Best Local Co-Op Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,864 Local Co-Op games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Local Co-Op game rankings were last updated on 11/9/2025.
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1. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Local Co-Op game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 255,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 251,615 positive reviews and 4,065 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 996,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 972,039 positive reviews and 24,597 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 360,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350,756 positive reviews and 9,969 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/4/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
4. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,452 positive reviews and 345 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
5. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.
Split Fiction has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,899 positive reviews and 2,652 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Hazelight Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 2001120 |
6. BattleBlock Theater®
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,983 positive reviews and 2,010 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2014 |
| Franchise | The Behemoth |
| Developer | The Behemoth |
| Publisher | The Behemoth |
| Steam App Id | 238460 |
7. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,356 positive reviews and 576 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
8. Broforce
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,834 positive reviews and 1,832 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274190 |
9. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100,581 positive reviews and 3,583 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
10. Goat Simulator 3
Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.
Goat Simulator 3 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Local Co-Op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,862 positive reviews and 251 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 2/15/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain North |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 850190 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Local Co-Op games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 8,744 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,614 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,176 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,972 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 255 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,317 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 344 | 2/15/2024 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,766 | 9/29/2017 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 186 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 9/29/2021 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 6/4/2015 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 3/6/2007 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,859 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 11/12/2009 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Split Fiction on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 9). Goat Simulator 3 on Steam. Steam Store.