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6 Great Co-op Games for Four Friends
Last updated: 2026-11-13
Four is the sweet spot for most co-op games, yet groups often fail to agree. These six differ in mood, so pick one that matches your group.
Selection criteria
- Confirm the player cap is four on the store page
- Make sure everyone’s PC can run it
- Check that a session fits your available time
Overcooked! 2
A co-op cooking game where you chop, cook and carry ingredients in cramped, hazardous kitchens. The fun comes from shouting orders and splitting roles on the fly. Good for groups of 2 to 4 who want an easy laugh, in the same room or online. The rules are simple, so friends who rarely play games can keep up.
Grounded
A survival and building game where you are shrunk to the size of an ant and must survive in a backyard. You hunt bugs, gather materials and build a base. Good for groups of 2 to 4 who want to grow together at a relaxed pace. A story and exploration give clear goals, and it is easy to split into builders and hunters.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
A first-person melee co-op action game set in the Warhammer fantasy world, fighting hordes of Skaven. Four heroes fight as one team. Good for a group of four who want satisfying melee combat and gear farming. Distinct classes make role splitting natural.
Killing Floor 2
A co-op FPS where you hold out against waves of monstrous enemies. You buy weapons and regroup between waves. Good for groups of three to six who like short, repeatable rounds. Splitting the perks (classes) makes team composition matter.
The Outlast Trials
A co-op horror game where you play a test subject trapped in an experimental facility. You hide, flee and use traps to clear each trial. Good for groups of two to four who find horror too scary to play alone. Tension often turns into laughter when played together.
Borderlands 3
A looter shooter built around collecting an overwhelming number of guns. It is known for its cartoon style and constant jokes. Good for three or four players who want to hunt bosses and farm gear together. Distinct character classes make building a team enjoyable.
Tip
If you cannot decide, pick three, vote, and save the lowest scorer for the next session.