Sony’sPlayStation Plus Extrasubscription gives players access to games that cover most needs. The service has lengthy RPGs likeDragon Quest 11andSkyrim, shorter action games likeRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and competitive multiplayer titles likeFor Honor. There should be something for just about anyone, and that includes co-op.
Local co-op and split-screen games encourage friends to come together for a night in front of the TV, and the best examples of these releases on PS Plus are mentioned in this article. However, online co-op is also popular, and Sony’s subscription service does not neglect this feature. What are thebest online co-op PS Plus games to play with friends?
Updated Jun 23, 2025 by Mark Sammut:PS Plus Extra has just welcomed a new major online co-op game.
Games that only support online co-op will be prioritized sincelocal co-op titles are highlighted in a separate article, but a few exceptions will be included.
Also, while quality matters, games are ranked by other factors as well. For instance, recent additions to PS Plus will be highlighted first.
Remedy is extremely well respected, but the developer is not known for multiplayer outings. As such,FBC: Firebreakis a risky concept, even if it benefits from being associated withControl. At the moment, I cannot confidently predict if the game will be a success that will dominate the online scene for months; simply put, it is just too early for that. However, as far as Day One releases are concerned,FBCis a pretty big get for PS Plus Extra and Premium. The game even supports crossplay, so there should be quite a lot of players during the first few weeks.
While solo runs are possible, I adviseplaying with a few friends asFBCshines far brighter in co-op. The game follows something akin to an extraction shooter formula, with three players taking on missions that they have to complete before escaping. Pretty straightforward, but depth comes from the character kit options.
Joining PS Plus just a month afterChivalry 2,Mordhauis another medieval multiplayer game that sells itself on large-scale warfare. Modes like Invasion and Frontline place players into two teams and let them engage in coordinated battles, so they are technically candidates for online co-op experience since victory is very much a team effort. However, theseMordhaumodes andChivalry 2fall under the general banner of “multiplayer,” and they might not be able to scratch a co-op itch if a group of players specifically want a mode that demands they work together.
Fortunately,Mordhaualso has Horde, which is just a straight-up co-op mode that pits six players against AI enemies.Mordhaumostly excels in PvP action, but Horde presents a nice PvE change of pace for those who want something a touch different. In terms of how this mode works, Horde pretty much delivers the routine that its title suggests. Players must fight off increasingly harder waves of enemies, all the while trying to upgrade their equipment to increase their chances of survival. It works well enough for what it is.
Soulslikes are no strangers to co-op, with many games incorporating player summons in some form or another; however, the mechanic tends to be a small part of most packages rather than a defining feature. Gunfire’sRemnantseries is generally an exception, to the point that the first entry can be hard to recommend as a solo experience. While catering better to single-player runs thanks to the Handler class' good boy companion, the 2023 sequel is still very much sold on its online co-op support that allows three players to take on this difficult but not impossible challenge as a unit.Remnant 2expands greatly on its predecessor’s selection of archetypes, which are classes. They are all fairly unique and come with a range of skills, perks, and traits that allow for varied gameplay styles that should cater to most people’s preferences. Beyond just variety, parties can and should aim for synergy, creating a lineup that caters to different roles like tank and healer.
Now,Remnant 2is generally great as far as online co-op PS Plus games are concerned, but it does require an appreciation for Soulslikes and third-person shooters. The game is a fairly “typical” entry in both genres that will likely not hit the mark with people who do not generally enjoy these types of projects. The campaign incorporates procedurally generated elements as well for replayability’s sake, although it is primarily related to secondary dungeons. While implemented well, this feature can be divisive since the stages can be a bit nondescript at times.
Sadly, it seems likeRemnant 2will leave PS Plus in July 2025. If you are a Soulslike or shooter fan, I recommend giving this a go.
Ghost of Tsushimais a fantastic action-adventure game with a robust single-player campaign. A few months following the base title’s debut, Sucker Punch droppedLegends, a co-op side experience deep enough to justify a standalone release. Along with common modes like Survival,Legendsalso comes with a Story that guides two players through roughly 6 hours of content.
Legendshas four classes: Samurai, Ronin, Assassin, and Hunter. Each one fits an archetype and has a specific role they should be fulfilling in combat scenarios. While some options like theSamurai are viable for solo or two-player runs, classes like the Ronin are designed with support in mind.Legendsmight just be thebest PS Plus online co-op game.
A popular first-person action game,Warhammer: Vermintide 2is celebrating its five-year anniversary in 2023. Despite its growing age, Fatshark’s release is still reasonably active, and it is arguably the best action-orientedWarhammergame of the last decade.Vermintide 2pits the Heroes of Ubersreik against wave after wave of rat-themed enemies, showering them with loot if they manage to survive.
While the vanilla version only has 13 missions (+4 from free updates), the stages are meant to be repeated endlessly as players upgrade their class and weapons.Vermintide 2’s five playable charactersare wildly different from each other, ensuring most people find someone who suits their preferences.
Supermassive’sThe Dark Picturesis an anthology series that will eventually include 8 games; at the moment, four main entries have been released along with a VR spin-off. While not quite as robust as Supermassive’s other horror projects likeThe QuarryandUntil Dawn,The Dark Pictures' chapters are consistently great picks for co-op, especially local. In online co-op,House of Ashesopts for a shared experience where players get to stir the ship for a while before handing over control to their friends.
Although overshadowed by the couch iteration,House of Ashes' online co-op is a valid option in its own right. Limited to two participants, the game automatically picks who will be actively playing the campaign and decides when to switch control. This system might not be to everyone’s fancy, but it does provide a unique co-op experience since one player’s actions directly impact the full group.
Housemarque knows a thing or two about co-op.Dead Nation,Resogun, andAlienationall make good use of the feature, and they support both local and online connections. The developer’s most recent project,Returnal, did not launch with multiplayer, but anonline two-player co-op option was added as part of theAscensionupdate. Thanks to this addition, players can now join forces to take on the game’s roguelike challenges, and there is the option to use a public or private server.
Returnalis challenging, and co-op does not necessarily make the experience easier. However, it does introduce a revive option into the gameplay loop, granting players a second chance. Otherwise, co-op provides essentially the same core experience as solo runs, albeit with two Selenes rather than just one. As the base package is fantastic, the same can be said aboutReturnal’s co-op.
They might not come around as often as they once did, but it is always an exciting day when aTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesgame launches. And, in a nice change of pace from most of the franchise’s post-2000s efforts,Shredder’s Revengeis also great. Looking to recapture the Turtles' beat ‘em up glory days, Tribute Games basically created a game ripped right out of the ’90s, albeit with enough modern touches for it to come across as a loving homage rather than just an antiquated throwback. Up to six players can join forces to take on the Foot Clan, and they are free to pick from the Turtles, Master Splinter, April, and Casey Jones. Even at face value, that is a more than solid selection for this type of game, and that is before taking into account each character’s unique traits. All the playable figures bring something fresh to the table, so even solo players can enjoy replaying the campaign by switching between the characters.
Gameplay-wise,Shredder’s Revengesticks fairly close to the standard beat ‘em up formula. The characters have a limited but satisfying moveset, and the levels pack a considerable punch. The boss fights are quite difficult and require mastery of the combat system’s mechanics to overcome. The stages are overflowing with references toTMNT’s past, and the nods cover many of the franchise’s sides rather than just its gaming history.
Dead by Daylightis the most famous asymmetrical multiplayer game on the market, and that seems unlikely to change anytime soon. The game pits four survivors against one killer, with many of the available characters being based on popular IPs (although there are several original creations too). While one side of the equation will not be cooperating with anyone, the survivors should try to work together since they are considerably weaker than any of the killers. That said, players are largely left to their own devices, so they can decide themselves whether they wish to prioritize communication or not.
Dead by Daylightis kind of a weird inclusion as it is primarily advertised as an online multiplayer rather than co-op experience, which makes sense since matches are PvP rather than a group of players against AI. Nevertheless, it still works well as a co-op game, and it is among the best and most popular titles on PS Plus.
2018’sTetris Effectgave the ultimate classic video game a contemporary makeover, creating a modern reimagining that stuck true to the original’s blueprint while carving out a unique identity all of its own. That version was and still is fantastic, an easy recommendation for players craving a robust puzzle game designed around solo content. In 2020,Tetris Effect: Connectedhit the market, an upgrade that – as suggested by its subtitle – focused on multiplayer. Providing afairly addictive PvP experience, this iteration incorporated a range of modes that complement the gameplay loop. WhileTetrisis largely associated with single-player content, the franchise is obviously a good match for competitive play, andConnectedshowcases as much.
As fun as PvP is,Tetris Effect: Connectedis specifically named after its online co-op mode. This option allows a few players to share the screen as they work towards completing separate puzzles while taking on an AI opponent. On the surface, this might sound like a basic implementation of co-op that does not add all that much to the core experience; however,Connectedhas one great twist: the players’ puzzles combine to create a single canvas. This development is a treat whenever it triggers during matches, and it creates a cooperative exchange that works wonders.
