Co-op

Cooperative gameplay where multiple players work together toward shared objectives rather than competing against each other. Co-op modes range from split-screen couch co-op (It Takes Two, Overcooked) to online co-op campaigns (Deep Rock Galactic, Halo) to raid groups in MMORPGs. The genre has seen a resurgence with games like Deep Rock Galactic, Valheim, and Phasmophobia proving the appeal of shared cooperative experiences.