Ways to play
Choose a ways to play guide by the experience you want. Compare recommendations, practical differences and the details that matter before you play.

Best co-op games: choose a challenge your group will enjoy
Find co-op games for two-player adventures, group missions and coordinated puzzles, with practical advice on editions and group expectations.

Best multiplayer games: competition and cooperation with a purpose
Compare multiplayer games for quick matches, tactical competition and cooperative missions, with practical advice on teams and learning curves.

Best single-player games: four ways to enjoy playing alone
Choose a solo game for puzzles, demanding exploration, replayable action or role-playing, with clear caveats about time and difficulty.

Best two-player games: decide whether to cooperate or compete
Find two-player games for a shared adventure, patient puzzles, competitive matches or a continuing farm, with setup advice for each.

Best couch co-op games: shared-screen choices that suit your group
Compare couch co-op games for two-player adventures, kitchen teamwork, gentle companionship and puzzle solving, with local setup checks.

Best crossplay games: practical picks for friends on different systems
Compare crossplay games for shared adventures, sporting matches and platform fighting, with exact distinctions between play, saves and ownership.

Best story games: choose how you want to discover the narrative
Compare story games built around choices, deduction, exploration and character attachment, with spoiler-free guidance on their different demands.

Best Switch Co-op Games: Choose the Right Job for Every Player
A shared adventure works better when you know the player count, roles and pace before starting.

Best Switch Multiplayer Games: Match the Game to Your Group’s Setup
One television, several consoles or an online group are three different buying decisions.

Best co-op games on PS5 for two players and larger squads
Find a PS5 co-op game that fits your group, with clear distinctions between local play, online squads and campaigns built for two.