2 Player Games Online
Grab a friend, split the keyboard and settle it once and for all.
Made for the person next to you
The best thing about a two player game is the person sitting beside you. Most of the titles here are made for one device, so you share the keyboard or pass the phone rather than connecting online. They cost nothing, run in the browser and nobody has to sign up before joining in.
The Fireboy and Watergirl temples are the favorite for co-op. One player steers Fireboy, the other Watergirl, and each has to stay away from the pool that hurts them while helping the other reach the exit. Start with Fireboy and Watergirl 3 in The Ice Temple or go straight to Fireboy & Watergirl 4: Crystal Tempel.
If you would rather compete, the Bomb It series is bomberman style fighting, and Bomb It 5 lets two people share one keyboard. Calmer options exist too. Backgammon Classic can be played against the computer or a friend on the same device, and 8 Ball Billiards Classic brings a pool table into the mix.
Frequently asked questions
Do both players need their own computer?
No. These games are made for two people on one device, usually sharing a keyboard. Backgammon Classic also lets you play the computer if you are alone.
Which Bomb It game should we start with?
Any of them works, since they share the idea of trapping the other player with bombs. Bomb It 5 is a good pick because it offers both single player and two player modes.
Are these games free?
Yes, they all play free in the browser here, and most of the top ones also open on phones and tablets.