Fez — Playing video games with your wife does not have to mean one person holding the controller while the other watches.
Some games put cooperation at the center of the experience, challenging two players to communicate, solve puzzles, divide responsibilities, and occasionally argue about who just ruined everything.
Whether you prefer romantic adventures, challenging puzzles, or complete kitchen chaos, these five games offer couples a chance to share the experience rather than compete for the controller.
‘It Takes Two’
Few games embrace two-player cooperation quite like “It Takes Two.”
Hazelight Studios’ award-winning adventure follows Cody and May, a married couple whose relationship has fallen apart. After a magical transformation turns them into dolls, they must navigate an imaginative world while confronting their differences.
Every level introduces new mechanics that require teamwork. One player might manipulate time while the other creates duplicates, forcing both partners to coordinate their abilities.
The game combines platforming, puzzles, and storytelling with an emotional narrative about marriage, communication, and reconciliation.
Couples can play locally or online, and EA’s Friend’s Pass allows a second player to join without purchasing another copy.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
‘Split Fiction’
Hazelight Studios continued its cooperative formula with “Split Fiction,” another adventure that requires two players from beginning to end.
The story follows Mio and Zoe, two writers who become trapped inside simulations inspired by their own fictional worlds.
Their journey constantly shifts between science fiction and fantasy, taking players from futuristic cities and technological battles to magical environments filled with dragons and unusual creatures.
Each character receives different abilities, meaning neither player can progress without the other’s help.
The game also supports cross-platform cooperative play through Friend’s Pass, allowing couples to join the adventure even when they own different gaming systems.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
‘Overcooked! 2’
For couples who enjoy a little chaos, “Overcooked! 2” turns preparing dinner into a frantic test of communication.
Players become chefs who must chop ingredients, cook meals, wash dishes, and serve customers before time runs out.
The challenge comes from the kitchens themselves. Moving platforms, changing layouts, fires, and increasingly complicated recipes make even simple orders difficult to complete.
With two players, dividing responsibilities becomes essential. One person prepares ingredients while the other cooks and serves, although those arrangements rarely survive the pressure.
The game supports both local and online cooperative play, making it an entertaining choice for couples who do not mind occasionally shouting about onions.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
‘Unravel Two’
“Unravel Two” offers a quieter cooperative experience through its charming characters and beautifully detailed environments.
Players control two small creatures called Yarnys, who share a physical connection through a single thread.
As they travel through forests, abandoned buildings, and other atmospheric landscapes, the pair must use their connection to overcome obstacles and solve environmental puzzles.
One player can swing from the other, create bridges, or provide support while their partner reaches otherwise inaccessible areas.
Unlike more frantic cooperative games, “Unravel Two” encourages patience, coordination, and exploration.
Its local two-player mode makes it particularly suitable for couples who prefer sharing a couch and working through challenges together.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
‘Orbitals’
“Orbitals” takes two-player cooperation into outer space with an adventure inspired by classic Japanese anime.
The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, which launched on September 3, 2026, follows Maki and Omura, two explorers who venture beyond a supernatural cosmic storm to save their endangered home station.
The game combines colorful retro-anime visuals with cooperative puzzles and space exploration.
Each character has unique tools and responsibilities, requiring players to communicate and combine their abilities to navigate dangerous environments.
Unlike games that simply allow two people to share the same adventure, “Orbitals” builds its challenges specifically around two-player cooperation.
Couples can play locally or online, while the Global Friend’s Pass allows one player to join the full adventure for free when their partner owns the game.
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2.
Ultimately, the best games for couples do not necessarily involve romance. They simply give both players a meaningful role in the experience.
Whether that means repairing a fictional marriage, escaping imaginary worlds, running a disastrous kitchen, navigating the wilderness, or surviving a cosmic storm, these five games turn two controllers into one shared adventure.
