Here are 25 games for Xbox One that you can enjoy in cooperative and local multiplayer. All the games included in the article present the option of split screen, both in its static and dynamic versions, in vertical or horizontal. We also inform how many players each game accepts to play in split screen.
It Takes Two
- Genre : platforms, adventure.
- For 2 players in static split screen (in some phases the screen is shared).
It Takes Two tells the story of a marriage that is about to break up. By the work of their daughter, the parents are taken to a fantasy world in which they must collaborate to move forward and get out of there. The stages contain numerous challenges of different styles, from pure platforming to brain-racking puzzles. It Takes Two is a pretty cute adventure that every couple must try!
Hellpoint
- Genre : action role.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Hellpoint is a Dark Souls-type game that drinks a lot from said saga. It places you on a space station that must have been the pinnacle of humanity. However, at some point everything went wrong and you must find out when, how and why. The ship is large, with several areas, secret passages, and of course, enemies and bosses. Hellpoint allows you to join forces with other people. That is good, because at times the enemies are very strong!
Samurai Warriors 5
- Genre : musou, hack’n slash.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Samurai Warriors 5, being the last game in the series to come out for Xbox One, is a spectacular title for lovers of the franchise and the musou genre . This installment focuses on Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi as central characters. They are joined by a wide roster of fighters with unique abilities. The fighting, as usual, is immense with hundreds of enemies to kill. One of the best to release adrenaline with a friend!
Rocket league
- Genre : sports.
- For 2, 3 or 4 players in static split screen . With 2 players you can choose between vertical or horizontal division.
- Free game!
Rocket League is an ideal game to play in split screen with friends. The games are fast, the action is constant and there is always a new play to make. Here you drive cars tuned with boosters that help you hit the ball and score goals. Cooperation is vital both in defense and offense, and what better than having your teammates by your side to plan plays!
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- Genre : FPS.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Halo: The Master Chief Collection collects six games from one of the best franchises in the shooter genre . From the remastered version of Halo 1 to Halo 4, through Halo Reach and ODST, you will have the opportunity to discover the story of the Master Chief, side by side with another player. The campaign modes offer dozens of hours of content, and even more if you venture into the challenges!
As a note, in some games you can play up to four players cooperatively, but it must be online.
Stardew valley
- Genre : simulation, role-playing, fabrication.
- For 2, 3 or 4 players in static split screen .
Stardew Valley is a very nice and fun farm simulator. Up to 4 players can team up cooperatively to get farm life going. It is important to obtain resources to grow and care for both plants and animals. There are quite a few NPCs to meet and varied activities like fishing or exploring caves containing treasures. You can even get married and start a family!
Horizon Chase Turbo
- Genre : racing.
- For 2, 3 or 4 players in static split screen .
Horizon Chase Turbo is a racing title that serves as an ode and reference to classic games within the genre. Each race puts your reflexes to the test, as curves and opponents are your main obstacles. Watch your gas, get all the coins, and reach the first position whatever!
Horizon Chase Turbo includes local splitscreen multiplayer for all game modes.
Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War
- Genre : FPS.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War does not fail to entertain us with moments of sensational action. You can play cooperatively in various game modes, the Zombies mode being the most prominent of all. Prepare your arsenal, get your weapon ready, and destroy every zombie in your way!
Other games in the Call of Duty series also include local split-screen multiplayer. If you love war shooters , take advantage.
Forza Motorsport 7
- Genre : racing.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Forza Motorsport 7 is one of the best racing games you can play on Xbox One. It integrates the local multiplayer option in free mode. In it, you and your partner can compete one against one without having to worry about other opponents. The repertoire of vehicles is extensive (more than 700 cars!) And there are several circuits to drive on. Who of you is the best?
A way out
- Genre : adventure, action.
- For 2 players in dynamic split screen .
A Way Out is a fully cooperative game, that is, it can only be played with 2 players. The story presents us with two men who are looking for a way to escape from prison. To achieve this, you have to manage by talking to other characters and obtaining key objects, fighting when necessary. The screens change in size and position, resulting in an impressive cinematic experience.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
- Genre : role.
- For 2 players in dynamic split screen .
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the best RPGs to come out in recent years. Both you and your partner have complete freedom to develop characters and even make decisions that affect the game world. The fighting is turn-based, but the exploration is completely free and you can separate to look in different places at the same time. The camera will adapt depending on whether you are together or apart!
Borderlands Legendary Collection
- Genre : FPS, role-playing, looter shooter.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Borderlands Legendary Collection brings together the editions of Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition with Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. These games are a cocktail of action, shooting, and skills all over the place. In addition to countless weapons and loot, of course! They are perfect games to play cooperatively, since you can help each other and better cover your back. They are long games to complete 100%, so you won’t be bored for long!
Borderlands 3 is another good alternative, but the split screen sometimes has some performance issues. Another option is Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. Includes only Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, but allows local play up to 4 players.
Minecraft
- Genre : adventure, manufacturing, survival.
- For 2, 3 or 4 players in static split screen .
Minecraft games are much better when your friends and family are with you. Up to 4 players can embark on the adventure of exploring random worlds, constructing buildings, and crafting a host of various items and weapons. Minecraft is also a survival game, so it never hurts to lend a hand to your companions. An infinite game that always leads to new experiences!
Resident Evil: Revelations 2
- Genre : survival horror, action.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
In Resident Evil: Revelations 2 you have the opportunity to play the chapters helped by another person. The campaign mode presents tense moments in combat against both normal enemies and final bosses. In addition, the skills of each character are crucial to advance, especially for solving certain puzzles.
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 also includes Assault mode. There you will fight side by side with another player to get rid of hordes of zombies, improving your characters and weapons. There are several characters to unlock and manage in that mode!
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
- Genre : racing.
- For 2, 3 or 4 players in static split screen .
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is the return of one of the most beloved spin-offs . The races are enjoyable, because, without neglecting any curve or difficult jump, they are affordable to have a good time with friends. The characters drive vehicles with different characteristics, and then there is the aspect of acquiring weapons and skills in the middle of the race. Chaos (and broken friendships) is assured!
Wilmot’s Warehouse
- Genre : puzzles.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Wilmot’s Warehouse is a unique game that proposes something different. Your mission is to take products and order them in your warehouse the way you want. You can ask a friend to help you use your creativity and organize the warehouse. The trick is that, from time to time, you will have to deliver packages, and you should do it quickly! It is a different and fun game as a cooperative experience.
Terraria
- Genre : survival, manufacturing, action.
- For 2, 3 or 4 players in static split screen .
Terraria is a game quite similar to Minecraft that takes much of the mechanics to a 2D plane. Up to 4 players can join together to play in the same game. It is possible to select the size of the world, although ultimately the premise is always the same. Explore, get better equipment, build and face dangerous enemies. Terraria is great for playing endless hours for weeks and months.
Human: Fall Flat
- Genre : puzzles.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Human: Fall Flat is a very funny and friendly puzzle game. You handle characters that you can modify to your liking, but one thing remains the same: they move in a comical way! Each level offers puzzles to be solved using the laws of physics and interacting with the setting. Silly mistakes happen constantly; Laughs are guaranteed!
Portal Knights
- Genre : action role, fabrication.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Portal Knights puts you in the shoes of guardians who must save the world from a new threat. Both you and your partner can choose from various classes and customize their appearance, abilities, and equipment. Crafting plays an important role not only in getting better weapons and shields, but in building locations! Face fearsome enemies alongside your faithful friend, and become a hero!
As a bonus, Portal Knights includes an island creator that you can share with your friends.
Outward
- Genre : role, survival.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Outward is an interesting RPG. You handle characters that start out as ordinary people. Sooner rather than later, you realize that the world needs new heroes. Along the way, you will face such obvious threats as dangerous creatures or hostile people. However, Outward goes further with the issue of illness, fatigue and diet. Death lurks on all sides!
ARK: Survival Evolved
- Genre : survival, manufacturing.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
ARK: Survival Evolved is one of the most popular survival games in recent times. The reason for this is the combination of several factors that we are passionate about: cruel survival, dinosaurs and countless items to make. Of course, the best of all is to tame and ride on dinosaurs! If you play it with another player, you will enjoy hours and hours of life and death situations. And boy is it fun.
Gears 5
- Genre : shooter.
- For 2 or 3 players in static split screen .
Gears 5 allows you to play up to 3 players on the same screen in different modes. From the campaign mode to the famous Horde, through Escape and Versus, you can use the chainsaws to cut down enemies together with two other players. It’s an intense game, with unbridled action and gore everywhere. Without reaching the level of the first three games, Gears 5 is a good shooter !
As a note, in campaign mode, the third player will be Jack, a little flying robot.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection
- Genre : adventure, action, puzzle.
- For 2 players in dynamic split screen .
The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is a compilation of all the years that comprise the saga. That is, you will enjoy the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends from the first year to the last. There are many levels to overcome and a great variety of characters that you can control. The game features several humorous moments, lending a more upbeat tone to the franchise. If you like collectibles, there are plenty here!
Don’t starve together
- Genre : survival, manufacturing.
- For 2 players in static split screen .
Don’t Starve Together is one of the most challenging survival games today. You really need your partner’s help to accumulate resources, find shelter (or create one!), And defend yourself from wild creatures. It is common to die and have to retry in an upcoming game. That’s part of the process, and as you learn, you will find Don’t Starve Together great survival !
The Escapists 2
- Genre : strategy, adventure.
- For 2, 3 or 4 players in static split screen .
To escape from prison, nothing better than a good ally. Or several! The Escapists 2 is the sequel to a game that, in itself, was great in every way. This installment expands the proposal, giving more tools and ways to plan an escape. Chat with NPCs, search for key items, fight if necessary, and escape the prison with the others!
If you are feeling creative, you can design your own prisons to create new experiences. Apart from this, The Escapists integrates a competitive mode that faces the players to see who escapes before the prison.
