12 Best Co-Op Games To Play On Valentine's Day

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Valentine's Day is nearly here, and one of the best ways to spend your evening is with a couch co-op game. To that end, we've rounded up the best games for couples to play this Valentine's Day, but of course, these are great games to play together any night of the year that you want to spend some time together. For the purposes of this roundup, we've focused on video games that offer local multiplayer so you can cuddle up on the couch while you play.

We recognize that in some couples, one person may have more gaming experience than the other, so keep that in mind when picking a game. None of the titles we've included here are particularly taxing, but some of them may be more suited for people who are already comfortable using a controller. (We have a separate guide on games to play with people who don't normally play games if you find yourself needing more options.)

If your partner was obsessed with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, let me introduce another game they're sure to love: Stardew Valley. Launched in 2015, this country-life RPG holds a lot of the same appeal as Nintendo's social sim franchise while offering a lot more depth in terms of relationships and activities. While you might think Stardew Valley is just a farming sim, this massively popular game is also about building friendships and pursuing romance with the NPC of your choice. Just as you may be doing this Valentine's Day, the game makes you consider what gifts your partner will respond best to, and even after you marry the character of your choice, you still have to cherish them and show them attention if you want to keep them, which is a pretty solid message about relationships.

Stardew Valley is fantastic as a single-player title, but it also has an