If you are looking for games like It Takes Two you’re sure to find something on Switch to fill that gap in your life, reminiscent of a co-op adventure platformer. There’s nothing better than collaborating with friends or family, so join us as we go through the great experiences you can have together right now.
If you’re looking for even more multiplayer madness, be sure to check out our list of the best multiplayer games for Switch and the best party games for Switch. We also have a list of the best Switch platformers for more jumping and bouncing fun.
Here are our top picks for the best games like It Takes Two on Switch.
Cuphead
Inspired by the early cartoons of the 1930s, Cuphead is a classic side-scrolling run-and-gun masterpiece with stunning hand-drawn graphics, lovable characters, and some incredibly intimidating (and brilliantly designed) bosses for you to take on.
Every element of this little gem has been meticulously crafted, and the couch co-op mode allows for an adventurous adventure. Explore brave fresh worlds with a friend, learning fresh moves, acquiring fresh weapons, and discovering tons of secrets, all while on a mission to pay off your debts to the devil.
Guacamela! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Another 2D side scroller, Guacamelee! The Super Turbo Championship Edition doesn’t quite have the emotional story of It Takes Two, but it certainly offers plenty of co-op platforming fun, along with plenty of non-stop combat. This spirited Metroidvania-style game takes place in a magical world inspired by classic culture and folklore, filled with stunning graphics, unforgettable characters and an extensive move list.
In local co-op for up to four players, embark on a wild adventure as you switch between the worlds of the living and the dead, exploring a diverse world filled with bustling cities, shadowy forests and roaring volcanoes, as well as heaps of threatening enemies to contend with.
Unravel two
Weave your own yarn, discover the secrets of a fresh fresh adventure, and share an intertwined fate with your co-op partner as you work together to overcome tough challenges and witness stunning scenes in the immersive world of Unravel Two. In this handsome game you play as two adorable woolly creatures called Yarnies.
The bond that binds you together by the tail encourages you to overcome every obstacle and work together to be resourceful and fearless as you solve puzzles and engage in a convoluted world. Breaking ties with the past allows you to create fresh, unbreakable bonds – and this will certainly facilitate you with this.
Bread and Fred
Oh, sweet! A game where you play as two climbing penguins tied together! Yep, well it’s all fun and games until you realize it’s actually quite a challenge. Bread and Fred is a fun game, but it’s one of the more tough games on this list.
You and your friend control the two penguins in question and facilitate them get to the top of a snowy mountain by swinging, jumping and climbing walls on multiple puzzling platform levels.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
The Man with the Fist cannot be omitted from such a list! It’s been around since 1995, so we’d be surprised if you’re not already familiar with this weird-looking little guy.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition not only brings it to a fresh and spirited world on Switch, but also offers great couch co-op for up to four players. Gather your buddies and immerse yourself in your next painting, because it’s time to run, jump and blast your way through various magical worlds – all to the backdrop of bouncing beats.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
In acclaimed director Josef Fares’ epic fairy tale journey, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, you guide Naiee and Naia through a series of stunning locations, exploring, solving puzzles and fighting harrowing bosses.
The Switch version allows you to play in single-player mode, controlling both brothers at once – or you can team up with a friend and experience the magic together. This prosperous, handsome game takes you on an emotional, narrative adventure and truly tugs at your heartstrings.
KeyWe
This one is a little more casual than some of the other entries, but I just couldn’t leave it off this list. KeyWe is a “cute and chaotic cooperative mail game” in which you play as Jeff and Deborah, two adorable little kiwi birds who have recently been hired by the Bungalow Basin Telepost Office to keep the mail flowing. But wait… They don’t have hands!
Work together as you peck, wave, jump and boot-slap your way through a highly interactive landscape as you try to keep the well-oiled mail processing machine that the Telepost Office should be. What a treat.
Biped
Biped is an adorable cooperative action-adventure game in which you play as two little bipedal robots called Aku and Sila. While it has a single-player mode, Biped places a mighty emphasis on two-player collaboration as it encourages you to embark on a fun, bonding journey.
Explore various handsome and mysterious places to discover secrets, communicate to overcome puzzles and obstacles, and even buy yourself silly hats. There’s a lot to love about this epic quest!
Fogs!
Have you ever watched the Nickelodeon cartoon CatDog and wondered what DogDog would be like? Well, Phogs is here to answer that question, but also ask many other questions. You play as an oddly adorable snake puppy with two bouncing heads attached to a long, stretchy body, and in co-op you and a friend take control of one side.
Sniff and explore a variety of puzzles in a glowing, colorful world full of snacks, toys, and strange, cuddly friends in this adorable, crazy adventure.
Hat In Time
I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent playing A Hat In Time, both in single player and with my boyfriend. This is a truly wonderful platformer that really captures the essence of the good senior days and makes for a great co-op adventure game. Travel into space as Hat Kid, a little girl in a gigantic top hat, searching for watches scattered across the fresh world to get her ship back in operation.
Player two takes on the role of Bow Kid, an equally adorable companion who joins Hat Kid on his adventures. It’s fun, spirited, colorful, and a game I often come back to when I need to cheer myself up. And honestly, the DLC is worth it – both Seal the Deal and Nyakuza Metro expand the game and offer fascinating fresh areas to explore that are just as enjoyable as the base game.
Trine: Best collection
Trine is a magical experience that revolves around a group of unlikely heroes, each with their own unique skills and playstyle. Navigate a glorious and mystical 2.5D world filled with physics-based puzzles, platforming, treacherous terrain, and tons of enemies as you face the unique powers bestowed upon you.
Cooperative play only adds to the experience, as you can exploit Amadeus the Wizard to create platforms for your friends to scale on, Pontius the Knight to break barriers so your allies can pass, or Zoya the Thief to shoot enemies from a distance while you companions distract. It is uncomplicated and straightforward to understand and is truly packed with enchanting wonders that are sure to bring sparkle to any eye.
