Finishing It Takes Two can leave you searching for another adventure built around teamwork. Its creative puzzles, constantly changing mechanics, and memorable moments are difficult to replace. Fortunately, there are plenty of games to play after It Takes Two, whether you prefer story-driven adventures or clever cooperative challenges.
We’ve selected ten games that make playing together worthwhile, from demanding puzzle rooms to colorful platformers. Some require exactly two players, while others allow larger groups.
Split Fiction
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
Co-op: Local and online, 2 players; cross-play supported
Two aspiring writers, Mio and Zoe, become trapped inside their own stories after a machine designed to steal their ideas malfunctions. Split Fiction takes them through changing science-fiction and fantasy worlds, where each chapter introduces different abilities and challenges. You might control futuristic machinery in one section before escaping dangerous creatures in another.
Cooperation drives the adventure, with both characters receiving distinct abilities that work together during combat, puzzles, and platforming. Like It Takes Two, the game requires two players and supports both local and online co-op. Cross-play and Friend’s Pass also make it easier to invite someone without buying a second copy. It’s the closest match for players who loved It Takes Two’s creativity.
A Way Out
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Co-op: Local and online, 2 players
Leo and Vincent are two prisoners planning an escape, but getting beyond the prison walls is only part of their story. A Way Out follows their uneasy partnership through tense situations, vehicle chases, and difficult decisions. Its split-screen presentation keeps both characters involved, even during cinematic moments.
The entire adventure requires two players, whether you’re coordinating distractions, exploring different areas, or handling separate responsibilities. Compared with It Takes Two, the tone is considerably more serious, focusing on crime and personal relationships rather than playful fantasy. However, both games share an approach to storytelling where cooperation is essential. Local and online multiplayer are supported, alongside Friend Pass for inviting another player.
LEGO Voyagers
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Co-op: Local and online, 2 players; cross-play supported
LEGO Voyagers follows two small bricks attempting to rescue an abandoned spaceship. Rather than controlling traditional LEGO characters, you roll, jump, and connect with other pieces to overcome obstacles. The adventure uses expressive animations and environmental details instead of dialogue to tell its story.
Working together involves connecting bricks, assembling structures, and helping your partner reach otherwise inaccessible areas. Its puzzles encourage experimentation without demanding complicated controls or fast reactions. Local and online co-op are available, and Friend’s Pass allows two people to play with one purchased copy. LEGO Voyagers is particularly suitable for players who enjoyed It Takes Two’s cooperative puzzles but prefer a gentler pace.
Unravel Two
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Co-op: Local, 2 players
Two tiny Yarnys travel through forests, industrial areas, and other detailed environments while connected by a single thread. That connection forms the foundation of Unravel Two’s puzzles. You can swing across gaps, pull your partner toward higher platforms, and use the yarn to navigate difficult terrain.
Most challenges require coordination and careful movement rather than complicated combat. If a section becomes too difficult, the two Yarnys can merge, allowing one player to handle the obstacle. Unravel Two focuses on local cooperative play rather than built-in online multiplayer. Its relaxed pacing and approachable mechanics make it an appealing choice for couples or friends with different gaming experience levels.
Portal 2
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch (Portal: Companion Collection)
Co-op: Local and online, 2 players
Portal 2’s cooperative campaign puts two robots, Atlas and P-Body, through increasingly complicated testing chambers. Both players carry portal guns, allowing them to create four interconnected portals and manipulate movement, momentum, and environmental machinery.
Solving these puzzles demands more than placing portals in the correct locations. You’ll need to coordinate actions, redirect lasers, and work out how different mechanisms interact. Some chambers require one player to prepare a route while the other executes the solution. Unlike It Takes Two, Portal 2 concentrates almost entirely on puzzle-solving rather than constantly changing gameplay styles. However, its clever level design makes every successful solution feel like a genuine team achievement.
We Were Here Forever
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Co-op: Online only, 2 players; cross-play supported
Two explorers become separated inside a mysterious world surrounding Castle Rock. In We Were Here Forever, each player encounters different clues, mechanisms, and obstacles while trying to escape. Since neither person has access to all the information, describing what you see becomes essential.
The puzzles revolve around interpreting symbols, operating machinery, and combining information from separate locations. Some require precise timing, while others test how clearly you can communicate complicated instructions. Unlike It Takes Two, this adventure requires online co-op and microphones rather than local split-screen play. It’s especially suitable for friends playing from different locations who want something more challenging than traditional cooperative platforming.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5
Co-op: Local and online, up to 4 players
Sackboy travels through the colorful world of Craftworld to stop Vex, a villain threatening its inhabitants. Each area introduces different platforming challenges, enemies, and interactive objects. Some levels even synchronize obstacles and movement with music, creating particularly entertaining sequences.
While much of the adventure can be completed alone, cooperative play adds opportunities to help teammates across gaps and overcome special challenges. Up to four people can play together, and certain levels feature tasks designed specifically for cooperation. Its handmade visual style and playful environments will feel familiar to fans of It Takes Two’s lighter moments. Sackboy is a strong alternative for players who prefer accessible platforming over complex puzzles.
Operation: Tango
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Co-op: Online only, 2 players; microphone required
Operation: Tango gives two players completely different roles during espionage missions. One becomes a field agent investigating secure locations, while the other operates as a hacker who can access cameras, databases, and electronic security systems.
Neither player receives all the information needed to complete a mission. You’ll describe security layouts, share codes, and coordinate actions while working through increasingly complicated situations. Communication is essential, especially when mistakes create immediate problems for your partner. The game requires online co-op and microphones, making it unsuitable for local split-screen sessions. However, Friend Pass allows a second player to join without purchasing another copy. Its asymmetric gameplay makes it particularly interesting for players who enjoyed having separate responsibilities in It Takes Two.
Biped 2
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Co-op: Local and online, 2–4 players
Biped 2 turns ordinary movement into a cooperative challenge. You control small robots whose mechanical legs must be coordinated to walk, climb, and interact with the environment. Even crossing a narrow platform can become complicated when both players need to move together.
The sequel introduces additional movement mechanics and puzzles involving machinery, timing, and coordinated actions. Working with your partner is important, although mistakes often lead to amusing situations rather than frustrating setbacks. Two-player cooperation remains central to the experience, with four-player options also available. Biped 2 doesn’t focus heavily on storytelling, but its unusual controls and playful challenges make it a good choice for anyone who enjoyed It Takes Two’s more inventive platforming sections.
PHOGS!
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Co-op: Local and online, 2 players
PHOGS! gives two players control over opposite ends of the same stretchy dog. One controls the red head, while the other manages the blue head as they travel through colorful worlds inspired by food, sleep, and play. Stretching, grabbing objects, and coordinating movement are essential for solving puzzles.
The challenges are generally approachable, although controlling a shared body creates plenty of unexpected situations. You can play locally or online, while solo mode lets one person manage both heads. Its forgiving difficulty makes it especially suitable for younger players or newcomers to cooperative games. Although the adventure is simpler than It Takes Two, its unusual central mechanic creates plenty of entertaining moments for two people.
What Should You Play After It Takes Two?
Split Fiction is the closest alternative if you want another story-driven adventure with constantly changing mechanics. A Way Out offers something more dramatic, while LEGO Voyagers and Unravel Two provide gentler cooperative challenges.
For puzzle enthusiasts, Portal 2 and We Were Here Forever are excellent choices. Meanwhile, Sackboy, Biped 2, and PHOGS! focus on playful platforming, and Operation: Tango puts communication at the center of every mission.
