The funniest co-op games always seem to involve some combination of chaotic countdown timers, awkward miscommunications, slapstick physics, or out-of-the-box ideas. Whether you’re shouting at each other across the room in couch co-op or losing it over voice chat as everything falls apart, these games are designed to make you and your pals laugh, while still providing a solid gameplay experience.
There’s no single formula for a funny co-op game. This list features a handful of those that lean into clever writing and jokes, some that let wild physics do the talking, and of course a collection of party games designed to embarrass all of you in equal measure. There’s a lot to choose from. If you’re looking for something a bit more specifically couch-based you can find more recommendations in our best couch co-op games list, or if there’s only two of you check out our two-player co-op games suggestions.
R.E.P.O
- Release date: 26 February, 2024
- Developer: Semiwork
- Platforms: PC
Who says horror can’t be funny? R.E.P.O is a co-op comedy-horror game that manages to be terrifying and hilarious at the same time. You and your friends play as blobby employees sent to retrieve valuable items from haunted locations, using physics-based tools that are far more unwieldy than they should be. R.E.P.O is one of the most played and best Steam Deck games, too, meaning you can take the chaos with you on-the-go.
The humor in R.E.P.O. doesn’t rely on scripted jokes, but rather the slapstick horror of seeing your pal blasted into pieces by a mysterious entity out of nowhere, or dropping a priceless artifact right at the last second. Characters stumble, objects fly, and plans collapse instantly under pressure. It’s especially funny with friends who are bad at staying calm, given the proximity voice chat and its ability to drop you in a difficult situation. If you’re into the spooky vibes and want more options, check out our list of the best horror co-op games.
Portal 2
- Release date: 19 April, 2011
- Developer: Valve
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Portal 2’s co-op mode is a masterclass in funny two-player chaos, despite its relative old age. Two players control a pair of janky test robots tasked with solving increasingly complex portal puzzles, all while being insulted by GLaDOS–also in increasingly complex ways. The writing is sharp, dry, and relentlessly quotable, and the gameplay hasn’t aged a day.
Despite the fairly ever-present jokes and silliness, Portal 2 never forgets to be a great puzzle game. That balance is why it works so well–you’re thinking hard one moment and laughing helplessly the next. It’s clever without being smug and silly without being shallow, but it keeps you on your toes and presents a genuine challenge.
Heave Ho
- Release date: 29 August, 2019
- Developer: Le Cartel Studio
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Heave Ho is very very very silly. Pure physical comedy is combined with a hearty co-op platformer, where little long-armed guys grapple with just about any surface within reach, often swinging or falling to their deaths. The goal is simple–get everyone to the end and don’t die–but the execution is absolute chaos.
You’ll probably have seen streamers trying to keep a straight face while playing Heave Ho and failing miserably. It’s just one of those games. Success usually comes after several failures, each one funnier than the last. It’s impossible to play silently.
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Gang Beasts
- Release date: 12 December, 2017
- Developer: Boneloaf
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Gang Beasts is slapstick brawling at its finest. You control wobbly characters with very little respect for normally accepted movement styles (or physics), throwing punches, grabbing limbs, and/or accidentally knocking yourselves out. The controls are intentionally awkward, with your characters flopping around all over the place and co-op coordination being the key to achieving your goals.
The Jackbox Party Pack 11
- Release date: 23 October, 2025
- Developer: Jackbox Games
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
The Jackbox name is practically a shorthand for funny party games at this point, and although a lot of the pack games are competitive, Jackbox Party Pack 11 features a co-op gem in Legends Of Trivia. Players use their phones as controllers–which makes it incredibly easy to get everyone involved–and answer a selection of trivia questions to get to the end of a D&D-style campaign together.
Jackbox works so well because it scales to different groups and moods. You can play casually, competitively, or just to see who embarrasses themselves the most. If you’re willing to laugh at yourself, don’t get too easily offended, and can think on your feet, you can’t go wrong with pretty much any of the Jackbox Party Packs on offer.
RV There Yet?
- Release date: 21 October, 2025
- Developer: Noon Games
- Platforms: PC
RV There Yet? is one of the best new co-op games from the last 6 months, a cooperative road trip gone very wrong. Players control a family traveling in an RV, juggling tasks like cooking, cleaning, and driving, often all at once. It’s hectic, loud, and intentionally overwhelming.
RV There Yet? has been a bit of a smash hit, and for good reason. It’s easy to get involved with but a true challenge to succeed at, using a winch to try and maneuver the unwieldy holiday camper over increasingly ridiculous obstacles. There’s also untamed wildlife to contend with, and a very real threat of snakebites, which is why your hapless crew is armed with epipens. From the monotonous characters themselves to the pure chaos that spirals from trying to achieve literally anything–you’d be hard pushed not to get at least a hearty giggle out of this one.
What The Dub?!
- Release date: 8 February, 2021
- Developer: Wide Right Interactive
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
What The Dub?! is all about making bad jokes on purpose, the cheesier the better. Players are tasked with dubbing bizarre video clips, awful B-movies, and confusing PSAs with their own dialogue, then voting on the funniest result. The clips are… strange, the timing is tight, and the results are usually unhinged. It’s a great game for parties, especially if you have that one friend who really loves doing impressions.
There’s not a lot of setup to What The Dub?! so you can jump right in. If you can type or talk, you’re good to go. The real fun comes from seeing how differently people interpret the same clip, and what oddball explanations you can come up with for the mess you’re seeing on screen. As a co-op experience, it’s basically a structured excuse to be silly together–giving just enough direction to spark creativity, then getting out of the way.
What The Golf?
- Release date: 19 September, 2019
- Developer: Triband
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Another play on the same naming convention, but by a completely different developer, What The Golf? takes everything you know about the sport of golf and immediately throws it out the window. Instead of the more traditional balls and clubs, you’ll launch houses, cats, and sometimes even yourself. The co-op modes let players tackle this absurdity together, as two heads might be better than one when trying to figure out just what the golf is going on.
Just when you think you understand the rules, What The Golf? changes them entirely. Playing with someone else makes those twists and turns even better, and there are around 500 widely varied levels to tackle, as well as daily courses and a build-your-own-level mode. This one is particularly perfect for people who hate golf and all it stands for.
No Time To Relax
- Release date: 22 July, 2019
- Developer: Porcelain Fortress
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
No Time To Relax is like The Game Of Life if it was accurate to the way most of us actually live in 2026. It’s a tough life out there, with plenty of grind and never enough sleep, and that’s the premise of this four-player virtual boardgame. Players compete to live the “best” life, juggling jobs, relationships, and finances while random events constantly ruin their plans. Just like real life.
One bad decision can spiral into total disaster, often to the delight of everyone else at the table. As a co-op-adjacent experience (you are technically competing), it’s great for groups who enjoy laughing at the misfortune of themselves and others. You might need a dark sense of humor for this one. If you’re looking for some actual physical boardgame recommendations, check out our best new boardgames list for plenty of gems.
Untitled Goose Game
- Release date: 20 September, 2019
- Developer: House House
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Untitled Goose Game’s co-op update turned what was already a funny solo experience into a delightful shared disaster. Two geese are objectively worse than one, and the game knows it. Working together to torment villagers is endlessly amusing, and the puzzle-solving element makes for a great co-op challenge.
The two-player mode in Untitled Goose Game is the full solo experience, just with an equally horrible pal alongside you. Both players have the same amount of power to wind up the locals, so there’s no waiting for the other player to move first. It’s a silly, chaotic game with plenty to honk about.
