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Co-Op Games for Classic Systems

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Game Name Features System Offline Online LAN Co-Op Modes Co-Op Campaign Release Date Rating
Doom
The Co-Op Experience:
It's the game that redefined Co-Op games. Play locally via a network with up to 4 players through the single player campaign. You can play on the internet using various 3rd party utilities. Tons of versions available as well.... Click Game Name for Full Info
PC DOS 0 4 4 12.10.1993
 
Doom II: Hell on Earth
The Co-Op Experience:
Online Co-Op is available via Local LAN or via one of many third party utilities to play over the internet. ... Click Game Name for Full Info
PC DOS 0 4 4 09.30.1994
 
Phantasy Star Online Version 2
The Co-Op Experience:
Up to four party members could complete online quests together (back when servers were operational) in SEGA's first online action-RPG. ... Click Game Name for Full Info
Dreamcast 0 4 0 01.29.2001
 
Phantasy Star Online
The Co-Op Experience:
Up to four party members could complete online quests together (back when servers were operational) in SEGA's first online action-RPG.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Dreamcast 0 4 0 01.29.2001
 
X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse
The Co-Op Experience:
The X-Men and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants combine to take down a new, larger threat.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 4 0 09.20.2005
 
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
The Co-Op Experience:
Up to four players can take on co-op missions in split-screen or (now defunct) online play.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 4 0 10.30.2002
 
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus
The Co-Op Experience:
Up to four players can take on co-op missions in split-screen or (now defunct) online play.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 4 0 09.12.2004
 
Joust
The Co-Op Experience:
Probably one of the first co-op games ever created, each player takes control of a bird rider as they take down enemy bird riders. Players work together to achieve high scores.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 2 0 01.01.1982
 
Future Cop: LAPD
The Co-Op Experience:
Two co-op players can play throughout the campaign, known as Crime War, via LAN or online.... Click Game Name for Full Info
PC Windows 0 2 2 08.31.1998
 
Raiden II
The Co-Op Experience:
A classic top down shooter. 3 different weapon types all upgradeable. Allows to players to play through the campaign. Also available as an arcade game.... Click Game Name for Full Info
PC Windows 2 0 0 06.01.1993
 
Night Stalker
The Co-Op Experience:
D.I.Y. co-op . This game is playable with both controller one and two at the same time .One player can move the other can shoot . Try it if you have the means , it's alot of fun this way .... Click Game Name for Full Info
Intellivision 2 0 0 01.01.1981
 
Rush'n Attack
The Co-Op Experience:
Adapted from the Arcade Title "Green Beret", this side scrolling action title consists of 5 stages you must fight through with your primary weapon being knife. Unlike its arcade counterpart, Rush'n Attack had a simultaneous 2 player mode. With the absen... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 01.01.1987
 
River City Ransom
The Co-Op Experience:
Also available on the Virtual Console This is the quintessential co-op NES game. The story's simple. Slick has stolen your girl (Cyndi), and you and your buddy (Ryan and Alex, in the game) are going to get her back. In your way are a whole... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 01.01.1990
 
Jackal
The Co-Op Experience:
Drive a pair of jeep into a warzone, save POWs, and obliterate all the soldiers, tanks, buildings, and aircraft that stand in your way. This is another one of Konami's military arcade ports. Pretty straight forward and, as you might guess, a blast to play... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 01.01.1988
 
X-Men Arcade
The Co-Op Experience:
The player chooses one of six X-Men: Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, or Dazzler. Their objective is to stop the villain Magneto from wreaking havoc on human civilization. They must fight through an army of hundreds of Sentinels and supe... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 6 0 0 01.01.1992
 
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
The Co-Op Experience:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a fun co-op title inspired by the shlocky horror films of the 50s and 60s. Two players team up to shoot hordes of the undead, while rescuing their oblivious neighbors. The art direction is truly inspired!... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 07.19.1993
 
Contra
The Co-Op Experience:
In Contra, the world has been invaded and only two soldiers stand between the alien menace known as Red Falcon and the total annihilation of humanity. Lance and Bill, two veteran Special Ops soldiers, must fight their way through jungles, steel fortresses... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 01.01.1988
 
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
The Co-Op Experience:
The Legend of Zelda meets co-op gameplay in this unique title. Players use a Game Boy Advance to control their character, one of four Links that appear when a spell is cast on Link. Entering buildings or other levels displays game play on the GBA screen... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 0 0 06.01.2004
 
Gauntlet
The Co-Op Experience:
Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash arcade game which can be played by one to four players simultaneously, unique for arcade games of its day. Released during the emergence of popularity of role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, the game was ... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1985
 
Gauntlet II
The Co-Op Experience:
This sequel to the previous year's Gauntlet added several features. Players could choose which character to use, regardless of what joystick they were using. The famous "IT" enemy was added, and players who became "IT" attracted monsters until they touc... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1986
 
Gauntlet Legends
The Co-Op Experience:
Gauntlet Legends brought the Gauntlet series into 3D! Legends features elf, valkyrie, wizard, and warrior, just like the original, but adds many RPG elements like leveling up. Boss monsters like the Djinn and the Chimera were added to make Gauntlet Lege... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1998
 
Gauntlet Dark Legacy
The Co-Op Experience:
This game is very similar to the previous game Gauntlet Legends except the players can each choose to be up to eight different characters instead of just four although the game can only have up to four players.Besides the Warrior, the Valkyrie, the Wizard... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.2000
 
Toe Jam and Earl
The Co-Op Experience:
Play the campaign in split-screen as Toejam and Earl.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 03.12.2001
 
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
The Co-Op Experience:
Terminator 2: Judgment Day was not technically a lightgun game (as it used gun shaped joysticks), but you hardly noticed because fo all the action. Play as a T-800 model Terminator and blow away hordes of endoskeletons and even the T-1000 itself as you p... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 01.01.1991
 
Vendetta
The Co-Op Experience:
Vendetta follows the basic Double Dragon formula, but totally goes over the top with it. Wacky characters, a huge variety of weapons, seriously disturbing bosses, and strippers with whips all combine for a... unique gaming experience.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1991
 
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    • 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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