10 Best Four-Player Games

Four is a lovely number for many group activities, but it is especially great for video games. Countless games work best with a group of four working together. Having four players ensures that there are not so many of you that you talk all over one another or too few that the game doesn’t feel like it’s reaching its full potential. With four-player games, you know you are in for an entertaining experience.

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There are great cooperative four-player games as well as thrilling competitive ones. From games that are great for online play with your friends to those designed for local split screens, here are some fantastic suggestions for a group of four to jump into and play next.

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PlateUp!

PlateUp! is a perfect game to play with four players. You are all in charge of running a restaurant, and there is always a job someone can get on with. Playing as a group of four, you’ll quickly find yourself slipping into roles. Someone will be the chef. Someone else will serve customers. Another will be cleaning dishes. The fourth is likely working on side dishes and desserts.

With PlateUp! your group of four will either become a well-oiled machine or plunge into utter chaos. Everyone gets to vote on which cards to pick at each milestone and design the restaurant together. It is a collaborative experience that will make you keen to play again and again to reach that final day.

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Screencheat

Screencheat offers a unique take on the first-person shooter genre. It is designed with the nostalgia of couch split screen in mind, but you can also play it online. Screencheat captures that memory of playing first-person shooters together with your friends and peeking at their part of the screen to figure out where they are. You must rely on everyone else’s perspectives, as everyone is invisible.

Using the color-coded rooms, you can attempt to track down your friends and hope you can shoot in the correct spot to take them down. Screencheat has a simple premise, but plenty of game modes are available to keep the concept fresh. If you love death matches with your friends, all four of you must try Screencheat at least once.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2

For a more in-depth four-player experience, you must try Divinity: Original Sin 2. This is a big, epic adventure that takes four powerful heroes and leads them on the path to potentially becoming a divine entity. It is a fantasy RPG full of detail and excitement. You must play online to enjoy a four-player experience, as local co-op only offers a two-player split screen.

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With the complete four players, you can either design your own custom heroes or take on the role of one of the fascinating original characters. Either way, you’ll soon be crafting a remarkable story together and enjoying the sillier moments as a group. With witty dialogue to chaotic turn-based combat, a group of four will have a wonderful time in the world of Rivellon.

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Hidden In Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight embraces the concept of everyone sharing the same screen. Although you can play it with two or three players, the game really shines at four. The rounds of this game are short, making it a fantastic choice for casual game nights.

You act as innocent NPCs wandering around the screen, and you have to figure out who you are on the map without giving away your location to everyone else. It also has multiple game modes — you might all be ninjas one moment, attempting to assassinate one another, and the next, you could be slowly stumbling towards a finish line, trying not to stand out from the crowd. The confusion adds to the hilarity of this experience.

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Moon Hunters

Moon Hunters is a beautifully crafted mini RPG available on PC and consoles that spans over five short days. You and your friends will take on the role of four adventurers on an exciting new quest. You could be a witch, a druid, or many other exciting classes. The gameplay is fun and speedy, and each time you play, you take on different enemies in a randomly generated world.

The game also acts as a personality test, as your decisions will determine what kind of hero you will be remembered as after your adventure — it’s always fun having everyone read out their epilogue together as a group too. Moon Hunters is a lovely way to bond with a small group of friends, either online or with local co-op.

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Ultimate Chicken Horse

Ultimate Chicken Horse is considered one of the best platformer party games. Its chaotic nature fits perfectly with the complete four players, either online or locally on any platform. With its quirky art style and adorable characters, this game is a fun experience.

Ultimate Chicken Horse has you designing the most deadly of obstacle courses. All four of you get to place one new obstacle onto the map to make it difficult to reach the finishing line. But, if no one or everyone can get across, then no points are scored. You want to succeed while your friends fail, so don’t expect a friendly game of Ultimate Chicken Horse.

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Risk Of Rain 2

Risk of Rain 2 is about surviving on an alien planet with your friends. You crash onto the planet and soon face a heated battle with countless enemies. Luckily, you have multiple survivors you can play as, all with their unique playstyles. Having all four of you pick someone different is a good idea to keep your skill sets varied.

The game can be incredibly tough, so stack up on healing items and work together to succeed. However, to be able to play with three of your friends, you’ll need to use online multiplayer, as couch co-op unfortunately isn’t available.

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Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2 is a classic zombie-filled game perfect for four players. You play as four survivors attempting to reach an escape point, but wave after wave of zombies stands between you and safety. There are plenty of fun campaigns to enjoy, each offering unique set pieces and thrills.

It is a little trickier to play Left 4 Dead nowadays. The game is still available on PC, but no longer available for download on the Xbox and PlayStation stores. You must also be online to play with four players, as there is no four-player split-screen option. But if you can get a group of four together for some zombie madness on your computers, this is an incredible game worth returning to.

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Moving Out

Whoever thought that moving day could be a fun experience? Well, in Moving Out, four friends can enjoy the hilarious chaos of loading furniture into the back of a van. You don’t have to worry about damaging the property as you lob a couch flying out the window together. In fact, the game often encourages destruction.

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Moving Out is a local couch co-op-only experience you can get on PC and all consoles. There is lots of customization with your characters, and the levels get more creative and silly as you progress. All four of you will be grinning ear to ear while playing this game.

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Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime

Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime is an excellent co-op adventure that has you managing a ship as it floats around a beautiful galaxy. You and your friends will be blasting lasers at enemies, attempting rescue missions, and trying your best to survive.

Every adventure in this local co-op experience is randomized, ensuring you’ll encounter new and exciting events each time you play. With a charming art style and simple controls, it is an excellent choice for a group of four to sink a few hours into. It makes you feel like a part of a team.

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