River City Saga: Three Kingdoms

Players punch, kick, and throw their way through side-scrolling stages packed with enemies, light RPG systems, and leveling that carries across the story. Combat is fast and scrappy, and having a second player means you can juggle foes between you, revive each other, and focus fire on bosses that would otherwise overwhelm a solo run.

The game supports both online co-op and local split-screen, so you can partner up from the couch or across the internet. Sessions lean into constant communication and coordinated attacks, turning each chapter into a tag-team slugfest that rewards timing and teamwork over button mashing alone.