Acquiring Xbox Game Pass does not solely entail solo play-time. Fun experiences are just lying in store for duos with access to the console's greatest gaming service. A decent amount of titles available on Xbox Game Pass (and EA Play) allow for the pleasure of local co-op. And as any gamer worth their salt knows, playing a game with a buddy using good old-fashioned couch co-op is one of the best joys to be had.

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Whether the action occurs on a single screen or double the participation necessitates split-screen, these games ensure entertainment between friends. From sci-fi shooters to goofy physics-based playgrounds, Xbox owners can't go wrong with these fun, local co-op titles.

• Approximate Game Length: N/A
• Genre: First-Person Shooter
• Developer: 343 Industries
• X|S Enhanced: Yes

If you're looking for a bombastic first-person shooter experience to enjoy alongside a friend, it's impossible to go wrong with the saga of John-117. Comprising the entirety of four mainline Halo titles as well as spin-offs Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach, the MCC offers you some true mileage with its total of six iconic campaigns as well as the associated multiplayer offerings. And, of course, there's the true cherry on top: every single one of the titles in this collection is perfectly co-op capable. So if you're looking for a lengthy co-op experience to build a weekend couch-friendly ritual around with one of your friends, the Master Chief Collection is essentially the equivalent of smashing a Grunt with a Gravity Hammer — it's overkill in the most satisfying way possible.

• Approximate Game Length: 8 Hours
• Genre: Cooking Simulation
• Developer: Team 17, Ghost Town Games
• X|S Enhanced: No

Overcooked 2 is comprised of three primary ingredients: cooking, chaos, and co-op. Taking the roles of heroic chefs in the faraway fantasy setting of the Onion Kingdom, up to four players will chop, bake, and sautée their way through a myriad of creatively ludicrous kitchen settings in a desperate bid to ward off the antagonistic Unbread. Fulfilling orders can be a demanding cavalcade of coordination as the various environments foist thematic obstacles in front of the chivalrous chefs, but the chaos is intrinsic to the title's charm.

• Approximate Game Length: N/A
• Genre: Survival Sandbox
• Developer: Mojang
• X|S Enhanced: No

The perennial joys of Minecraft never cease delivering on the fun factor — and that factor increases exponentially when enjoyed with friends. Most, if not practically all, Minecraft players are perfectly well aware of its multiplayer capabilities, but its local co-op functionality is often undersung on the platforms that offer it.

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And that's a shame because whether you're testing the limits of your imagination in Creative Mode or braving the Creeper-laden night in Survival Mode, there's something quite special about taking in Minecraft's classical charms with someone that's sitting right next to you. If you've got a Game Pass subscription and a willing partner, you can dive right in to see just what we're talking about.

• Approximate Game Length: 6 Hours
• Genre: Action-Adventure
• Developer: Hazelight Studios
• X|S Enhanced: No

A Way Out offers practically everything you could want in a co-op title with the explosive aplomb of a delightfully cheesy action flick. The narrative may be over-the-top and a bit silly at times, but really, that's almost precisely what it needs to be. Plopped into the prison-issued shoes of unlikely duo Vincent and Leo, players will cooperatively scheme, scurry, and occasionally scrap their way out of the confines of jail and into the world beyond to embark on a revenge quest that's studded with no shortage of charmingly competitive mini-games to break up the buddy-cop vibe.

• Approximate Game Length: 3 Hours
• Genre: Casual Simulation
• Developer: We're Five Games
• X|S Enhanced: No

The only reliable thing about this delivery service is the amount of entertainment to be had in the process of playing it. Up to four players can take on the role of employees of the Totally Reliable Delivery Service. Thanks to the power of awkward controls and bombastic motions, the game becomes an exercise in containing laughter. Delivery assignments require an assortment of vehicles, such as hot air balloons and go karts, but no matter what mode of transportation is used, hilarious co-op antics are ensured.

• Approximate Game Length: 6 Hours
• Genre: Casual Goat Simulation
• Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
• X|S Enhanced: No

What's better than chaotic goat madness? Chaotic goat madness with a friend in tow. Goat Simulator allows local couch co-op hilarity as players wreak havoc on a town and city as unhinged goats. Physics madness ensues as players garner arbitrary points for destroying property, leaping into the air, bleating, and other normal goat activities. The lack of structure in Goat Simulator is actually one of the game's strengths. Two players can easily lose an entire day exploring the environment, uncovering secrets, and unlocking new types of goats.

• Approximate Game Length: 6 Hours
• Genre: Platform Adventure
• Developer: Coldwood Interactive
• X|S Enhanced: No

The quiet cooperation of Unravel Two makes for a plethora of enjoyable moments between friends. Two yarn creatures must traverse a gargantuan world using nothing but the yarn of their bodies and the cleverness of the players behind them to survive. The light puzzle-solving of Unravel Two can make even the toughest of challenges easily conquered. The game design lends itself well to an enjoyable co-op experience that never feels frantic or rushed. Found on EA Play, Unravel Two should not be skipped by those looking for a comfortable time with friends.

• Approximate Game Length: 7 Hours
• Genre: Dungeon Crawler
• Developer: Mojang Studios, Double Eleven
• X|S Enhanced: No

If the laidback nature of Minecraft is too easygoing, then Minecraft Dungeons is the perfect co-op title for those cruising through Xbox Game Pass for something to play. This action-packed game is derived from the universe of Minecraft, but its gameplay clearly takes inspiration from classic dungeon crawlers. Up to four friends can play local co-op, slashing their way through various areas searching for the best loot to make the next run easier.

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