Squared Up, Squad Out
Some games feel like they were born for multiple controllers. The balance, pacing, fun, and mayhem click perfectly when four people are in the mix. This list rounds up the ultimate titles where four-player gameplay isn’t a feature but the foundation. Local or online, these 20 picks define true four-player excellence.
Overcooked 2 - Gameplay (PC/UHD) by SergiuHellDragoonHQ
1. Overcooked! 2
Once the shouting stops, chaos becomes strategy. Four players juggle chopping, frying, and serving dishes in kitchens that literally fall apart. The level of design forces coordination under pressure, rewarding teams that adapt fast. It’s the gold standard for couch co-op, testing patience, creativity, timing, and how well friends communicate.
Overcooked! 2 Gameplay (PC UHD) [4K60FPS] by Throneful
2. Deep Rock Galactic
Four dwarves, procedurally generated caves, and an alien swarm lurking below. Each player fills a role—gunner, driller, engineer, or scout—and teamwork decides survival. The game’s mission variety and class interdependence create a multiplayer structure that’s endlessly replayable and surprisingly tactical.
Deep Rock Galactic Gameplay (PC UHD) [4K60FPS] by Throneful
3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
No four-player list is complete without this brawler. Sixty minutes in, it still feels fair whether you're Kirby or Steve from Minecraft. The roster is unmatched and the physics favors players who learn spacing over mashing. This one is as competitive or casual as your group makes it.
4. Left 4 Dead 2
Thankfully, mods and fan servers keep it alive even today. Valve’s zombie shooter is perfectly tuned for four survivors. AI enemies adapt to how you play, where sticking together is the only real strategy. Maps are designed for pacing, and every round feels like a fresh panic attack.
Left 4 Dead 2 - FULL GAME Expert Walkthrough Gameplay No Commentary by Gamer Max Channel
5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
It runs smoothly at 60 FPS, even in a four-player split-screen. That's something only a few modern games can pull off. Drift mechanics are also tight and the track design is masterful. Plus, item randomness keeps every race unpredictable without feeling unfair.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Full Game Walkthrough (All DLC Included) by packattack04082
6. Phasmophobia
It involves four ghost hunters, one haunted building, and barely working equipment. Unlike other horror co-ops, this one makes silence a survival tactic. Players must interpret cryptic clues while staying calm under pressure. Its voice-recognition mechanic means the ghosts actually hear you—so jokes and strategy all carry consequences.
Phasmophobia PS5 Gameplay by Skycaptin5
7. Castle Crashers
This beat-’em-up packs four-player progression into bite-sized levels. Each hero levels up, earns new magic, and collects loot, creating character-building depth without slowing the action. The art style is goofy, but the combat rewards combos and synergy.
Castle Crashers (Co-op) - Episode 01 by WiiLikeToPlay
8. Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo 3’s four-player campaign still feels tight, and this collection brings it alongside every major title in the series. Firefights and custom games add depth, while matchmaking spans generations. Its mix of classic mechanics and modern polish helped shape the golden age of split-screen and system-link multiplayer.
9. Unrailed!
You and three others build train tracks across generated terrain while the train never stops moving. It’s a race against time that demands resource management and yelling. Roles shift on the fly—who chops wood, who builds track—and the game escalates without punishing mistakes too early.
Unrailed! Gameplay (PC HD) [1080p60FPS] by Throneful
10. Moving Out
Furniture doesn’t move itself, and in this game, it barely moves at all without flying through windows. Four players coordinate lifts, dodging hazards and flinging couches across rivers. Moving Out is less about precision and more about speed and teamwork.
Moving Out - The First 18 Minutes of Gameplay by IGN
11. Gang Beasts
Gang Beasts is ridiculous in the best way! Players grapple and toss each other into grinders, trucks, and elevators. The gelatinous physics keeps fights unpredictable, and quick rounds encourage instant rematches. No tutorials are needed—just jump in and cause mayhem.
Gang Beasts: Giant Bomb Unfinished 09/03/2014 by Giant Bomb
12. Streets Of Rage 4
Classic side-scrolling combat with a fresh polish. Each fighter handles differently, rewarding players based on their special moves and speed. Visuals hit a crisp balance between modern and retro, while the soundtrack pulses with energy. The game respects its roots without feeling stuck in them.
The First 9 Minutes of Streets of Rage 4 by IGN
13. Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime
Piloting a neon spaceship isn’t easy when each player controls one part of it. Shields, lasers, thrusters, and the map require constant communication in this multiplayer game. Levels shift just enough to keep teams adapting, making this the ultimate test of co-dependency.
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime - Gameplay Overview by Polygon
14. TowerFall Ascension
Fast and pixel-perfect! Four archers enter, and usually only one leaves. Power-ups and disappearing platforms mix things up, but success depends on reflexes and positioning. Instant respawns and tight match loops make it dangerously replayable. Best experienced shoulder-to-shoulder—every arrow fired carries the potential to end a friendship or crown a legend.
Towerfall Ascension - Gameplay Overview by Polygon
15. Worms W.M.D
Here, player turns transform into spectacles. Four-player matches mean bunker-busters and plenty of questionable decisions. Environmental destruction isn’t cosmetic—it alters the battlefield and strategy. The game's humor remains sharp and the learning curve is gentler than it looks. Not many games make explosions feel this personal or satisfying.
8 Minutes of Worms W.M.D. Gameplay by IGN
16. Diablo III: Reaper Of Souls
Builds evolve and demon hordes fall fast when four players sync up in Diablo III. Each class brings something different—area support or raw damage. Local play on consoles runs surprisingly smoothly, and adventure mode offers endless content loops. Endgame keeps parties grinding long after the credits.
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - FULL GAME - Necromancer Gameplay / Walkthrough [PC] by Play Space
17. Rocket League
There’s no single MVP in Rocket League’s 4v4 chaos mode. Everyone’s boosting and whiffing in beautiful unison. Cars hit 100kph, matches last ten minutes, and skill ceilings feel infinite. Local split-screen is crisp, and cross-play keeps online squads together. It's a rare esport that also excels as a couch game.
Born For This Game (ROCKET LEAGUE) by PauseUnpause
18. Among Us
Four players heighten the tension in this game. Fewer crewmates mean fewer witnesses, so impostors strike faster and riskier. Discussions become more personal, and trust breaks down fast. Among Us is ideal for friends who enjoy subtle manipulation and post-match accusations more than winning.
Chained Together in Among Us by SSundee
19. SpeedRunners
Fall behind and you're out—literally. This runner game favors skill over chaos, with precision jumps and brutal item timing. Four-player races stay tight and rubber-banding is minimal. Eliminations shrink the camera, cranking up pressure until one slips. It's a clean test of control, not luck.
WAY TOO MUCH FUN! | Speedrunners by jacksepticeye
20. Borderlands 3
Four vault hunters bring out chaos with unique skills, like Moze’s mech or Amara’s elemental blasts, which makes team synergy a blast. Instanced loot keeps co-op fair, while diverse guns and planets ensure endless four-player replayability. Plus, sharp humor fuels squad banter.
