The Best Local Co-Op & Split-Screen Games You Can Play On Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch: A Versatile Console with a Robust Game Library

While not the most powerful console, the Nintendo Switch excels in its adaptability and flexibility, extending beyond its hybrid design. Its game library is incredibly diverse, encompassing nearly every genre. The console also boasts numerous titles built around online multiplayer or local co-op, catering to the enduring appeal of couch gaming.

Navigating the Switch's extensive and sometimes cluttered eShop can be challenging. This article aims to simplify the search, highlighting some of the best couch co-op Switch games available.

Updated January 13, 2025 by Mark Sammut: 2025 begins with the release of some excellent local co-op titles for the Nintendo Switch, including older projects receiving updated releases. Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze and Tales of Graces f Remastered, launching January 16th and 17th respectively, offer compelling experiences for both solo and group play. Tales of Graces f is praised for its combat system, while Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze is a superb platformer.

For those less interested in these releases, a noteworthy port arrived in October 2024. See the quick links below for more information.

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