Best Of
Games dont always have to be solo adventures.
Even if you dont have friends nearby, you’re able to still team up with strangers online.
But how do you pick the best games worth playing?
Well, you certainly want to be challenged and at the same time, entertained.
And these best Xbox Series X/Sco-op gamesof all time do it better than most.
What is a Co-Op Game?
Youll often compete against AI-controlled opponents or other human teams.
But you’ve got the option to also simply work together toward completing a common goal.
Find below the best Xbox Series X/S co-op games of all time.
Sea of Thieves
Not many pirate-themed games hit the nail on the head.
However,Sea of Thieveshas managed to blow players minds with its pirate adventure gameplay.
You know the drill: hop aboard your ship and sail the high seas in search of lost treasure.
Be prepared to run into rival pirates looking to steal your loot and assume captainship over your crew.
Its this part whereSea of Thievesshines.
With the intense naval battles youll engage in, nearly every moment at sea will be supercharged with adrenaline.
Plus, its not just rival pirates you should probably watch out for but also sea monsters.
Grounded
On the best Xbox Series X/S co-op games list, we haveGrounded.
This is a hilarious game about survival.
Youve been shrunk to the size of ants.
So, now, even grasshoppers that you could have easily stomped on pose a threat to you.
In a way, it makes you appreciate nature and the tiny insects that live in it.
You truly take the time to explore otherwise minute environments, skipping and hopping between baseballs and tall grass.
Its the stunning visual art thats mind-blowing.
But also the creativity in that is familiar but also awfully strange.
Gears 5
Those more excited about action games may want to check outGears 5.
Youll explore a world ravaged by all-out war.
However, Kait Diaz has other troubles on her mind.
Remnant 2
Dont be fooled:Remnant 2is tougher than your average game.
Its quite a daunting adventure through a world ravaged by monsters.
It might seem an impossible task.
Yet with friends by your side, stopping the evil destroying your world will be a tad easier.
It Takes Two
Theres no talking about co-op games without mentioningIt Takes Two.
Even an action as simple as crossing a mega-sized clock requires the other to beat.
Stardew Valley
It Takes Twos developers, Hazelight Studios, followed it up with the just as thrillingSplit Fiction.
The concepts of teamwork and collaboration are just as strong here.
However, the virtual worlds you explore are much bigger with richer, more profound stories.
Ever sinceDungeons & Dragons, they remain profound adventures for the frequent friend meetups.
ButBaldurs Gate 3is arguably the bestDungeons & DragonsRPG there is.
Every facet of the gameplay works spectacularly, from the rich story to the players choices.
Its been carefully sculpted to deliver one of the most invigorating adventures of a lifetime.
Diablo IV
Another RPG givingBaldurs Gate 3a run for its money isDiablo IV.
The Sanctuary is in trouble and it needs you to save it.
Youll face countless monsters while unlocking numerous abilities.
Youll also explore several dungeons and discover legendary loot.
This is a wholesome campaign best enjoyed with friends, even as you cautiously navigate the depths of hell.
Plus, theres endgame content battling iconic bosses that ensures the adventure never stops.
Elden Ring
Youve probably already played this one.
But in case you havent, make it a point to check outElden Ring.
Its because of its deeply intricate open-world bearing lots of possibilities.
Regions are interconnected, as you chase down main and side quests.
You often stumble on exciting secrets and encounter overwhelming threats that take your all to beat.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
