In addition to cinema dates and fancy dining experiences, a gaming night enjoyed from the comfort of your own home onValentine’s Dayhas become another popular way to spend Cupid’s holiday. Thanks to a few sales active for the special day, you can pick up several couchco-op gameswith great discounts before they expire on July 26, 2025.
Before the romantic evening arrives, we’ve compiled a list of the best games to play with your other half, so you don’t have to scurry about on the day to find something to play. Furthermore, all of these games are available for under the price of a takeaway. Here are the best two-player games to play on Valentine’s Day for under $20.
Untitled Goose Game
Stardew Valley
Don’t Starve
Overcooked
The Quarry
It Takes Two
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10. Unravel Two
It takes two to tangle
WHERE TO PLAY
Travel the wilderness inspired by Scandinavian locations as two Yarnys or in a single-player campaign, as you overcome obstacles within an enchanted world. Problem-solving and dynamic movements flavor the wholesome story at the center, and you can spin your yarn for under $20. You can also take advantage of an 80% discount when you order from the PlayStation Store or Nintendo eShop.
Released two years after its predecessor,Unravel Twobrought a two-player experience to the Yarny premise, where teamwork is key to progressing. Create a bond with your significant other and support each other’s caricatures in the challenging trials of the outdoors and there are plenty of special abilities to unlock as you journey. Exploring a scenic expanse and trusting each other’s judgment to overcome obstacles is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day - but you’ll also have to escape some monsters together too, and who will be the first to flee?
9. Cuphead
A dose of rubber hose romance
Play as brothers, Cuphead and Mugman, in this critically acclaimed cartoon platformer that boasts a unique art style inspired by 1930s animation. Run and gun your way through overpowered bosses to a jazz score that will transport you back in time while testing your concentration. Pick up your copy of Cuphead for only $19.99 on all major platforms.
Souls-like gamesare infamous for taxing combat, but don’t letCuphead’sanimation style deceive you into thinking these levels are an easy time. On the contrary, the run and gun boss battles are painstaking, and it will take a solid duo to coordinate attacks to get the timing just right. Luckily, acquiring new weapons and super moves will give you an advantage throughout the hypnotic levels, and you’ll also uncover a labyrinth of hidden secrets while you gather your debt to pay to the devil.
8. Untitled Goose Game
The titular goose took the gaming world by storm when the House House indie game was released during the pandemic, and the gameplay premise proved it was a lot of fun to play as a trouble-making bird. Co-op mode was later introduced, where you and a friend control two geese to terrorize the town. Purchase your hilarious time with the goose and save 50% when you buy from the Nintendo eShop.
This 2D co-op game has a simple premise, but it’s guaranteed to give you and your partner a lot of laughs on Valentine’s Day. Find out what mischief you’re able to get up to as two horrible geese that have become the bane of everyone’s life through playing pranks, stealing belongings, and honking until your heart’s content. Who knew playing as two naughty birds inUntitled Goose Gamewould be so entertaining, especially when there’s a town full of people at your behest, and you’re both about to ruin their day.
7. Stardew Valley
Level up your cozy gaming date
ConcernedApe’s 2016 farming sim is well-known for being one of the most relaxing games to indulge in, from exploring the local community and fishing to turning your farm into a fruitful business. Furthermore, the bold pixel art style is a vision difficult to pass up - especially when there are several animals to admire. Try your hand at Stardew Valley with a loved one this Valentine’s Day, and take advantage of the PlayStation Store’s 34% discount.
Every couple should try playingStardew Valley together at least once, even if one-half or both parties are not massive gamers. The methodical, quiet farm life is something everyone can get behind after a hard day in the real world, and it’s made extra special when you have someone playing in the same world as you. You can even court or marry your better half in-game if you want to share the same space of land and split the chores between you. Exploration and meeting the locals will also be a fun time to share, and this activity often beats the loud, expensive occasion of going out on Valentine’s Day.
6. Don’t Starve Together
A co-op for Tim Burton fans
This open-world survival game promotes the simple tasks of fighting, farming, building, and exploring rich land, including the Lunar Islands. The multiplayer expansion lets you do all the basics with a friend in addition to spelunking in caves and discovering details in the Ancient Archive. This artistic adventure is available on all major platforms for only $14.99.
If you and your other half have a love for Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride or The Nightmare Before Christmas,Don’t Starve Togetheroffers a similar aesthetic in the character design, with the addition of surprisingly expressive white eyes. The name of the game makes it abundantly clear that you and your co-op partner need to fight off monsters, succeed in farming, and explore the lands for materials to survive, and you’ll need to put your coordination skills to the test if you’re to keep your in-game stomachs full.
5. Overcooked
There’s fun to be found in chaos
The co-op cooking frenzy that has evolved since 2016 to become a popular culinary franchise is a must-try game among friends. Up to four players must prepare, cook, and serve a variety of dishes against the clock before the customers leave without playing - and it’s not as easy as it sounds when there are several obstacles in your way. All major platforms are dishing up this title for cheap, including the PlayStation Store and the Nintendo eShop, which are both selling the game for under $4.
To some gamers or even the real-life chefs of this world,Overcookedmay seem like a chaotic nightmare where the plates and key meats to a dish are so far away from the pass that you’ll be falling over every player trying to get completed dishes out. However, if you’re playing this with your partner on Valentine’s Day, this is your time to shine as a duo, where a plan needs to be firmly set in place before playing each level. Make sure the only flames you’re putting out are over the stoves and not from within a heated argument.
4. Portal 2
A metallic masterpiece
The sequel’s self-titled predecessor earned a cult following after establishing its award-winning combination of inventive gameplay, engaging story, and unique music. Portal 2 welcomes two new playable characters and a new gameplay mode that tests players' strategies. Grab your copy of this critically acclaimed game from the Xbox Games Store or for the cheap price of $9.99 from Steam.
We gave Portal 2 a 10/10 rating inour reviewback in the day, highlighting the puzzle-platformer’s exceptional writing and calling it “the perfect game.” After the success of Valve’sHalf-Lifefranchise, Portal entered the scene and became another series to watch, projecting its innovative mechanics tenfold in the sequel. Joining the challenging puzzles and multi-leveled environments, the title also adds humor to gameplay that will keep your evening entertaining on Valentine’s Day.
3. The Quarry
Horrors have taught us summer camp is just a bad idea…
The Quarry is an interactive horror movie game giving you control over nine separate characters, and making decisions that will branch the story, attain multiple endings, and dictate who lives and who dies. Supermassive Games has delivered several riveting interactive horrors during their longevity and this is a great one to pick up for only $14.99 on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Games Store.
The Quarrymay not be a co-op game, but it’s certainly a title that can be played with your partner. Since the 2022 horror is an interactive endeavor, you and your teammate can take turns manning the controller and decide on the appropriate responses and actions together. The multiple-choice element will allow you both to carve a unique version of events, and you can even replay the title to take the narrative in a different direction. If you want to combine the thrill of gameplay with a good scary movie night, The Quarry is a perfect pick to try out on Valentine’s Day.
A tale of two lovers
Join Yu and Kay after they have escaped their past lives to live together on a forgotten planet. This romantic action-adventure is driven by a rich story with RPG mechanics that’s perfect to play with a loved one to navigate the colorful expanse and fight against whatever forces come between your characters. This title is available on multiple platforms but Steam is currently the only place where you can buy it for under $20.
The Game Bakers present a rich landscape to explore soaked in vibrant colors and there’s a wholesome romantic escapade at the heart of this title that makes it pretty perfect to play on Valentine’s Day with your partner. In addition to purchasingHaven’sbase game on Steam, you can also spend an extra few bucks and get the OST bundle because the original soundtrack has been composed by electro musician DANGER. Let the romance of the holiday continue into your evening gameplay through Haven’s love story.
1. It Takes Two
Step into a world of pure imagination
Hazelight’s follow-up title to A Way Out’s high-octane pursuit was the vibrant and creative two-player It Takes Two, which sees parents May and Cody shrink down as dolls and have to navigate the imaginative expanse of their house and garden to connect with their daughter and each other. You can take advantage of the 70% discount on the PlayStation Store and the Nintendo eShop when purchasing your copy for Valentine’s Day.
It Takes Twois truly a work of art by the creative team where the sky’s the limit when it comes to level design. Every chapter is a real feast for the eyes with enough boss challenges, mini-games, and wonderful set designs to gawk at for hours. You’ll want to spend as much time as possible in every area before moving on, cause there’s just that much to do with your significant other and every activity is sure to leave a smile on your face. Furthermore, It Takes Two also has an emotional story at its core and highlights the importance of teamwork within a relationship - the perfect theme for Valentine’s Day.
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