Split screen gaming has become a real rarity on PS4 and PS5. Either developers focus directly on online multiplayer or all players gamble in multiplayer mode on a common screen. A few good PS5 and PS4 split-screen games still exist – here are 14 recommendations.

"Gran Turismo 7": head-to-head duel in split screen

Start the engines! With "Gran Turismo 7" Sony's popular racing simulation returns to PS4 and PS5. As befits a traditional series, a split-screen mode for exciting head-to-head races is also on board this time. And so that you and your opponent can fully exploit the performance of your vehicles, all important status displays for your cars such as tire wear, tank filling and rev counter are available to you under the game display.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : March 4, 2022
• Genre : Racing Sim
• Developer/Publisher : Polyphony Digital/Sony
• Recommended for : racing fans, car enthusiasts and tuning experts

"It Takes Two": Couples Therapy on Split Screen

In It Takes Two , you and a friend take on the roles of Cody and May, a feuding couple. Miraculously trapped in two small dolls, the two must fight their way through their own home to get their bodies back. A lot of teamwork is required.

In "It Takes Two" you can expect numerous fun mini-games and puzzles that you have to master in split-screen co-op with a friend. On top of that, you get an emotional story about a quarreling couple who are getting closer bit by bit.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : March 26, 2021
• Genre : Jump 'n' Run/Action-Adventure
• Developer/Publisher : Hazelight Studis/EA
• Recommended for : Co-op fans who want a fun and emotional adventure.

"Call of Duty: Vanguard": Fiery split-screen battles on the couch

After the disappointing split-screen mode in "Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War", Sledgehammer Games delivers decent split-screen action again in "Call of Duty: Vanguard" . On vertically divided screen halves you either carry out exciting 1on1s against friends or you take on other players together in online multiplayer. Small downer: The popular Zombies mode does not (yet) support split-screen on PS4 and PS5.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : September 16, 2021
• Genre : Multiplayer Shooter
• Developer/Publisher: Sledgehammer Games/Activision
• Recommended for: Console buddies who want to dominate online matches together

"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2": Letter battle and ramp graffiti

In "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2" you can't just hunt for high scores alone in the halfpipe. The skateboard sim also features a 2-player split-screen mode where you and another skater buddy can score points. You can choose between graffiti modes, in which you have to color objects, a combo competition in which the weaker player gets a letter until the word "loser" is spelled, or free skating, where you and your buddy follow you Let off steam in the skate parks as you please.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : June 8, 2020
• Genre : Sports Simulation
• Developer/Publisher : Vicarious Vision/Activision
• Recommended for : Lords and Ladies of the Boards

"Borderlands 3": Half screen, double loot

On the PS4 you can explore the wacky world of "Borderlands 3" together with another friend in split screen. On the other hand, if you play the game on the PS5, you can even go hunting for the best loot in the 4-player split-screen. You don't have to worry about arguments about particularly popular drops in multiplayer mode either, because there is an option that ensures that all players get the same loot.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : September 13, 2019
• Genre : Loot Shooter
• Developer/Publisher : Gearbox Software/2K Games
• Recommended for : Friends who like to go treasure hunting together

"Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled": Four-player split-screen mayhem

Even the original "Crash Team Racing" from 1999 allowed four Playstation players to gamble on one screen. On small tube screens, the image sections shrank to Game Boy dimensions, but the kart racer was still a lot of fun. Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled 's split-screen multiplayer is even more fun on bigger TVs these days. Both normal races and the various battle modes are supported.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release: June 20, 2019
• Genre: Fun Racer
• Developer/Publisher: Beenox/Activision
• Recommended for: Racers whose friendship can't be shaken

"Ark Survival Evolved": Dino hunt for two

Ark Survival Evolved feels a bit like a cross between Minecraft, Jurassic Park and Horizon Zero Dawn. You find yourself in a world full of dinosaurs that looks both ancient and modern at the same time. In order to survive, you collect raw materials, use them to craft weapons and build a chic dwelling to protect you from prehistoric creatures. The game principle is already motivating in single player, but is twice as much fun in split-screen on PS4 and PS5.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Released: June 2, 2015
• Genre: Survival
• Developer/Publisher: Studio Wildcard
• Recommended for: Survivalists who don't fear even a T-Rex

"Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville": The war continues

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is the third shooter installment in the Plants vs. Zombies series. The family-friendly comic-style game features multiple multiplayer modes, all of which also work in split-screen. Lots of different character classes from the zombie and plant fractions provide a lot of variety. If you don't feel like going for each other's throats, you can also take down computer opponents together in split-screen on PS4 and PS5 in PVE mode.

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• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : September 4, 2019
• Genre : Third-person shooter
• Developer/Publisher: PopCap Games/Electronic Arts
• Recommended for : Vegetable lovers and haters

"Stardew Valley": Cooperative Farming

"Stardew Valley" has been delighting its fans for several years. The multiplayer mode and split-screen co-op were added later by individual developer Eric Barone. Together you and your partner can create a farm, explore dark mines or take part in the egg festival. Above all, "Stardew Valley" offers long-lasting fun if you like (digital) field work and gardening. Lovers of pixelated feel-good games should take a look!

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• Release : February 26, 2016
• Genre: Farming Simulation
• Developer/Publisher : ConcernedApe / Chucklefish
• Recommended for: Peaceful fellows who want to build something together

"A Way Out": Escape from prison together

"A Way Out" is a special co-op game that can only be played with two people. It is up to you whether you play it together in local split-screen or online. The game is about prison inmates Leo and Vincent planning an escape. You and your partner each slip into one of the two characters and solve puzzles together or distract guards in order to get out of jail as quickly as possible. In between there is also time for a few mini-games such as darts or arm wrestling.

• Platform : PS4, Ps5
• Released: March 23, 2018
• Genre: Action-Adventure
• Developer/Publisher: Hazelight Studios/Electronic Arts
• Recommended for: Best friends who get along just like Bonnie and Clyde

"Don't Starve Together": A sorrow shared is a sorrow halved

"Don't Starve Together" was originally a free expansion for the survival game "Don't Starve", but is now also available as a standalone version. The game is about surviving in the wilderness for as long as possible. If you die, you have to start the game over in a new randomly generated open world. In split-screen on PS4 and PS5 you can support each other in the fight for daily life. It won't be a piece of cake though, because there are dangers lurking around every corner that will take you straight to the afterlife.

• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : April 21, 2016
• Genre : Survival/Roguelike
• Developer/Publisher : Klei Entertainment
• Recommended for : Companions who share joys and sorrows

"Rocket League": local derby in Autoball

Even though "Rocket League" is a few years old, it's still one of the most fun split-screen games on PS4 and PS5. Up to four players are supported in split-screen multiplayer. You can compete against each other, against bots or against other players online. In addition to the normal game mode, in which you maneuver the ball into the opponent's goal with the speedsters, other game variants can also be played in split screen.

• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : July 7, 2015
• Genre : Sports
• Developer/Publisher : Psyonix
• Recommended for : Social autoballers

"Resident Evil 5": Less horror, more multiplayer action

"Resident Evil 5" is neither one of the best nor one of the scariest parts of the series. However, the entire campaign can be played in split-screen. The game is also much more fun with two people: you and your opponent can cover each other, heal each other and share valuable ammunition with each other. "Resi" fans and lovers of co-op games should definitely have played "Resident Evil 5" in split screen.

• Platform : PS4, PS5
• Release : June 2016 (PS4)
• Genre : Horror/Action
• Developer/Publisher : Capcom
• Recommended for: Zombie hunter duos

"Fortnite": Together against the rest of the world

"Fortnite" was released ages ago, but the battle royale game has only supported split-screen mode since December 2019. Since then, two players on one console have also been able to start a "Fortnite" match in duo or team mode . The only requirements are two controllers and two Epic accounts.

• Platform: PS4, PS5
• Release : July 21, 2017
• Genre: Battle Royale Shooter
• Developer/Publisher : Epic Games
• Recommended for: Survival experts who just happen to be sitting on the same couch