xbox 360, the fanboys
17:44will come for you.
17:45It offers more replay value than any other game on this list.
17:48Like Portal 2, the game has received numerous awards and is widely recognised as one of
17:52the greatest co-op adventures of the late 2000s.
18:06Halo The Master Chief Collection
18:20I took all the risk out of this entry by cramming a lot of Halo games into one entry.
18:25You may call me cowardly or opportunistic, that's all.
18:29All 4 campaigns can be enjoyed either solo or cooperatively with others, but why would
18:33you go solo?
18:35Each of the original 4 games has been remastered for modern consoles, offering a fantastic
18:39demonstration of the value of cooperative play.
18:42Pick your favourite and go have fun.
18:50Battleblock Theatre Co-op platforming can be a blast, but it often
18:54comes with frustrations as players frequently get in each other's way.
18:58Battleblock Theatre embraces the inherent absurdity of this concept and turns it into
19:01something hilariously enjoyable.
19:04Its cleverly designed levels capitalise on co-op dynamics while revelling in the inevitable
19:08comedy of errors, creating a delightfully chaotic experience.
19:12Making it a recommendation for both platformer enthusiasts and anyone seeking a great multiplayer
19:16experience is not a difficult thing to do.
19:19Portal 2 Who didn't see this one coming?
19:29Portal 2 is a classic, and if you haven't played it yet, you're in for one of the best
19:33co-op experiences ever, and also one of the best single player experiences ever.
19:37But there's no time for that right now.
19:38The co-op campaign presents a significant increase in difficulty from the already challenging
19:43original, and also, it's a totally separate game, within the game, so you basically get
19:47two games for the price of one, which is a lot for a developer to do, so praise where
19:51it's earned.
19:52You and a friend, each controlling a charming robot, will need to work together to solve
19:56test chambers.
19:58Precision is key.
19:59If one player jumps a moment too early or presses a button too late, the entire plan
20:03can burn up in tears and punching, and then more tears.
20:18Baldur's Gate 3 In today's gaming landscape, many expansive
20:23titles offer co-op or multiplayer modes to enjoy with friends.
20:26If you're looking for an RPG experience with this feature, Baldur's Gate 3 is the game
20:31to try, and it does it unlike any other.
20:34It's hard to create a new experience this far into gaming history, but somehow they
20:37did it.
20:38The best part is, it's not a case of one player leading while others follow.
20:41Instead, all players are equal partners in the journey.
20:44With up to four players in a party, you have numerous ways to approach the game, coordinate
20:48to defeat powerful bosses, embark on separate quests, or even create some chaos among your
20:53group just for fun.
20:55And it is fun.
21:00It Takes Two Now, we made the choice to just include one
21:17game from this developer as their other title, A Way Out, could have easily taken the second
21:21spot.
21:22But, to be fair to others, we're giving them one spot with their groundbreaking co-op title,
21:27It Takes Two.
21:28In this game, you control a husband and wife who have been transformed into dolls by their
21:32daughter, upset about their impending divorce.
21:35It's a magical experience that constantly changes as you progress, keeping gameplay
21:39fresh from beginning to end.
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