The 10 Best Online Co-op Shooters in 2027
Helldivers 2 ($39.99) is the best online co-op shooter for squad-based chaos, and Left 4 Dead 2 ($9.99) is the best value. Deep Rock Galactic ($29.99 list) is #2 for friendly co-op, and Darktide ($39.99) is #4 for sci-fi horde fighting.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helldivers 2 | $39.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Squad-based, chaotic online co-op |
| 2 | Deep Rock Galactic | $29.99 list price on Steam (US store); it was on sale at $8.99 when checked in October 2026 | Mining and fighting bugs with friends |
| 3 | Left 4 Dead 2 | $9.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Classic zombie co-op on a budget |
| 4 | Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | $39.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Gritty sci-fi horde fighting |
| 5 | Remnant 2 | $49.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Boss fights and shooting in a dark fantasy world |
| 6 | Risk of Rain 2 | $24.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Short, colorful roguelike runs with friends |
| 7 | Gears 5 | $29.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Third-person cover shooting with a campaign |
| 8 | Back 4 Blood | $59.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Zombie co-op with card-based runs |
| 9 | Payday 3 | $29.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Heists with a crew |
| 10 | Warhammer: Vermintide 2 | $29.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Fantasy melee-and-ranged horde fighting |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 is $39.99 on Steam from Arrowhead Game Studios, released Feb 8, 2024, with online co-op on Windows.
Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic lists at $29.99 on Steam, released May 13, 2020, with online co-op; it was on sale at $8.99 when checked in October 2026.
Left 4 Dead 2
Left 4 Dead 2 is $9.99 on Steam from Valve, released Nov 16, 2009, with online co-op and PvP on Windows and Linux.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is $39.99 on Steam from Fatshark, released Nov 30, 2022, with online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer.
Remnant 2
Remnant 2 is $49.99 on Steam from Gunfire Games, released Jul 25, 2023, with online co-op on Windows.
Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 is $24.99 on Steam, released Aug 11, 2020, with online co-op and PvP on Windows.
Gears 5
Gears 5 is $29.99 on Steam from The Coalition, released Sep 9, 2019, with online co-op, PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.
Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood is $59.99 on Steam from Turtle Rock Studios, released Oct 12, 2021, with online co-op and PvP on Windows.
Payday 3
Payday 3 is $29.99 on Steam from Starbreeze Entertainment, released Sep 21, 2023, with online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is $29.99 on Steam from Fatshark, released Mar 8, 2018, with online co-op on Windows.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best online co-op shooter?
Helldivers 2, at $39.99 on Steam, is the pick for squad-based online co-op; Deep Rock Galactic lists at $29.99.
Which online co-op shooter is cheapest?
Left 4 Dead 2, at $9.99 on Steam (US store).
Which of these have cross-platform multiplayer?
Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Gears 5 and Payday 3.
Which of these also have PvP modes?
Steam lists online PvP for Left 4 Dead 2, Risk of Rain 2, Gears 5 and Back 4 Blood.
List price (USD, Steam US store) at a glance
Official sites
- Helldivers 2 · store.steampowered.com
- Deep Rock Galactic · store.steampowered.com
- Left 4 Dead 2 · store.steampowered.com
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide · store.steampowered.com
- Remnant 2 · store.steampowered.com
- Risk of Rain 2 · store.steampowered.com
- Gears 5 · store.steampowered.com
- Back 4 Blood · store.steampowered.com
- Payday 3 · store.steampowered.com
- Warhammer: Vermintide 2 · store.steampowered.com
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.