Modern psychologists in every possible way recommend that problem families play cooperative games. Say, joint activity teaches to rely on each other, helps to find a common language and expands the possibilities of communication. In addition, the cooperative, it turns out, reduces aggression even with the passage of very cruel games.

We will not debunk the progressive (in the centuries) theory of psychologists, recalling games, during which it is no wonder for life to quarrel with the best friend. This time, our task is different: to help take on cooperative games in the most economical conditions. Suppose there is only one computer or laptop at home and no prefixes and gamepads – otherwise you are here.

So what we play?

Rayman Legends

For many years with a symbol and mask Ubisoft There was a raimen – a strange creature without arms and without legs, but at the same time extremely active and mobile. Many games are devoted to him, and almost everyone has the opportunity to play together. We chose exactly Rayman Legends First of all, because she was repeatedly distributed for free, so she is highly likely to be found in your library.

The game is not amazed by revolutionary gameplay mechanics – this is a classic platformer. Its main advantage is different: in the design of levels, frantic rhythm and incredibly smooth animation to the last pixel. And even if the picture is somewhat outdated, due to colorful design and atmosphere, it still looks great.

The management is simple: each of the players requires only a few buttons, so it will be easily to share the keyboard.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Yes, this game is somewhat knocked out of the given conditions, because for it you will need something besides the computer. On the other hand, the keyboard is still needed only one: the second player can use a smartphone or even instructions printed on paper. After all, all that is required of him is to give tips to the “sapper”, which does not represent where to start neutralizing the bomb.

The essence Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes simple: a participant in front of a computer is locked in a room with a ticking bomb. The device is wise, generated procedurally, and in the appearance of all these buttons, panels, scoreboard and wires, do not understand where to press or cut, and what is dangerous for life for life. A friend (or friends) with the instructions, on the contrary, can give useful advice, but here's a disaster: they don’t see a bomb – they are only in front of them.

In order for it to end without tragedies, it is necessary to be able to establish effective negotiations at the allotted time: each side will have to quickly and clearly describe what is happening. Tip: you should not start the game at night if you have nervous neighbors.

Blur

Arcade race Blur I went out ten years ago, but her age did not particularly affect the gameplay. Before us are real races without rules, during which opponents can be destroyed by a whole margin of deadly devices and techniques. At the same time, it is given to ride on real licensed machines: Audi, Ford, BMW, Ferrari, Dodge and so on.

There are a number of modes for cooperative passage. At the same time, the keyboard layout for two players is not too obvious, and control setting is available only in solitary mode. So it is worth finding a picture-panel in advance.

Ragdoll Runners

Remember the games like Qwop And Getting Over it? Ragdoll Runners – Their close relative. But simpler: you have to manage only the feet of an athlete-athlete, and for this two buttons are enough.

Game physics, as expected, is insidious, and attempts to win sprint, long jumps, triple jump and run with obstacles often end with a full disaster. Of course, the main fun begins when a friend or a couple of friends is connected to the game.

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12 Orbits

Many projects allow you to play from the keyboard. But in the tests of a minimalist action movie 12 Orbits can participate at the same time … twelve people. The thing is that each player needs only one button.

At 12 orbits, you need to control multi -colored balls, and depending on the mode, repaint the white spheres or collect them in the "tail". A clash with the enemy is dangerous, but the longer the match lasts, the more difficult it is to avoid this.

The Lego Movie 2 VideoGame

We have chosen The Lego Movie 2 VideoGame like the freshest of licensed Lego-IGR, but we mean the entire line of colorful militants. Almost every game of the series allows you to go with a friend: Lego Star Wars , Lego Batman , Lego Harry Potter , Lego The Hobbit and many, many others.

The release should take place in the fall Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The cooperative regime in it has already been confirmed, including on one screen. Let's hope that the good traditions of the separated keyboard is an adventure militant will also observe.

CASTLE CRASHERS

Two -dimensional arcade adventure CASTLE CRASHERS will soon celebrate his twelfth anniversary, but his age is not obscene by the standards of the industry. There, players get the role of knights who should save the princesses and return the mystical royal stone. Four knights can go in search of princesses, but this will require additional gamepads, while two can perfectly fit behind one keyboard. In the cooperative, both the plot campaign and additional modes are held.

Although at first only a few heroes are available, over time and under certain conditions, three dozen characters can be unlocked. And you can arm them with both weapons and spells – both of them are enough in the game.

Nidhogg

In 2017, studio Messhof I released the second part of my pixel fighting game, so you can choose any of them: the general principles of the gameplay are identical. The essence Nidhogg And Nidhogg 2 In order to be eaten by a giant worm earlier than an opponent.

To achieve the goal, it is not enough to defeat the opponent in battle once: very soon it will be revived and will be in the way again. So you have to show not only the valor and possession of weapons, but also dexterity, strategic thinking and even cunning. By the way, you can not only beat with swords here, but also rush.

Guacamelee!

Sometimes in your library: it may well be a free version Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition. And, if you once took it from the Steam-Razzdachi and have never launched it, consider that time has come. This colorful and dynamic platformer becomes even more exciting if you take a partner with you.

And if the adventures of the Mexican Lucador Juan Avocado will like, then they can continue Golden Genie Casino them in Guacamelee! 2. There are even more enemies, wrestling tricks and crazy adventures in the sequel. But the second part supports the cooperative for four, which means that it is not so verified under the duet.

Child of Light

Generally fabulous Child of Light – Title for solitary passage: Military Princess copes with all the trials on his own. But the second player can be entrusted to the control of the firefly to the Ignikulus. It is almost nothing to do – just just fly, collect treasures and a little help in battle. So the role of a firefly can be entrusted to the child, parents or friends who are still with games on "you".

The benefits in all cases are undeniable: the child will be happy to participate in a real fabulous adventure, and parents and friends will understand that it was not as difficult to play as it seemed to them. And next time they can already be called, for example, in Call of Duty 4.

Ultimate Chicken Horse

And here Ultimate Chicken Horse On the contrary, from those games that should not even be tried to go alone. In full glory, its dignity is revealed when playing four, but the regime for two will also give a lot of fun and surprises of varying degrees of pleasantness.

The basis of the gameplay is that the motley company of horses, raccoons, chicken and other animals should get from point A to point B, placing support along the way. But, since it is deadly boring, the participants were given a set of various deadly traps. As it is easy to guess, the winner will be the one who can get from point A to point B without freezing along the road.

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages, Her sequel Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & BOULDER And The Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break, which will be released in July, somewhat out of the general row of games in four hands. Two players participate in it, but they have to use the management in turn.

First, the first builds the defense of his castle according to all the rules of Tower Defense: sets motionless obstacles and mobile troops, has guns and catapults, arranges traps and tricks. The task of the second player is simple: to break the gates of the king’s tower rolling from the top of the cobblestone. This can only be done on condition that the stone will gain maximum speed, but if you entrust the projectile with your own fate, it will quickly fall into the enemy’s protective structures. So the player has to direct the stone, choosing the optimal path, evading attacks and jumping over the obstacles.

In addition to the fact that such a pinball variation is funny in itself, the game has a unique style using a number of historical myths and realities. And the analysis of the sources of inspiration of developers can result in a fascinating cultural dispute.

Crypt of the Necrodancer

The combination of a militant with elements of a horgal and a musical rhythmic game at first glance may seem like a non -viable idea. However, this is not so: the studio Brace Yourself Games It turned out a wonderful, complex and very unusual adventure.

Meaning Crypt of the Necrodancer It’s uncomplicated: you have to get to the end of the dungeon without falling into a million traps and defeating hundreds of enemies. A unique game makes the fact that all this happens to the beat of music, and at each level you also need to meet the allotted number of tacts. It is dental difficult, but it is impossible to break away even alone. What can we say about the possibility of knocking out the rhythm on the keyboard together!

Magicka

Magicka -One of those games because of which you run the risk of breaking up with your best friend or destroy the perfect marriage. It's all about a friendly fire, which cannot be turned off: any skill is losing not only enemies, but also inappropriate friends. In addition, local magic is full of surprises: a coat of hastily a spell can cause more harm to the heroes than their opponents.

All participants have eight magic elements, each of which is caused by a separate key. And they are all compatible and compiled, sometimes quite unexpectedly. Moreover, the final result is formed by the caused elements of all players, so you can cut a complex combination of a friend with one click.

But in general, the magical adventure came out, although not deprived of the shortcomings, but original. Even many years after the release, the game looks fresh.

Lovers in a dangerous spacetime

If you bring love, good and light to this world, then this must be done on a pink spaceship in the company of Cosmosaek. And even better – with friends, and the word Lovers in the title Lovers in a dangerous spacetime says that these friends should be close enough. In general, so the ornate we are hinting that the game is perfect for steam – family and not only. In these conditions, the game becomes not only incredibly sweet, but also romantic.

Players will have to follow all the systems of the starship, starting from the engine and shields to weapons and turrets. And the chances of success depend primarily on whether it will be possible to establish successful team work.

Our list, of course, included far from all games where there is an option to pass together on one keyboard. We did not talk about projects that are already well known: Left 4 Dead 2 , Dirt 3 , Portal 2 , Rocket League , Resident Evil 6 or Worms Armageddon And so everyone knows. No less worthy remained overboard Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed And Deathspank.

We note one more circumstance: most of these games are not only content with one keyboard – they are also launched even on office computers. Their requirements are modest, and in a joint game, these titles deliver no less than many AAA projects.

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