Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra subscription gives players access to games that cover most needs. The service has lengthy RPGs like Dragon Quest 11 and Skyrim, shorter action games like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and competitive multiplayer titles like For Honor. There should be something for just about anyone, and that includes co-op.
Local co-op and split-screen games encourage friends to come together for a night in front of the TV, and the best examples of these releases on PS Plus are mentioned in this article. However, online co-op is also popular, and Sony's subscription service does not neglect this feature. What are the best online co-op PS Plus games to play with friends?
Updated January 12, 2025 by Mark Sammut: While PS Plus Extra and Premium's January 2025 games have yet to be added, Essential included one title that supports online co-op. It was also one of the most polarizing games of 2024.
Games that only support online co-op will be prioritized since local co-op titles are highlighted in a separate article, but a few exceptions will be included.
Also, while quality matters, games are ranked by other factors as well. For instance, recent additions to PS Plus will be initially highlighted first.
1 Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League (PS Plus Essential For January 2025)
The Definition Of "Not Great But Fun With Friends"
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- Top Critic Rating: 59/100
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Released
- February 2, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Rocksteady Studios
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League got a mixed reception when it launched in 2023, and that is a kind interpretation of what happened. Rocksteady's latest entry in the Arkham universe garnered criticism for its repetitive missions, loot-based combat that neutered the characters' uniqueness, and a story that combines a few funny moments with polarizing interpretations of the Justice League's legendary heroes. The fact that the game landed on PS Plus Essential within a year speaks to its weak staying power, especially for a project using the live-service model. Even before starting its one-month stay on Sony's subscription service, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League had already been discounted a few times, to the point of being nearly given away on Steam in December 2024.

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Look, this title has plenty of issues that can be deal-breakers for many players, and just because it is now free does not suddenly mean these shortcomings are no longer present. However, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is not devoid of positives either, at least to the point of warranting a "purchase" while it is part of PS Plus Essential. Each character has a different movement system that is fun to master, along with skill trees that provide a few choices that allow for somewhat different builds. The graphics are pretty great for the most part, and the minute-to-minute combat can be entertaining and frantic. More importantly, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League supports 4-player co-op, and this is by far the best way to experience the campaign. There are even a few DLC characters beyond the main four lovable idiots.
2 Remnant 2
A Soulslike Shooter That Shines Brightly In Co-Op
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- Top Critic Rating: 82/100 Critics Recommend: 86%
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Number of Players
- 1-3
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Released
- July 25, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Gunfire Games
Soulslikes are no strangers to co-op, with many games incorporating player summons in some form or another; however, the mechanic tends to be a small part of most packages rather than a defining feature. Gunfire's Remnant series is generally an exception, to the point that the first entry can be hard to recommend as a solo experience. While catering better to single-player runs thanks to the Handler class' good boy companion, the 2023 sequel is still very much sold on its online co-op support that allows three players to take on this difficult but not impossible challenge as a unit. Remnant 2 expands greatly on its predecessor's selection of archetypes, which are classes. They are all fairly unique and come with a range of skills, perks, and traits that allow for varied gameplay styles that should cater to most people's preferences. Beyond just variety, parties can and should aim for synergy, creating a lineup that caters to different roles like tank and healer.

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Now, Remnant 2 is generally great as far as online co-op PS Plus games are concerned, but it does require an appreciation for Soulslikes and third-person shooters. The game is a fairly "typical" entry in both genres that will likely not hit the mark with people who do not generally enjoy these types of projects. The campaign incorporates procedurally generated elements as well for replayability's sake, although it is primarily related to secondary dungeons. While implemented well, this feature can be divisive since the stages can be a bit nondescript at times.
3 Monster Hunter Rise
Capcom's Reliable Co-Op Franchise That Is Very Replayable
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- Top Critic Rating: 88/100 Critics Recommend: 96%
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Platform(s)
- Switch, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One
- Released
- March 26, 2021
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
Sure, Monster Hunter Rise can be played and enjoyed solo for 100+ hours without much issue; however, the game pushes its co-op element, something that can be said for most entries in Capcom's franchise.
Now, Rise has two types of quests: Village and Hub. The former are single-player only and, in total, last about 10 hours. While a bit too easy for veterans, these quests serve as an introduction for newcomers, teaching them the basic skills they will need to stand a chance in the harder missions. Once someone gets through the Village quests or feels confident in their abilities, they should head to the Hub to try out its many hunts, which are far harder and can be played in co-op.
Rise handles its co-op brilliantly, making it as easy as possible for friends to team up while removing some of the more frustrating elements in Monster Hunter World. Parties can try to synergize their builds to create a well-rounded team; alternatively, they can simply go with their preferred loadout and ignore everything else. As the Hub quests can take quite a long time to complete, co-op makes them easier to digest and arguably more enjoyable.
4 Ghost Of Tsushima: Legends
Mythological-Leaning Co-Op Spin-Off Game
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- Top Critic Rating: 84/100 Critics Recommend: 88%
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Number of Players
- 2-4
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Released
- July 17, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Sucker Punch
Ghost of Tsushima is a fantastic action-adventure game with a robust single-player campaign. A few months following the base title's debut, Sucker Punch dropped Legends, a co-op side experience deep enough to justify a standalone release. Along with common modes like Survival, Legends also comes with a Story that guides two players through roughly 6 hours of content.

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Legends has four classes: Samurai, Ronin, Assasin, and Hunter. Each one fits an archetype and has a specific role they should be fulfilling in combat scenarios. While some options like the Samurai are viable for solo or two-player runs, classes like the Ronin are designed with support in mind. Legends might just be the best PS Plus online co-op game.