The best local co-op games to play in 2026

As we approach the colder months, it's becoming the time when sitting inside and playing some of the best local co-op games is looking more and more appealing. Even though couch co-op and split-screen play is often pushed to the side in favor of online co-op, there are still plenty of modern games that allow players to sit side-by-side and play together. And believe it or not, some of those games are great!