Best 2 Player Games to Play With a Friend Online

Some games are simply better with a friend sitting next to you. These two-player games let you share one keyboard or one screen, or challenge someone online. They are free, start in seconds and are great for settling arguments the fun way.

Same-screen sports duels

Basketball Stars

A fun 2-player basketball game. Pick your team, go for dunks and three-pointers, and block or slap your opponent off balance. Play Basketball Stars

Hockey Brawl

Chaos hockey with real physics: body checks send helmets flying and a random rule changes every match. Player 1 uses WASD, so grab a friend for local mayhem. Play Hockey Brawl

Ragdoll Soccer

Floppy stickman footballers and wild physics. Play alone or against a friend and try to outscore your rival. Play Ragdoll Soccer

Party packs and quick games

2 Player Games Mini Games

A whole collection on one device: tennis, air hockey, tic-tac-toe, curling, billiards and more. Ideal when you cannot decide what to play. Play 2 Player Games Mini Games

Escape School Duel

Race your friend out of a school full of traps and avoid getting caught by the principal. Funny, tense and fast. Play Escape School Duel

Tips for playing together

On a shared keyboard, check the controls screen first. Most games use WASD for player 1 and the arrow keys for player 2.
Play best of three. A single match is often decided by luck.
Rotate games. Mini-game packs are great for keeping things fair.

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