Valentine’s season is upon us, and while some couples may be booking fancy dinner reservations or exchanging overpriced chocolates, gamer couples know that the best way to bond is through a solid co-op session. Whether you and your partner are the types to build a cozy homestead, bicker over platforming puzzles, or survive a zombie apocalypse together, we’ve got you covered. Here are five fantastic co-op Steam games that will have you laughing, screaming, and (probably) questioning your relationship decisions—just a little.
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Dinkum
If you and your Significant Other (SO) have fantasized about escaping to a peaceful island and starting a new life together, Dinkum is the ultimate cozy co-op experience. This Aussie-themed life sim drops you onto a vast island where you’ll farm, fish, mine, and build your dream town from the ground up. Think Animal Crossing meets Stardew Valley but with kangaroos.
The game’s charming, low-poly art style and relaxing soundtrack make for the perfect laid-back experience, while the deep customization options let you and your partner create the perfect little paradise. Building a home together is something incredibly sweet—especially when you’re not stressing over rent. Whether taming wild animals or planting crops under the sunset, Dinkum is a great way to share a virtual life and some cozy, feel-good moments with your Valentine.
Chained Together
Nothing says “we’re in this together” quite like being physically chained to your partner while trying to escape the depths of hell. Chained Together is a hilarious and infuriating physics-based platformer where two (or more) players must navigate treacherous obstacles while tethered to each other. I don’t know what does if that doesn’t sound like a relationship test.
Visually, it keeps things simple, with a clean and colourful aesthetic that allows you to focus entirely on the chaos of trying not to plummet into the abyss. But the real joy (and frustration) comes from the sheer absurdity of attempting to coordinate jumps and movement. Expect plenty of moments where you’ll yell, “WHY DID YOU JUMP?!” followed by a panicked, “SAVE ME!” If you and your SO thrive on teamwork and don’t mind a bit of controlled chaos, this one will have you both in stitches.
Party Animals
Something about good old-fashioned brawls draws people closer together, and Party Animals delivers on that front with its adorable yet utterly ruthless physics-based combat. Playing as floppy, ragdoll-like animals, you and your partner can go head-to-head or team up against others in a series of chaotic mini-games and ridiculous brawls.
With its colourful, cartoonish visuals and wacky animations, Party Animals strikes the perfect balance between cuteness and absolute mayhem. The game is packed with different modes and maps, ensuring that no two rounds feel alike. Plus, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as suplexing your SO off a moving train—lovingly, of course. This game is a must-play if your relationship thrives on friendly competition (or if you just need an excuse to settle old gaming grudges).
Project Zomboid
If high-stakes bonding is your thing, try a higher-stakes situation like surviving a zombie apocalypse together in Project Zomboid. This isometric, open-world game throws you into a zombie-infested town where you’ll scavenge, craft, and fight to stay alive as long as possible.
The gritty, retro-style visuals and eerie soundtrack set the perfect tone for a tense, edge-of-your-seat experience. Unlike some of the lighter games on this list, Project Zomboid demands serious cooperation. You’ll have to divide tasks, fortify your base, and keep each other alive in an unforgiving world where one wrong move can mean certain death. If your love language is “protecting each other from the undead,” then this is the perfect Valentine’s date night activity.
It Takes Two
No list of co-op games for couples would be complete without It Takes Two, the ultimate relationship-strengthening (or testing) experience. This award-winning action-adventure platformer follows Cody and May, a couple on the brink of divorce, who are transformed into tiny dolls and must work together to navigate a magical world filled with inventive puzzles, wild mechanics, and emotional storytelling.
It Takes Two’s visuals are a stunning mix of whimsical environments and imaginative level design, making every moment feel like an adventure straight out of a Pixar movie. But its gameplay makes it shine—every section introduces fresh mechanics that require true cooperation. Whether wielding magnets, bouncing through musical landscapes, or flying on paper aeroplanes, you and your partner will constantly be engaged. This game doesn’t just offer fun—it’s an experience and one that might just make you appreciate each other a little more by the end.
Whether you’re in the mood for cozy island living, chaotic physics-based antics, or intense survival scenarios, these co-op games offer something for every type of couple this Valentine’s Day. Gaming together is a fantastic way to bond, share laughs, and maybe even learn more about each other’s (in)ability to cooperate under pressure. So grab your controllers, top up your Steam Wallet through Codashop, and get ready for a night of virtual adventures with your Player 2!
