9 Best Co-op Games like It Takes Two – Your Ultimate Winlator Gaming Guide! 🎮

It Takes Two is one of the best co‑op experiences of the last decade, but it is demanding and not yet practical on most Android devices through Winlator. This guide focuses on co‑op games that:

• Give a similar “play together” feeling.
• Run well on modest Windows PCs (and therefore are better candidates for Winlator).
• Offer local or online co‑op that works nicely with controllers.​

Every game below includes a short description, co‑op style, and realistic notes about performance on Winlator variants (Normal, Frost, GlibC, Mali).

Important: Always buy and download games from legitimate stores (Steam, GOG, EA, etc.). Winlator is for running your own legally purchased games.

1. A Way Out – Cinematic Prison Break Co‑op

A Way Out is a story‑driven co‑op action adventure from the same director as It Takes Two. It can only be played in co‑op, with each player controlling one of two prisoners planning an escape.

Co‑op style:

• 2‑player local or online co‑op (one copy can invite a friend via “Friend Pass” on PC platforms).

Winlator notes (for capable devices):

• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC: Playable on high‑end Snapdragon devices with careful tuning; expect to experiment with settings.
• Mali: Only consider if you have a strong Mali SoC and are comfortable troubleshooting; performance may be limited.​

2. Unravel Two – Relaxed Puzzle Platforming for Two

Unravel Two is a beautiful side‑scrolling puzzle game where two Yarny characters cooperate using physics‑based rope mechanics.​

Co‑op style:

• 2‑player local co‑op on the same system.

Winlator notes:

• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC: Runs well on many mid‑range Snapdragon devices at 720p with medium settings.
• Mali: Generally playable with reduced effects and resolution; expect to test different VirGL and WineD3D settings.​

3. Overcooked / Overcooked 2 – Kitchen Chaos With Friends

Overcooked and Overcooked 2 are frantic co‑op cooking games where you coordinate food orders in small, chaotic kitchens.

Co‑op style:

• 2–4 players local co‑op (multiple controllers).

Winlator notes:

• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC: Solid 30+ FPS on mid‑range devices at 720p.​
• Mali: Generally playable with lower graphics settings; some maps may show performance dips during heavy particle effects.​

4. Portal 2 – Co‑op Puzzle Campaign

Portal 2’s co‑op campaign is a separate story with unique test chambers built for two players. It delivers clever puzzles, physics‑based gameplay, and classic Portal humor.

Co‑op style:

• 2‑player online or LAN co‑op.

Winlator notes:

• Mali: More sensitive to GPU/drivers; expect to experiment with WineD3D vs DXVK and lower resolutions.​
• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC: Source engine usually behaves well on Winlator; 720p medium settings are realistic for strong Snapdragon devices.​

5. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (Remake With Co‑op)

Originally a single‑player game where one player controlled two brothers, newer versions include a co‑op mode so two players can share the story.

Co‑op style:

• Local co‑op (two controllers).

Winlator notes:

• Mali: Usually fine with reduced settings; try WineD3D first.
• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC: Runs well on many mid‑range phones at 720p.​

6. Moving Out – Physics‑Based Furniture Co‑op

Moving Out is a light‑hearted co‑op game where you and friends move furniture out of increasingly absurd houses. The physics make everything unpredictable and funny.

Co‑op style:

• 2–4 player local co‑op.

Winlator notes:

• Mali: Expect to lower resolution and effects for smoother play.
• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC: Playable with medium settings; physics can increase CPU load, so close background apps.

7. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes – Asymmetric Co‑op

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a bomb‑defusing game where one player sees the bomb and the others only have a manual. Communication, not graphics, is the star.

Co‑op style:

• 2+ players (one defuser, multiple “experts”).

Winlator notes:

• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC/Mali: Should run smoothly even on budget hardware; this is a perfect “safe” co‑op pick for weaker phones.​

8. Stardew Valley (Co‑op Farm)

Stardew Valley is a farming and life‑sim game with optional co‑op on the same farm. It is relaxed but has a huge amount of content.

Co‑op style:

• 2–4 players online co‑op.

Winlator notes:

• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC/Mali: Smooth 60 FPS is realistic on many devices due to simple graphics.​
• Very good choice if your device struggles with heavy 3D games.

9. Brawlhalla – Lightweight Co‑op Brawler

Brawlhalla is a free‑to‑play platform fighter with support for co‑op and online modes. It is extremely light on system resources.

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Co‑op style:

• Local or online co‑op/versus (2–8 players depending on mode).

Winlator notes:

• Normal/Frost/Gl i bC/Mali: Should be playable on many devices that handle basic 2D/low‑3D titles.​
• Good test game before trying heavier 3D co‑op titles.

Performance & Settings Tips for Co‑op on Winlator

• Target 720p (1280×720) or lower for most 3D co‑op games; this is a good balance of clarity and performance on mobile screens.​
• Use VX backends appropriately: try DXVK for 3D games on Adreno devices, WineD3D or VirGL‑based setups on Mali.​
• Close background apps to free RAM and avoid thermal throttling during multi‑hour sessions.
• Use a stable controller setup (wired or low‑latency Bluetooth) to avoid input lag during co‑op.

Legal & Practical Reminders

• Buy games from official stores (Steam, GOG, EA, etc.) and install them into Winlator using your own account.​
• Do not download pirated copies or cracked launchers; these are risky and violate both game and AdSense policies.
• Not every game listed here is guaranteed to run on every device; hardware, drivers, and Winlator version all matter. Use this list as a tested starting point, not as a guaranteed compatibility list.