Best Games to Play With Friends

Our 2026 picks for best games to play with friends

You've got the group chat open, everyone's free tonight, and the eternal question drops: 'What should we play?' This page is your answer. These are the games that consistently deliver the best group experiences — tested by millions of friend groups worldwide.

Our Picks

1

Deep Rock Galactic

The ultimate 'we have an hour' game. Four classes, procedural caves, and the best community in gaming. Rock and Stone.

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2

It Takes Two

If you have one gaming partner, play this. Constantly surprising mechanics and a genuine emotional story.

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3

Overcooked 2

The game that turns friends into a screaming kitchen brigade. Simple to learn, impossible to master, always hilarious.

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4

Helldivers 2

The most fun you'll have accidentally team-killing your friends. Managed democracy at its finest.

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5

Baldur's Gate 3

For the group that wants an epic commitment. 100+ hours of shared storytelling and tactical combat.

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6

Valheim

Build a Viking village together. The shared progression and boss fights make every session feel meaningful.

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Tips for Your Group

  • Match the game to your group's energy. Tired after work? Deep Rock Galactic. Full evening free? Baldur's Gate 3.
  • Don't force everyone to commit to a 100-hour game. Start with 30-minute session games and see what clicks.
  • Use Co-Op Now's voting feature to settle the 'what should we play' debate democratically.
  • Rotate who picks the game each week. Everyone's taste gets represented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best game for friends who don't game much?

Overcooked 2 — simple controls, immediate fun, and it doesn't require gaming experience. It Takes Two is also very accessible.

What if we all own different games?

Use Co-Op Now's library sync to find games your group already shares. It's the fastest way to skip the debate and start playing.

How do we decide what to play?

Create a group on Co-Op Now and use the voting feature. Everyone swipes on games, and the app finds your overlap.

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