These charming co-op games are perfect for long-distance relationships.
Long-distance relationships have their own perks and unique challenges. Couples may struggle with the lack of physical intimacy, but there are other ways for couples to stay connected. Video game date nights are an amazing way for a gamer and their significant other to connect and grow closer together by completing puzzles and increasing their communication skills.
In fact, online video games and long-distance relationships go hand-in-hand, making the distance simply melt away thanks to communication mediums like Discord and remote play. Players can still feel as though they are sitting next to each other, even when miles apart. Here are some of the best games that are perfect for long-distance couples to play together.
Updated on October 14, 2023 by Mark Sammut: The specifications have been added to each game for long-distance couples. 19 Magicka 2
Magicka 2 is set in a medieval fantasy world where the players are members of a group of wizards that have suffered great losses in past wars, and take on a quest to restore the balance in the world. Players will face numerous enemies each with their own weaknesses and strengths, which requires the players to come up with new approaches and play styles.
The game revolves around using elements to create deadly combinations of spells to use in the encounters they will have in their journey. Although it is not a relatively new game, it also features a humorous narrator which, when combined with the playful nature of the game, will surely make players have a good time. There is only the matter of learning how the spells work and the controls to get used to, that maybe would be the only thing to deter the players. 18 Divinity: Original Sin 2
To say the least, this game is as close as possible anyone can get to Dungeons and Dragons if they want to experience that with an online partner-in-crime. Offering true free will to players, those who play this game together will see each other’s parts that were not possible to see the daylight in the real world.
Did a partner bludgeon a goblin to death because it stole some bread just so it would not starve? Did they steal some old nanny’s only belongings just because they could? While playing this game, hold onto the railing because the most evil of one’s self tends to break free thanks to the possibilities the game provides. Just bear in mind that not all villains are pure evil, everybody has a secret „baddy“ in them.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is also a great co-op option. 17 For Honor
For couples who are a bit more into competitive games and have a taste for medieval warfare, For Honor is everything they want from a game. Although the fighting mechanics take a while to get used to, they are satisfying once someone gets the hang of them. In this game, couples can choose to fight alongside each other in 2v2 or 4v4 battles as heroes from one of four factions.
Additionally, it is possible for duos to carry their own unique banners on their bodies, equipment, or profile. The game also features shared emotes such as high-fives, raising tankards, and epic handshakes. Although the game has had its share of toxic players who teabag and emote-spam anyone they manage to kill, it is still fun to play and there are people who respect chivalry. 16 Dinkum
Couples who either can not afford a Nintendo Switch or simply prefer PC games are more than welcome to have a relaxing holiday in Dinkum. A beautiful mix of Minecraft and Animal Crossing, Dinkum is the perfect game to play for couples who can’t get their hands on Animal Crossing.
The game features several occupations to progress including mining, fishing, and hunting, so players can do anything they want in their cute little town. There are visitors who frequent the island and may settle down for good if the player convinces them to do so. 15 Minecraft
Minecraft is an open-world sandbox game that allows players to build and explore a vast virtual world together. The game’s co-op mode enables couples to team up to gather resources, build structures, and embark on amazing adventures.
The creative, open-ended nature of this title encourages players to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve together. This makes it an excellent game for couples who want to work together and build something meaningful in the game world. 14 Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an indie darling that took the world by storm and still remains one of the most popular farming titles around. The game features a multiplayer mode allowing couples to share a farm, work together to tend to the crops, and explore the game world together.
