Top 10 Best Switch Couch & Split-Screen Co-Op Games (2025)

• Metacritic Score: 80 | Released: March 3, 2017

• Setup: Joy-Con pairs or Pro Controllers; supports single Joy-Con per player

• Campaign: ~4–6 hrs plus Blitz mini-games

• Difficulty: Easy with gradual tutorials

• Accessibility: Simple controls, high-contrast UI, color-blind friendly, no time pressure

Snipperclips is a delightful showcase of the Switch’s cooperative spirit. Two (or more) players solve clever puzzles by literally cutting paper characters into shapes to fulfill objectives. The simple mechanics belie a game of surprising depth and creativity, demanding communication and teamwork at every turn. It’s easy for anyone to pick up yet provides endless “aha!” moments and laughs as you coordinate cuts and rotations. Snipperclips remains one of the purest couch co-op experiences on Switch – perfect for couples, friends, or family members looking to laugh and think together.

• Metacritic Score: 81 | Released: September 20, 2019

• Setup: Shared Joy-Con support or any controller combination

• Campaign: ~2–3 hrs with optional sandbox mode

• Difficulty: Very Easy – open-ended with no fail states

• Accessibility: Minimal text, slow-paced, flexible gameplay approach

Sometimes the best co-op experiences are pure, sandbox chaos. Untitled Goose Game lets two players become a pair of honking, troublemaking geese in a quiet village. There’s no split-screen – both geese share one screen as you waddle around to solve light puzzles or just wreak havoc. The co-op is entirely drop-in and organic: you’ll naturally fall into comedic teamwork, whether one goose distracts a gardener while the other steals his keys, or you coordinate to scare a child into a phone booth. Because there’s no way to “lose”, the atmosphere stays relaxed and silly. This makes it fantastic for all ages – kids and adults alike can laugh at the slapstick situations that unfold. Untitled Goose Game in co-op is basically a virtual buddy comedy: low-stress, high-laugh, and a perfect choice for a laid-back couch session that leaves everyone grinning.

• Metacritic Score: 81 | Released: August 15, 2023

• Setup: One Joy-Con per player or Pro Controllers; online cross-play supported

• Campaign: ~8–10 hrs with party modes and hidden levels

• Difficulty: Moderate with some early chaotic moments

• Accessibility: Assist mode, UI color options, haptic feedback toggles

Moving Out 2 turns the mundane task of furniture moving into chaotic co-op comedy. You and your friends become Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technicians (yes, “F.A.R.T.s”), coordinating to haul couches, beds, and even pet giraffes into a moving truck as quickly as possible. With its colorful cartoon visuals and goofy physics, Moving Out 2 delivers uproarious moments without the frustration some other party games induce. The sequel builds on the original with more imaginative levels (from haunted houses to interdimensional realms) and even adds online cross-play, so the local experience is fully fleshed out. It’s an “extremely fun co-op game” that’s equal parts strategy and slapstick.

• Metacritic Score: 88 | Released: April 18, 2019 (Switch port)

• Setup: Two Joy-Con sets or Pro Controllers

• Campaign: ~8–12 hrs plus DLC content

• Difficulty: Challenging – requires patience & pattern memorization

• Accessibility: Audio-visual contrast options; potential input remapping updates

Cuphead is as challenging as it is beautiful – and it’s even better with two players sharing the struggle. This hand-drawn, 1930s cartoon-inspired adventure lets a second player join as Mugman for pure 2-player cooperative mayhem. You’ll need tight coordination to dodge intricate bullet patterns and conquer creatively fiendish bosses. While it’s notoriously difficult, tackling Cuphead together turns each defeat into a shared learning experience, and every hard-fought victory into a high-five moment.

• Metacritic Score: 85 | Released: June 16, 2022

• Setup: Joy-Con pairs or Pro Controllers for each player

• Campaign: ~8 hrs story plus extra modes

• Difficulty: Moderate – classic health system eased by teamwork

• Accessibility: Adjustable health settings, optional friendly fire toggle

Shredder’s Revenge is a retro-inspired beat ’em up that absolutely nails couch co-op. Up to six players can team up locally to play as the Turtles, April, Splinter, and more, brawling through an arcade-style campaign packed with nostalgia. With Saturday-morning-cartoon visuals and a toe-tapping soundtrack, Shredder’s Revenge feels like a party on your screen.

• Metacritic Score: 86 | Released: October 31, 2019

• Setup: Two complete Joy-Con sets or Pro Controllers for story; additional for party games

• Campaign: ~8–10 hrs plus multiplayer packs

• Difficulty: Moderate with intuitive tutorials and balanced pacing

• Accessibility: Gooigi assist, glow-path guidance, checkpoint saves, optional motion controls

Luigi’s Mansion 3 brings a playful co-op twist to its spooky, humorous adventure. A second player can join in the story as Gooigi, enabling two-player co-op throughout the campaign. The game’s charming animation and inventive hotel settings make it a standout for family-friendly co-op fun.

• Metacritic Score: 87 | Released: March 23, 2021

• Setup: One Joy-Con per player or Pro Controllers; cross-play online available

• Campaign: ~6–9 hrs story plus hundreds of community levels

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate with assist options

• Accessibility: Assist/Ghost mode, adjustable speed, subtitle support

Overcooked! 2 is the ultimate test of teamwork in a kitchen under pressure. The frantic gameplay leads to hilarious couch co-op moments that will have everyone shouting – either in triumph or comic panic. Short rounds and intuitive controls make it endlessly replayable.

• Metacritic Score: 89 | Released: February 12, 2021

• Setup: Individual Joy-Con controllers or Pro Controllers; online co-op supported

• Campaign: ~10–12 hrs (8–10 for 3D World, 3–4 for Bowser's Fury)

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate with bubble resurrection and friendly characters

• Accessibility: Bubble resurrection, transparent UI options, easy character modes

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury offers two stellar Mario experiences in one. The 3D World portion is a polished, classic-style Mario platformer where up to four players run through inventive courses together, while Bowser’s Fury adds a unique open-world co-op twist.

• Metacritic Score: 88 | Released: November 4, 2022 (Switch)

• Setup: Each player needs Joy-Con or Pro Controller; Friend's Pass enables online co-op

• Campaign: ~10–12 hrs story-driven with varied mechanics per chapter

• Difficulty: Moderate with puzzle ramp-up but generous checkpoints

• Accessibility: Contextual prompts, skip-friendly checkpoints, audio options, split-screen clarity

It Takes Two is unplayable solo – it’s built for co-op. Every level introduces fresh mechanics, keeping both players engaged. It’s one of the best co-op games ever made, blending creativity, storytelling, and pure gameplay synergy.

• Metacritic Score: 93 | Released: October 20, 2023

• Setup: One Joy-Con per player or any standard controller

• Campaign: ~8–10 hrs main game with high replayability via badges & alternate paths

• Difficulty: Easy with protective characters, bubble mechanics, and lose-no-life mode

• Accessibility: Badge system for difficulty tailoring, no-collision mode, generous assists

This fresh 2D Mario entry reimagines co-op platforming with player-friendly features. No collision means fewer accidental knockouts, and fallen players can be rescued via bubbles. Yoshi and Nabbit offer invincibility for younger or less skilled players. Wonder effects transform levels in surprising ways, often creating laugh-out-loud moments when playing together.