For over four months, the new consoles Xbox Series X and Series S have been on the market. But what good co-op games are there for the Microsoft console? MeinMMO shows you the 5 games with the highest ratings on Metacritic that you can play with others.
What kind of games are these? The selection is diverse and should offer something for every type of player. From arcade games to racing games to hardcore shooters, everything is included. Our focus here is that you can play the games together with friends, family, or other players.
These are our criteria:
- Cooperative game modes, locally or online
- They are titles for the Xbox Series X|S
- The games are the highest-rated co-op games on Metacritic
- Some of the games were previously released on Xbox One
We present the games to you, provide the most important information, and show how cooperative play works.
1. Tetris Effect: Connected – Metascore 89
Genre: Arcade | Developer: Enhanced | Release Date: November 10, 2020
What to expect in Tetris Effect: Connected
What kind of game is this? Almost everyone of you should know Tetris. Tetris Effect: Connected expands the known gameplay with several extensive new game modes. These range from single-player to multiplayer to cooperative game modes. It is an improved version of the Tetris Effect released in 2018.
This is how co-op is played: You can play together with friends against computer opponents and face bosses. This can be done both online and offline.
2. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate – Metascore 88
Genre: Fighting Games | Developer: Netherrealm Studios | Release Date: November 17, 2020
What to expect in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
What kind of game is this? The Mortal Kombat series has been around for a long time and is one of the biggest in the genre. The games stand out due to their particularly high level of brutality compared to other fighters and are popular among fans because of their crazy story. There are a total of 37 different fighters with whom you can compete against players and NPCs. This can be done both online and locally.
On the Xbox Series X, Mortal Kombat is available in the Ultimate Edition. These are the contents:
- The base game Mortal Kombat 11
- The Kombat Pack 1 and 2
- Mortal Kombat Aftermath
In total, there are two campaigns to play, along with numerous other content and the co-op mode, a kind of raid for Mortal Kombat.
This is how co-op is played: In the “Tower of Time” mode, you can team up against NPCs and complete various challenges. You earn experience points and can unlock useful items to expand your characters. There are several variants of the tower that differ in difficulty.
Otherwise, you can beat each other up with your friends in the typical versus modes.
3. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s about Time – Metascore 86
Genre: Jump’n’Run | Developer: Toys For Bob | Release Date: October 2, 2020
What to expect in Crash Bandicoot 4
What kind of game is this? Crash Bandicoot was one of the most popular platformers in the 90s and early 2000s. Now the series has made a comeback with its fourth installment, where you have to jump through crazy levels without dying. In the fourth part of the series, you travel through various regions and face different dangers. Sometimes you have to run away from a dinosaur, sometimes you have to jump against a crazy DJ.
This is how co-op is played: The cooperative mode of Crash Bandicoot 4 is called Pass N. Play. However, you first have to play alone until you unlock the world map. Then you can play through the individual levels with up to four other players. The twist: you have to pass the controller in certain situations like checkpoints or death. The game recognizes who is up next and gives you a statistic for each player at the end.
4. Gears 5 – Metascore 83
Genre: Action Shooter | Developer: Black Tusk Studios | Release Date: September 6, 2019
What to expect in Gears 5
What kind of game is this? The Gears series has always been at home on Xbox and is one of the most popular shooters. Gears 5 is the sixth installment in the series and a brutal third-person shooter where you need to mow down alien hordes. This can be done in both the main story and in cooperative modes. Although the title was already released in 2019 for the Xbox One, Gears 5 has been ported to Series X and S and still looks great today. At release, the shooter received amazing ratings on Metacritic and is still at the top.
This is how co-op is played: In Gears 5, you can play the story together with up to three people both locally and online. In addition, there are two extra game modes, Escape and Horde, where you can team up with other players against hordes of monsters. However, these two modes are only playable online. There is crossplay and cross-save with the PC version of Gears 5.
5. Dirt 5 – Metascore 81
Genre: Arcade Racer | Developer: Codemasters | Release Date: November 6, 2020
What to expect in Dirt 5
What kind of game is this? In Dirt, you participate in rallies with other players. The races take place on a variety of different tracks, focusing on off-road routes. Weather, mud, snow, and all kinds of conditions must be considered, making it difficult to come in first.
The events take you around the world, whether in China, the Amazon, New York, or Norway, there is plenty of variety. However, Dirt 5 does not claim to be a simulation. The racing game is more of an arcade racer and thus accessible to everyone.
This is how co-op is played: Dirt 5 offers a 4-player split-screen. With the exception of Gymkhana and Pathfinder, all racing modes of the game can be played with up to four friends.
Is there something for you in the selection? Or do you prefer playing other games with your friends? Do you have further recommendations? Let us know in the comments.
If you are looking for more co-op games, MeinMMO has listed some more for you:
Top 25 best co-op games of 2021 for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch – WE have chosen
