Xbox One: Looking for games for two players? We help

Local multiplayer used to be one of the most important features of consoles. Today, multiplayer fun takes place almost exclusively online. Nevertheless, there are still titles that can be played wonderfully in pairs on one console.

Grab a second controller and off you go: There's no shortage of games on the Xbox One.

Playing games in pairs doesn't shortchange the social nature of the game. Being together on the same console remains popular. Fortunately, there are many games for two players available for the Xbox One.

Xbox One: Games for two players represented in almost all genres

Generally, sports games are excellent for two (or even more) players. Some examples for the Xbox One:

• Racing games like Forza Motorsport 7.
• Virtual ball sports like in FIFA 18 or NBA Live 18.

However, there are also some very successful titles for two players in other genres:

• The extremely strong role-playing game Divinity: Original Sin is even more fun for two.
• All LEGO games are specifically designed for two players. The selection is large, as many franchises have already been implemented as LEGO games, for example with Marvel superheroes or in the universe of Star Wars.
• Blizzard's eternal perennial favorite Diablo III is also known for its co-op mode.
• The creative surprise hit Rocket League is clearly the most fun together on the couch.
• Suspenseful games with logic puzzles are, for example, Portal 2 and A Way Out.
• Halo : The Master Chief Collection as well as Gears 5 offer you particularly action-packed games.
• If you like tricky Jump'n'Runs, you should try Cuphead.

This selection can be seen and despite the online trend, console gamers can hope that games for two players will not die out in the future. Some things are irreplaceable, after all, and that goes for gaming as well.