PS5 games for two or four players: a local multiplayer guide
Planning an evening with two or four controllers? First check how many people can play on one PS5 in your chosen mode. A game's online player count does not tell you how many people can share your screen.
Local multiplayer, split screen and online play
Local multiplayer means several people play on the same console. Co-op puts you on a team; competitive play puts you against each other. The player limit depends on the game and mode, rather than just the controllers connected.
Split screen gives players separate views on one display. It is one way to present local multiplayer, but many local games use a shared view instead. A fighting game can show the same scene to both players.
Online play uses an Internet connection. A local mode may also need Internet, as Fortnite does. Some paid games require PlayStation Plus for their online modes; check the specific game's conditions.
Six examples for one PS5
| Game and official source | Local players | Style of play | Internet for local play |
|---|---|---|---|
| It Takes Two | 2 | Split-screen co-op adventure | Not required for couch co-op |
| Overcooked! All You Can Eat | 1–4 | Cooperative cooking for up to four | Online play optional; local mode available |
| Sackboy: A Big Adventure | 1–4 | Co-op adventure for up to four | Online play optional; local mode available |
| Tekken 8 | 1–2 | Head-to-head fighting for two | Online play optional; local mode available |
| EA SPORTS FC 27 | 1–4 | Football in compatible local modes | Online play optional; connected modes have different requirements |
| Fortnite | 2 | Split screen in supported experiences | Required, with a stable connection and suitable accounts |
The 1–4 and 1–2 figures come from PlayStation listings and include single-player play. They do not mean every mode supports the maximum. A game may need installation, updates or licence verification before you play.
Fortnite: sitting together does not mean playing offline
Epic supports local multiplayer on PlayStation and Xbox in compatible experiences. Connect the second controller, choose the second player's console account and link their Epic account. Guest accounts are unsupported, and the connection must be stable. Look for the Local Players tag in the experience details: not every mode supports local play.
What should you choose for two or four people?
- For two cooperating players, It Takes Two offers an adventure built around a pair. Overcooked! and Sackboy also let two people team up without needing a full group of four.
- For two competing players, Tekken 8 offers head-to-head fighting. Football fans should check a compatible local mode in EA SPORTS FC 27. Online player numbers do not describe a game on your sofa.
- For four people playing simultaneously, choose a game and mode supporting four local players, such as Overcooked! or Sackboy. In a two-player game, a group of four can rotate controllers between rounds, but cannot all play at once.
Before your gaming evening in Tangier
- Count your players and confirm the game and mode before choosing a package with one, two or four controllers.
- Prepare a screen with an HDMI input and an accessible power socket. For connected games, check Wi-Fi or a wired connection where the console will be installed.
- Have your own accounts ready when the mode needs them. Never include your password in a booking request.
- For a PLAYDAREK rental, confirm the installed games and the total including delivery and collection. A title appearing in this guide or our catalogue does not guarantee it is included.
- We deliver PS5 consoles only within Tangier. A first rental is one day, from 3 pm until noon the following day. Longer rentals need confirmation for an already verified customer.
Sources and method
This comparison summarises information from PlayStation and Epic Games. It does not claim hands-on testing by PLAYDAREK. Modes and requirements may change; use the links below to check current details.