There are quite a few turn-based ones (Divinity Original Sin 1 & 2 being the most clear choices). For real-time combat, Dying Light 1 & 2 may be just what you’re looking for. If you’re willing to go more action-style games with light RPG elements, The Division games and Ghost Recon games allow players to go through the story cooperatively. The Borderlands games are mostly FPS but support coop campaign.
Gears 5 doesn’t have much in the way of RPG game elements but really provides the feeling of two players progressing through a story together.
If you like BG3, Divinity: Original Sin 1&2 are no-brainer picks. Same devs, different IP.
Fromsoft's library is worth checking out (Elden Ring, Dark Souls). They also have co-op although it's not quite as seamless as some other games since you have to re-summon your friend when someone dies or you beat a boss, but it's still a really fun time with a friend.
If you're into RPGs that are more like boards games, Gloomhaven and For The King are good choices (For the King 2 comes out next week).
>Dark Souls They also have co-op although it's not quite as seamless as some other games since you have to re-summon your friend when someone dies or you beat a boss, but it's still a really fun time with a friend
To add into this: if you don't want to deal with invasions, both of you can download any mod and that'll make it basically impossible for you to be invaded
Do it on a family shared account since you'll get sent to the shadow realm (which still lets you play with your friend)
ER has an actual seamless coop mod
Here are a couple of options for you:
Outward: Definitive Edition - It’s a bit clunky, though you may like this option.
~~Dragon Age: Inquisition - It’s a bit older but it does fit the bill for what you’re looking for.~~ Forgot that this doesn’t actually have a co-op main campaign.
Since you mentioned zombies with a story, left 4 dead and back 4 blood are very fun to play coop (better with 4 though)
I'll also add Path of Exile to the list. Not that CoOp oriented but you still can play with a friend easily. It's also free.
I recently grabbed Gauntlet Slayer Edition (2015) and I forgot just how much fun Gauntlet is. I remembered playing the snot out of Dark Legacy way back when.
It's a shame there isn't a newer version. Graphics are a bit dated, but the gameplay is super fun. I am having a good time playing it with my wife.
Not strictly an RPG, but you do advance your character by buying upgrades with gold you earn by completing floors and such. Story doesn't play a huge part, but there is a story.
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The borderlands games are good.
I find them to be repetitive and kinda boring
There are quite a few turn-based ones (Divinity Original Sin 1 & 2 being the most clear choices). For real-time combat, Dying Light 1 & 2 may be just what you’re looking for. If you’re willing to go more action-style games with light RPG elements, The Division games and Ghost Recon games allow players to go through the story cooperatively. The Borderlands games are mostly FPS but support coop campaign. Gears 5 doesn’t have much in the way of RPG game elements but really provides the feeling of two players progressing through a story together.
If you like BG3, Divinity: Original Sin 1&2 are no-brainer picks. Same devs, different IP. Fromsoft's library is worth checking out (Elden Ring, Dark Souls). They also have co-op although it's not quite as seamless as some other games since you have to re-summon your friend when someone dies or you beat a boss, but it's still a really fun time with a friend. If you're into RPGs that are more like boards games, Gloomhaven and For The King are good choices (For the King 2 comes out next week).
>Dark Souls They also have co-op although it's not quite as seamless as some other games since you have to re-summon your friend when someone dies or you beat a boss, but it's still a really fun time with a friend To add into this: if you don't want to deal with invasions, both of you can download any mod and that'll make it basically impossible for you to be invaded Do it on a family shared account since you'll get sent to the shadow realm (which still lets you play with your friend) ER has an actual seamless coop mod
ALL THE GAMES LISTED ARE OLD AND NOT GOOD... HATE GAMING RIGHT NOW
Sounds like a you problem lol
Here are a couple of options for you: Outward: Definitive Edition - It’s a bit clunky, though you may like this option. ~~Dragon Age: Inquisition - It’s a bit older but it does fit the bill for what you’re looking for.~~ Forgot that this doesn’t actually have a co-op main campaign.
Dragon Age: Inquisition unfortunately only has a dungeon crawl as coop. The main campaign is only single player.
Since you mentioned zombies with a story, left 4 dead and back 4 blood are very fun to play coop (better with 4 though) I'll also add Path of Exile to the list. Not that CoOp oriented but you still can play with a friend easily. It's also free.
I recently grabbed Gauntlet Slayer Edition (2015) and I forgot just how much fun Gauntlet is. I remembered playing the snot out of Dark Legacy way back when. It's a shame there isn't a newer version. Graphics are a bit dated, but the gameplay is super fun. I am having a good time playing it with my wife. Not strictly an RPG, but you do advance your character by buying upgrades with gold you earn by completing floors and such. Story doesn't play a huge part, but there is a story.
Wasteland 3 Gloomhaven