The 10 Best Cross-Platform Co-op Games in 2027

Direct Answer

The best cross-platform co-op game is Minecraft, which lets friends on PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC, and mobile build in the same world for $29.99 via its Bedrock edition. The best value is Stardew Valley at $14.99, a four-player farming game with cross-play across every major platform.

This list is for friend groups who own different consoles and need games where everyone can actually play together regardless of hardware. Every game below is real, currently available, and supports genuine cross-platform co-op, ranked on how broad the cross-play is, content depth, ease of joining, and price.

Mixed-console friend groups should start here.

1. Minecraft 🏆 BEST OVERALL

Minecraft from Mojang is $29.99 and its Bedrock edition enables cross-play across PS5, Xbox, Switch, Windows PC, iOS, and Android. Friends on any of those devices can join the same world to gather, build, and survive together.

The reach is unmatched — a PlayStation player, a Switch player, and someone on their phone can build the same castle. Four-player split-screen is supported on consoles, and larger online servers connect everyone. Years of free updates have made it the most-played game in the world.

It ranks #1 because no game connects more devices, and almost anyone can pick it up regardless of skill or hardware.

2. Stardew Valley 💎 BEST VALUE

Stardew Valley from ConcernedApe is $14.99 and supports four-player cross-platform co-op across PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC, and mobile. You share one farm, planting crops, raising animals, mining, and rebuilding a rural community at your own pace.

It is Best Value as the cheapest deep cross-play game here, connecting friends on any platform for a low-stress shared project. Free updates have added years of content, and the relaxed design makes it ideal for groups who want to co-exist rather than compete.

3. Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves from Rare is $39.99 and supports cross-play between Xbox, PС, and PlayStation, with up to four players crewing one ship. You sail a shared online world hunting treasure and fighting skeletons and rival crews.

It ranks high as the best cross-play crew game — one steers, one sails, one navigates, one fires cannons, regardless of which console each crewmate owns. Years of free seasonal content keep the world growing, and the cross-play pool means fast matchmaking.

4. Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 from Arrowhead is $39.99 and supports cross-play between PS5 and PC, with four-player online squads. You drop onto hostile planets, call down stratagems, and try to spread democracy without bombing your teammates.

It earns its spot for letting PlayStation and PC friends fight the same war together. The friendly-fire chaos and constant free content updates make it one of the best co-op shooters around, and cross-play widens the squad pool considerably.

5. Fortnite (Save the World)

Fortnite's Save the World mode from Epic Games is a $19.99 co-op campaign (the battle royale is free) supporting four-player cross-play across PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. You build forts and fight husk hordes together in a PvE survival mode.

It ranks here as a strong cross-play PvE option with Fortnite's enormous platform reach. Four players defend objectives by building and shooting, and Epic's account system makes joining friends on any device simple. The free battle royale also supports cross-play squads if you prefer that mode.

6. It Takes Two

It Takes Two from Hazelight is $39.99 and supports cross-play co-op between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with a Friend's Pass so one copy covers two players. The roughly 12-hour two-player campaign reinvents its mechanics constantly and won 2021 Game of the Year.

It lands here as the best cross-play pair-up story. A PlayStation owner and an Xbox or PC friend can play the full split-screen-style adventure together online, and only one of them needs to buy it.

7. Diablo IV

Diablo IV from Blizzard is $69.99 and supports cross-play across PS5, Xbox, and PC, with four-player online parties (plus two-player local split-screen on console). You hack through demons in Sanctuary, hunting loot and leveling one of five classes.

It earns its place as a deep cross-play loot game. Friends on any of the three platforms can party up for seasonal content that refreshes roughly quarterly. The shared progression and cross-play matchmaking keep groups together across hardware.

8. No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky from Hello Games is $59.99 and supports cross-play across PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC, with up to four-player co-op exploration. You travel an effectively infinite procedural universe, building bases, trading, and surviving together.

It ranks here for the breadth of its cross-play universe. A group on mixed hardware can explore the same galaxy, share bases, and fly together. Years of major free updates have transformed it into one of gaming's biggest co-op redemption stories.

9. Overcooked! All You Can Eat

Overcooked! All You Can Eat from Team17 is $39.99 and supports cross-play online co-op across PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC for up to four players. Run a chaotic kitchen against the clock while the floor falls apart beneath your chefs.

It makes the list as the best cross-play party game for mixed-skill groups. Friends on any platform can join the kitchen chaos online, and the all-in-one edition bundles every level and DLC for one price. It is loud, funny, and easy to learn.

10. Grounded

Grounded from Obsidian is $39.99 and supports cross-play across Xbox, PC, PS5, and Switch, with four-player online survival co-op. Shrunk to ant-size in a backyard, you build bases, craft gear, and survive spiders and insects together.

It rounds out the list as a fresh cross-play survival pick. The shared base-building and tense bug encounters suit groups who liked Minecraft but want more story and direction. Cross-play lets friends on any console team up in the same backyard.

How to Choose

• For the widest platform reach, Minecraft connects consoles, PC, and mobile via Bedrock edition.
• For the best value, Stardew Valley links every major platform for under fifteen dollars.
• For two players, It Takes Two needs only one copy and supports cross-play between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
• For shooters, Helldivers 2 (PS5/PC) or Fortnite Save the World (all platforms) are the top co-op picks.
• For shared worlds, Sea of Thieves, No Man's Sky, or Grounded let mixed-hardware groups explore together.
• Confirm cross-play is enabled in each game's settings, as some default it off or restrict it by region.

FAQ

Which platforms can play together in Minecraft? Minecraft's Bedrock edition supports cross-play across PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, iOS, and Android. The older Java edition (PC only) does not cross-play with Bedrock, so for mixed groups you want the Bedrock version, which is the one sold on consoles and mobile.

Do I still need a console subscription for cross-platform co-op? Usually yes on consoles — online cross-play still requires PlayStation Plus (about $79.99 per year) or Xbox Game Pass Core (about $59.99 per year), even when playing with PC friends. PC and mobile players generally do not pay a multiplayer subscription.

Free-to-play modes like Fortnite's battle royale are exceptions.

What is the cheapest good cross-platform co-op game? Stardew Valley at $14.99 is the cheapest standout, connecting four players across every major platform. Fortnite Save the World ($19.99) and Minecraft ($29.99) are also strong, affordable cross-play options for mixed-hardware groups.

Is It Takes Two playable with one copy across platforms? Yes. It Takes Two includes the Friend's Pass and supports cross-play between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. A second player can download a free companion client on their own platform and play the full campaign with the owner, so only one copy is needed.

Bottom Line

For the best overall cross-platform co-op experience, Minecraft ($29.99) connects more devices than anything else through its Bedrock edition. For the best value, Stardew Valley ($14.99) links every major platform for a low-stress farming project. Always confirm cross-play is enabled in each game's settings before your group buys in.

Sources

• Mojang / Minecraft official site (Bedrock cross-play details)
• ConcernedApe / Stardew Valley official site
• Rare official site (Sea of Thieves cross-play)
• The Game Awards (2021 Game of the Year: It Takes Two)
• IGN cross-play game roundups
• PC Gamer cross-platform co-op guides
• GameSpot cross-play feature reviews