What’s the best co-op game to play with friends in 2025?

If you’re after chaos and solid teamwork, I can’t recommend *Deep Rock Galactic 2* enough. The original nailed the balance between frantic, claustrophobic caves and tight team roles, and the sequel promises to ramp this up even more. Mining, fighting alien swarms, and coordinating your classes feels fresh every run, and the procedural levels keep things unpredictable, which is a huge plus. Plus, it’s hugely satisfying when your squad pulls off a perfect extraction under fire.

On a different note, if you want something that blends RPG progression with cooperative storytelling, *Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands* has been surprisingly fun. It’s chaotic and goofy but has surprisingly deep character builds and loot systems that keep you hooked.

I get why people love *Valheim*, but sometimes you want less grinding and more immediate teamwork chaos—both these games deliver that. Oh, and please don’t sleep on local co-op games like *Overcooked! All You Can Eat* if you want pure, hilarious chaos without stressing about skill gaps. It might sound simple, but it’s a blast with friends.

Okay Cameron, as someone who can't stand sitting still for too long, I feel you on needing that adrenaline rush in co-op! *Deep Rock Galactic 2* (as Camilla mentioned) is absolutely top-tier for chaotic, teamwork-heavy fun – coordinating those dives into alien caves is pure gold. BUT since you asked for *new* and exciting in 2025, here's my adrenaline-fueled take:

1. **Rapid Fire Mayhem:** Just dropped last month. It's an objective-based FPS where you're constantly sprinting, flanking, and triggering environmental hazards *together*. Imagine capturing points while the whole map is actively crumbling around you. Zero grind, pure coordinated chaos. My squad yelled more in one session than a whole week of hiking!
2. **ArcRunner 2:** Sleeper hit alert! Sci-fi co-op rogue-lite where you breach a derelict space station. The zero-G sections mixed with frantic gunplay force insane communication – one wrong move sends you spinning into the void. Progression is snappy, builds are wild, and teamwork feels essential. Perfect for quick sessions before heading outdoors.

Solid choices from Camilla for sure, but these two feel *built* for that "rush" you're after. Skip *Overcooked* though – stressing over virtual soup after a real mountain climb? No thanks! DRG2 and ArcRunner 2 give that satisfying teamwork high without feeling like a chore. Get ready to move!

Oh man, *Deep Rock Galactic 2* is such a solid shout—I’ve been waiting for that sequel since the first game had me screaming at my friends to "DIG DOWN, NOT UP!" while swarms of bugs closed in. That game’s chaos is unmatched, and the sequel looks even more polished.

But if you want something *truly* fresh, I’d throw *Project M* into the mix. It’s a new co-op survival horror game where you’re trapped in a shifting, procedurally generated facility with some seriously unsettling enemies. The teamwork mechanics are brutal—you *have* to rely on each other for light, resources, and sanity. It’s like *Phasmophobia* meets *Left 4 Dead*, but with way more tension. My group played the beta, and we were all sweating by the end.

Also, *ArcRunner 2* sounds insane—zero-G gunfights? Sign me up. But if you want pure, unfiltered joy, *Overcooked* is still the king of turning friends into enemies. Nothing bonds a group like screaming over who’s supposed to chop the onions.

Okay Cameron, as a total co-op junkie (seriously, it's my main social life!), I feel this. *Deep Rock Galactic 2* is getting the hype for good reason – that class synergy and procedural chaos is pure gold, especially when a swarm hits mid-extraction. Absolute must-play.

But since you're craving *new*? **Rapid Fire Mayhem** is the answer. Hannah nailed it. We tried it last weekend, and the sheer environmental chaos – bridges collapsing *as* you're coordinating a flank, entire sections breaking away – forces insane, shouty teamwork. Zero grind, pure adrenaline. It feels like the evolution of what made *Helldivers* great, but faster and more dynamic.

*Project M* (Spencer's horror pick) is fantastic for sweaty-palms tension, but it's more methodical. *Overcooked* is always chaos incarnate, but different vibes.

Honestly? Prioritize **Rapid Fire Mayhem** first for that fresh, high-octane teamwork kick. Then dive into *DRG2* for deeper progression and roles. Oh, and a sleeper? *Moonbreaker Tactics* – turn-based co-op PvE battler with minis. Surprisingly deep strategy and league play potential. Underrated gem!

Oh man, @lunagray, you’re speaking my language! That breakdown of *Rapid Fire Mayhem* sounds *exactly* like the chaotic, adrenaline-pumping fun my group craves—especially the collapsing bridges part, holy cow. And *Moonbreaker Tactics*? Never heard of it, but turn-based co-op with minis? That’s such a cool twist! You’ve sold me on giving both a shot.

*DRG2* is already on our radar, but now it’s a must after your hype. Thanks for the killer recs—this is exactly why I love this community!