![]() In addition to Kirby’s classic inhale powers, Forgotten Land also gifted us “ mouthful mode,” which lets Kirby stretch like a glove over enormous objects like cars and huge lightbulbs. ![]() In Forgotten Land you and another player run, float, and fight through 3D levels. Kirby games tend to be perfectly chill and incredibly adorable, and this one is no exception. Kirby and the Forgotten Land Image: HAL Laboratory/Nintendo Where other local co-op games might allow players to wander and do their own thing, this game is all about solving puzzles using each other’s momentum. Play as a Yarny (a living ball of yarn that looks like a small sprite) and solve puzzles with a friend by using your spare yarn to pull, yank, and swing. Unravel 2 Image: Coldwood Interactive/Electronic Arts Mugman, Cuphead’s sibling, can join on a local co-op journey. The art direction and soundtrack are wholly unique, making the game a joyride from start to finish, despite the challenge. This modern-day, punishingly difficult platformer has the beautiful look of vintage animation. Platform your way through the haunted hotel to save your friends Mario, Peach, and numerous Toads. In Luigi’s Mansion 3, you can play local co-op with player two as Gooigi (a spooky goo Luigi) after finishing the intro walkthrough and getting E. Screw playing as the plumber in the red hat - it’s time to be his taller counterpart. Luigi’s Mansion 3 Image: Next Level Games/Nintendo via Polygon Player two is Stella’s cat Daffodil, who can do most management sim tasks - she just can’t talk to characters, and thus, can’t trigger quests. Spiritfarer combines exploration on the seas with management sim elements, as you build housing, kitchens, and more, and learn to farm, cook, and craft. Meet wonderful characters and help them find closure. In this melancholy game, you play as Stella the ferrymaster, who guides spirits into the afterlife. Honk honk HONK!! Spiritfarer Image: Thunder Lotus Games With local co-op you and one friend can each be horrible geese, using teamwork to terrorize the townspeople. It’s a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose! Cause mayhem and honk to your heart’s content in this charming game. Untitled Goose Game Image: House House/Panic Inc. Each self-contained course has little nooks and crannies to pop in and out of, and Koopas to navigate around. Play together in local co-op as Captain Toad and Toadette, and explore and solve your way through a series of bite-size puzzles. This Wii U game’s Switch port is full of charm. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Image: Nintendo But no one said you couldn’t do it by launching it like a projectile through the window. In this isometric game, you’ll be given a list of tasks - like bringing a projector into the conference room. Good Job! has a lot in common with Untitled Goose Game. (Plus, when playing local co-op, the number of portals that can be placed is doubled.) Good Job! Image: Paladin Studios/NintendoĬongrats, you are the new CEO of a large corporation, and your wisdom is required to help employees stay on task. You’ll explore and solve puzzles by using a portal gun experimenting within the game’s physics is even more fun with a friend in tow. This Switch remaster includes both Portal and Portal 2, seminal games well worth the revisit. (Up to four can play with online multiplayer.) Portal: Companion Collection Image: Valve Software Local co-op is available for two players - just don’t forget to build an extra cabin on your farm. You can work together to plant and harvest crops or spend your days doing different activities, like fishing or mining. This modern-classic farming sim game takes its cues from the Harvest Moon series, and running a farm with your friends only adds to the fun. For two players Stardew Valley Image: ConcernedApe/Chucklefish ![]() But it sure beats dying alone.Īnd if you’re looking for more platform-agnostic couch co-op recommendations, here are our favorite local multiplayer games, games to play with a Valentine’s Day beau, and a Dear Polygon column about couch co-op. ![]() Sure, couch co-op can also mean getting revived just to get ragdolled across spikes in Spelunky 2. I also love building something together in real time, like a farm in Stardew Valley, or causing communal chaos like with Untitled Goose Game’s treacherous honking. Local multiplayer makes ass-kicking games much more approachable, thanks to friends respawning my character. It’s also my preferred play style, as the last few years have given me more excuses to stay in and try new games. We’ve collected some of our favorite titles that allow for good old-fashioned local play. There’s a lot to love about the Nintendo Switch, not least of which is the abundance of titles with local multiplayer features, making it a great console for game night with friends or a casual play session with a roommate.
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