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Video games at their best are shared social events, and in 2023, there were a ton of great games focused on co-op fun. While we’ve seen plenty of competitive multiplayer games this year like Street Fighter 6, Counter-Strike 2, and Mortal Kombat 1, some of the most memorable moments of the year came from games that encouraged teamwork and cooperation. Yes, some of them encouraged violent tag-team action as you explored the depths of hell and hostile alien worlds, but many of the best co-op games also encouraged fun and freedom.
Thanks to all the data gatherby our sister site Metacritic, we can see exactly which games rose to the top of the co-op pile. Plenty of review outlets across the globe were busy engaging in some online fun, and the list below reveals a surprisingly mixed collection of genres and well-known game franchises. If you’re looking for a closer look at several more of the highlights of the year, you can also check out GameSpot’s lists on the 10 best games of 2023 and the standout exclusives for PlayStation, PC, Switch, and Xbox.
