Looking for another adventure to share after It Takes Two? Hazelight’s game is difficult to replace exactly: it was built for two players, regularly changes its mechanics and asks Cody and May to combine their abilities. This list is not looking for ten identical copies. It focuses on games where co-op genuinely shapes progression through puzzles, platforming, complementary roles or a campaign designed around a duo.
All ten games are identified as co-op by the Gameedy backend. Their two-player features were then checked against information from their publishers or official platforms. The play mode is stated clearly because some games support couch co-op while others only work online.
1. Split Fiction — the closest match to It Takes Two
Two-player mode: local or online.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Also created by Hazelight, Split Fiction follows the same idea of an adventure made for exactly two players. Mio and Zoe move between science-fiction and fantasy worlds as their abilities and situations keep changing. Coordination, timing and complementary actions drive the challenges, making this the most obvious choice if variety is what you enjoyed most in It Takes Two.
It supports both couch and online co-op. The Friend’s Pass lets a second player join online without buying another copy, while compatible platforms can also play together through cross-play.
2. A Way Out — for a story built entirely around two players
Two-player mode: local or online; co-op is mandatory.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Another Hazelight production, A Way Out follows Leo and Vincent through an escape that can only be completed as a duo. Split screen remains central to the staging even online: one player may act while the other watches another part of the scene or pursues a separate objective.
Its strongest link with It Takes Two is this coordinated storytelling and division of roles. The tone is more realistic and tense, with less whimsical platforming, so it works best for duos who prioritise a shared story.
3. Unravel Two — a calmer local co-op experience
Two-player mode: local.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
In Unravel Two, two small yarn characters are connected by the same thread. That bond lets them swing, climb or secure their partner during platforming and puzzle sequences. The actions are easy to understand, but execution still requires communication and rhythm.
Native co-op takes place on the same screen. The campaign can also be played solo, unlike It Takes Two, yet its two-player mode still has a real sense of mutual assistance and suits pairs looking for a more relaxed pace.
4. LEGO Voyagers — puzzles designed for two
Two-player mode: local or online.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
LEGO Voyagers puts two small bricks at the centre of a wordless co-op adventure. You roll, jump, connect and build together to cross each environment. Co-op is not merely an extra character option: the challenges are shaped around what the two bricks can do together.
Two people can play on one screen or online. A Friend’s Pass lets an owner invite another person for the complete online campaign. It is especially relevant if you enjoyed the complementary puzzles in It Takes Two and want a gentler tone.
5. REANIMAL — cooperation under pressure
Two-player mode: local or online.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
REANIMAL follows a brother and sister exploring a disturbing island to rescue their friends. Both characters share the same frame, travel on foot or by boat, and need each other to survive and move forward. The shared camera deliberately reinforces the feeling of confinement.
It can be played solo, locally or online. The journey still revolves around two protagonists, but the humour of It Takes Two gives way to a much darker horror adventure for pairs who want to cooperate under pressure.
6. Little Nightmares III — for solving puzzles at a distance
Two-player mode: online only, on the same platform.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Low and Alone carry different tools: a bow for distant targets and a wrench for breaking or manipulating obstacles. This split gives puzzles and stealth sections the kind of complementary roles players may be looking for after It Takes Two.
The co-op campaign is online only, with no couch option. The Friend’s Pass allows two people to play the campaign with one copy, but both must use the same platform. Solo play with an AI companion is also available.
7. Cuphead — for a duo looking for a challenge
Two-player mode: local.
Platforms: PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Cuphead replaces narrative puzzles with demanding boss fights and action stages. Cuphead and Mugman face the same dangers on one screen, can divide targets between them and revive each other when a parry is still possible.
Co-op is local, making it suitable for two people on the same sofa who are ready to retry and learn together. It is significantly harder and less approachable than It Takes Two, but shared success can be just as rewarding.
8. Luigi’s Mansion 3 — an accessible asymmetric duo
Two-player mode: local in story mode after Gooigi is unlocked.
Platform: Nintendo Switch.
Once Gooigi becomes available near the start of the adventure, a second player can control him alongside Luigi. They explore the hotel, catch ghosts and use their different properties to solve situations Luigi cannot always handle alone.
This asymmetry recalls the complementary abilities of Cody and May in a more family-friendly setting. Co-op is not available immediately: Nintendo indicates that Gooigi is unlocked roughly one hour into story mode.
9. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — for relaxed exploration
Two-player mode: local co-op.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
The Skywalker Saga retells all nine films with LEGO humour, many characters and open areas to explore. A second player can join locally to move through the adventure, fight and look for secrets together.
Progression is less strictly designed around two roles than in It Takes Two. In return, the game offers more freedom and suits a pair who would rather chat, explore and collect at their own pace.
10. LEGO Horizon Adventures — a flexible two-player campaign
Two-player mode: local or online, on the same platform.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
LEGO Horizon Adventures turns Aloy’s world into a lighter action adventure. Two players can complete the whole campaign together on one screen or online, combining their characters’ abilities in combat and exploration.
It is less puzzle-focused than It Takes Two, but its complete two-player campaign, approachable tone and choice between couch and online play make it useful for duos with different experience levels. Online play has no cross-play, so both players must remain on the same platform.
Which game should you choose after It Takes Two?
- For the closest formula, start with Split Fiction.
- For a story that requires cooperation, choose A Way Out.
- For calmer couch puzzles, try Unravel Two or LEGO Voyagers.
- For a darker atmosphere, consider REANIMAL locally or online, or Little Nightmares III if online-only play works for you.
- For a demanding local action game, Cuphead is the toughest choice.
- For a less experienced partner, Luigi’s Mansion 3, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and LEGO Horizon Adventures offer more flexible settings.
Before buying, always check that your platform supports the mode you want: “co-op” does not automatically mean “playable on the same sofa”.
Continue your search with Gameedy
This selection started with Gameedy’s recommendation engine, after which every suggestion was checked for this article. You can use the same approach with your own library: let Gameedy surface ideas based on your games and criteria, then compare co-op modes and platforms before choosing your next two-player adventure.