It Takes Two

2 Co-Op Best of 2021

Experience an exciting coop adventure in a dream world to save Cody and May’s marriage.

Cody and May’s marriage is not what it used to be. In order to prevent a divorce at the last moment, their daughter Rosie gets help from Dr. Hakim, a relationship guide that has come to life. He promptly shrinks the two spouses to the size of toys and helps them rediscover their lost love. You and a partner then take the roles of Cody and May as they embark on an exciting journey through a colorful dream world based on their marital experiences.

The game is completely designed for cooperation: Sometimes Cody has to throw nails into a wall to allow May to use them as platforms. Sometimes he has to control a flying object while his wife fights with an opponent. At its core, “It Takes Two” is a solid platformer, but each section adds additional, interesting gameplay mechanics. The world is lovingly designed and offers some fun side activities, ensuring that curiosity is always rewarded.

“It Takes Two” is made by Hazelight Studios, which specializes in coop games. While the previous title “A Way Out” featured a collaborative prison break and felt more like an interactive movie, the latest game raises the bar in terms of creativity and gameplay mechanics. “It Takes Two” is a terrific coop adventure packed with cool gameplay mechanics and charming visuals—an absolute must-buy!

Why you should play it:

  • Great coop experience with a charming game world and constantly changing mechanics.
  • The story is a little bit cheesy at times, but it’s a very good fit for a coop adventure.
  • Even if you want to play online, you only need to buy the game once, thanks to the Friend’s Pass.

Please note: The Friend’s Pass for online coop only works, if both players use the same platform, e.g. PS5 + PS4 or 2 × Steam.

Last edited: 21.02.2024

Supported Platforms

  • Windows (Steam, Epic Games Store)
  • PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)
  • XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One (Microsoft Store)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “It Takes Two”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

  • Regular Gamepad
  • Keyboard (PC)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “It Takes Two”.

Multiplayer Options

  • Split Screen Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Remote Play Together on Steam
  • SharePlay on PSN (2 Players)

Remote Play Together (Steam) and SharePlay (PSN) allow you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. Remote Play Together is free. SharePlay requires a paid PSN subscription and is limited to 60 minutes per session and a maximum of 2 players.

Screenshot of: It Takes Two
Screenshot of: It Takes Two
Screenshot of: It Takes Two

Download “It Takes Two”

Steam Windows Epic Games Store Windows PSN PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Microsoft Store XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One

Before you buy: The Friend’s Pass for online coop only works, if both players use the same platform, e.g. PS5 + PS4 or 2 × Steam.

We don’t use affiliate links, we don’t do paid listings, we just love good couch co-op games. Please support your favorite indie developers and—most importantly—have fun!

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About us

Great couch co-op games are hard to find? Not anymore!

We love couch co-op games. Nothing beats the joy of sitting in the same room, playing some fun games and experiencing the reactions of your friends first hand—especially during a pandemic, when you’re more often at home with your partner, family members or roommates. Sure, online multiplayer modes can be fun, too, but couch co-op has always been the best type of multiplayer games for us.

If you are like us, you play local multiplayer games on a regular basis, either with your kids or your friends. Every platform has some couch co-op classics, like “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” and “Super Mario Party” on Nintendo Switch or “Sackboy: A Big Adventure” on PS5. While these couch co-op games can be played over and over again, you may want to try something new from time to time. So, where do you find interesting, new titles? Sometimes you get great recommendations from friends, but most of the time you need to do your own research.

Most game stores like Steam, PlayStation/Microsoft Store or Nintendo eShop offer categories for local multiplayer games. However, they either feature just a handful of new games or list thousands of entries. Websites for couch co-op games do exist, but they try to list them all, even the not-so-good ones. Gaming related blogs and magazines write about couch co-op games from time to time, but it’s not their main subject. You probably don’t want to search on the internet for hours and hunt for hidden gems. You want to find great, new games without the hassle. That’s why we’ve came up with the idea for Couch Co-Op Favorites.

We create lists with handpicked couch co-op games—filterable by platform, player number and relevant features. On this website you can quickly find new games which have been tested by people like you. Save time on researching, spend more time with friends and family.

We love couch co-op games

We are a group of friends from Northern Germany. We have a deep passion for couch co-op games and did a lot of research on the subject in our student days. We don’t know all titles, but we certainly know a lot of excellent games for different platforms and audiences. We regularly play games, but we still identify as casual gamers. We believe that not every gaming related site needs to look like it has been made for stereotypical gamers. That’s why we’ve decided to and make this site look friendly and approchable.

Our mission is simple: We want to bring joy to people looking for good couch co-op games and we want to support indie developers, too.

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All games listed here are handpicked by us. We’re not paid by developers to feature their games. Developers may send us their games for free, but this doesn’t influence our opinon about these games. If we list a game, we genuinely like it. It’s that simple. No ads, no affiliate links, just good games.

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