Local co-op tower defense games

6 games · store facts checked 2026-11-03

Couch co-op is rare in tower defense. These are the games in our library whose Steam page lists shared-screen or split-screen co-op.

Most local co-op works best with a controller per player, so check each store page for controller support before a game night.

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  1. Defense Grid 2

    Local and online co-op

    Sequel to Defense Grid with new maps, towers, and campaign.

    • Windows
    • Deck Verified
    • Local co-op
    • Online co-op
    • PvP

    Steam

  2. Dungeon Defenders

    Local and online co-op

    Action RPG meets tower defense with co-op, heroes, and tower building in dungeons.

    • Windows
    • Deck Unsupported
    • Local co-op
    • Online co-op

    Steam

  3. The Last Friend

    Local co-op

    Tower defense blended with beat-’em-up action: rescue doggos and place defenses across a post-apocalyptic campaign.

    • Windows
    • Deck Playable
    • Local co-op

    Steam

  4. X-Morph: Defense

    Local co-op

    Top-down shooter tower defense: build towers and pilot a morphing alien fighter.

    • Windows
    • Deck Playable
    • Local co-op

    Steam

  5. CastleStorm

    Local co-op

    Castle building and defense with projectiles, troops, and real-time strategy.

    • Windows
    • Deck Verified
    • Local co-op

    Steam

  6. Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder

    Local co-op

    Action tower defense: roll a boulder, build defenses, and crush the enemy base.

    • Windows
    • Deck Playable
    • Local co-op
    • PvP

    Steam

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Common questions

Which tower defense games can two people play on one screen?

Steam lists shared or split-screen co-op for Defense Grid 2, Dungeon Defenders, The Last Friend, X-Morph: Defense, CastleStorm, Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder.

How was this list checked?

Each game’s Steam page lists “Shared/Split Screen Co-op” or “Shared/Split Screen” alongside co-op. Store facts were checked on 2026-11-03.