Forget going head-to-head. Here are some of the best cooperative board games for two players who want to play on the same team.

Cooperative board games offer a unique gaming experience that fosters teamwork, communication, and camaraderie. From defending castles against monstrous hordes to solving intricate mysteries, these games require players to work together towards a common goal, rather than competing against each other.

We've rounded up the cooperative board games you have to try here, with options to suit every budget tested by the GamesRadar+ team

8 Min Read. The definitive ranked list of the best cooperative board games. Players coordinate their actions to achieve a common win condition or conditions. There are some slight nuances but generally, players all win or lose the game together.

We’ve rounded up the top 5 cooperative board games. Be the hero of your party and introduce your friends to a game with shared objectives, huge replay value, and novel mechanics.

Co-op exploration games, survival games, role-playing games, and quite a few other types of board games can all fall under the “adventure games” umbrella. Rather than just picking the best cooperative games that have some sort of adventure element to them, I chose games that consistently make my group feel like we’re going on adventures.

Co-op board games come in a wide variety of themes, with varying levels of complexity so you can find one for players of all ages. Below, we've selected our favorites on the market.