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Best campaign co-op games

The 250 best campaign co-op games, ranked from 26,562 critic and player ratings.

The best campaign co-op game right now is Super Mario Galaxy, with a critic score of 99/100. Updated October 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Co-op support comes from IGDB multiplayer data: a game is listed when that data reports the mode.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 26,562 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 50

01 Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2007 · 1,303 ratings A 3D platformer and first Wii entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Galaxy sees Mario jump across planets and galaxies with varying items, enemies, geographies and gravity mechanics in order to reach his enemy Bowser, who has attacked the Mushroom Kingdom and hijacked Princess Peach's castle with her inside. 99 /100
02 Elden Ring S Elden Ring 2022 · 2,312 ratings · 5 Tier votes Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses. 97 /100
03 Super Mario Odyssey S Super Mario Odyssey 2017 · 1,879 ratings · 2 Tier votes Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans! 97 /100
04 Gears of War 3 Gears of War 3 2011 · 353 ratings Gears of War 3 is the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in videogames. Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival and brotherhood. In Gears of War 3, players fight on as Marcus Fenix, the grizzled war hero and leader of Delta Squad. Eighteen months after the fall of the last human city, the war against the Locust rages on. Meanwhile, deep beneath the surface, a fearsome new threat is infecting the planet from within. With survivors scattered and civilization in ruins, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race. 97 /100
05 ICO ICO 2001 · 300 ratings An action-adventure game in which a boy is abandoned and taken to a massive castle by his people. After exploring it for a while, he meets a girl who speaks a different language than him, then decides to get both of them out of the castle grounds by leading her along, in order to escape the shadow-like creatures that frequently try to kidnap the girl. 97 /100
06 Super Mario Galaxy 2 Super Mario Galaxy 2 2010 · 952 ratings Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario franchise. The sequel retains many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure being in outer space, the element of gravity, and recurring objects such as Launch Stars and Sling Stars. Returning items include the Bee Mushroom and the Fire Flower. However, the game introduces new elements as well, such as the utilization of Yoshi, new power-ups like the Cloud Flower, and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players. 96 /100
07 LittleBigPlanet A LittleBigPlanet 2008 · 275 ratings · 1 Tier vote Welcome to LittleBigPlanet – a world of infinite possibilities, where imagination becomes reality and the powers of creation are firmly in your hands. If you can think of it, you can create it if you can create it, you can share it if you can share it, you can play it – and watch our colorful LittleBigPlanet grow and diversify! It’s a new kind of game that unleashes the creativity in everyone. Design your own character and play over 50 awesome developer levels packed with dangers to navigate, races to win and puzzles to solve. As you play you will learn the skills to build a world of your own by earning creative tools and collecting hundreds of items. Use these items and tools to shape amazing levels of your own, featuring puzzles, challenges, and enemies of your own design. When you are ready, go online to access the LBP community and Share your creations for everyone to play. LittleBigPlanet is a world with no limits – a world that’s yours to shape, build and explore. 96 /100
08 SoulCalibur II SoulCalibur II 2002 · 190 ratings SoulCalibur II is the third installment in the Soul series and continues the tradition of his predecessors with improved graphics, new characters and new levels. A majority of the action takes place in Weapon Master mode where you have to choose a character and travel a set map to fight the many other warriors through different levels and challenges. Console ports were released, including guest characters from other franchises. The Arcade version has a unique mode called "Conquest Mode". This mode, which uses a name and password system to save data, allows the player to select one army among four. The player then fights against enemies in a series of eight 1-round battles, win or lose (the first seven are based on the player's rank, and the eighth is chosen by the player – this can only be interrupted by a Versus challenger.) After each round, the player earns EXP and can be promoted, and the game also rates the player in four categories: Soul, Power, Wisdom and Skill. The game also keeps track of which moves the player knows and uses most often. After the eight battles, territory control is updated and the player has the option to fight a bonus round against their character played by the AI. 95 /100
09 TimeSplitters 2 TimeSplitters 2 2002 · 139 ratings TimeSplitters 2 is a first-person shooter that requires players to kill enemies and complete objectives using a variety of weapons and tactics in different predefined scenarios. Armour and health bars on the sides of the screen lower when the player is shot, which can be increased by walking over body armor and medical kits. 95 /100
10 Baldur's Gate III S Baldur's Gate III 2023 · 1,632 ratings · 3 Tier votes An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. 94 /100
11 Super Mario 3D World A Super Mario 3D World 2013 · 435 ratings · 1 Tier vote 94 /100
12 Journey Journey 2012 · 1,188 ratings 94 /100
13 LittleBigPlanet 2 LittleBigPlanet 2 2011 · 169 ratings 94 /100
14 Monster Hunter: World Monster Hunter: World 2018 · 575 ratings 93 /100
15 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 2017 · 624 ratings 93 /100
16 Rock Band 2 Rock Band 2 2008 · 113 ratings 93 /100
17 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition 2018 · 148 ratings 93 /100
18 Split Fiction S Split Fiction 2025 · 243 ratings · 1 Tier vote 92 /100
19 Guitar Hero II Guitar Hero II 2006 · 175 ratings 92 /100
20 Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008 · 599 ratings 91 /100
21 Divinity: Original Sin 2 S Divinity: Original Sin 2 2017 · 467 ratings · 1 Tier vote 91 /100
22 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury 2021 · 111 ratings 91 /100
23 Halo 3 A Halo 3 2007 · 852 ratings · 1 Tier vote 91 /100
24 Dark Souls S Dark Souls 2011 · 1,731 ratings · 1 Tier vote 91 /100
25 Spelunky S Spelunky 2012 · 188 ratings · 1 Tier vote 91 /100
26 Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Serious Sam: The Second Encounter 2002 · 186 ratings 90 /100
27 Gears of War 2 Gears of War 2 2008 · 451 ratings 90 /100
28 Devil May Cry 5 Devil May Cry 5 2019 · 559 ratings 90 /100
29 Guild Wars Guild Wars 2005 · 115 ratings 90 /100
30 It Takes Two A It Takes Two 2021 · 1,163 ratings · 3 Tier votes 90 /100
31 Dark Souls II S Dark Souls II 2014 · 850 ratings · 1 Tier vote 90 /100
32 Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition 2015 · 152 ratings 90 /100
33 Diablo II Diablo II 2000 · 1,606 ratings 90 /100
34 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 1992 · 622 ratings 90 /100
35 Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn 2000 · 564 ratings 90 /100
36 Thief II: The Metal Age Thief II: The Metal Age 2000 · 159 ratings 90 /100
37 AudioSurf AudioSurf 2008 · 143 ratings 90 /100
38 Icewind Dale Icewind Dale 2000 · 118 ratings 90 /100
39 Asteroids (1979) Asteroids (1979) 1979 · 85 ratings 90 /100
40 Returnal Returnal 2021 · 192 ratings 90 /100
41 Diablo IV Diablo IV 2023 · 379 ratings 90 /100
42 Rayman Origins Rayman Origins 2011 · 404 ratings 89 /100
43 Tales of Symphonia (2003) Tales of Symphonia (2003) 2003 · 126 ratings 89 /100
44 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles 1994 · 174 ratings 89 /100
45 BattleBlock Theater BattleBlock Theater 2013 · 209 ratings 89 /100
46 Astral Chain Astral Chain 2019 · 103 ratings 89 /100
47 Halo: Reach Halo: Reach 2010 · 679 ratings 89 /100
48 Guitar Hero Guitar Hero 2005 · 120 ratings 89 /100
49 Forza Horizon 3 Forza Horizon 3 2016 · 194 ratings 89 /100
50 Hyper Light Drifter Hyper Light Drifter 2016 · 256 ratings 89 /100
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What is the best campaign co-op game?

Super Mario Galaxy currently tops the ranking with a score of 99/100 across 1,303 ratings. Ranking updated October 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.