Summary

• Venture into majestic fantasy worlds with friends and siblings for some monster-slaying in accessible local and online co-op RPGs on the Switch.
• Explore enthralling adventures like Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 with friends, enjoying character progression and distinct gameplay.
• Amp up the excitement with multiplayer battles in games like Dragon Quest Builders 2 and Diablo 3, making for an engaging and dynamic co-op experience.

Local co-op♏ seems to 🐬be something of a lost art in gaming these days. This is especially true when it comes to RPGs, which tend to either focus on solo epics or massive MMOs that drop you into virtual worlds with countless strangers. Yet, there's a certain charm in just kicking back on the couch with a friend or sibling and venturing forth into majestic fantasy worlds to do some monster-slaying together.

Being the multiplayer-centric console it is, the Switch contains a fair amount of these co-op RPGs. These are virtual adventures that are typically rich while also granting accessible local and online multiplayer modes. So let's grab our swords and bows as we venture forth and explore the best RPGs on Switch to play with a sibling, friend, or spouse.

Updated May 12, 2024, by Jason Wojnar: The Switch has had an incredible life so far. Not only has it hosted some of the best Nintendo games ever produced, but it has been a haven for indies. Nintendo also finally has some great third-party support despite the relatively low-powered hardware. With more time and more releases since this list was initially published, it is only right for us to go back and add entries to it. With all these options, no one should ever complain about a lack of cooperative RPGs for the system.

19 Diablo 2: Resurrected 💧

If you loved Diablo 3 on Switch, you should go further back in the series' past to try its predecessor. The two have some key differences, but Diablo 2 should still appeal to those who love hacking and looting in a dark fantasy world.

Diablo 2 is playable in online co-op (local co-op is not an option here), and there's plenty to keep you and your friends busy in this adventure. The second game in the series is a lot harder than the sequel, and the difficulty is not as fine-tuned to one's play style and experience, so expect some more resistance than in Diablo 3.

18 Divinity: Original Sin 2 🌊

The idea of an RPG on the scale of Divinity: Original Sin 2 being playable in co-op is enticing to friends who like large RPG adventures. 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:For anybody who liked Baldur's Gate 3 and is looking for a similar game o💜n the go, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the perfe♓ct option, especially since it comes from the same developer.

It is not exactly the same game in terms of systems and story, but there are enough familiar elements to make any fan of Baldur's Gate 3 feel comfortable.

On other consoles, Div🌟inity: Origina🌸l Sin 2 has local co-op. On the Switch, it is only available through online play.

17 ꦓ ౠ Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3

Fans were taken by surprise when Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 was announced for the Nintendo Switch. There was a ten-year gap between the second and third games, and there was no reason to♔ expect a third game before it was announced. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 brings the familiar format of the first two games to the Switch.

168澳洲幸运5💟开奖网:It is a banquet of different Marvel characters to choose from, all of whom have their own abilities. The game still retains its arcade sensibilities💙 along with its character progression, being a good adventure for Marvel fans who might not be the most serious gamers.

16 🍸 Monster Hunt༒er: Rise

Monster Hunter: World blew the doors off the series and introduced it to a whole new legion of fans. There still i𒆙s not a proper follow-up to that groundbreaking title, but Monster Hunter: Rise is the next best thing. The game was built for the Nintendo Switch before making its way to other consoles.

It is ambitious for the hardware, but it manages to get the job done, and its technical hiccups do not hamper the experience. While there's plenty of value in playing the game solo, the Monster Hunter: Rise really shines when you do quests together with friends.

15 ♓ Moon Hunters

• Release: March 10, 2016
• Developer: Kitfox Games

One of the more unique RPGs for the Switch is also one of the most effective in 𒈔terms of offering a memorable, enjoy🍌able co-op adventure.

The game is described by its own developers as a "personality test" RPG in that your decisions and characteristics will translate into the experience of the game. You and up to 3 other companions can choose from 6 unique classes as you embark on a pixelated quest to defeat the Sun Cult. There's a charming art style that melds retro sensibilities with wondrous Mesopotamian mythology. This paints a distinctly enriching scene, as do the procedurally generated areas and quests that provide a different experience every time.

With its siﷺmple gameplay and short runtime, this is a great title for you and a friend to kick back and kill a couple of hours with.

14 Nine Parchments ♎ ඣ

• Release: December 5, 2017
• Developer: Frozenbyte

This delightful dungeon crawler is not unlike Diablo III with its solid isometric ARPG gameplay, its pleওthora of character builds and spells, in addition to its colorful fantasy-based environments.

While the game does take a more minimalistic approach to Blizzard's more detailed Diablo series, this is actually part of Nine Parchments' charm, as it makes for a fun and accessible way to slay some monsters with family or friends. The game encourages teamwork, as each character can only wield a handful of powers, each of which comes with very different traits and strengths.

13 Dauntless

168澳洲幸运5开奖网:This MMORPG is so fun and intricate that you'll be surprised that it is actually free-to-play. While you, unfortunately, won't be able to partake in local co-op, you can team up with a friend online and engage in some thrilling monster battles.

There are some similarities to Capcom's famed Monster Hunter series, but given the feverishly addictive experience that series is, this is by no means a bad thing. The bouts of endless action, tons of weapons, and elaborate customization will have you and your fellow monster-slayer taking up arms for hours on end.

The game ꦗeven supports cross-platform play, meaning yo𒊎u and a PS4 or Xbox One gamer can take part in this exciting odyssey together.

12 ♈ ܫ Fire Emblem Warriors

168澳洲幸运5开奖网:While Fire Emblem purists m♏ight scoff at this more mindless action hack 'n' slash, it's tough to deny the satisfying adrenaline-fueled combat you're bombarded with throughout this Dynasty Warriors-esque romp. Unlike the 3DS version, this superior Switch rendition of Warriors allows for a friend to jump into the fray and add some extra firepower -and extra fun - against the hordes of foes flung at you.

A game like this, with its simple button-mashing combat and emphasis on stringing together combos for points, lends itself to a co-op experience. At the same time, there's enough depth through its system of unlockables/upgrades and campaign mode to provide substance.

11 Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!

While the massively hyped mainline Pokémon epics, Sword & Shield, will host a system of online battles, raids, and co-op, even these games cannot boast a local split-screen option. That's where this more humble RPG, Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee! comes in.

A second player can easily and seamlessly hop into your virtual Poké-world, allowing you and a friend to doubl🌄e up on NPCs and monsters in battle. You can even land a special catch bonus should you and your companion manage to throw Pokéballs at a Pokémon at the same time. While the cooperative elements are fairly stripped-down, it goes a long way in adding some life and a fun new dyna💯mic to this more basic Pokémon adventure.

10 Cat Quest 2 🍒

Given the no-nonsense, fast-paced, and accessible nature of Cat Quest, the experience seems tailor-made to enjoy with a cat companion. Thankfully, we do get this option for the charming sequel to this enjoyable indie. While the game is more vast and fleshed out, it maintains that pure, undi♊luted simplicity throughout.

You and your fellow feline warrior will have a blast as you'll be venturing through a diversity of colorful environments and hacking at a slew of enemies.