Co-op is one of the many sub-genres of video games that do not get much attention these days. These titles are often tailored to cooperative rather than competitive endeavors, a much-needed breath of fresh air in a scene dominated by online multiplayer/PvP games.

While 2022 has not been a particularly memorable year for gaming, there have been a few well-received releases, with a decent chunk being co-op titles. Hopefully, this is a sign that the industry is finally returning to the glory days of mainstream cooperative play involving friends and family.

With that in mind, here’s a look at the best co-op games released in 2022.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

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10) Warhammer 40K: Darktide

A spiritual successor to the Vermintide series, Warhammer 40K: Darktide takes players to the broody sci-fi setting of Atoma Prime.

As a first-person hack & slash shooter, the game pits up to four players against unrelenting hordes of monsters. Unlike Vermintide 2, however, players are given the freedom of character customization, though specific classes are retained.

Those who fell in love with Vermintide 2’s carnage will consider Darktide to be a no-brainer pickup, thanks to the varied enemy types and fun powers it offers.

Newcomers may be fatigued by Darktide’s monotony of objective-driven set-pieces. However,…