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The 10 Best Co-op Games on Nintendo Switch in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 5 min read
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Direct answer

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the best co-op game on Nintendo Switch on our rubric: 6 of 7 points, with 1-4 players on one system, online play for 1-4 and a Metacritic Switch score of 92. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (6 points, 92) is #2 and Minecraft (6 points, 86) is #3.

At a glance

#PickRubric pointsBest for
1Super Mario Bros. Wonder6 of 7Four-player platforming on one TV
2Mario Kart 8 Deluxe6 of 7The widest player counts: one system, local wireless and online
3Minecraft (Nintendo Switch)6 of 7Building together, including with players on other platforms
4Overcooked! All You Can Eat5 of 7Frantic four-player kitchen teamwork
5Super Mario Party Jamboree4 of 7Party nights with a big online player count
6Stardew Valley (Nintendo Switch)3 of 7The lowest price, with online farming for up to four
7Snipperclips Plus3 of 7Puzzle co-op for two to four on one screen
8It Takes Two (Nintendo Switch)3 of 7A story built only for two players
9Splatoon 32 of 7Online team play, including the Salmon Run crew mode
10Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe2 of 7Couch co-op platforming at four players

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Most player options
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Best for cross-platform play
Minecraft (Nintendo Switch)
Best for a duo
It Takes Two (Nintendo Switch)
Lowest price
Stardew Valley (Nintendo Switch)

The ranking

1

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Answrs VerdictThe top-scoring couch co-op platformer.
Rubric points: 6 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1-4 on one system; online 1-4Metacritic (Switch): 92 from 135 critic reviewsPrice: $59.99ESRB and release: Everyone; released October 20, 2023

Super Mario Bros. Wonder lists 1-4 players on one system and online play for 1-4, and Nintendo says up to four players can tackle courses together, share power-ups and revive each other. It earns 6 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 92 from 135 critic reviews. It costs $59.99 and is rated Everyone.

Go ifFour-player platforming on one TV
Skip ifYou want a local-wireless multi-console option, which Nintendo does not list
Why #1 over #2: It ties Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on 6 points and a 92 score, but has more critic reviews, 135 to 99.
2

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Answrs VerdictThe widest play options of any pick.
Rubric points: 6 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1-4 on one system; local wireless 2-8; online 2-12Metacritic (Switch): 92 from 99 critic reviewsPrice: $59.99ESRB and release: Everyone; released April 28, 2017

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe lists 1-4 players on one system, local wireless for 2-8 and online for 2-12. It earns 6 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 92 from 99 critic reviews. It costs $59.99 and is rated Everyone.

Go ifThe widest player counts: one system, local wireless and online
Skip ifYou want players on the same team against the game rather than racing each other
Why #2 over #3: It beats Minecraft with a 92 score to 86, though Minecraft is the only pick with cross-platform play.
3

Minecraft (Nintendo Switch)

Minecraft (Nintendo Switch)
Answrs VerdictThe only pick Nintendo tags for cross-platform play.
Rubric points: 6 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1-4 on one system; local wireless 2-8; online 2-8; cross-platform playMetacritic (Switch): 86 from 24 critic reviewsPrice: $29.99ESRB and release: Everyone 10+; released June 20, 2018

Minecraft on Switch lists 1-4 players on one system, local wireless for 2-8, online for 2-8 and cross-platform play. It earns 6 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 86 from 24 critic reviews. It costs $29.99 and is rated Everyone 10+.

Go ifBuilding together, including with players on other platforms
Skip ifYou want a goal-driven game with levels
Why #3 over #4: It scores 6 points to Overcooked! All You Can Eat’s 5, helped by the cross-platform play point.
4

Overcooked! All You Can Eat

Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Answrs VerdictThe best-scoring cooking co-op, with a small review base.
Rubric points: 5 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1-4 on one system; local wireless 2-4Metacritic (Switch): 87 from 8 critic reviewsPrice: $39.99ESRB and release: Everyone; released March 23, 2021

Overcooked! All You Can Eat lists 1-4 players on one system and local wireless for 2-4, and its Nintendo page tags it Online co-op. It earns 5 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 87 from 8 critic reviews, the smallest review base on this list. It costs $39.99 and is rated Everyone.

Go ifFrantic four-player kitchen teamwork
Skip ifYou dislike timed, chaotic levels
Why #4 over #5: Its 5 points beat Super Mario Party Jamboree’s 4, helped by an 87 score to 82.
5

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Super Mario Party Jamboree
Answrs VerdictThe party pick, built around minigames.
Rubric points: 4 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1-4 on one system; online 1-20Metacritic (Switch): 82 from 95 critic reviewsPrice: $59.99ESRB and release: Everyone; released October 17, 2024

Super Mario Party Jamboree lists 1-4 players on one system and online for 1-20. It earns 4 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 82 from 95 critic reviews. It costs $59.99 and is rated Everyone.

Go ifParty nights with a big online player count
Skip ifYou want one continuous co-op campaign
Why #5 over #6: Its 4 points beat the three 3-point picks, which each lose a point for lacking online co-op or four-player couch play.
6

Stardew Valley (Nintendo Switch)

Stardew Valley (Nintendo Switch)
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest pick, online-only for co-op.
Rubric points: 3 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1 on one system; online 1-4Metacritic (Switch): 87 from 15 critic reviewsPrice: $14.99ESRB and release: Everyone 10+; released October 5, 2017

Stardew Valley lists 1 player on one system and online for 1-4. It earns 3 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 87 from 15 critic reviews. At $14.99 it is the cheapest pick, and it is rated Everyone 10+.

Go ifThe lowest price, with online farming for up to four
Skip ifYou need couch co-op on one system, which Nintendo does not list
Why #6 over #7: It ties Snipperclips Plus on 3 points but its 87 score beats Snipperclips Plus’s 84.
7

Snipperclips Plus

Snipperclips Plus
Answrs VerdictThe couch-only puzzle pick.
Rubric points: 3 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1-4 on one systemMetacritic (Switch): 84 from 13 critic reviewsPrice: $29.98ESRB and release: Everyone; released November 10, 2017

Snipperclips Plus lists 1-4 players on one system and no online play. It earns 3 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 84 from 13 critic reviews. The Nintendo bundle costs $29.98 and is rated Everyone.

Go ifPuzzle co-op for two to four on one screen
Skip ifYou want online play, which Nintendo does not list
Why #7 over #8: It ties It Takes Two on 3 points but its 84 score beats It Takes Two’s 82.
8

It Takes Two (Nintendo Switch)

It Takes Two (Nintendo Switch)
Answrs VerdictThe two-player story pick.
Rubric points: 3 of 7Players (Nintendo): 2 on one system; online 2Metacritic (Switch): 82 from 19 critic reviewsPrice: $39.99ESRB and release: Teen; released November 4, 2022

It Takes Two lists 2 players on one system and online for 2. It earns 3 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 82 from 19 critic reviews. It costs $39.99 and is rated Teen.

Go ifA story built only for two players
Skip ifYou want to play with three or four people
Why #8 over #9: It beats Splatoon 3 on 3 points to 2, helped by a 2-player couch listing that Splatoon 3 lacks.
9

Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3
Answrs VerdictTeam-based and online, with co-op in Salmon Run.
Rubric points: 2 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1 on one system; local wireless 2-8; online 2-8Metacritic (Switch): 83 from 123 critic reviewsPrice: $59.99ESRB and release: Everyone 10+; released September 9, 2022

Splatoon 3 lists 1 player on one system, local wireless for 2-8 and online for 2-8, and its co-op mode is Salmon Run. It earns 2 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 83 from 123 critic reviews. It costs $59.99 and is rated Everyone 10+.

Go ifOnline team play, including the Salmon Run crew mode
Skip ifYou want couch co-op on one system, which Nintendo does not list
Why #9 over #10: It ties Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe on 2 points but its 83 score beats Kirby’s 79.
10

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Answrs VerdictFour-player couch play with the lowest critic score here.
Rubric points: 2 of 7Players (Nintendo): 1-4 on one system; no online co-op listedMetacritic (Switch): 79 from 113 critic reviewsPrice: $59.99ESRB and release: Everyone 10+; released February 24, 2023

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe lists 1-4 players on one system and no online co-op. It earns 2 of 7 points, with a Metacritic Switch score of 79 from 113 critic reviews. It costs $59.99 and is rated Everyone 10+.

Go ifCouch co-op platforming at four players
Skip ifYou want online co-op, which Nintendo does not list

How we ranked these

We read each game’s Nintendo of America store page and its Metacritic Nintendo Switch critic-review page on November 2, 2026, and scored every game on the same rubric: players on one system (2 points for 4 or more, 1 for 2 to 3), online co-op (1 point), cross-platform play (1 point) and the Metacritic Switch score (3 points for 90 and up, 2 for 85 to 89, 1 for 80 to 84). Maximum is 7 points; ties go to the higher Metacritic score, then to more critic reviews. All ten are listed on the Nintendo store and show Switch 2 compatibility as Supported. Overcooked! All You Can Eat is scored for online co-op from its Online co-op tag, since its player-count line shows no online entry. No publisher received any adjustment; prices are Nintendo’s listed prices and can change. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best co-op game on Nintendo Switch in 2027?

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: it scores 6 of 7 rubric points, with 1-4 players on one system, online play for 1-4 and a Metacritic Switch score of 92 from 135 critic reviews.

Which Switch co-op game has the most players on one system?

Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Minecraft, Overcooked! All You Can Eat, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Snipperclips Plus and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe all list 1-4 players on a single system.

Which of these games support cross-platform play?

Of the ten, Minecraft is the only one whose Nintendo page carries the Cross-platform play tag.

Do these games work on Nintendo Switch 2?

Each of the ten Nintendo pages shows a Switch 2 compatibility line reading Supported, with game behavior consistent with Nintendo Switch.

Metacritic score on Nintendo Switch at a glance

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe79 score
Super Mario Party Jamboree82 score
It Takes Two (Nintendo Switch)82 score
Splatoon 383 score
Snipperclips Plus84 score
Minecraft (Nintendo Switch)86 score
Overcooked! All You Can Eat87 score
Stardew Valley (Nintendo Switch)87 score
Super Mario Bros. Wonder92 score
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe92 score
Metacritic score on Nintendo Switch, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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