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Co-Op Games for Xbox Live Arcade
Please click the Game Name for a full description of the co-op experience.
Displaying 1 to 25 of 231
| Game Name | Features | Offline | Online | LAN | Co-Op Modes | Co-Op Campaign | Release Date | Rating |
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Happy Wars
A team of up to 15 players can comp stomp AI teams in a series of three increasingly difficult matches. Co-op moves include building towers and other structures together, healing and resurrecting team mates, and Team Skills that require multiple participa... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 15 | 0 |  |
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10.12.2012 | |
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Marathon: Durandal
Seventeen years ago, you survived a vicious Pfhor assault on the U.E.S.C. Marathon. Now you have been awakened by the enigmatic, sentient A.I. called Durandal and sent to an alien world to uncover the mysteries of their advanced technology. In Marathon: D... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 8 | 0 | |
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08.01.2007 | |
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Duke Nukem 3D
Take down those bastard aliens with 8 people in the online co-op mode.Duke is back and he's badder than ever in a remake of the 90's classic Duke Nukem 3D. What's more? The new game is said to feature recordable (and uploadable) user gameplay clips, V... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 8 | 8 | |
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09.24.2008 | |
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Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
Up to four players can split-screen to build, hunt, harvest, and explore together offline. Split-screen requires the Xbox 360 to be running at 720P or higher resolution via an HDMI, DVI, VGA, or component cable. Online co-op supports up to 8 players, whic... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 8 | 0 | |
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05.09.2012 | |
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Terraria
Terraria is a world building open ended side scrolling action game. Think of it like Minecraft in 2D.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 8 | 8 | |
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03.27.2013 | |
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Star Trek: D-A-C
The game is a top down shooter featuring a co-op multiplayer mode. Any combination of human and AI players may be used up to 12 via LAN. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 6 | 6 | |
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05.13.2009 | |
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Castlevania Harmony of Despair
Team up with friends as one of the famous vampire hunters from the Castlevania series.The game also features a survival mode.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 6 | 0 | |
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08.04.2010 | |
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X-Men Arcade
The players choose one of six X-Men: Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, or Dazzler.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 6 | 0 | |
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12.15.2010 | |
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Takedown: Red Sabre
Team up with other players as a squad.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 6 | 6 | |
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TBD | None |
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Voltron: Defender of the Universe
Team up with up to five players for true Voltron action!... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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2 | 5 | 0 | |
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11.30.2011 | |
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Guardians of Middle-Earth
Team up against the AI in a skirmish mode or custom matches. Player choose class based characters with complimenting abilities from the Lord of the Rings franchise.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 5 | 0 | |
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12.04.2012 | |
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Alien Hominid HD
Co-Op Experience: Play through the game's story mode with a friend, or play co-op mini games with four people. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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2 | 4 | 0 | |
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02.28.2007 | |
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Band Of Bugs
Play co-op scenarios with a friend. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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06.20.2006 | |
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Cloning Clyde
Have you ever been cloned? Ever wonder what it would be like to be a chicken? A monkey? A frog? Well, wonder no more when you play Cloning Clyde, the zany side-scrolling platformer game on Xbox Live Arcade, new from NinjaBee. Cloning Clyde is a 3-D sid... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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07.19.2006 | |
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DOOM
Originally released in 1993, DOOM introduced millions to the white-knuckle excitement of the First Person Shooter (FPS). Relive the classic demon-blasting action, now with up to four players over Xbox Live®, 5.1 Surround Sound, and smoother graphics. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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09.27.2006 | |
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Gauntlet
Gauntlet® is back! The original role-playing arcade game lets four adventurers explore together as a warrior, valkyrie, wizard, and elf. Traverse the darkest of mazes, destroying vile beasts and claiming gold. Consume food to regain your strength, collect... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 4 | 0 | |
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11.25.2005 | |
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Heavy Weapon
Each player controls a tank that they upgrade with various weapon types between levels. Work together to shoot down ever increasing amounts of enemies. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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01.17.2007 | |
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TMNT: The Arcade Game
Everyone's favorite totally tubular turtles bring their radical ninja skills to Xbox Live Arcade. The 1989 arcade classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is true to the original arcade classic. Choose from one of four Ninja Turtles�Leonardo, Michelangel... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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03.14.2007 | |
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Aegis Wing
Aegis Wing is a side-scrolling space combat game reminiscent of classic eighties arcade hits. It features alien-busting action, slick graphics, an orchestral soundtrack, and devastating power-ups. Also included is a unique cooperative mode of play in w... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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05.16.2007 | |
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Ms. Splosion Man
The sequel to the platformer 'Splosion Man. Blast through levels with up to three other people either locally or online.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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07.13.2011 | |
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Castle Crashers
The game allows 4 players each choosing a character to defeat countless hordes of enemies and save the princess. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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08.27.2008 | |
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N+
4 Player Online Co-Op isn't verified yet.Co-op Mode comes in two flavors: standard and MP. Basic Co-Op has players working together through the standard set of single-player levels. MP Mode - Gives players a whole new... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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02.20.2008 | |
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Rocketmen: Axis of Evil
The game features customizable characters and up to 4 players in co-op, either online or off. Update:On May 14th, 2008 Capcom has released an expansion pack titled Rocketmen: It Came from Your Uranus for $4.95. The add-on adds 5 new we... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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03.05.2008 | |
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Mr. Driller Online
Details coming on the Co-Op aspect of the game. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 4 | 0 | |
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04.02.2008 | |
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Pirates vs Ninjas: Dodgeball
Engage in classic dodgeball action with Pirates, Ninjas, Robots and more! Work together to defeat the opposing team, or take it online for some 4 vs 4 action. ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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4 | 4 | 0 | |
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09.03.2008 |
Number of Players: More than Four players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 2 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 3 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 4 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Online Co-Op: Co-Op Play is available over the internet or an online service like Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. Each player needs their own system, game, and internet connection.
Couch Co-Op: Couch or Local Co-Op allows players to use one copy of the game with multiple controllers to play co-op. This includes both split screen play and same screen play. Couches are not required.
SplitScreen: The TV is split into multiple screens so each co-op player gets their own viewpoint. The screen could be split vertically or horizontally.
LAN or Systemlink: Co-Op Play is available over a Local Network or System Link Connection. Most likely a router will be required, but you may use a crossover cable in some cases.
Drop-In/Drop-Out: Players can join or leave a cooperative game session at anytime without disrupting an existing player's game.
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UPCOMING CO-OP RELEASE DATES
| New Super Luigi U | (WIIU) | 06.20.2013 |
| Company of Heroes 2 | (PC) | 06.25.2013 |
| Scourge: Outbreak | (XBLA) | 07.03.2013 |
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