Top 20 Best co-op Android video games for 2023

The below article summarizes the top 20 best co-op Android video games for 2023 and everything you need to know about their gameplay.

When looking to play online games, most people are probably hunting for competitive titles. But there’s a whole other side of online play that has to do with cooperation, otherwise known as co-op games, and these are titles best played with those new to gaming or those who simply aren’t interested in competitive play. Below is summary top 20 best co-op Android video games for 2023 you shoudn’t miss out on.

1. Death Squared

SMG Studio’s Death Squared is a humorous and enjoyable puzzle game that’s centered around coordination, cooperation, and giant explosions. You can play solo if you wish, and you can also team up with one other player to tackle the game’s eighty or so block puzzles in tandem.

Even better, physical Bluetooth controllers are supported, so if your partner isn’t a fan of touchscreen gameplay, there’s a separate control option available that’s a lot more tactile.

2. Soul Knight

Soul Knight is a bullet hell shooter that contains a slick fantasy theme. You can play as a knight, rogue, wizard, or thief in a top-down view while trying your best to kill everything that moves. Tons of weapons and upgrades are scattered throughout the game’s randomly generated levels, along with NPCs that can be recruited for a little AI assistance.

Of course, you can also team up with up to three local players if you’d like to really cause some damage.

3. Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light took its time coming to Android, but the wait was well worth it. It’s a third-person exploration game that’s similar in style to the developer’s previous work, such as Journey and Flower. This means exploration is the key to success, and thanks to the game’s co-op multiplayer aspects, you can explore the title’s seven levels with a buddy or two quite easily.

Now, this is a free-to-play release, and in-app purchases are included, but they are hardly necessary to enjoy the game. While this can be a demanding release, you can still play on a low-end device, thanks to a bout of performance improvements that were released in 2020.

4. Rocket League Sideswipe

Rocket League is a go-to competitive car-based soccer game on PC and consoles, but it also offers team-based modes where you’ll cooperate with friends in order to take down other teams. Well, the developer Psyonix has launched a mobile interpretation of the game called Rocket League Sideswipe, and it’s absolutely fantastic.

It offers twitch controls similar to the console game, but now you’ll play on a 2D plane in a bite-sized experience. Controllers are supported, and the touch controls are pretty good too; plus, the game isn’t even monetized yet, which means now is the best time to jump in. While this is often bandied about as a competitive game, the fact you can cooperate with friends to take down opposing teams means there is plenty of co-op fun to be had.

5. DUAL!

DUAL is an interesting cross-device implementation of a classic space shooter. Two opponents can face off head to head through two different Android devices, or they can choose to cooperate in a separate mode to take down the game’s many foes together.

What’s interesting is that the field of play extends across both devices, so you’ll need to be within arm’s length for the full experience. Just keep in mind that the local co-op mode where both players get to shoot invading aliens is sealed behind an in-app purchase for $3, which actually unlocks the entirety of the game.

6. Battle of Polytopia

The Battle of Polytopia is one of the better 4X turn-based strategy games currently available on the Play Store, and its low-poly graphics indeed provide the game with a unique look. All maps are auto-generated, which allows for endless replayability, and the majority of the title can be played for free.

Really, the only downside to this release is that the co-op content is locked behind an in-app purchase, but given that it will unlock the entirety of the game, it’s easily worth it.

7. Terraria

Much like Minecraft, Terraria hardly needs an introduction. Sadly Terraria has a bit of a bad rap on Android, thanks to years of neglect from the dev, but luckily the game was updated to v1.3 in 2019, and so it has seen much more support over the last few years.

The monumental 1.3 update brought many new features, such as reworked touchscreen controls, 800 new items, an expert mode, and new biomes. And again, much like Minecraft, LAN co-op is supported, which makes this an extremely deep game to dive into if you’re looking for some enjoyable co-op play in a 2D sandbox.

8. Bloons TD 6

The Bloons tower defense franchise has had a lot of success, and thankfully the developer Ninja Kiwi hasn’t lost its touch, as Bloons TD 6 is just as great as the previous titles in the series. Sure, you’re going to have to pay upfront, and there are a bunch of in-app purchases included, but I have to say the title’s co-op gameplay makes it all worth it.

After all, it’s not like you have to sink a ton of money into this game to play casually with a partner. So if you have a hankering for some enjoyable co-op tower defense gameplay, Bloons TD 6 is currently the best choice.

9. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Do you remember the tense bomb-diffusing scenes from just about every action movie ever made? Well, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is that scene made into a video game. While the title used to only support Daydream virtual reality devices, it has been updated to support touchscreens, which means everyone can jump into the fun.

Much like the game Spaceteam, one player will have to team up with at least one other so that the bomb-defusing instruction can be relayed through speech to the person tasked with defusing the bomb. Essentially this is a local co-op party game that supports two or more players, and it’s a heck of a lot of fun.

10. League of Legends: Wild Rift

If you’re big into MOBAs, then you already know this competitive genre that also offers a boatload of co-op play, where you can team up with friends and family to take on other teams.

League of Legends: Wild Rift supports 5v5 battles, which means you can team up with five friends, and thanks to Riot’s experience with the genre, it seems pretty clear LoL is at the top of the list when it comes to player base size and evenly-paired matches.

11. EVE Echoes

EVE Echoes is one of the more popular MMOs on the Play Store, which means you can jump in with a few friends to cooperate towards your goals. Sure, this isn’t a 1:1 copy of the original PC version of EVE, but that’s a good thing since you can now use a touchscreen interface to play.

More or less, if you’re looking to jump into an immersive MMO on mobile that offers a similar co-op experience to PC, EVE Echoes is one of the few choices available that actually delivers.

12. Hero Siege: Pocket Edition

Hero Siege is a popular hack-and-slash dungeon crawler that got its start on Steam. It has a lot in common with titles like Wayward Souls, including its 2D sprite graphics and roguelike permadeath setup, though the action is much more frantic.

Thankfully Hero Siege includes controller support for those that prefer tactile controls when slaying monsters. The game can be beat both in single-player and online multiplayer co-op (up to four people), plus there’s a randomized mode for those that would like to continue playing after they finish the primary campaign.

13. Minecraft

Minecraft hardly needs an introduction. It’s an extremely popular voxel-based survival game that features tons of building mechanics, and of course, you can play with a partner locally over a LAN connection or even jump into an online server by connecting through an IP address.

For the most part, this is a sandbox affair, so you are free to do as you please, whether you want to jump into the Survival mode or dive into a Creative session. It’s also a live service game, which means it’s still receiving updates with all kinds of new content. All around, this is a wonderfully supported game that offers thousands of hours of fun, and you can have this fun with a co-op partner any time you wish.

14. Spaceteam

Spaceteam attempts to recreate the frantic space battles of your favorite TV sci-fi shows… or at least, the frantic shouting that takes place on the bridge. One player will get to press nonsensical dials and switches as ordered by their partner or a group of friends.

This is a great little co-op party game similar in style to Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, but of course, Spaceteam dates all the way back to 2013 on Android. In contrast, the virtual reality game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes was only updated for touchscreen support in 2019.

15. Human: Fall Flat

Human: Fall Flat is a quirky physics-based puzzler that was ported to Android in 2020. The game features imprecise controls, and that’s by design. Each puzzle in the game has multiple solutions, so it’s up to the players to explore the bounds of this title.

There’s a solo mode for those that prefer to play alone, and there’s also a co-op multiplayer mode where you can team up with up to three friends. The title is rather short, though there is a lot of fun to be had if you plan on playing with your friends online.

16. Crashlands

Crashlands is a delightful survival game from Butterscotch Shenanigans that was updated in 2018 to support co-op play. The game itself plays a bit like the Don’t Starve series but offers its own sense of humor, not to mention a slick sci-fi theme. The co-op that was added to the game offers something a little different than most titles since you won’t be able to join a session as your own character.

Instead, you can enter a friend’s local game with a second controller and take charge of Juicebox, a helper robot. This way, you’ll be able to pal around with your buddy while having the ability to offer a helping hand when necessary.

17. BombSquad

BombSquad is a freeform take on the multiplayer Bomberman formula, focusing on the multiplayer part. You play the game on a central phone or tablet, ideally outputting the screen to a TV. Then up to eight players can connect to the device with either bluetooth controllers or the free add-on controller app.

The title mainly focuses on PvP gameplay, though there is a separate co-op mode for those who would prefer to team up to take on a bunch of bots.

18. Portal Knights

Picture a game like Minecraft, but it comes with a story mode. Now take a look at the pics for Portal Knights. Yep, this game takes the tried and true voxel-based survival gameplay of Minecraft and adds in an RPG-themed story that will surely provide its players with an added purpose. As you would expect of a port for a console game, controller support is included out of the box, and it works exceptionally well.

Now, you can still build all manner of crazy structures if that’s your jam, but you can also take on a few boss fights or venture down into an enemy-filled dungeon. The choice is entirely up to you, which is why this game is so well-reviewed. Best of all, much like Minecraft, you can play Portal Knights cooperatively with a few friends.

19. Battleheart 2

Mika Mobile’s Battleheart 2 is a return to form for the developer. This is a direct sequel to the 2011 mobile hit Battleheart, and it is just as great as the original, and maybe even a little bit better thanks to its co-op multiplayer support for up to four players.

This time around you can expect detailed 2D graphics, plenty of heroes to equip, and tons of loot to collect. Best of all, this is a premium RPG, so you won’t have to worry about any game-ruining in-app purchases.

20. Blackmoor 2: Action Platformer

Blackmoor 2 is an arcade platformer that includes real-time online co-op battles for up to four players at a time. The gameplay offers a unique mix of co-op platforming and dungeon building, plus there’s a story mode for those that prefer to play on their own.

On top of that, the game is monetized really well, and so the entire thing is playable for free, though if you’d like to support the devs, you can splash out on an in-app purchase to upgrade to the premium version of the game.

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Now that everyone has had a chance to peruse the above list of co-op Android games, ideally, everyone has found a few titles to play with their friends and family. Whether you’re into casual titles like Sky: Children of the Light or prefer to team up to tackle complex tasks like what’s required in Spaceteam, there’s a game for everyone.

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