What are the best PS4 local multiplayer games? Which couch multiplayer games should I play on PS4? While many titles offer great online experiences, nothing quite beats local multiplayer together with friends and family in the same room. Finding the right game can quickly turn four best mates into mortal enemies, or turn the group into a hysterical mess of laughter, screams, and joy. Luckily, the PS4 has enjoyed a bountiful resurgence of such titles. From stone-cold classics to utterly unique hidden gems, here's a list of titles to play with others that'll get everyone leaping out of their seats with excitement.
In this guide, we're looking at both competitive and cooperative offline multiplayer experiences, but if you're specifically looking for the Best PS4 Co-Op Games, you can find our list through the link.
25. Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure (PS4)
This crazy, chaotic dodgeball game seemed to come out of nowhere in 2016, offering up a fast-paced, grin-inducing spin on the sport. Up to four players can duke it out in teams or in free-for-all as they aim to smack each other out of a selection of unusual arenas. The controls are very simple but there's just enough nuance to keep things competitive, and the whimsical presentation will keep the laughs rolling.
24. Nidhogg 2 (PS4)
The first game laid down an incredibly solid foundation of frenetic fencing mixed with tug of war, but Nidhogg 2 adds a sprinkling of extras that make it even more entertaining. With a striking new art style, lots of new weapon types, and a much larger roster of levels to fight through, this sequel has plenty to keep you busy. Face off in one-on-one duels, or use the tournament mode to see who among your chums is truly worthy of being eaten by a giant sky serpent. Be sure to give this a try for some unique, compelling multiplayer.
23. Castle Crashers Remastered (PS4)
A PS3 multiplayer classic returns in Castle Crashers Remastered. This cartoonish beat 'em up may be showing its age a little, but it's more than capable of delivering some simple multiplayer action with a few friends. The main mode sees you (mostly) working together to defeat all the baddies, while there are competitive elements thrown into the package as well. Many games try to capture the raucous nature of Castle Crashers, but there's a simplicity to this game that makes it effortlessly compelling.
22. Laser League (PS4)
Laser League might not be the most populated game online, but there's no denying it's a brilliant multiplayer title. Four-player local matches let you duke it out in two teams of two, and the game quickly gets everyone frantic with its rapid pace, neon aesthetic, and simple controls. This is a unique title that's deserving of your attention during multiplayer gaming sessions.
21. That's You (PS4)
Sony has been making a concerted effort to make gaming more accessible with its range of PlayLink titles, and our pick of the bunch is That's You. Using smartphones as controllers, a group of players is asked questions about each person, naturally leading to some hilarious outcomes. You'll also be snapping selfies, drawing on each other, and second-guessing your opponents as you strive for victory. A great multiplayer title for the non-gamers in your life.
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Comments (27)
I stopped reading after Towerfall. That's the best local mp game on the system, everyone knows it.
Good, varied list of games.
@Kidfried agreed, me and my sons always have a couple of rounds of towerfall every weekend.
We also like the spulunky deathmatches but we hope spulunky 2 expands on the 1st.
For my son and I its all about Borderlands 2. Kinda surprised Mutant Football League didn't make the list.
Missing a fighting game, either injustice 2, tekken 7 or sfv. Playing tekken 2 wasted with my flat mates in my uni days was some of the best fun ever!!
Guacameele doesn’t even make the top 20? That’s just not right.
Just what I needed! Defs missing A Way Out, it's one the best co-op experiences out there!
There are a few my son and I like to play together aside from some mentioned above:
Black and White Bushido is a decent little budget game, Plants v Zombies GW2, Lego Worlds, Marooners, Frantics, Disney Infinity, Minecraft, Speed Runners is great. There's loads out there.
Fat Princess is a good coop game. Its a simple and fun ARPG.
I was wondering where Towerfall would land. The best in my book!
Why no Lovers in Space? Great local co-op that was once a free PS+ game. Had awesome fun with the whole family with that one.
I find COD WW2 to be a lot of fun splitscreen with my partner. We either play 1v1 local or we play splitscreen online. My partner who isn't a big gamer enjoys it so much she requests to play it nearly every day.
Stikbold! only gets #19? That game is easily top 3. Author needs a slap!
The couple in the picture - does anyone actually smile this much when playing local co-op? Usually my other half looks angry/disappointed after I've just got us both killed
A really cool list. Especially Rayman Legends!
It's funny as often it's easy to forget about some of the local multiplayer games there are on PS4. Good work putting the list together!
I haven’t saw the full list but I’m going to look at it. I’m not the biggest fan of online games anymore, I want to play in the same room.
Sad to see lego worlds or lego marvel superheros not mentioned. I've played those most with my daughter. I'd also give portal nights and honorable mention.
@Gremio108 That 1 is really a coöp game in singleplayer its gers boring fast.
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Weak list imo. Too much shovelware instead of better games.
A Way Out... Where is A Way Out? Some of the best local co-op you could wish for, and it's not even on the list? But seriously, I've never even heard of, let alone played, at least a dozen games in this list
It is a good list; my other half isn’t a gamer, but I’ve had “couples night” with some friends and we all really enjoyed That’s You, which as I got as part of PS+, was well worth it even just for that evening.
@Gremio108 I think it's more grimacing from the pain of over-extending their arms. Someone should tell them thrusting out the controller doesn't make them go faster.
VICTOR VRAN is sorely missing from this list. A 9.5/10 couch co-op title. Diablo meets platformer with great character customization based on cards and their costumes. AWESOME!
Has anyone played Crash team racing 4 player local with 4 DS4 controllers? Any issues and hopefully you still have real life friends afterwards...
Surprised that Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons did not make it - a beautifully made game, great story and unique. Looks like you prefer action.
@daldrum Brothers is a single player game.
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