# Games like It Takes Two

> The closest matches to It Takes Two: Split Fiction, A Way Out, Portal 2, Unravel Two, and Rayman® Legends. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Split Fiction](https://imho.run/games/2001120/split-fiction) — Also Co-op Campaign and Split Screen, like It Takes Two. 22,209 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2001120/)
2. [A Way Out](https://imho.run/games/1222700/a-way-out) — Also Split Screen and Emotional, like It Takes Two. 25,185 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222700/)
3. [Portal 2](https://imho.run/games/620/portal-2) — Shares co op puzzle solving with It Takes Two. 169,764 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/620/)
4. [Unravel Two](https://imho.run/games/1225570/unravel-two) — Also Split Screen, like It Takes Two. 2,693 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225570/)
5. [Rayman® Legends](https://imho.run/games/242550/rayman-legends) — Same whimsical mood as It Takes Two. 4,151 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242550/)
6. [Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons](https://imho.run/games/225080/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons) — Also Emotional, like It Takes Two. 16,371 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225080/)
7. [Overcooked! 2](https://imho.run/games/728880/overcooked-2) — Same funny mood as It Takes Two. 14,169 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/728880/)
8. [Human Fall Flat](https://imho.run/games/477160/human-fall-flat) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like It Takes Two. 30,421 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/477160/)
9. [Sackboy™: A Big Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1599660/sackboy-a-big-adventure) — Also Split Screen and 3D Platformer, like It Takes Two. 1,636 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1599660/)
10. [Biped 2](https://imho.run/games/2560240/biped-2) — A frequent pick in It Takes Two players' libraries, and another Action. 188 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2560240/)
11. [Trine 2: Complete Story](https://imho.run/games/35720/trine-2-complete-story) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like It Takes Two. 5,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35720/)
12. [KeyWe](https://imho.run/games/1242980/keywe) — Also Co-op Campaign and Puzzle-Platformer, like It Takes Two. 981 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1242980/)
13. [PHOGS!](https://imho.run/games/850320/phogs) — A frequent pick in It Takes Two players' libraries, and another Adventure. 485 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/850320/)
14. [River Tails: Stronger Together](https://imho.run/games/1851610/river-tails-stronger-together) — Also Split Screen and 3D Platformer, like It Takes Two. 72 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1851610/)
15. [Carry The Glass](https://imho.run/games/3263320/carry-the-glass) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like It Takes Two. 666 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3263320/)
16. [Try To Drive](https://imho.run/games/3621700/try-to-drive) — Also 3D Platformer and Emotional, like It Takes Two. 50 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3621700/)
17. [Chained Together](https://imho.run/games/2567870/chained-together) — A frequent pick in It Takes Two players' libraries, and another Indie. 19,650 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2567870/)
18. [Arise: A Simple Story](https://imho.run/games/866140/arise-a-simple-story) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like It Takes Two. 831 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/866140/)
19. [BOKURA](https://imho.run/games/1801110/bokura) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Emotional, like It Takes Two. 4,618 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801110/)
20. [In Between](https://imho.run/games/388420/in-between) — Shares time pressure sequences with It Takes Two. 81 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388420/)
21. [Knights And Bikes](https://imho.run/games/592480/knights-and-bikes) — Also Co-op Campaign, like It Takes Two. 268 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/592480/)
22. [POPUCOM](https://imho.run/games/2543180/popucom) — Shares mini games with It Takes Two. 328 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543180/)
23. [Psychonauts 2](https://imho.run/games/607080/psychonauts-2) — Also 3D Platformer, like It Takes Two. 8,228 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/)
24. [My Memory of Us](https://imho.run/games/651500/my-memory-of-us) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Emotional, like It Takes Two. 133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/651500/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1426210&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1426210&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1426210&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1426210
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1426210
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About It Takes Two

It Takes Two is a 2021 action-adventure game developed by Hazelight Studios that requires constant two-player cooperation to progress. Players take turns with different character abilities while solving co-op puzzle challenges through a fantasy narrative about a married couple navigating their fractured relationship. The interactive environment transforms everyday objects into tools, and timed sequences and mini-games break up the puzzle-focused gameplay. Reviewers highlight the game's varied level design, which players describe as feeling like self-contained playgrounds. The story resonates deeply with couples, and players frequently describe the experience as emotional, funny, and contemplative. The game holds a 96% positive rating from over 46,000 Steam reviews and is verified for Steam Deck play.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1426210
- **Developer:** Hazelight Studios
- **Publisher:** Electronic Arts
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 25, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 89
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1426210/it-takes-two)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1426210&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426210/)
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