It Takes Two review

It Takes Two is our top pick because the whole game is written around two people who have to rely on each other, and those two people are a couple. Cody and May are a married pair heading for divorce who get turned into dolls, and the Steam page calls the game a platform adventure "created purely for co-op". There is no single-player option, so neither partner watches from the sofa. EA lists couch co-op and online play through Friend's Pass, which means one purchase covers both of you even if you sometimes play from different rooms or homes. The game is sold on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, so most households already own a compatible system. Each level hands the pair a new set of linked abilities, which keeps the teamwork fresh from start to finish. The drawbacks are the $39.99 Steam price and a story that deals openly with a failing marriage, which some couples will find funny and others a little too close to home.

Who it is for

Couples who want one story game to finish together, with both players needed in every scene.

Price

$39.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

Buy It Takes Two $39.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Built purely for co-op, so there is no solo mode
• Couch co-op or online play with split-screen
• Friend's Pass lets the second player join for free
• Each level gives the two characters new, connected abilities
• Story about a couple trying to repair their relationship

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One copy is enough for two people thanks to Friend's Pass
• Strength: The plot is about a couple, which suits partners playing together
• Strength: Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating from more than 48,000 English reviews
• Weakness: Cannot be played alone between sessions
• Weakness: The marriage-in-crisis story may feel heavy for some couples
• Weakness: Costs more than the older picks on this list

Key facts

• Developer: Hazelight Studios
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Released: March 25, 2021
• Players: 2, co-op only
• Steam price: $39.99

Where it ranks

It Takes Two is No. 1 in our Best Games for Couples verdict and No. 1 in Best 2 Player Co-op Games.