Best Local Co-Op Games On PS Plus

PlayStation Plus Extra has done a pretty good job of establishing itself as a cornerstone of the gaming scene, to the point that it is now regarded as a worthwhile subscription service that can cover most people’s needs. Along with the occasional Day 1 release, the platform has hundreds upon hundreds of games spread across nearly every genre, be it RPGs, open-world, horror, strategy, survival, racing, Soulslike, and so on.

Naturally, you have plenty of single-player titles to keep you busy, but you also have plenty of multiplayer options. Looking for some PS Plus couch co-op games? Well, you are spoiled for choice, or at least I feel that way. As its library is constantly evolving, keeping track of all the best local co-op and split-screen PS Plus games can be quite difficult. Therefore, let’s try to keep track of the highlights, just to provide some guidance on the ideal places to start.

While all of these PS Plus co-op games are on Premium, some of them are not available with an Extra subscription. Each entry specifies whether the title can be played on both tiers.

The rankings are not based solely on quality. For example, newer PS Plus additions will be mentioned first.

Finally, not every game supports split-screen.

Updated January 3, 2026 by Mark Sammut: The January 2026 PS Plus Essential games don’t have much to offer local co-op fans, but the previous month’s lineup included a Lego game that could fit some groups. We have also added a quick picks selection.

Quick Picks: Best Local Co-Op Games On PS Plus

While we will dive into the games directly, this section includes a few recommendations across a range of criteria, categories, and circumstances. If you are just looking to pick a new game, then the following table should help fuel that decision.

LEGO Horizon Adventures

An Ok Adventure With Cool Visuals And Decent Co-Op

LEGO Horizon Adventures is not necessarily amazing, but it is a solid co-op adventure that celebrates one of PlayStation’s biggest recent success stories. Once you get done with the tutorial, you will be able to bring on board another player for the rest of the campaign, which should take you roughly 6 hours. Although the gameplay is quite basic, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great and controls well, all the while doing an OK job of retelling Horizon Zero Dawn‘s story.

While I would not necessarily recommend LEGO Horizon Adventures to older players looking for something a bit challenging, the game is perfect for a parent who wants to play with their child. Keep expectations relatively low, and you should have a decent time.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan & Little Hope

Have A Super Horror Movie Night With Friends And PS Plus

While Until Dawn is single-player, Supermassive Games’ other horror projects have prioritized co-op, supporting both local and online multiplayer. The Quarry is probably the developer’s crowning achievement in cooperative play, but The Dark Pictures Anthology is a fantastic all-around option. Unfortunately, House of Ashes and The Devil in Me were removed from PS Plus on October 21, 2025; however, Man of Medan and Little Hope are still among the best local co-op PS Plus games.

Now, naturally, The Dark Pictures Anthology falls squarely into horror, so players need to be at least somewhat fond of these types of experiences. Just to be clear, the games are not especially scary, but they have a few intense moments. That said, they generally come across as a love letter to classic movies, albeit tackling different subgenres. As such, if the group is not particularly interested in conventional horror stories, they might not love this series.

Both games support 5-player local co-op, with each participant taking charge of one of the characters. The stories cycle through the protagonists, so one player will take charge and make decisions that could and will impact everyone else. Each entry is roughly about 5 hours long, so they are generally decent picks for a long game night.

TimeSplitters Trilogy

A Great FPS Series That Is A Trip Through Time

PS Plus Premium exclusives tend to be overshadowed by their Extra counterparts, which makes sense since the latter are usually fairly modern. For example, August 2024’s Extra lineup included The Witcher 3 and Cult of the Lamb, two fantastic “recent-ish” games that can consume someone’s life for a good while. However, the month’s Premium classics were arguably just as exciting, solely for one franchise: TimeSplitters. Too many years have passed since Free Radical’s trilogy was last spotlighted, and all three entries are now readily available on the PS4 and PS5.

All three titles support 2-player local co-op, allowing their campaigns to be experienced alongside a friend. Generally speaking, TimeSplitters 2 and Future Perfect are considered to be far superior to their predecessor, to the point of the original game being relegated to something of a footnote in the IP’s legacy. Honestly, players can just jump into the sequel and skip the first; however, TimeSplitters is a charming time capsule of its era. Its gameplay also feels quite different from its sequels since levels emphasize speed above everything else. So, while not perfect, it is worth a try.

TimeSplitters 2 and Future Perfect hold up as two of the greatest FPS games of all time, and they are still an absolute blast to play through. Their campaigns are great in single-player, but they do shine slightly brighter in co-op. The gunplay’s chaotic nature is amplified by having a second user along for the ride, and the maps are consistently fantastic in both games. Future Perfect has the superior story mode, but TimeSplitters 2 arguably has the better gameplay.

Cult Of The Lamb

The Lamb Builds A Cult With The Help of The Goat

Cult of the Lamb was always great, but it used to be kind of lonely. However, in 2024, Massive Monster released a free update that, among other things, introduced a 2-player co-op for the campaign. Now, everyone’s favorite cult-leading lamb does not have to take on the responsibilities of guiding followers and clearing dungeons on their own. It can be a team effort, with the lamb being able to summon a goat.

Narratively, Cult of the Lamb does not directly reference the co-op element, so the feature does not add much from that perspective. However, a second player should help extend the replay value of the dungeon runs, which might have started to feel old for people who have been leading a cult since 2022. Cult of the Lamb‘s local co-op is easy to access, and it even includes a few unique tarot cards and relics.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

Co-Op Beat ‘Em Up That Is Accessible & Fun

Beat ’em ups really are made for co-op, and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge exemplifies that. Inspired by the franchise’s classic entries in the genre, the 2022 release is a colorful and challenging throwback that should satisfy fans of Turtles in Time along with newcomers who never stepped into arcades. For the most part, the campaign follows a fairly standard structure for a beat ’em up, including offering a myriad of playable characters: the Turtles themselves, Splinter, April, and Casey Jones. More importantly, each character has a unique moveset and strengths that set them apart from their peers. This versatility significantly enhances the project’s replayability since a single playthrough probably won’t take somebody longer than a couple of hours.

In co-op, friends can team up to take on the Foot Clan, and they will do more than just share a screen. Shredder’s Revenge incorporates a couple of multiplayer-focused mechanics that reward co-op play, including special 2-player attacks. Along with local co-op, the game also supports online multiplayer for up to 6 participants, and it is possible to mix and match the two versions to fully stack a lineup.

As Dusk Falls

Vote On A Town’s Future

Not that into horror, but still want a story-driven co-op game that works in a large group setting? Well, As Dusk Falls might just be the game for you, although it is presented more as a visual novel than an interactive movie like The Dark Pictures Anthology. In a small, nothing town where everyone has their secrets, vices, and regrets, a gripping story about family, desperation, and legacy is told.

At important moments, the game allows players to choose how a character reacts, which will determine the narrative’s future. There are plenty of branching paths that lead to wildly different outcomes, and the choices made change the characters’ personalities in interesting ways. As Dusk Falls works perfectly as a solo game, but it is also surprisingly great with friends. Supporting up to 8 players, the game allows them to vote on each choice, a mechanic that can create some fascinating discussions.

Children Of Morta

Strong Narrative, Characters, & Co-Op Gameplay

An action-RPG roguelike, Children of Morta follows the Bergson family as they crawl their way through randomly-generated dungeons. Featuring seven playable characters that each feel unique, players have a wide range of duos they can try out, and they will need to experiment since swapping between family members is required.

Along with decent gameplay that blossoms nicely as the campaign progresses, Children of Morta also tells a surprisingly effective character-driven narrative, presenting the Bergsons as a unit with history rather than mere puppets. Friends looking for a more difficult co-op game should try out this title.

Vikings: Wolves Of Midgard

A Viking Epic

Diablo‘s shadow looms far and wide over the isometric action RPG genre. While Blizzard’s franchise might not be on PS Plus, Vikings: Wolves of Midgard serves as a respectable alternative. Except for its Norse influences, a setting that was more unique in 2017 before the launch of God of War, Vikings doesn’t deviate too far from the beaten path for this type of game. The kill, loot, and recycle loop continues to be repeated for a reason – it works.

Vikings: Wolves of Midgard supports local and online co-op, and the journey is far more enjoyable with a few friends who are willing to synergize their builds.

PlateUp!

Run A Franchise With A Few Friends

PlateUp! is a co-op sim game about running a restaurant. Rather than focusing on one aspect of the experience, the game grants players quite a bit of control, challenging them to design the restaurant’s layout, pick the dishes, cook the food, serve the plates, and upgrade. Each step is not particularly complicated, but they combine to create a fairly thorough and, at times, overwhelming experience. The “main” goal is to succeed for 15 days, with failure coming very easily. Once that is reached, players can move on to a new location, all in the hopes of creating the ultimate franchise.

PlateUp! might conjure images of Overcooked, another couch multiplayer PS Plus game with a somewhat similar premise, but their minute-to-minute gameplay loops are reasonably different. Consequently, disliking one title does not necessarily mean that the other project should be ignored. While playable solo, PlateUp! is very much a game designed with multiplayer in mind, as the feature really captures the cooperative effort that is involved in running a kitchen.