#8
Most co-op shooters reward aggression. Sniper Elite: Resistance rewards patience, and that makes it genuinely different from everything else on this list. Two players, a shared objective, and the choice between going loud or ghosting an entire compound without alerting anyone. The X-ray kill cam still delivers every time a long-range shot connects. Playing this with one friend over a few evenings felt closer to the Prince of Persia-era of taking turns and thinking through a problem together than any modern co-op I can think of. The two-player cap keeps it off the top tier for larger groups, and the tactical pacing will not suit everyone. If you and one other person enjoy planning before shooting, this one is worth knowing about.