Best Mobile Co-Op Games, Ranked

Summary

• Brawlhalla offers free online action fighting with up to 8 players
• Fortnite is a popular battle royale game with seasonal events
• Genshin Impact allows players to explore beautiful worlds on the go

Mobile games are great fun, especially when players are on the road and accessing a console or a PC for playing can be challenging. While some of these games are single-player and meant to be enjoyed in small bursts, others allow for multiplayer cross-play to have fun with friends.

Some titles are based on emulating real life, just like The Sims, whereas others focus more on exploration or even armed combat. In any case, it’s undeniable that mobile games have revolutionized the way players enjoy their leisure time. Here are some of the best mobile co-op games available to play.

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Brawlhalla

An All-Out Fighting Mayhem

• Up to eight players can face each other
• Licensing agreements with other popular IPs

Players looking for the ultimate mobile fighting experience should search no further than Brawlhalla. This amazing title allows up to eight players to face each other on the battlefield to determine who’s the best fighter. Similar to other fighting games, Brawlhalla features various licensing agreements, so players can test their skills while using their favorite characters from other games and even some shows.

Those looking for a less colorful and much scarier experience might want to check out other mobile games that resemble Resident Evil. For everyone else, Brawlhalla will definitely scratch their itch for a complete and entertaining fighting game.

7

Fortnite

One Of The Most Popular Battle Royales Of The Last Decade

• Fun seasonal events
• Famous characters from pop culture are featured often

Fortnite is arguably one of the most popular games of the last 10 years, as it has captivated millions of players since it was first released. This battle royale offers players tons of different options regarding the weapons they can use, the characters they can play as, and even the seasonal events they get to enjoy.

Given its unique art style, the game did not have to be graphically downgraded as much as other mobile versions of console and PC games, allowing the graphics to still be amazing on smartphones.

6

Genshin Impact

A Beautiful World That Players Can Explore Anywhere

• Beautiful world design
• Tons of things to discover as players roam through the game

There are many great things about Genshin Impact. Not only is the world it’s set in beautifully designed, but there are tons of things for players to do and discover. Being able to play this game on mobile is great as it provides a lot of fun and allows players to keep the adventure going wherever they are.

Just like Fortnite, Genshin Impact has smartphone-friendly graphics, which means that it still looks great despite the hardware limitations of most modern smartphones and other mobile devices. This title, along with others, has opened the door for mobile games to become more popular regardless of their genre. So even mobile horror games owe masterpieces like this their increasing fanbase.

5

Call Of Duty: Mobile

An Amazing Title That Lives Up To Its Franchise’s Reputation

• Platform(s): Android, iOS
• Released: October 1, 2019
• Developer(s): Activision, Tencent Games, TiMi Studio Group, TiMi Studios Group
• Genre(s): Battle royale game, first-person shooter
• Great seasonal events
• Collaboration is key to ensuring victory

Call of Duty: Mobile is, without a doubt, one of the best FPS games that are exclusive to smartphones and other portable devices. This game allows players to take the fight with them wherever they go, offering various maps, weapon loadouts, and special artillery weapons that will help them decimate their enemies in no time and achieve victory.

Few things are as fun as logging in with some friends to take on an opposing team while collaborating in every possible regard throughout the battlefield. This, along with the seasonal events and special items available, makes Call of Duty: Mobile an amazing choice for mobile play.

4

Terraria

Playing With Other People On The Go Has Never Been More Fun

• Colorful, complex biomes
• Various tools, ores, dyes, and more

While Terraria is not a simulation game per se, it does have some simulation elements that, in many players’ opinions, are better than those present in actual simulation titles. Not only is this game extremely colorful and entertaining to play, but it also poses a few challenges to players, which keeps things interesting.

Terraria features various items including furniture, ammunition, tools, ores, dyes, pets, and more, which further adds to the experience of playing it. This, along with the various biomes available, makes for complex gameplay that hardly ever feels frustrating or daunting in a bad way.

3

Among Us

Spotting The Impostor Can Be Quite Challenging

• Players must identify the Impostor on the ship
• The Impostor can sabotage the ship to distract others

When Among Us was first released, it took the world by storm, and in a very short period, the game has become so popular that it could even be considered a pop culture reference at this point.

Working together is extremely important in this title, as players must identify the Impostor on the ship before it’s too late, or before the ship has been sabotaged to a great extent. It takes some skill, but after a while, those who are the Impostor will get good enough at it to hide their intentions from everyone else. Players looking for a similar experience elsewhere might want to try some of the best games out there, which are like Among Us.

2

Stardew Valley

This Game Proves That Gathering And Managing Resources Can Be Very Entertaining

• Foraging, cooking, socializing and fishing are key parts of this title
• Players inherit their grandfather’s old farm plot and must start their new life

As far as games that involve gathering and managing resources in a colorful town that’s full of surprises go, Stardew Valley is definitely at the top of the list. After inheriting their grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley, players will have to make do with tools and a few coins to start their new life.

Mining, fishing, managing livestock, cooking, foraging, and socializing are also a considerable part of the game, so players looking for a life outside their own will have great fun playing Stardew Valley.

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Minecraft

A Cube-Shaped Adventure That Never Disappoints

• One of the most popular games of the last 20 years
• Farming resources is key

Last but not least, there’s Minecraft. There’s probably not a single person in the civilized world who has not heard of this title that took the world by storm in the late 2000s, and with good reason, as playing it is great fun—especially with friends.

There’s just something about Minecraft‘s design that’s inviting and friendly to both newcomers and veterans, which is probably why its player count keeps growing every year. Players looking to spend hours on end building their worlds and farming resources to do so will feel right at home in Minecraft.