Best Nintendo Switch Co-Op Games

Definitive party kitchen collection bundling both games, remastered stages, accessibility options, and local four-player coordination chaos that tests friendships instantly.

82-character roster, eight-player battles, detailed training tools, and flexible rulesets make this the go-to couch brawler for every skill level.

Four-player platforming where helpers can warp back instantly, optional Magolor epilogue, and generous health make this ideal for younger or inexperienced players.

Online hunts for four players with wirebug mobility, layered armor cosmetics, and regular event quests keep progression-rich monster encounters feeling fresh for months.

Complete console edition bundles expansions, Adventure Mode, and seasonal ladders, supporting four-player online demon-slaying with absurd loot density.

Free-to-play space ninja shooter with cross-play squads, cinematic story quests, and hundreds of weapons to craft without mandatory spending.

Full campaign co-op, split-screen or online, where four players influence branching quests, environmental combat, and handcrafted storylines across 100+ hours.

Mandatory two-player story adventure where every chapter rewrites mechanics, blending platforming, puzzles, and mini-games into one uninterrupted co-op narrative.

Shared save files let groups cultivate crops, explore mines, and befriend villagers across multiple in-game years without rushing objectives.

Indie farming standout with four-player online or local co-op, mod-level depth on PC matched by polished Switch performance and constant free updates.

Run a restaurant together across escalating days, then lock in winning layouts using persistent upgrades that carry between frantic sessions.

Endless track-building challenges where two-to-four players juggle chopping resources, crafting rails, and pathing trains through procedurally generated terrain.

Designed strictly for two players, with a Friend’s Pass on other platforms and constant cooperative mechanics that demand communication.

Perfect shared routine builder: coordinate chores, attend festivals, decorate your house, and slowly optimize a farm that persists for dozens of cozy evenings.

Short diorama-style stages, gentle time limits, and intuitive camera controls make this accessible Nintendo puzzler ideal for relaxed two-player evenings.

Persistent vertical split-screen lets both players act independently, enabling asymmetric puzzles, chases, and cinematic moments tailored for couch cooperation.

Two Yarnys tethered by a single thread turn every jump and climb into a cooperative puzzle, with generous checkpoints for stress-free progression.

Local drop-in co-op across all nine saga films, with hundreds of unlockable characters and playful combat that suits mixed-skill households.

Drop-in four-player co-op, scalable difficulty, and couch-friendly controls turn this dungeon crawler into an endlessly replayable RPG staple.

Classic-style CRPG with split-screen story co-op where players can separate, argue over dialogue choices, and exploit elemental surfaces for intricate tactics.

Updated interface and pause-based combat bring AD&D-era campaigns to Switch, with full co-op across sprawling main stories and expansions.

Two-to-four players grab, swing, and fling each other using only analog-stick arms, turning simple physics into constant couch hysterics.

Four-player platforming in 3D World plus a separate Bowser’s Fury adventure deliver generous co-op content on a single cartridge.

Two-player tag-team platforming with optional Funky Mode assistance, layered secrets, and rhythmic level design that rewards synchronized movement.