Co-Op Games Gift Guide

We love working together in video games rather than against so I’ve made this gift guide of co-op games. I hope you like these games as much as we do!

The overcooked series is of our favorite games. We played the first one and then the second and since we loved them both so much we even got the collection all you can eat.

• Overcooked started the fun and mayhem.
• Overcooked 2 expanded it with more freedom, creativity, and online play.
• Overcooked: All You Can Eat wrapped it all up into the ultimate kitchen party.

The first Overcooked introduced players to the pure joy (and chaos) of cooperative cooking under pressure. You and your fellow chefs are thrown into small, obstacle-filled kitchens with tight time limits and ever-growing orders. The premise sounds simple—chop ingredients, cook them, serve dishes—but the design constantly throws curveballs: moving countertops, kitchens that split in half, and slippery floors that make coordination harder than it should be.
What makes Overcooked stand out is how it encourages teamwork through tension. Players have to talk, plan, and improvise on the fly, turning every level into a wild comedy of errors. It’s a perfect couch co-op game—simple to play, hard to master, and incredibly funny when everything goes wrong. Though it lacked online multiplayer and had a few rough edges, it laid the foundation for one of the best party series in modern gaming.

Overcooked 2 took the original’s formula and cranked up every aspect of it. The biggest and most welcome addition was online multiplayer, allowing friends to play together no matter where they were. The sequel also introduced throwing mechanics, letting players toss ingredients across the kitchen—perfect for frantic teamwork (or hilarious accidents).
Levels became even more imaginative, with dynamic stages that shift mid-round: floating hot air balloons that crash into sushi kitchens, magic portals, and conveyor belts that keep you moving whether you like it or not. The visuals were cleaner, the pacing faster, and the difficulty curve a little more forgiving for newcomers. Overcooked 2 struck a great balance between accessibility and challenge, making it one of the best local and online co-op experiences of its generation. If the first game was the recipe, this one perfected the cooking technique.

Overcooked: All You Can Eat is the ultimate edition—a fully remastered collection that bundles Overcooked 1 and 2, plus all DLC, into one seamless experience. Built for modern consoles, it offers upgraded visuals, smoother frame rates, cross-platform multiplayer, and accessibility improvements like assist modes and scalable text. It’s designed to be the definitive way to experience the entire Overcooked saga, especially for new players who missed the originals.
What makes this edition shine is how it unifies the games. The first Overcooked was rebuilt in the newer engine, meaning all levels from both games can be played online with modern conveniences. For longtime fans, it’s the most polished way to revisit the chaos; for newcomers, it’s the best jumping-in point. Whether you’re flipping burgers on a pirate ship or serving soup in space, All You Can Eat is the full feast—the complete, frantic, laugh-out-loud Overcooked experience in one place.

Both games capture the same spirit of teamwork under pressure as Overcooked, but replace kitchens with couches and ovens with armchairs flying out of windows. Together, they make one of the funniest and most family-friendly co-op experiences available today.

• Moving Out – Hilarious, slapstick co-op chaos that turns furniture moving into pure fun. Best for couch play and laughter with friends.
• Moving Out 2 – Bigger, better, and finally online! Adds creative worlds, new mission types, and smoother, more flexible gameplay.

Moving Out is a wonderfully silly and physics-based co-op game where you and your friends play as movers working for the Smooth Moves company. The job sounds simple: pick up furniture and get it into the truck. The reality? Total chaos. Sofas get stuck in doorways, glass tables shatter, and everyone ends up yelling “PIVOT!” at least once. The game’s charm comes from how unpredictable it feels—each house has obstacles like conveyor belts, water hazards, or haunted furniture that keep players laughing even as they scramble to meet time limits.

The controls are intentionally wobbly, forcing you to cooperate (and sometimes collide) with your teammates to get the job done. What makes Moving Out stand out is its warm sense of humor and colorful, cartoon-like world. It’s accessible, family-friendly, and full of slapstick moments that feel like a playable comedy show. Though there’s no online multiplayer in the first game, the local co-op is top-notch, making it perfect for couch sessions with friends or family.

Moving Out 2 builds on everything that made the first game great while delivering exactly what fans wanted most—online multiplayer. Now you can join your fellow movers around the world and continue the hilarious mayhem together. The sequel takes things up a notch with multiple themed worlds, each with its own wacky logic: futuristic homes, fantasy castles, candy-colored dreamscapes, and even portals that bend the rules of physics.

The game’s physics remain intentionally unpredictable, but the levels are smarter and more varied this time. Some missions have unique goals beyond just moving furniture—like delivering bizarre objects or solving light environmental puzzles. It’s the same laugh-out-loud formula, but with smoother controls, better pacing, and more freedom to experiment.

Visually, Moving Out 2 is brighter and more polished, with snappier animations and expressive character designs. It also adds accessibility features such as adjustable difficulty, customizable controls, and modes that reduce time pressure for younger players or newcomers. It’s a great improvement that keeps the chaos fun rather than frustrating.

This cooperative strategy game puts players together in a cramped spaceship, where their job is less about space travel and more about keeping the place clean and functional amidst alien messes and chaos. You’ll mop up alien goo, recycle trash, maintain power, feed your crew, and expand your living space—all while surviving unexpected events. With both local and online multiplayer, it plays like a mix of chaotic teamwork and strategic planning. The kind of game where communication and coordination matter: if someone fails to plug in a battery or ignores trash piling up, the cabin might lose power and disaster unfolds. It’s charming, hectic, and great for friends who like to laugh through disasters together.

In this chaotic coop game, you and your friends take on the roles of apprentice bakers. Your mission: catch dough creatures, merge them into larger forms, decorate them, and bake them within a time limit—while dealing with environmental hazards, mould-infesting enemies, and other frenetic obstacles. It features dozens of levels, unique character abilities, local co-op, and a PvP mode. The visuals are cute and inviting, but the gameplay can get frustrating: controls can feel slippery, online play is limited, and repetition sets in if you play long. Best enjoyed in short bursts with friends around the couch where the chaos becomes fun rather than overwhelming.

In this playful couch-co-op game, you and up to three other players become “elite” valets tasked with parking, delivering, and handling an ever-escalating parking crisis. From garages and rooftops to chaotic city events, your job is to get cars in and out, navigate obstacles, and basically “just park it anywhere” in the face of absurd challenges. The focus is on fun, silliness, and improvisation rather than perfect precision. It’s ideal for groups who want something quick, fun, and cooperative with minimal setup—perfect for a friend group looking to play something easy to jump into and laugh about.

Sonic Superstars takes on classic 2D Sonic platforming brings visually vibrant levels, both solo and cooperative play, and the chance to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or Amy. The game introduces “Emerald powers,” new traversal moves like swimming up waterfalls or changing form, and stages that evoke older Sonic games while adding modern flourish. Whether you’re racing through lush jungles, icy peaks, or high-speed loops, the emphasis is on speed, exploration, and hidden secrets. With co-op available, it’s both nostalgic for longtime Sonic fans and accessible for newcomers who want to team up and blast through levels together.

In this chaotic renovation game, you and your teammates (up to four players) receive briefings to refurbish apartments or homes under a tight time limit. You’ll scrub walls, move furniture, paint rooms, fix wiring, and try to coordinate so you don’t trip over one another or mess up someone else’s prep. It’s part strategic planning, part frantic action, and fully designed for multiplayer fun. The shorter levels make it great for quick sessions with friends, and the challenge ramps up as tasks pile on. Ideal for those who like teamwork under pressure and a bit of controlled chaos.

A fresh take on the iconic Mario series for Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Bros Wonder delivers inventive levels, new power-ups, and a playful reinvention of 2D Mario platforming. Players can choose Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and friends, each level introducing new mechanics—terrain changes, surprise buddies, and wild level designs that keep you guessing. With vibrant art, creative stage gimmicks, and both co-op and solo options, it succeeds at blending familiar Mario charm with new surprises. Whether you’re racing through the Mushroom Kingdom or exploring secret paths, it’s built to be approachable for younger players while still offering depth and variety.

In this multiplayer party game, you play as lumberjacks who must chop wood, fulfill tasks, and survive an environment that’s actively working against you—wildfires, pirates, nature gone wild, and absurd scenarios. It supports local and online co-op or competitive modes, letting players join forces or face off while navigating levels that span time and world settings. The humor is broad and the gameplay is all about making tasks fun rather than realistic: toss logs, dodge chaos, and try to finish jobs before the environmental chaos overwhelms you. For groups who like lighthearted chaos and goofy tasks, it’s a solid pick.

Although you might think Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is all about VS there is some co-op modes too. This flagship fighting game for Nintendo Switch offers an enormous roster of characters, from Nintendo classics to surprise guests from other franchises. Battles can be simple free-for-alls or deeply competitive setups, with items, custom rules, and varied stages giving players flexibility. Whether you want casual fun with friends or serious tournament play, it delivers. The sheer amount of content—characters, modes, stages, and unlockables—makes it appealing for both beginners and veterans. It’s a celebration of gaming icons, big on spectacle and depth, with something for everyone whether you’re just button-mashing or mastering advanced techniques.

I hope my gift guide helps! if you can think of any fun, family friendly co-op games you’d like to share, feel free to comment below!