Play Together, Stay Together: 7 Video Games for Couples

We always hear about how video games break up couple’s relationships. But, what about those couples who enjoy video games together?

Around 76% of couples who game together on a regular basis say that video games improved their relationship. 

So, if you’re searching for a fun activity to play with your partner, then video games can be the perfect way to spend time together.

Drop your solo shooter game! Here are the best video games for couples to enjoy together. Let’s go! 

1. Rayman Legends

You can’t both be great at video games. For couples with unequal ability, Rayman Legends can provide you with great fun.

When you’re on the edge of dying in Rayman Legends, your partner can come to your aid to get you back in the game. This means that if one of you is struggling, the other can help out.

You should especially explore the musical stages of Rayman Legends. This will have you both jumping around your home with excitement.

Rayman Legends is available on PC, Switch, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Vita and Xbox 360.

2. Portal 2

As the narrator in Portal 2 wants to drive a wedge between the two of you: “naturally this will pose an interesting challenge for one of you given the other’s performance so far.” 

But you need to stay strong together. Portal 2 is a one-player puzzle video game with a cooperative mode. And yet, it has become a favorite of many couples looking for a challenge.

Two brains are stronger than one. You’ll need to be able to trust each other if you’re going to make it in this high-stakes game.

You won’t get very far going it alone. You need to work together to overcome the Aperture’s challenges.

Portal 2 is available on PC, Mac, Xbox 360 and PS3.

3. Life is Strange

The advantages of playing Life is Strange as a couple is frequently neglected by video gamers. 

However, the game doesn’t provide a two-player mode. And yet, you can work together in the game with only one of your handling the controller.

Pass the controller back and forth to share the responsibility. And you’ll be tasked with making tough decisions together which determine the fate of the characters Max and Chloe. 

Prepare to experience an emotional journey together with Life is Strange. This one really pulls at your heartstrings.

Life is Strange is available on PC, Mac, PS3, PS4 and Xbox 360.

4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Is your star sign Aires? That would explain your competitive streak. You can check out your love horoscope here. 

If you want to challenge your partner to a race, then Mario Kart is the best game to play with them.

Couples have enjoyed playing the video games from the Mario Kart series since the nineties when they were launched by Nintendo. Check our list of the best Mario Kart games of the series!

It’s so much fun competing together in one of the most unpredictable video games around. One minute you think you’re miles ahead, the next you’re at the back of the pack.

The most recent game of the series is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and it lives up to the promise to provide hours of fun for couples.

Make sure you’re sporting in victory and defeat in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You’re both going to be one the losing side now and then.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is only available on Switch.

5. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

In this Battle Royale video game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in which you can play a range of multiplayer modes. 

You can team up with your partner in the “duos” mode. Who’s the last couple standing? It’s you and your loved one up against up to 50 other two-person teams. 

In the solo-mode your strategy is limited, but with your partner by your side, you’ve got lots of options to come out on top. 

Such as, the ability to “bait” other players by luring them into the shooting range of your partner.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is available on PC and Xbox One.

6. Splinter Cell Blacklist

Sam Fisher works alone, right? Well, normally he does!

But, in Splinter Cell Blacklist, you can cooperate with your partner to complete missions together. You need to be able to trust each other if you’re going to get to the end of this video game.

If you get caught in Splinter Cell Blacklist, your partner can come and be the “knight in shining armor” to rescue you.

You’re better together with the “mark and execute” tactic. When you’re surrounded by enemies, you can take them down as a team.

Splinter Cell Blacklist is available on PC, Xbox 360, PS 3 and Wii U.

7. Ghost Recon Wildlands

Do you want to take a vacation for two to Latin America?

Ghost Recon Wildlands is not exactly romantic, but it’s a lot of fun to play as a couple.

You can play in cooperate mode, along with the rest of your team driven by the AI to take down the Cartels of Bolivia.

While the support of your AI team-members is always welcome, you can’t beat having your partner on board to watch your back.

When you win in Ghost Recon Wildlands, you win together. You can choose whether to complete missions with precision and skill or causing chaos. 

Ghost Recon Wildlands is available on PC, Xbox One and PS4.

The Best Video Games for Couples

You don’t have to sit alone in a dark room playing video games. Nowadays, there are dozens of great video games for couples to enjoy together.

Are you searching for other video game ideas to enjoy with your friends and partner? 

Why not add an extra element to your video game sessions with your pals. Check out our blog post on video game drinking games you play.