Made for exactly two
It Takes Two
A co-op adventure that can only be played by two people, about a couple whose marriage is falling apart. It’s funny, inventive and very satisfying to finish together.
- PC
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- Switch
Why couples might love it
Each chapter gives you different abilities. One of you gets a hammer, the other gets nails, and the puzzles only work when you combine them. Expect a lot of “wait, jump now.”
It keeps changing its ideas. Just as you get used to one mechanic it moves on to the next, from a war between squirrels and wasps to a trip into space, so it never turns into a grind.
What you actually do together
- Solve puzzles that need both abilities at once
- Hunt down the hidden competitive mini-games
- Swap who leads depending on the chapter
- Put up with Dr. Hakim, the talking relationship book
Best for
- Couples who want a story with a beginning and an end
- Date nights spread over a few weeks
- Players who have used a controller before
Good when you’re in the mood to laugh together, long-distance date night or couch co-op.
Things to know before playing
- It opens with a couple heading for divorce. The tone is warm overall, but not fluffy.
- One scene with a toy elephant is famously grim.
- Around 12–14 hours, and it asks for more skill than most cozy games.
Our verdict
The best story-driven co-op game for couples. Not cozy in the blanket sense, but you’ll remember a lot of it.
from our couch to yours ♡
Find It Takes Two in games for long-distance couples.
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