It’s not always it’s possible to gather your friends to play games in bed, but there are a number of titles that allow you to continue the fun from afar. If you’re looking for the best online co-op games to play, we assume you’re familiar with the classics such as Minecraft, Fortnite, Between us, They left 4 dead 2AND GTA Online, so we’ve opted for fresh alternatives. Our picks cover all sorts of genres: team-based ninja brawls, first-person paranormal investigations, pixel farming simulators, and more. No matter what you and your friends are into, there’s a PlayStation, Xbox, Windows PC, or Switch experience listed here that’s worth checking out.
Updated December 2022: We have added five games, including Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Raft.
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