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Shooters with cooperative passage. The best games to play together

Good day, dear readers!
Now the time has come to draw a line under the next material from the “TOP 10: Your Choice” series, the topic of which was games with the best co-op. If anyone missed the beginning, let us remind you that the selection of the dozen was done exclusively by our users, who first proposed their options on the forum and then voted on the best one. Our task now is to talk about the results in this material and, in fact, show them in the video attached to the article. That's what we'll do.
So, let’s meet ten games with the best co-op according to our users!

Cheerful slogan "play, create, share"(play, create, share) originated in the minds of the founding fathers Media Molecule more than five years ago and did not change until the launch of the pioneer of the design genre - LittleBigPlanet. People from Lionhead Studios from the very beginning they wanted to create a large playground for people of all ages and views, where they could create their own “small” worlds, open to all adventurers. Worlds that bring the gaming community together and encourage people to create truly monumental things.

First LittleBigPlanet made a real splash in the industry. Who would have thought that such unusual project will be able not only to crush the press, which squealed with joy and gave stable 10/10 points, but also become a great commercial success. So much so that the number of levels created by ordinary people will very quickly exceed the one million mark. This is something on the verge of fantasy, no less.

An important element of this success and breakthrough in stereotypical thinking is the opportunity not only to share maps carved with love, but also to go through them with friends. Both offline and online. Jumping on platforms, using a grappling hook and helping each other crack puzzles, enjoying walking together through cardboard worlds in the guise of little plush dolls...

What can you add here? LittleBigPlanet 2 didn’t lose face and only increased the degree of pleasure from joint trips through the levels created by ordinary people. Media Molecule deserves applause and a mandatory mention in the top.

Croteam began its long and thorny path to fame as a tiny “garage” development team consisting of only six people and a dog. The Croats did not have any luxury cars or forks on the islands. There was only enthusiasm and the desire to make an old-school shooter, without false gloss and dust flying towards the eyes, but with an insane number of enemies on the screen and giant guns that turn monsters into pieces of meat flying into pieces.

The public's sudden love for Serious Sam and sprinkled on the heads of the modest Croteam The awards turned out to be unexpected, to put it mildly. And after all Serious Sam touched the soul not only with adrenaline battles “one against fifty” in spacious Egyptian halls. The game also stood out due to its “cooperative” mode, which was rare for those times.

Nowadays, the chance to run through a single player campaign with a couple of friends is seen as something for granted, but ten years ago Serious Sam was a representative of a very rare gaming tribe that allowed several players to jointly wipe out tens of thousands of subordinates from the face of the Earth Mentala. It should be noted that this largely determined the bright future of the game - to this day there are people who are not averse to picking up a shotgun, inviting a friend to an online feast, and going to shoot headless kamikazes.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Serious Sam has survived many franchises and this year will again occupy the minds of true fans of the “old school”. Get ready, feast of the name Serious Sam 3: BFE starts this summer!

"Rainbow" guys in special forces costumes from couturier Tom Clancy From infancy we are accustomed to working in a team. In the Universe Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six there is no such physical unit as “I” - there is only a native detachment, coherently carrying out the task of the staff generals and systematically clearing room by room, freeing hostages and eliminating the damned terrorists.

With each new part Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six went deep and immersed in details, trying to perfect the cooperative cleansing of the world from radical citizens. Each fighter could always rely on friends during very difficult operations and trust them with his back.

Vegas 2 thoroughly shook up all the ideas of the early games in the series Rainbow Six and decided to focus on the combat adventures of just two players, thereby trying to achieve cinematic heights and tighter team play. To be honest, it didn’t turn out that bad - even if it’s not a race with eight warriors in a squad, it still has charm and charm Vegas 2 nevertheless outweighed the sour expression on the faces of the devoted fan club.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow: Six Vegas 2- one of the best tactical shooters, what can I say. It will be interesting to see what Ubisoft will do with the series Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six in future.

Epic Games aimed at a tit, but hit a crane. Gears of War in the blink of an eye, it practically became the personification of the Xbox 360 brand, on a par with titanium like Halo. People applauded as they saw Locust carcasses being cut in half on the screen and using sophisticated game mechanics with cover for tactical shooting of aliens. gloomy universe Gears of War subjugated millions of players, and Cliff Bleszinski scored another hit on an intergalactic scale.

Break it down into its component parts Gears of War 2 it won't work - a game is only great when it is a single whole. With an explosive story campaign, sophisticated multiplayer and, of course, co-op for two brothers in arms - Marcus And Dominica. Not to say that Gears of War 2 loved largely for the regime of joint destruction of locusts, but still there is a certain amount of truth in this statement. Going through the game’s campaign together with a friend is much more fun, interesting and sometimes more difficult due to the artificial intelligence that adapts to the two fighters. Words cannot express the pleasure you get from running around the Nexus.

Gears of War 3, in turn, will continue to expand the cooperative boundaries - in the final part of the trilogy, people will finally be able to complete the game from beginning to end in the company of three friends. There is no doubt now that the third part will put an epic end to the long history of the Delta squad and Marcus Phoenix.

Analysts predicted Borderlands quick death. Like, just another game Gearbox Software will turn out to be such a commercial failure that mom don't worry. About three months after release Borderlands wise analysts had to take back their words.

Borderlands turned out to be a large-caliber game, which not only did not save against venerable competitors, but even took away part of their potential revenue. The desert planet Pandora quickly became home to two million bounty hunters. Let's check the formula for success - obligatory loot, gazillions of weapons with different performance characteristics and range of application, a large open world and side quests. That's right, all the elements of success are in place. But there is one more, more important detail.

Cooperative. Nobody argues - you can enjoy a walk through the wasteland, filled with gangs, animals and treasures for connoisseurs, alone, slowly making circles around the rare islands of civilization. Yes, only real potential Borderlands opens only in co-op - when four warriors sit down in a battered buggy and set off to travel around the surrounding area, jointly completing tasks, collecting goods that have fallen from the pockets of defeated enemies and... If a dispute arises over who owns the loot - sorting things out with the help of guns and unique skills specific to each of the four classes.

To the cooperative needle Borderlands a lot of people got hooked. Even now, after a year and a half, it won’t be too difficult to find three partners and hit the road rally on Pandora’s off-road roads. And then maybe a sequel will appear to pamper tired travelers...

Fourth part RE deservedly considered one of the best games of the decade – Shinji Mikami created a game that influenced the further development of the third-person shooter genre, and at the same time survival horror. An unexpected mixture of different ideas, stolen from adventure games and TPS, a camera suspended over the hero’s shoulder, leisurely shooting of zombies and a rather interesting use of QTE mechanics - all this instantly built Resident Evil 4 to the rank of an undeniable classic.

Resident Evil 5 Even with all the fans' desire, it will not be able to reach such heights. Sunny Africa, a change from a gloomy European village to bright and not at all scary shacks and a slight shift in priorities towards a system of shelters, which are neither a village nor a city... Controversial decisions by employees Capcom many were accepted, it’s impossible to list them all. And today there are people who are ready to talk about how the Japanese miscalculated RE5.

Perhaps only one element of the game brightened up the overall disappointment. Against the backdrop of fat minuses, the cooperative at least looked like a small and stunted plus. Complete the story campaign RE5 together or playing in the “Mercenaries” mode with the support of a friend turned out to be quite fun. Yes, the light genre feel of survival horror in the co-op completely disappeared, but, in the end, it was completely uncritical. Everyone has long since stopped being afraid of creeping creatures with tentacles during daylight hours.

Bottom line - Resident Evil 5 turned into a more lightweight shooter. There is no trace left of the atmospheric, slow and drawn-out “horror” film. Is this bad? Someone will nod affirmatively. And someone will go through the game in co-op, not really caring what three and a half veterans of the squad think STARS. Everyone wins.

You won't envy fate Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction. The game was announced in 2007, moved the mountain plastic surgery, a complete change in gender concepts and, ultimately, appeared before the public in a completely different appearance, noticeably different from what Ubisoft showed four years ago. Shaved Sam Fisher, no “social” stealth and a black and white palette of “invisibility” with brutal interrogations, knocked out teeth and shooting in the head – the surgeons did their best.

Of course, you can always look for flaws and find them anywhere and everywhere. Splinter Cell: Conviction In terms of mechanics, it has moved very far away from the first games about the secret agent of the Third Echelon. There's no arguing with that. Some people liked the changes, while others defiantly spat at their feet and said meaningfully: "This is no longer Splinter Cell!» . Opinions are divided, but supporters of the two camps still agree on one thing - the multiplayer part Splinter Cell: Conviction was a success. And it’s not just about the cooperative, for which Ubisoft I concocted a separate storyline to make playing the game with a friend more interesting. The game also deserves good words for its diversity in multiplayer modes, where several special agents need to sneak behind enemies, monitor patrols wandering through the halls, work together in the shadows and in no case expose their partner to attack. The perfect combination for those who understand.

Uncle Tom Clancy enjoys clear authority among fans of cooperative fun - two games in this top with his holy prefix. Ubisoft She can be proud of herself - she came very close to the top three.

Seeing a child in a prize place Blizzard Entertainment– this is already a tradition of our tops. And who is to blame? "Blizzard"- one of the few studios whose games feel great and do not complain about the lack of attention from fans even after eleven years.

Diablo 2- a clear example of this. Despite the passing of a decade, she still has many fans around the world. Tens of thousands of people devote at least a couple of hours a week to the old woman, wandering through dungeons and killing mystical living creatures. Ask the inhabitants of our servers - they won’t let you lie! U Blizzard Entertainment it was possible not only to create a luxurious fantasy universe, equipped with a practical role-playing system and an indispensable hunt for loot, but also to rally the gaming community around Diablo 2, which with its enthusiasm keeps such an “ancient” game afloat.

However, a change is already on the way! Soon the second part will be able to finally retire, and a new star will sparkle in the sky under the name Diablo 3. Maybe Blizzard Entertainment and it takes a long time to harness, but it definitely goes very fast - the wait is always worth it. With the exit Diablo 3 this postulate is unlikely to change.

Who, who, huh Left 4 Dead 2 receives his silver deservedly and without any questions. In fact, this is the only game in the top that, from the very first days of its life, was created around a cooperative mode and the ability to shoot zombies as part of a squad of four survivors. And if in other games co-op is a big and pleasant addition that allows you to brighten up your evenings while playing with friends, then in Left 4 Dead this is an unbreakable foundation.

To the success of the first part Left 4 Dead few believed. On paper the game looked great, but there was still a shadow of doubt cast over a significant part of it. Co-op, artificial intelligence taking the place of the “director” and managing a crowd of zombies, unique “infected”... All this sounded very sweet, and therefore Valve Software I couldn’t resist and was the first to pounce on this cake. The seers bought it wholeheartedly Turtle Rock Studios, gave her money, provided the game with great marketing support and began to watch how, before their eyes, the first sprouts of a future hit emerged from the fertile soil.

Left 4 Dead did not disappoint and became the favorite of millions of players who spend their time every day shooting the dead and paving the way to the saving evacuation point. Just like any Hollywood zombie movie!

Left 4 Dead 2 many at first received hostility, exposing Valve Software in deception. After all, the company promised to supply L4D new content, and here it is! True, over time, the resentment gave way to sincere love - the “crane operators” delivered all the promised content and are now actively supporting the life of the community Left 4 Dead 2. There is not a single cloud on the horizon, only mountains of new campaigns for the four survivors, ready to slay a hundred or two zombies.

About the same situation has developed as with the creations Blizzard Entertainment. A game Infinity Ward regularly visits the top's bedchamber. And it’s hard to argue with the fact that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a high-flying bird that deserves special attention.

Frankly speaking, only she managed to perfectly combine Hollywood action films with a hail of special effects from Michael Bay and standard game mechanics, which made it possible to bring games as part of the media space to a completely new level. Launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was in no way inferior in scale to the premiere in cinemas of some November blockbuster. And all thanks to magic Infinity Ward, who knows how to create excellent and very cinematic projects.

Against the general background and under the main musical theme from Hans Zimmer cooperative missions in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Not that they stand out much. They only complement the already epic canvas. Working with a friend to carry out missions stolen from the single-player campaign may not sound interesting, but snowmobile chases and the opportunity to fire at the enemy base with large-caliber AC-130 guns - all these memorable moments perfectly compensate for the weak preamble.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 once again awarded an honorary gold medal. Infinity Ward has already written its name into the history of the gaming industry many times. And, most likely, he will write it several more times in the foreseeable future. Our congratulations!

Well, that’s all for today regarding texts, but there is still excellent video material ahead, which you will find just below. All we can do is say thank you for your participation and say goodbye until April 1st. I was with you today Evgeniy “Mumby” Molodov.

In addition, we remind you that right at this moment the first stage of preparation of the next material from the series “TOP-10: Your choice” began, in which you can take part. The topic was the best racing games.

17. Strange Brigade

A dynamic shooter, the plot of which tells about the awakening of the ancient Egyptian witch-queen Seteki. Only the “Strange Brigade” - four brave adventurers who are ready to fight any danger for the sake of hard cash - can stop the ominous ruler and her minions.

Playing Strange Brigade alone is too boring, but in co-op the project reveals itself to its full potential. At various levels, bloodthirsty monsters, deadly traps and, of course, cunningly hidden treasures will await you, and an extensive arsenal of weapons and devastating spells, unique to each character, will help you deal with the creatures of evil.

16. A Way Out

A game completely aimed at playing cooperatively with a friend: you can’t go through it alone, you can’t go through it with a random player (not from the list of friends in Origin), and there’s no reason to - this project gives the most vivid emotions only when you play with someone you know well person, and preferably at one computer, in splitscreen. We won’t go into detail about the merits of A Way Out - we’ve already said everything in our review. If you have someone to play with, be sure to pay attention to this wonderful game.

15. Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide

The game in the Warhammer fantasy universe (which is not 40,000) invites players to team up and recapture the city of Ubersreik from the ratmen - mainly in close combat. Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide captivates with its dynamic and intense gameplay, impresses with the beauty of its locations and delights with its high complexity. All in all, great option for evening team fights.

14. Portal 2

Without exaggeration, the ingenious puzzle game from Valve could have been placed higher on our list, but due to its age it has given way to newcomers. The main feature of the Portal 2 cooperative is a very convenient, intuitive gesture system, thanks to which communication in the game does not require voice communication, and even residents of different countries can find a common language with each other. Interesting puzzles and signature humor remain in place, so the project will help you relieve boredom and have fun.

13. Gears of War

Only two games from the Gears of War series are presented on the PC - the first and fourth parts (the rest were released on consoles of the Xbox family), but they are enough for vivid emotions. Gears of War has a gloomy atmosphere, charisma of the main characters and fierce battles with undisguised, even ostentatious, cruelty.

12. Broforce

11. Killing Floor

10. Ghost Recon Wildlands

A shooter from Ubisoft, specially designed for cooperative play. Of course, you can play Ghost Recon Wildlands alone, but then you won't get even a fraction of the experience that this project provides when completing tasks together. It's all about the gameplay: the game belongs to the genre of tactical shooters and, obviously, AI-controlled characters cannot compare with real people who, with proper coordination of actions, will turn the passage of missions into a beautifully choreographed Hollywood action movie.

9. Dying Light

8. HELLDIVERS

7. Civilization

The sixth part of the strategic Civilization series is the newest one on this moment, but there is co-op in previous releases as well. Here, co-play is implemented within the framework of diplomacy: players can declare friendship, form an alliance and develop their civilizations together. Civilization VI is perfect for playing both over the Internet and on one computer - for the second case, there is a hot-sit mode in which participants take turns making their moves.

6.Cuphead

A long-term platformer released in 2017, with a stunningly beautiful visual style that references the cartoons of the 30s and 40s. Players will take control of funny characters and fight two dozen bosses. Cuphead has incredibly complex gameplay, so some friendly support comes in handy.

5. Path of Exile

4. Call of Duty

Starting with World at War, each part of the Call of Duty series contains, in addition to a single player campaign and competitive multiplayer, a mode joint passage. In some installments of the franchise, players will have to fight zombies, in others – with aliens, but each time these missions delight with excellent presentation and exciting gameplay.

3. Destiny 2

Both parts of Destiny are designed for cooperative play, but only the second part is available on PC. Destiny 2 is about cooperative battles against alien invaders, accompanied by a mystery-filled plot and a carefully crafted futuristic setting. The game boasts not only exciting gameplay, but also beautiful graphics that demonstrate stunning landscapes.

2.Diablo

Diablo 2 turned 17 this year, Diablo 3 is 5 years old, but both projects still occupy places in all the top cooperative games. The reasons for its success are high replayability, well-balanced gameplay, and exciting gameplay. Any fan of good action-RPGs periodically feels the urge to download one of the games in the Diablo series, call your friends and go to Sanctuary to deal with the presumptuous demons.

1. Divinity: Original Sin

Both parts of the Divinity: Original Sin series share honorable first place in our ranking of the best cooperative games on PC. And completely deservedly so, because every joint passage here turns into an exciting adventure, where players can argue with each other, intrigue each other, explore the world together or separately and, of course, fight numerous enemies. Best project For a fun time in the company of friends, you simply won’t find it.

Co-op games for weak PCs

Almost all of the above games require fairly powerful video cards and processors. But what to do if your computer’s configuration can’t handle modern projects, but you still want to play co-op? Don't rush to break your piggy bank for an upgrade - we have a selection of co-op games for weaker PCs.

Dead Island is a series of zombie action games with parkour, close combat and a system of zonal dismemberment of the living dead.

Resident Evil– the fifth and sixth parts of the franchise, as well as the Resident Evil Revelations duology, contain a cooperative mode in which players will have to clean up the consequences of the sinister experiments of the Umbrella corporation.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North– action-RPG in the “Lord of the Rings” universe with co-op for three.

Magicka- a series of adventure games dedicated to four unlucky wizards who, by the will of fate, will have to fight a demon who intends to destroy the entire world. It is interesting for its original combat system, in which players independently create magic spells by combining various elements.

Don't Starve Together– a survival simulator with the possibility of cooperative playthrough. Players need to survive in a hostile world for as long as possible, and working together significantly increases the chances of survival.

Torchlight is a cooperative action-RPG in the Diablo style with vast locations, addictive gameplay and pets that relieve players of the need to constantly return to the city to sell loot.

Sacred 2– large-scale RPG with interesting classes, interesting plot and funny humor.

Titan Quest is a cooperative action-RPG based on the mythology of Ancient Greece, Egypt and the East, and invites players to fight the powerful Titans, reaching the top of Olympus. The game recently received new life as an Anniversary Edition.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3– RTS in the popular Command & Conquer universe with the possibility of a cooperative campaign.

LEGO– All LEGO series releases include a co-op mode. The choice of projects is huge: gamers can go to the worlds of Marvel and DC comics, take part in the adventures of the Fellowship of the Ring and the Hobbit, study at Hogwarts, visit a galaxy far, far away, and so on.

Contra, Metal Slug and other classic games - there are free emulators of various consoles of past generations that can run old games, including co-op. They provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in worlds familiar from childhood and relive the exciting adventures of your favorite characters.

18.11.2018 Pavel Makarov

The first game that supported multiplayer mode - a cooperative mode in which several players could play simultaneously over a local network - was Doom, developed by id Software back in 1993. Increasing Internet connection speeds have contributed to a boom in the development of cooperative games. Now you could play both against real people and play through the game with a friend. For example, this passage mode was popular in Diablo 2.

In this article, we have selected the most interesting co-op games on PC that can be played online.

Release date: year 2000
Genre: multiplayer first-person shooter about special forces
Developer: Valve
Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Counter Strike is a first-person shooter that has become popular quite a long time ago. Even in gaming clubs, young people of that time gathered to fight on the online battlefield. Dust, Mirage, Nuke - all these cards remain in the heart of every player for a long time, leaving pleasant memories.

You have to choose between a team of terrorists or special forces. The task of the former is to place the bomb and protect it until the explosion. The special forces must neutralize it or prevent it from being installed at all. The game also contains other modes, including: meat grinder, classic battle (without a bomb), and so on. It would seem that everything is as simple as shelling pears, but the game mechanics are designed for constant improvement of both shooting and strategy. Join your allies and repel any enemy!

Release date: 2016
Genre: cooperative simulator of maniac and victim with elements of survival horror
Developer: Behavior Digital Inc.
Publisher: Behavior Digital Inc.

The maniac and four victims must come face to face. The first is understandably stronger and more dangerous than the survivors, but teamwork can give them a chance to survive. You will have to choose who to become during this battle!

As a maniac, your task will be to kill victims who escaped at the most inopportune moment. Tons of traps, the use of special abilities (each maniac has his own) and dozens of bloody methods of murder await you when playing as this class. Believe me, it will be meat!

Being a victim is more difficult, but no less interesting. You will have to cooperate with three other survivors in the fight for survival. Be smarter and faster than the maniac and you will be able to escape!

Release date: year 2013
Genre: cooperative first-person shooter about bank robbery
Developer: OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio
Publisher: Starbreeze Publishing AB

We've all imagined ourselves as bank robbers at least once. The howl of sirens from police cars, shooting, explosions, giving way to a heavenly life on stolen money. Yes, the road of a robber is difficult, dangerous and illegal, but the game Payday 2 allows you to experience this role.

Together with 3 allies, you will take part in robbing a variety of banks and vaults, from rural to global. How to act is up to you to decide. Disguise yourself as ordinary customers and quietly take away the money, or burst in with a machine gun at the ready and rudely take away the loot. The game leaves this choice to the player. Go ahead and find your way to a rich life!

Release date: 2018
Genre: cooperative first-person shooter in the Walking Dead universe
Developer: OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
Publisher: Starbreeze Publishing AB

Games about zombies are becoming more and more popular, constantly gaining more and more new audiences. Overkill's The Walking Dead continues the traditions of the well-known Left 4 Dead. The game itself is a first-person shooter. The entire gameplay takes place in Washington, engulfed in a zombie apocalypse. The main characters - Aidan, Grant, Heather and Maya - will have to show real perseverance and fight for their lives. Medicines, weapons, ammunition, and so on will become the goal of your forays into a dangerous world.

The game implements a system of skills and their upgrade. That is, you can choose a character based on useful (in your opinion) characteristics and improve it. Overkill's The Walking Dead relies on teamwork between all squad members. Everyone must contribute to victory and try to survive.

Release date: year 2009
Genre: cooperative first-person shooter about zombies
Developer: Valve
Publisher: Valve

Team up with three allies in the fight for survival! You have to fight off the hordes of zombies that have filled the whole world. The levels will be separated by safe rooms, in which these monsters are not afraid, but this will only be a temporary respite before a new battle.

Coach, Nick, Rochelle and Ellis, under your leadership, must make their way further and further in order to find a safe place. However, the game keeps saying again and again: “There is no way out.” This atmosphere haunts the player until the very end, posing another challenge. Can you prove that you can achieve better life? Try it!

Release date: 2018
Genre: cooperative shooter with horror elements about zombies and mutants
Developer: Crytek
Publisher: Crytek

Terrifying monsters have infested the swamps of Louisiana. You, as a brave and professional hunter, must get rid of this threat. For trophies that you can get from monsters, you get money, which you can use to improve your equipment and go hunting again. However, other players are also not asleep - they will try to get it earlier or take it away, without worrying at all for your life. Fight both monsters and people, whose greed is no less suitable for monsters.

It is quite possible to create a detachment that will keep the entire area in fear. After a successful hunt, improve your character's skills to make him more useful in battle. Free Louisiana from this nightmare and show everyone who the real sniper is!

Release date: 2015
Genre: turn-based fantasy RPG with co-op mode
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios

Divinity: Original Sin is a turn-based role-playing game that includes both single-player and multiplayer game modes. The player will control two characters who are members of the Source Hunters group. The Source is a particularly dangerous type of magic maintained by adepts. The characters must stop using this type of witchcraft.

In single player, both characters are under your leadership, and when playing on a local network, there is only one. The main characters can build different relationships with each other: from the worst enemies to passionate lovers. The world is completely interactive, and its further fate depends entirely on you!

Release date: 2011
Genre: pixel adventure sandbox
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K

Borderlands is a first-person shooter that includes RPG elements: inventory, the ability to upgrade skills and complete quests. Unconventional humor gives Borderlands a certain “charm” that will captivate any player for a long time.

The plot takes place in 5252 on the planet Pandora. The colonists tried to find gold and minerals here, but their hopes were not justified, and the planet plunged into complete chaos. Slums and poverty are what has become of the once developing planet. However, the discovery of the Vault changes everything, only it is closed and kills everyone who tries to open it. You have to do this!

A unique character leveling system will force you to complete all side quests! Experience the harsh reality of Pandora!

Release date: 2016
Genre: Co-op meaty first-person shooter with waves of zombies
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Publisher: Tripwire Interactive

Killing Floor 2 is a first-person shooter where the goal is to survive 4 to 10 waves of zombies. You can play from 1 to 6 players simultaneously. Between waves there is a store where you can buy weapons for the number of kills in the round. Interestingly, the developer divided all players into classes: shooter, marksman, and so on. Everyone has their own role and task performed in the process of survival. The tank holds back the damage, the marksman eliminates the strongest zombies, and the grenadier kills the weak ones in droves.

This game cannot please us with its plot. The scientist has learned to clone and control mutants who want to destroy you.

However, the team-based gameplay is truly impressive. Coherence and only coherence will help you survive real hell. Unite or count the last seconds of life!

Release date: 2016
Genre: cooperative first-person shooter about survival on an island with zombies
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Deep Silver

Dead Island is a first-person shooter from Polish developers Techland in the survival horror genre. The action itself takes place in New Guinea. The main characters of the game are ordinary tourists who find themselves on a tropical island owned by The Royal Palms Resort during a zombie apocalypse. Literally snatching their lives from the hands of monsters, they will have to learn all the secrets of this paradise and escape with minimal losses.

Anything can become a weapon: from a torch, a spear, a bat, to a chair leg. The maximum amount of blood and danger surrounding on all sides gives a certain drive to the gameplay, making it lively and vigorous. Can you survive in a heavenly place during a real hell?

Release date: 2016
Genre: historical strategy with multiplayer
Developer: GSC Game World
Publisher: GSC Game World

Strategies have always attracted players with their enormous creative potential. Build a castle? Please! Mining for gold? Hold it! Cossacks 3 is the successor of these traditions.

You have to become a wise ruler and lead an empire of the 17th–18th centuries. A large-scale strategy game about the great battles of the 18th century is the most accurate description of this game. The huge number of nations, types of units, equipment and strategies truly inspire respect for this creation. The battlefield can accommodate up to 32 thousand units!

It is important that not only military strategy decides the outcome of the confrontation: you will have to manage the empire and actively develop it. Become a Great Leader or go down in history as another ruler - it all depends on you!

Release date: 2011
Genre: first-person action with parkour and co-op mode
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Techland Publishing

Parkour, zombies, action and all this from the first person! There is no other way to describe Dying Light! The open world, completely accessible to the player, is simply huge. You can play alone or with a group over a local network.

The action itself takes place in the fictional Middle Eastern metropolis of Harran, struck by a zombie apocalypse. Scientist Kadir Suleiman threatens to create a new biological weapon, but you, operative Kyle Crane, need to prevent this. You crash land in an infested settlement. It remains to fight to save the world, because who, if not you?

The living dead no longer fit into the canon of slow and stupid creatures - they are fast, cunning and unpredictable! If you are ready to compete with them, then feel free to go to Harran!

Release date: 2016
Genre: Isometric action RPG based on the myths of Ancient Greece with a cooperative mode
Developer: Iron Lore Entertainment, THQ Nordic
Publisher: THQ Nordic

What will happen if all the Gods and Titans rise up and go to war against each other? Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition is coming! The action of this game takes place in Ancient Egypt, Greece and the East. The Titans were able to escape from their captivity and are causing chaos throughout the Earth. They destroy cities and destroy families. The world needs a savior, a hero who is not afraid to challenge the Titans and turn the tide of the confrontation. And you will be this savior.

The RPG component of this game is perfectly supported by epic battles with famous Gods and Titans. Cerberus, Hercules and many, many others will be on your way. You will have to be smarter, faster and stronger to win. Save the world and resolve this conflict!

Release date: year 2014
Genre: Off-road driving simulator with co-op mode
Developer: Oovee® Game Studios
Publisher: Oovee® Game Studios, IMGN.PRO

If you love heavy equipment trying to conquer off-road conditions, then Spintires is the right solution. At the moment, this game is recognized as one of the most realistic simulators of this genre. The game takes into account absolutely everything: the weight of the vehicle, its load, weather conditions and roughness of the road! You'll have to think twice before visiting another difficult area. The Havoc engine allows you to leave a rut from your previous race, which will make it difficult to advance next time. Maximum immersion guaranteed!

You will have to deliver cargo to the most inaccessible places in the world. Rain, hurricanes and puddles in which you can drown will not become an obstacle in front of you. You'll have to fight nature and prove to yourself that anything is possible!

Release date: year 2012
Genre: team first person shooter
Developer: Crytek
Publisher: Mail.Ru Group

Warface is a tactical first-person shooter game published by Crytek. The plot of the universe is that the private military corporation "Blackwood" is trying to gain control over all the resources of the Earth. By bribing the authorities, murders and financial fraud, she is clearly moving towards her goal. However, in contrast to it, there is the organization “Warface”. You have to choose a side and fight for the company's goals at the cost of your life.

There are 4 classes in the game: attack aircraft, sniper, engineer and medic. Everyone has their own role in a close-knit team. Only by uniting will they be able to resist the enemy. There are a great variety of game modes, which doesn’t let you get bored for a minute!

Release date: 1998
Genre: real-time space strategy with multiplayer
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

The theme of space has always attracted gamers all over the world. Its infinity and unknownness sends shivers down the backs of players. Starcraft 2 fully justifies its setting and genre - strategy.

Three independent races with their own unique technology, four different modes and endless space - this is what you can expect from multiplayer. Being one of the best real-time strategy games, Starcraft is extremely popular among fans of the genre. If you are one of them, then you will definitely like it. Let's see if you can become the best commander in the galaxy?

In addition to our list of the best games with co-op on a PC over a local network, we suggest watching this video about other representatives of this genre.

Most gamers, of course, love to play in splendid isolation and single-handedly destroy hordes of various monsters, zombies, aliens, or simply enemy soldiers. However, sometimes there comes a time when you want to turn on Skype, microphone and play with friends - it is for such cases that we have prepared the best cooperative games for you.

The Division. The first to present the best co-op games on PC. An excellent representative of its genre, in which you will team up with other players and complete tasks in an infected and devastated New York. Various equipment, weapons, bonuses, many tasks and much more interesting things!

The Division System Requirements:

• System: 64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10;
• Processor: Intel i5 2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX 6100 @ 3.3 GHz;
• RAM: 6 Gb;
• Video card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7700 with 2 GB of memory;
• Disk space: 40 Gb.

Insurgency. Are you missing incredibly authentic military-themed co-op shooters? Then this game will definitely surprise you - you won’t find so much realism and hardcore anywhere else. You will find dangerous wounds from weapons, an excellent physics model, various tactical features and the harsh realities of a war that carries thousands of deaths every day.

Insurgency system requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: nVidia GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 with 256 Mb of memory;
• Disk space: 6 Gb.

Titan Quest Anneversary Edition. If you love co-ops and spiritual successors to the Diablo game, then this option will do like no other - take control of a nameless fighter and lead him to greatness, to Olympus itself. It is worth noting that a re-release was released relatively recently, and the addition takes us to a new region and is associated with the Vikings.

Titan Quest Anneversary Edition system requirements:

• System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 32 or 64 bit;
• Processor: 3.0 GHz CPU Dual or Quad Core;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: 256MB NVIDIA or AMD card;
• Disk space: 11 Gb.

Hunted: The Demon's Forge. Another pretty cool story, although it has gone over the ears of many players, which gives you the opportunity to fight against hordes of demons as one of two heroes. The peculiarity is that this is a team of an elf archer and a human warrior. You will find a lot of pretty funny jokes, an excellent plot and even a variable ending depending on the actions of the characters.

Hunted: The Demon's Forge system requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX / ATI Radeon HD 4830 with 512 MB of memory;
• Disk space: 12 Gb.

Gears of War. Another relatively recently re-released game that will immerse you in a world that is dying and on the edge of an abyss. The planet is experiencing an invasion of certain mutants calling themselves locusts, and only in your hands is the salvation of the last pockets of humanity.

Gears of War system requirements:

• System: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1511);
• Processor: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 or six-core AMD FX;
• RAM: 8 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or Radeon R7 260X with 2 GB of built-in video memory;
• Disk space: 60 Gb.

Far Cry 4. Why enjoy the beauty of India on your own when you can team up with friends and go on incredibly dynamic missions. You will find chases in various vehicles, shootouts, clashes with wild animals and a sea of ​​weapons to choose from!

Far Cry 4 system requirements:

• System: Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1 (64-bit systems only);
• Processor: Intel Core i5-750 (2.6 GHz) or AMD Phenom II X4 955 (3.2 GHz);
• RAM: 4 Gb;
• Video card: GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 5850 with 1 GB of memory;
• Disk space: 30 Gb.

Dying Light. One of the largest and most beautiful projects in which co-op, a bunch of homemade edged weapons, parkour, and zombies coexisted perfectly. You have a difficult and very exciting journey ahead of you, which can be brightened up by playing with real players who sometimes take the place of zombie hunters.

Dying Light System Requirements:

• System: Windows 7/8/8.1 (64-bit systems only);
• Processor: Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHz;
• RAM: 4 Gb;
• Video card: GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6870 with 1 GB of memory;
• Disk space: 40 Gb.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2. Why destroy heretics one by one when you can do it together? The crazy co-op mode for the second part of the famous series is still in great demand and brings many hours of excellent gameplay to fans of the Warhammer universe. Take control of unique fighters and go ahead and complete tasks!

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 system requirements:

• System: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista SP1;
• Processor: Pentium 4 3.2 GHz single core or any dual core processor;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600 with 128 MB of memory and support for shaders version 3;
• Disk space: 6 Gb.

In tenth place in our top co-op games Assassins Creed: Unity. How do you like the idea of ​​uniting into a team of four assassins and completing various story and side missions together? Quite unusual, right? A little lame in optimization, but no less interesting episode of the life of the assassins, showing us Paris in all its beauty, will definitely delight you with fresh gameplay and new features.

Assassins Creed: Unity system requirements:

• System: Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 (64-bit);
• Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz;
• RAM: 6 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD 7970 with 2 GB of video memory;
• Disk space: 50 Gb.

Resident evil 6. Here you have a 2-person co-op, and the whole game is divided into 4 campaigns that are intertwined. Crazy chases, shooting, dangerous monsters, mutants and no less dangerous zombies - all this will fall upon you like an avalanche from the very beginning of the game. The game has excellent graphics and an equally excellent story that features both old and new characters.

Resident evil 6 system requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 Ghz) / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS / AMD Radeon HD 3850 / 512 Mb / DirectX 9;
• Disk space: 16 Gb.

The best co-op games on PC

Left for Dead 2. Of course, where would we be without this game? Here, gamers can expect as many as 4 characters that they can take control of and play together. Bloody and hurricane action from Valve, which almost needs no introduction - excellent graphics, a sea of ​​levels to complete and even more zombies that will try to chew you up. Here your comrades and improvised means in the form of automatic weapons or even chainsaws will come to your rescue.

Left for Dead 2 System Requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 / ATI Radeon X800 with 128 Mb of memory;
• Disk space: 8 Gb.

Dead Island. The top game with co-op continues with the game from Techland. Paradise landscapes, blue and clean sea, hordes of zombies who are trying to devour the remaining people, and among them there are four survivors. As you already understood, here you have the opportunity to choose one of the character classes and play with four players - your skills and specialization depend on who you choose. Your character will have to go through a very difficult path to leave the infected resort of Banoi.

Dead Island System Requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: dual-core processor with a frequency of 2.66 GHz;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: compatible with DirectX 9.0, equipped with 512 MB of video memory;
• Disk space: 8 Gb.

Portal 2. This is the very option if you are simply really tired of shooting enemies one after another - here you will have to work with your head rather than with your hands, although the reaction will also be important. Co-op for 2 people invites you to go through all the intricate levels of the destroyed Aperture laboratory with a portal gun at the ready and solve all the most complex puzzles together.

Portal 2 system requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: Pentium 4 3 GHz or dual-core Intel 2 GHz or AMD64X2 (or better);
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: at least 128 MB of video memory, compatible with DirectX 9.0 and support for Pixel Shader 2.0b technology (ATI Radeon X800 or better / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or better);
• Disk space: 8 Gb.

PayDay 2. Well, this game is already suitable for those who are bored of fighting just like that - you are given the opportunity to unite in a gang of up to 4 people, make your character unique thanks to a frightening and original mask, and go off to rob another large store or even a bank. Basically, the task is to do everything as cleanly as possible without allowing the police to enter the building and surround you. Bring out as much as you can and get the title of the best among the best.

PayDay 2 system requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: dual-core processor with a frequency of 2.0 GHz;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 with 256 Mb of memory;
• Disk space: 8.5 Gb.

Dead Space 3. Ranks next in the Top Co-op Games on PC, creepy and extremely beautiful game. Don’t be confused by the fact that there is only a two-person cooperative here - this will be enough so that it is not too easy or too difficult. You will find unusual twists in the plot, dark nooks and crannies of space stations and the endless expanses of an icy planet on which the necromorphs, of course, will not leave you alone.

Dead Space 3 System Requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: Single-core processor with a frequency of 2.8 GHz;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS with 256 Mb of memory / AMD Radeon X1300 with 256 Mb of memory / Shader Model 3.0 / DirectX 9;
• Disk space: 10 Gb.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Don't be confused by the slightly cartoonish graphics - here you will find a lot of funny references to other games, peculiar jokes on the verge of madness, an interesting plot and many new enemies. You can play with four players and you have a choice of six characters, each of which is unique and specializes in certain types of combat. Join the fight for the next vault and find out how Jack turned from a hero into a villain.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel system requirements:

• System: Windows XP;
• Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600;
• Disk space: 13 Gb.

Continues our top games with co-op Call of Duty: Black OPS 3. A new part of the famous shooting game in which you will finally be given the chance to go through the campaign not alone, but together with three other players. An original setting of the future, new abilities that you gain thanks to cybernetic implants, a sea of ​​weapons, robots and an excellent plot. Visit the sites of global disasters, strike the immortals and find out what the Winter Forest is.

Call of Duty: Black OPS 3 system requirements:

• System: Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit;
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz;
• RAM: 6 Gb;
• Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB DirectX: Version 11;
• Disk space: 15 Gb.

Killing Floor 2. Continuing the traditions of the first part, this first-person shooter throws up to six players onto a map where you will have to destroy the fiends - mutant monsters that will come in waves, after which a strong boss awaits you. Destroy enemies, improve your hero, buy new weapons and armor, because your task is to survive and believe me, it will not be so easy.

Killing Floor 2 system requirements:

• System: Win7 64-bit, Win8/8.1 64-bit;
• Processor: Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66GHz or Phenom II X2 545;
• RAM: 3 Gb;
• Video card: GeForce GTS 250 or Radeon HD 4830;
• Disk space: 10 Gb.

And it closes our top cooperative games on PC Diablo 3. Not so new, but extremely exciting - once again you will have to challenge death itself and destroy the hordes of demons that have escaped from Hell. You are given a good number of characters to level up, a lot of different perks and just a sea of ​​weapons and monsters that are automatically generated every time in a new way, just like the levels themselves.

Diablo 3 System Requirements:

• System: Windows® XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 (latest updates) with DX 9.0c;
• Processor: Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro;
• Disk space: 25 Gb.

Hello tramps! Below is a selection of the best co-op games for both two and several players. If you have suggestions for other games, write in the comments.

Diablo series

Release date: 1996-2012

A trilogy of games in the action/RPG genre, made in the style of dark fantasy and telling about the confrontation between people (descendants of the nephalems) and the embodiments of evil, the main one of which is the Lord of Terror - Diablo. The series is distinguished by the presence of several characters with their own unique abilities, a huge number of monsters that are reborn every time the game is started, as well as randomly generated locations. The advantages of these games should also include the possibility of cooperative play. The game on the Nesham website is included in the tops: ,

The series is currently Blizzard Entertainment's most successful franchise. The release of each part was a real event for the gaming community. The series consists of three main games: Diablo (1996), Diablo II (2000) and Diablo III (2012). Each of the games also came with an expansion pack that added additional levels and features to the game. The third part has co-op and multiplayer, which allows you to play the game together.

Half-Life 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 1998, the second - 2004.

A series of sci-fi first-person shooters that tell us the story of theoretical physicist Gordon Freeman, who is also the only one who can save the Earth from aliens. The games in the series are almost icons of the genre, largely due to the exciting gameplay, thoughtful level design and unusual plot presentation. In addition, the engine of the second part of the Source game (of course, significantly improved) is even today actively used by game makers to create their projects.

Despite the fact that every game in the Half-Life series is single player, from a certain time, Valve has been distributing a modification for cooperative play absolutely free of charge. In fact, the game becomes reoriented towards two players, receives new puzzles and a number of cooperative opportunities.

Serious Sam series

Release date: 2001-2011

Genre: First Person Shooter

A series of first-person shooters that stand out from the crowd similar games whirlwind gameplay, when the player needs to shoot back from a huge number of opponents, using an equally huge arsenal of weapons. The total number of enemies per game can reach several thousand! Battles are cleverly diluted with simple puzzles and searching for keys, as well as jumping on platforms, dodging spikes, etc.

Another feature of this series is the possibility of cooperative completion of levels. Players liked the opportunity to smash various monsters to pieces together with a partner. It’s also worth adding a bit of absurd humor and original style narrative, and it becomes immediately clear why Serious Sam is very popular among players even today.

Garry's Mod

Release date: 2004

Genre: First person shooter,

A kind of physical “sandbox” that allows you to manipulate various objects independently or together with friends and conduct experiments with the physics of the Source game engine. Using this modification, you can, for example, connect, copy, change sizes or textures, and perform other actions with various game objects based on the Source engine. In addition, in addition to the “sandbox” mode, the modification has several fun online game modes.

It is worth noting that for the modification to work, players will need any game on the Source engine. In this case, the objects and characters of Half-Life 2 will immediately become available to the player, because they are included in the main distribution of the engine. Other games will allow you to use their content in the sandbox.

Samurai Warriors 2

Release date: 2006

Genre: Third person action,

The second part of the famous hack'n'slash series, which added several new characters, as well as a number of new features. The game begins with a choice of sides fighting for power over Japan. After choosing from the sides, the player is asked to choose a character (initially 26 are available, the rest are revealed as you progress), each of which has own characteristics fighting. In addition to the standard campaign, the game has a survival mode, and also features the ability to play together.

The lion's share of the time we will rush around different ends of the map, destroying ordinary opponents and officers in batches. For defeating enemies we receive gold and experience. The first is used to purchase equipment and some abilities, the second is used to improve your characteristics. Improved characters make more powerful combos and can use their super attack more often.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Release date: 2007

Genre: First person shooter,

A first-person shooter dedicated, as you might guess, to modern warfare. The game is distinguished by high-quality, precise gameplay, an excellent plot and its competent presentation. The first game in the Modern Warfare subseries, in which the developers for the first time decided to move away from World War II. The project was highly appreciated by both critics and players. The excellent multiplayer mode played a significant role in this.

In multiplayer, players have access to several modes, in particular: Free play (every man for himself), Team battle, Championship (capture flags), Headquarters (capture and hold headquarters), Sabotage (planting a bomb and protecting your base from it), Find and destroy (the same thing, only one team must plant the bomb, the second must prevent this from happening). In subsequent parts of the subseries, modes for cooperative play were also implemented.

Gears of War series

Release date: 2006-2016

A series of third-person shooters in which the main game feature is the player's use of cover, as well as the competent combination of tactical movement around the level with shooting. Players have access to an impressive arsenal of weapons, including a standard assault rifle with a built-in chainsaw for close-range attacks. The gameplay is very dynamic, and the games in the series also feature the ability to play through the story campaign cooperatively. In addition to co-op, the games offer a number of multiplayer competitive modes.

The games in the series were awarded a number of awards, including as the best game projects of the year, as well as for their graphic performance. Players appreciate the franchise for its hardcore, action and the ability to play together with friends. The first title sold over three million copies in ten weeks and became the fastest-selling game of 2006 and the second most popular game on Xbox Live during 2007.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

Release date: 2007

Genre: Third person shooter,

A third-person action game based on the interaction of two completely different characters. The game is designed primarily for cooperative play, and when playing solo, your partner will be controlled by artificial intelligence. The game focuses heavily on the story and gunplay, in which the player can hide behind various objects and shoot blindly. The levels are fairly linear, but there is often the possibility of a tactical bypass.

Features of the game also include the ability to exchange weapons with allies, as well as the fact that the player almost never has to look for ammunition, since a partner can always give out a small portion of the necessary ammunition. In addition to the story campaign, the game also has a network mode, where players need to steal as much money as possible from the bank.

Left for Dead

Release date: the first - 2008, the second - 2009.

Genre: First person shooter, survival horror

A cooperative first-person shooter with elements of survival horror, in which the player, in the company of three other friends, has to go through various levels filled with a huge amount of all kinds of “dead stuff”. If the player runs alone, the rest of the characters will be played by AI. The main feature of the game is the presence of a so-called “director”, who adjusts the gameplay depending on the actions of the players, making each playthrough unique.

The project received many positive reviews, as well as a number of significant awards, largely due to its unique gameplay, with an emphasis on team action, as well as a gloomy atmosphere of horror and despair. On November 17, 2009, the second part was released, which subsequently added maps and campaigns of the first part. It is worth noting that a lot of people still play the game.

Resident Evil 5 and 6

Release date: 1996-2017

Genre: Third person shooter, zombies,

Two parts of the famous game series, made in the genre of third-person shooters, in which the player, in the company of a partner (controlled by a second player or artificial intelligence), goes through all sorts of missions filled with various mutants and zombies. The games are divided into small chapters, often with a mandatory boss at the end. Between chapters, the player can purchase equipment or improve existing ones.

The main difference between the sixth part and the fifth is the presence of as many as four story campaigns, the events of which take place in parallel with each other and often intersect at key points. Moreover, each of the campaigns is slightly different in gameplay. Thus, the campaign for Leon and Helena is more similar to the classic Resident Evil, and the campaign for Chris and Pierce is reminiscent of the fifth part of the franchise.

Killing Floor 1 and 2

Release date: P first - 2005, second - 2015.

Genre: First person shooter, zombies

A duology of games in the genre of a cooperative first-person shooter with elements of survival horror, in which six people on one of the maps must destroy many mutants and then defeat a powerful boss in the end. Depending on the game settings, the boss appears after the 4th, 7th or 10th wave of monsters. Between waves, players can purchase weapons and equipment from the store (money is earned by killing mutants). There is also a small RPG element here. In particular, you can improve your character’s perks for the experience gained in battles.

Both parts of the game were warmly received by the gaming community. Many noted the similarity of this project with the game Left 4 Dead, but at the same time emphasized that the Killing Floor franchise is not without its own uniqueness and is definitely capable of leaving a positive impression.

Trine 1-3

Release date: 2009-2015

A trilogy that combines genres such as 2D fantasy platformer, RPG and puzzle. The main feature of the games in the series is the ability to complete levels as three different characters at once, switching between them at the right time. Each of the characters has their own unique skills that will be necessary for the player at different stages of the levels.

The locations are built in such a way that sooner or later the player has to take control of one or another character. For example, a knight can fight with opponents and use a shield to protect the team from enemy projectiles. The thief uses a bow and arrow, as well as a grappling hook. The magician has the ability to create objects and move them in space. The games in the series also include co-op for 3 people and special levels for playing together.

Borderlands 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 2009, the second - 2012.

Two parts of a cooperative first-person shooter with RPG elements, in which 1 or 2 players go through a story campaign, completing main and secondary NPC tasks. The game has several playable characters with their own unique skills, many quests (which is more typical for MMORPGs) and a lot of all kinds of loot (weapons, upgrade modules, etc.).

The game implements interesting feature– procedurally generated weapons and items that can receive improved firepower or, for example, effects such as setting the enemy on fire. The same system is used to create special enemies that players encounter along the way. It is also worth noting the unique hand-drawn style, which has become a kind of calling card of the series.

Lost Planet 2 and 3

Release date: 2006-2013

Genre: Third person shooter about aliens,

Two parts of the famous third-person shooter, which partly copy the gameplay of the first game in the series. Specifically, we have mechanized armor, extreme terrain, and huge boss battles. There is also an RPG element here. The main difference between the second and third parts of the series is the presence of co-op, thanks to which players of up to four people can go through the story campaign.

In addition to the story campaign and co-op, the games in the series have several multiplayer modes, which also feature deeper character customization, including a wide selection of models of the face, legs, torso, etc. In general, the projects received predominantly positive reviews, in which players noted the excellent multiplayer content and original design monsters.

Magicka 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 2011, the second - 2015.

Genre: Arcade, fantasy, magic

A fun action-adventures focused on co-op. In both parts of the series, the player, in the role of one of the wizards, in the company of his friends (up to 4 players), must go through all kinds of levels in order to stop the “Dark Evil”. The series amazes with a huge number of all kinds of magical combinations, as well as absurd situations that arise as it progresses. The degree of absurdity is also increased by the fact that friendly fire is always on here and with some particularly massive spell you can accidentally fry your comrades. Such errors will occur to you often, moreover, the game expects and demands them from you!

In general, the whole point of the series is in the cheerful co-op, which is equipped with a huge amount of humor. The games also contain references to everything possible, various secrets and artifacts, as well as flexible system spells, based on the combination of various elements (which often gives unpredictable, and sometimes even funny results).

Terraria

Release date: 2011

Genre: Arcade, adventure, RPG, sandbox,

Adventure indie sandbox in which the player can explore the world, obtain resources, create various items and buildings, fight monsters and all this in a huge randomly generated 2D location. At the same time, the location has a clear zoning, and some types of monsters or resources can only be found in a certain zone. The variety of items, equipment and enemies in the game is very large, in particular, the number of items alone here exceeds 2000!

With one of the patches, co-op was added to the game, as well as an “expert mode”. In the co-op mode, several people can now explore the world at once, and the “expert mode” significantly complicates the game, in particular, the mobs become stronger, and the dropped loot is much less than in normal modes.

Portal 2

Release date: 2011

Genre: First person puzzle

The second part of the famous “portal” puzzle with a first-person view, which develops and improves the gameplay of the first part. The gameplay here is also built around a special device that allows you to create portals in space and instantly move to the right place. In addition to moving the player directly, the portal gun also helps move various objects (for example, companion cubes or turrets). The game is among the top games with

Among the many gameplay innovations in Portal 2, it is worth noting the presence of a cooperative mode, which allows you to complete levels in the company of another player. Moreover, each player can use both their own portals and those of their partner (although there is no connection between all four portals in the game). Most co-op puzzles also rely on players interacting with various elements (often using portals), but co-op is much more complex than solo play.

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

Release date: 2011

Genre: RPG, third person action

An action role-playing game with up to three player co-op elements, inspired by the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, in which players take on the role of one of several heroes and travel to various locations in the world of Middle-earth. The project does not repeat the hackneyed plots of the original trilogy, but highlights events unfolding parallel to the main plot of the books, thereby expanding the LotR universe.

There are three characters in the game, each of whom has their own abilities and will be much better at something than the others (for example, the elf specializes in healing the team and raising morale, and the dwarf is good for frontal attacks and withstanding a large amount of damage). On their way, the heroes will meet many different monsters, and at the end of each level they will have a boss battle, after which they can get useful loot and level up their character.

Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide

Release date: the first - 2011, the second - 2013.

Genre: First-person shooter with RPG elements, zombies, open world

First-person action game in the survival horror genre with role-playing elements, a huge open world and an emphasis on cooperative passage of the story campaign. The heroes of the game are tourists who, by chance, find themselves right in the center of a local zombie apocalypse. Now the player in the role of one of the characters, having gathered a company of up to three of his friends, will have to find out the cause of the pandemic, and then escape from one, and then from another, infected island.

The basis of the gameplay here is to explore the island, fight the infected, and complete main and secondary quests. In the process of passing, players gain experience, which can be spent on leveling up their character, and also find supplies and weapons. The latter breaks down as you use it, so you will have to constantly look for the best weapon (or repair and/or improve the existing one).

Overcooked 1 and 2

Release date: the first - 2012, the second - 2018.

Genre: Indie

A cooperative arcade game designed for completing levels in a company of up to four people on one screen, in which the best chefs from all over the world must save the world from an eternally hungry monster (in the first part of the game) and the Walking Bread (in the second). The project features funny cartoon graphics and original gameplay.

Each level here is a unique location (a cafe, a pirate ship, the mouth of an active volcano, ice blocks, etc.), where players create culinary masterpieces and feed visitors for a while. At the same time, something at the level constantly interferes with the completion of the assigned tasks. For example, due to the rocking motion on the ship, players will constantly have to chase plates moving back and forth, and on ice blocks it is very difficult to stand on your own.

Torchlight II

Release date: 2012

Genre: Third person RPG, indie,

An action RPG in a steampunk world, where the player, represented by one of four characters, must complete levels, fight monsters, collect loot and level up his character. In some ways the game is reminiscent of the famous Diablo, however, with its own unique features. So, in particular, the game contains familiars, it is possible to catch fish, and in general there are some gameplay “tricks” that are more suitable for the MMORPG genre.

There is also the possibility of cooperative play (for the absence of which many criticized the first part of the game). Co-op supports play for up to six people, with the number of players directly influencing the number of opponents thrown against them. The multiplayer game itself remains the same as the single-player game without any special innovations.

Dead Space 3

Release date: 2013

Genre: Third person shooter, survival horror,

A third-person sci-fi survival horror game that is the final game in the Dead Space trilogy. Compared to previous installments of the franchise, the gameplay has undergone significant changes. So, for example, our character can crouch and hide behind cover, and the opponents are not only necromorphs, but also fanatical soldiers, and therefore battles can take place on three sides at once. Another feature of the gameplay is the possibility of playing the game cooperatively for two people.

Interestingly, the cooperative version of the game has some differences from the single player version. For example, some side quests can only be obtained in co-op. In addition, each player can from time to time experience hallucinations that are invisible to their partner, and begin to react to them (for example, shooting in different directions at non-existent enemies, hitting their friend).

Don't Starve

Release date: 2013

Genre: Indie, survival horror, sandbox, roguelike

An exciting sandbox in the action-adventure genre with elements of the roguelike and survival genres, the world of which is randomly generated with each new game. Before starting a new game, the player can choose a character for himself, as well as change a number of settings, after which he appears in a random place and begins to survive, while trying to figure out what is happening. One of the features of the game is that there is no training here - just take it and master everything yourself.

In April 2016, a multiplayer version of the game was released, in which all previously released content was embedded, and a number of innovations were added. So, for example, now the character does not die, but becomes a ghost with his own abilities and skills. In addition, in survival mode it is possible to resurrect each other. In addition, the multiplayer game can take place both cooperatively and with the possibility of PVP.

Payday 2

Release date: 2013

Genre: First person shooter, bandits

A cooperative bank robbery simulator in the first-person shooter genre. At the beginning of the battle, the owner of the gaming room chooses a contract and its complexity, after which a team of four people goes on missions. The tasks in the game are very diverse - it could be robbing a bank or a jewelry store, or maybe guarding a drug laboratory. In addition to the main tasks, the game contains random events that significantly diversify the gameplay.

The game is designed exclusively for team actions. This is especially well revealed in the division of characters into classes, each of which will be very useful during the passage. In general, competent pumping plays a very important role here. And it’s much more interesting to play with a well-developed and well-played team than with random players who sometimes may not behave very adequately.

Saints Row IV

Release date: 2013

Genre: Third person shooter, mafia,

An open-world, third-person action-adventure game in which the player controls the leader of the Third Street Saints gang and becomes President of the United States in the process! The game is an example of a purely entertainment product that does not pretend to realism or a thoughtful plot, but claims to have the most varied, fun and sometimes even absurd gameplay. On our website the game is included in the top games with.

The game is distinguished by an abundance of humor, whirlwind gameplay (most of which is made possible thanks to the superpowers of the main character), as well as the incredible convenience of all game mechanics. On the plus side, it is also worth noting the presence of co-op, which was added to Saints Row 4 with one of the add-ons. In it, the main character's associates from the main plot are sent to hell to free their boss from his forced marriage to Satan's daughter.

Arma 3

Release date: 2013

Genre: First person shooter, open world

Tactical first-person shooter with role-playing game elements. This is essentially a hardcore military simulator, where your shots will be affected by parameters such as gravity or wind, and the body position or fatigue of the character will have a positive or negative effect on your shooting accuracy. For the first time in the series, it was possible to dive underwater, secretly infiltrating enemy bases or destroying surface ships by planting mines. Another innovation is the presence of drones, which allow you to quietly find out the location of the enemy.

Network play and co-op are implemented in the game, however, not all missions are available for co-op, which, however, is solved with the help of the Steam workshop, where a fruitful community of fans has released a huge number of modifications, including for co-op. For cooperative passage, you can unite both together and in small groups.

Lego Marvel Super Heroes

Release date: 2013

Genre: Third person action, RPG

One of the many games in the Lego series, made in the action-adventure genre and telling about the adventures of the superheroes of the Marvel universe. The game is a prequel to Lego Marvel's Avengers, but has an original plot in which Nick Fury assembles a team of superhumans. In general, the gameplay is not very different from other games under the logo of the famous designer. Alone or in the company of a partner, we run through the levels, fight enemies and solve simple puzzles, collecting Lego pieces along the way that fall out of almost any object.

Unlike other Lego games, the gameplay has become more dynamic, and we have the whole Manhattan open for exploration, in which we can steal cars (like in some GTA), help non-player characters and destroy almost everything around. Naturally, doing this in the company of your friend is many times more interesting and fun.

Insurgency

Release date: 2014

Genre: First person shooter,

A realistic multiplayer tactical first-person shooter with a focus on team action, dedicated to the Iraq War. At the center of events are US private military companies and Iraqi rebels, between whom the fighting takes place. The teams in the game are divided into combat sections, where each player has his own clearly demarcated specialization and, accordingly, a game task. For the sake of realism, there are no interface elements on the screen, and the player’s death occurs after 1-2 hits.

The game literally forces allies to act together, because otherwise you will simply be destroyed by a more competent and tactically savvy enemy. Entering this game after some CS or Battlefield, you literally understand that you are just a burden and have never played real shooters. The game will require straight hands, good reactions and the ability to act harmoniously in a team.

Divinity: Original Sin

Release date: 2014

Genre: Third person RPG,

A turn-based RPG based on the game mechanics of classic role-playing games. So, for example, we have two characters, who, as we progress, will be joined by other game characters, who also build certain relationships with each other: they can have sympathy, antipathy, love, etc. In battles there are action points, and interaction bonuses between characters, backstabs, etc. have a significant impact on the battle. There is also a co-op mode in which 2 players can go through the storyline (and 4 players can play in multiplayer).

The game features deep interaction with the world. For example, almost all items can be transferred here or tried to be combined with each other. In addition, various elements can interact with each other here, for example, a wet enemy will receive less damage from fire). In general, the project turned out to be very deep and will certainly appeal to all fans of the genre.

Destiny

Release date: 2014

Genre: First person shooter, RPG

A futuristic online first-person shooter that also includes MMO elements. The story campaign in the game is a kind of preparation of the player for high-level multiplayer content, in which Destiny is revealed in all its glory. And even the joint passage of the initial stages is tied to the level of the players, i.e. You won’t be able to get into a team with players much stronger or weaker than you.

The game has three character classes, and each of the characters also has a special Ghost robot that constantly accompanies us and helps us in every possible way. The gameplay is designed for co-op play, since, like many MMOs, playing on your own is uninteresting and ineffective. In multiplayer, there are several modes, and random events periodically appear on the maps, in which, with proper luck, we can participate.

Dungeon of the Endless

Release date: 2014

Genre: RPG, indie, tower defense

An exciting roguelike game with elements of such genres as tactics, strategy, RPG and tower defense. The premise of the game is simple, we are on a prison ship crashing over a planet, which we now need to explore by choosing a couple of characters and, with their help, making our way up from the dungeon into which the spaceship landed. The locations here are divided into rooms in which both monsters and something valuable can appear. Moreover, in already completed rooms, monsters are guaranteed to appear and will head towards the crystal sticking out of the wreckage of the ship (its destruction entails loss), so the player will have to worry about defense.

The game also features excellent co-op, in which you not only have to micromanage, but also coordinate with a partner (or partners of up to 4 players). Those. in battles you have to agree on who is responsible for what, divide resources in half and decide who will build what now.

Miscreated

Release date: 2014

Genre: MMO, first and third person shooter, survival, zombies

A first/third person action game with sandbox and survival horror elements, positioning itself as a global rethinking of DayZ with its own unique features. In general, everything is quite standard for the genre - we have a huge location in which we appear with practically no means of subsistence. There is despondency and devastation all around, caused by the apocalypse, but we must simply survive, getting food, drink, uniforms, weapons, etc.

The game has the possibility of co-op. Surviving with a friend is much more interesting, given that the game world is extremely aggressive. Zombies can appear completely unexpectedly, and aggressive other players cause a lot of trouble. The game is in the open test stage, but it’s good that the developers are constantly improving the game and adding a lot of new content to it.

Depth

Release date: 2014

Genre: First Person Shooter

A multiplayer action game in which the player can take control of a huge shark or a diver. Obviously, the gameplay will be different in both cases. For example, a shark relies on own strength and stealth (there is even the possibility of improving skills), and the diver, whose task is to extract treasure from the depths, can acquire weapons and equipment to better resist the predator.

There can be up to four divers and two sharks in one round. The arsenal of scuba divers includes all kinds of mines, grenades, underwater pistols, knives, harpoons, tracking systems, turrets, etc. It would seem that with such an arsenal, sharks are in a losing situation. But be that as it may! The game developers have done a good job of balancing the sides, so every fight between humans and a predator will be unique and unpredictable.

HELLDIVERS

Release date: 2015

Genre: Top-down shooter

An arcade isometric shooter with a focus on co-op, in which four brave space marines must save the planet from hordes of alien bugs. Teamwork is the key to success in this game, as evidenced by the dynamism of the battle and the firepower of the opponents. You can win here only with a full-fledged team and wisely using the skills of your characters. Plus, co-op is where the real fun begins.

In general, everything here is done at a high level. Driving an armored vehicle into the midst of enemies and causing chaos there is an incomparable pleasure. The game contains a lot of beetles and robots, a competent mixture of dynamics and stealth, as well as excellent humor and high-quality graphics.

Grand Theft Auto V and online

Release date: 2015

Genre: Third person shooter, open world,

A mega-popular third-person action game with an open world with sandbox elements, three playable characters and huge gameplay possibilities. Rockstar's largest and most ambitious project, which everyone unanimously dubbed an all-time hit! The game world is simply huge, there are even more opportunities available to the player, an excellent plot and many missions (including side missions) - this is only a small part of everything that the project has to offer.

The GTA Online multiplayer mode can offer even more opportunities to players, in which you can explore the world alone or with friends, perform special cooperative missions (including bank robberies), take part in all sorts of competitions and third-party entertainment, or simply cause total mayhem . The main goal of the online mode is to earn money, which you can immediately spend on purchasing movable and immovable property.

Portal Knights

Release date: 2016

Genre: Third person action, open world, sandbox, RPG

A 3D RPG with an endless procedurally generated world, three character classes, crafting, many enemies and the ability to build your own fortresses. Each of the worlds that we can access through portals has its own unique landscape, as well as creatures and crafting materials. The game also has caves and dungeons available for exploration.

Combat takes place from a third person perspective. Here the player can use both weapons and powerful spells. There are battles with epic bosses, random events, and much more. Another advantage of the project is the presence of a cooperative of up to four people, which allows you to explore dungeons, build buildings and fight opponents together.

Tom Clancy's The Division

Release date: 2016

Genre: Third person shooter, post-apocalyptic

A third-person co-op action game set in the near future in New York City. The player finds himself in the center of a viral epidemic, and eliminating its consequences will directly depend on the actions of all participants in the game. The project is structured in such a way that your team will be matched with the most suitable teammates for your playing style, and the total group size can reach four people.

As the player progresses, he will find himself in the so-called “dark zone,” which is essentially a PVP and PVE zone. In it, players can either fight against each other or try to stick together, fighting stronger and more durable NPCs. Here players must find various in-game items and then evacuate them using a helicopter.

Dead by Daylight

Release date: 2016

Genre: Third person action, horror,

A cooperative survival horror with a first/third person view, in which a group of up to four survivors must escape from a killer maniac by completing various tasks on the map (turning on and repairing generators, etc.). All characters here are controlled by living players, while both survivors and killers have their own unique gameplay and playstyle.

During the game, all characters can be upgraded. In addition, between game sessions you can purchase various items that can help in survival (or vice versa in killing survivors). In general, the game offers a fairly varied gameplay, and if for the killer the variability of the passage is limited only by the skills of a particular character, then for the survivors players can choose whether to act together or try to survive on their own.

Battlefield 1

Release date: 2016

Genre: First person shooter,

Online first-person shooter based on the events of the First World War. And although the game has a single-player campaign, the main emphasis here is still on multiplayer. The player has four classes to choose from, each with their own set of skills, abilities and weapons. Map battles can include up to 64 players. The game has various locations and a variety of equipment that can be used.

In general, the gameplay is largely traditional for the series, but the developers tried to make everything much more interesting, larger-scale, cooler, which, by the way, they did. The game is captivating from the first minutes, largely thanks to the gameplay, polished to the smallest detail and incredibly beautiful graphics, for which the project received a number of prestigious awards. It’s also good that the developers release large-scale DLC with enviable frequency.

TheHunter: Call of the Wild

Release date: 2017

Genre: First person shooter, hunting simulator, adventure

A hunter simulator with a first-person view, in which literally everything is wonderful: a huge open world, a wide variety of all kinds of game, colorful graphics and even a cooperative mode for joint hunting. Among the minuses, it is worth noting the not very high-quality optimization of the game, which the developers, hopefully, will correct in subsequent patches.

The first thing I would like to note here is the locations that amaze with their beauty. And although this project is about hunting, there is something to do in the game besides killing animals. So, for example, here you can collect antlers, find notes, photograph local beauties, etc. The game is leisurely and meditative, so the project is very much for everyone, but this is rather not a minus, but rather its feature. It's a little more fun to play with a partner, so co-op is highly recommended, especially if you're new to this genre.

PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS

Release date: 2017

Genre: Third person shooter, adventure

A multiplayer survival simulator in which the player and 99 other people land at various points on a large island and begin to survive, along the way finding supplies and weapons, and destroying other players. The essence of the game is to be the last survivor on the island. You can play solo, duo, or in a squad of up to 3-4 people.

The game as a whole is very dynamic, and at a certain moment it encourages players to take active action by creating the so-called white, blue and red zones. The white zone is safe, in the blue zone players gradually lose health, and the red zone is subject to massive shelling. The white and blue circles get smaller after a certain time, forcing players to move towards the center and fight each other.

Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop

Release date: 2017

Genre: Third person shooter, arcade,

An arcade cooperative shooter in an isometric projection, which contains both the original game and a custom modification with a bunch of changes. The premise is simple - to save the planet, a squad of elite fighters is assembled, the character of which we control. In the original game, the squad consisted of four people, in turn, the modification expanded it to eight. It is worth noting that this add-on is no longer focused on the story campaign, which can be played just fine with four players, but on additional modes that are somewhat reminiscent of “mutations” from the game Left 4 Dead.

The essence of the main game is still to exterminate hordes of aliens in the spirit of the good old Alien Shooter, but again, in the company of your friends, which adds more dynamics to the game and a number of unique cooperative features.

Nine Parchments

Release date: 2017

Genre: Arcade

A cooperative arcade game in the Trine universe about fugitive half-educated magicians who want to find nine lost manuscripts. The game is based on learning, creating and combining various spells with incredible and sometimes very unexpected effects. As a result, there are many accidents on the way of the fugitives.

The gameplay of the project combines elements of action and RPG - magicians fight with staves and spells, collect magical trophies and level up in one of several development paths of the player's choice. Each enemy is painted a certain color, which reflects its vulnerability to one of the elements (fire, ice, etc.). There are also bosses in the game, to which you need to select your own tactics, distributing certain roles between players.

Monster Hunter: World

Release date: 2018

Genre: RPG, third person action

The fifth part of the famous Monster Hunter series of games, made in the Action/RPG genre from a third person and designed for co-op for up to four people. The players' task is to, as hunters, track down monsters in their habitat, destroy them, create more powerful objects and hunt more serious monsters. The game has fourteen types of original weapons with their own unique attacks and properties, many monsters, pet assistants and much more.

As in previous games in the series, the player takes on the role of a Hunter, but now players need to act as a team. Characters do not have skills; they are determined depending on their equipment. In particular, the weapon in the game determines the fighting style and the player’s role in the team, and armor provides various skills that can and should also be selected to suit your playing style. Players need to craft all this (as well as various drinks, traps, etc.) from resources obtained from monsters and resources found at the location.

Deep Rock Galactic

Release date: 2018

Genre: First Person Shooter

A cooperative sci-fi first-person shooter about cool space gnomes. The game is distinguished by a procedurally generated environment and hordes of alien creatures, with whom the player will have to fight in the company of three other friends in order to extract various minerals.

The essence of the game boils down to the following: four dwarves take an order from an intergalactic mining company and go to the desired asteroid in order to extract minerals. Dwarves have a division into specializations with their own unique role in the squad and their own leveling tree: scout, marksman, engineer and driller. Each mission is unique in its own way, because... is generated randomly, including monsters, their numbers and all sorts of “accidents” on the map in the form of earthquakes, a cracking floor, etc.