What do you do on date nights as a couple? Perhaps you head over to your favorite restaurant or travel abroad, maybe? If you wish to get away from road traffic, you’d be cool just watching Netflix at home? But there’s an exciting way to enjoy a date night while the girl spanks your shoulder if she loses: video games. This guide will explore the best games for date night to play with your significant other. And not just games, but co-op video games. Let’s get to it.
‘It Takes Two’
The title says it all. The best-ever co-op game to play with him or her is “It Takes Two.” This video game will have you playing as a witty engineer named Mary, who, together with her warm-hearted gardener husband, Cody, is faced with an impending divorce just as they are raising their daughter Rose in their countryside home. You’ll learn a lot in this game, then there’s a twist. In a spur of magic, Cody and Mary transformed into their daughter’s handmade dolls, making this game exciting. With your partner, sling, jump, swim, fly, and glide through the in-game obstacles, hoping the family will be together again. It’s up to you to find out.
‘Haven’
Another title every couple must have on their date night collection is “Haven.” Meanwhile, this is an RPG game, but the story is also centered on a couple, Kay and Yu. The story follows them after they leave their home planet to enjoy a new world that people have seemingly forgotten. “Haven” combines open-world discoveries, gathering resources, repairing and building, combat, cooking meals together, and so much more. Your kids will love watching you play.
‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’
Nothing is as sweet and cheesy as playing the classics, such as “Super Mario Bros.” In this Mario adventure, the iconic plumber returns to his two-dimensional world with his old strengths, so he is “wondering” why this happens. There are so many fresh and innovative ideas in “Super Mario Bros. Wonder.,” plus adventures such as new transformations, moving tubes, musical levels, and so much more. Who says “Super Mario.” is just for the kids?
‘Spiritfarer’
A title that doesn’t reverberate so much, unlike “The Elden Ring” or “Hogwarts Legacy,” but “Spiritfarer” is a unique game. The genre here is “cozy management.” What’s this all about?
Here, you play as the ferry master named Stella, donning what appears to be a Mexican hat-inspired headdress, who ferries spirits across the afterlife by keeping them comfortable and helping them come to terms with what or who they left behind. Think of Hades.
The game offers an optional two-player couch co-op with one of you joining in as, unfortunately, Stella’s cute cat, Daffodil. While the supporting role is not Stella’s lover, as she seemingly doesn’t have one, as far as PVP Live knows, the themes are engaging enough to pave the way for intimate conversations and more.
‘Overcooked’
“Overcooked” is among the best co-op games around, but it is also among the best co-op video games for couples. You don’t have to be a chef or a frequent restaurant guest to enjoy this game, as you’ll experience a real-life kitchen even if you’re not cooking, churning out your competitive spirit. This incredible game is fun to play, and while others find it frustrating, it will never cease to flash a smile on your face. New objectives and more will be unveiled soon, so you better watch out, you better not cry.
‘Untitled Goose Game’
That title sounds awkward, like how awkward an Untitled filename is. Yet, this Aussie-created video game still keeps its charm from when it was released. Its win and co-op goodness haven’t faded even for a short while. Still, it’s cunning, devilish, and diabolical, making it the perfect game for partners (in crime) involving, wait for it, goose.
Moreover, a sequel is reportedly getting a sequel, but it’s still a waiting game for now.
‘Heave-Ho!’
“Heave-ho, heave-ho!” Yes, it sounds like the lyrics to a “Snow White” song, but instead of fantasy themes, you’ve got scientific themes here. You and your significant other will launch yourself into space in a game filled with animations and humor. This video game harnesses simulated physics to create a surprisingly endearing adventure rich with teamwork, fashion, and even betrayal? Yes. Make human chains, hurl yourself onto ledges, and cling to whatever you can grab. It’s an improvisation theatre-inspired game you shouldn’t miss.
‘Snipperclips’
For geeky couples or those wanting to explore their nerdy side, this cooperative puzzle game you can even play with your kids is a must-try. There’s a Main Word mode designed primarily for two players who control characters named Snip and Clip, hence the title. They possess rotatable bodies and when the two characters overlap, you can snip them, creating different shapes. If you think “Heave-Ho!” is already weird, this is even weirder.
Now, you two must work together to think of the most creative solutions to several puzzles, each with a unique goal, from safely bringing eggs to cutting the pointy end of pop balloons. Don’t snip too much of your partner’s body, or it will combust and respawn. Clipping each other is recommended, and more.
‘Diablo IV’
When you really want a more serious game, “Diablo IV” is part of this list. Considered one of the most legendary co-op games of all time, it’s available across various platforms. Recently, it became available on Xbox Game Pass, making it even easier for couples who wish to hop into the adventures of the open-world expanse of Sanctuary. There are also new classes to play – Barbarian, Hunter, Druid, Sorceress, and Necromancer. Of course, the new world bosses are present, so you must have a lot of skill and strategy to get things right. Perfect games before sleeping with each other and ending the night.
It’s not yet Valentine’s Day, but PVP Live is feeling the vibe of the occasion with these date night-perfect co-op games. Stick around for more gaming essays.
