10 Best Co-Op Games You Can Play On Steam For Free

Ever since the pandemic, the multiplayer gaming market has seen a surge in popularity, with many gamers using mediums like Steam to keep their online friendships burning bright. Multiplayer games allow players to work together to achieve a common goal; sharing and achieving wins with friends can make victory taste even sweeter. But not everyone can afford popular titles, and sometimes, indie darlings have more entertainment value.

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Gaming on a budget? Look no further than these free-to-play co-op games on Steam; some of these rank among the best and most innovative the online gaming platform has to offer.

10

DAMNOSAUR

The world has been invaded by time-traveling dinosaurs in DAMNOSAUR. Players take on the role of the pink-haired heroine, Proh, in this colorful anime-style shoot-em-up. Equipped with various weapons in her arsenal, Proh must survive for as long as she can against the endless waves of these prehistoric fiends and save Jollywood.

The longer she lasts, the more dangerous the dinos become, from terrifying Tricepatops’ to the towering T-rex – one touch from these dinos and Proh is dead. DAMNOSAUR alsofeatures local split-screen co-op, so players can run-n-gun together through the chaos.

9

Calturin And Clone

Calturin And Clone is a retro-inspired 2D action RPG with bullet-hell elements. Players can either play as a solo wizard or be joined by a fellow friend. Its charming 2D pixel sprites and top-down shooter perspective allow a complete view of their arenas and lush environments, coupled with its atmospheric music.

Though Calturin And Clone has been abandoned and is an incomplete game in terms of development, it still shows elements of promise that will provide a hearty challenge for two players with its four different boss-fight and other challenging encounters.

8

We Were Here

Following the same thread as innovative puzzle co-op games like Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes, We Were Here sees two players lost in a frozen wasteland and separated. The only form of communication they have is through their handheld radio devices.

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Both players must have working microphones to communicate as they work together through challenging puzzles to reunite. Both players will have an entirely unique gameplay experience. We Were Here is inspired by real-life escape rooms and has three other games in the series if players fancy more thrilling challenges.

7

Super Animal Royale

It’s the survival of the fittest in Super Animal Royale, where 64 players must drop into an abandoned safari park and scavenge an arsenal of weapons, armor, and other useful items to gun down their opponents. The goal is to be the last animal standing and become the top predator.

In this 2D cartoony battle royale, players collect hundreds of different animal species, from iconic gummy bears to angry ducklings. Super Animal Royale has many cosmetic options, so players can find their unique aesthetic and match with their squad before rolling the competition with a Hamster Ball.

6

No More Room In Hell

No More Room In Hell is a first-person horror game where players can join forces with up to eight others and try to survive the zombie apocalypse with over 30 weapons at their disposal. There is proximity-based voice communication, so the further players are from one another, the harder it is for them to communicate.

Taking inspiration from contemporary sources like The Walking Dead, No More Room In Hell is surprisingly fun and guaranteed hours of entertainment. With the zombie virus running rampant, players can become infected and decide to warn their team of impending zombification or stay quiet about their fate.

5

Bombergrounds: Reborn

Looking for a chaotic and fast-paced game perfect for parties? Look no further than Bombergrounds: Reborn, a colorful and modern battle-royale interpretation of the classic bomber games seen on retro consoles like the PlayStation One.

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Players have the choice of 15 different animals to control, each with unique perks and abilities, guaranteed to cause plenty of mischief and mayhem. Up to three players can party up at once with four different game modes to experience, with more to be added in the coming months.

4

Paladins

Hero shooters are an intensely fun FPS sub-genre that allows players to control characters with a whole host of insane powers and fighting styles. Paladins is no different, with 57 playable quirky champions and counting, ranging from an elemental dragon to mech-riding goblins.

Paladins is an exhilarating free-to-play MOBA game to party up with four other friends and destroy the enemy team. Players can test their competitive skills or indulge in casual unranked matches; the choice is theirs.

3

With You

With You is a wholesome cooperative puzzle-platformer game for just two players to enjoy. Together, the oddly-shaped couple must collaborate to solve a series of physics and platforming segments through problem-solving, gentle communication, and jumping on each other.

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Short and sweet, with its intentionally-wonky controls, With You resolves to improve the bonds and intimacy between the two players and (quite literally) bring them closer together.

2

Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

A battle royale like no other, Totally Accurate Battlegrounds is pure chaos and perfect for family fun with its wacky physics-based mechanics. Players can watch in fascination as an enemy player comes bouncing down the hill opposite them.

Up to 60 players can join a match and sky-dive into this bright and fully-animated world, finding guns to take down opponents with squad, duo, and solo modes, so no one is left out.

1

Goose Goose Duck

Gamers must use their social deduction skills in Goose, Goose Duck. In this bird alternative to the cult favorite, Among Us, the gaggle of geese must work together to complete missions while keeping an eye out for the devious ducks that have infiltrated their team.

Goose Goose Duck features private and public game lobbies. Players can either group up with friends, play with strangers, or make new acquaintances. There are over five different maps to explore, with more content being added frequently to keep the game fresh and exciting.

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