Some of the best games for two are made for exactly that — no big lobby, no strangers, just the two of you. Whether you want to share one phone or play across two, here are the best 2-player games for two on mobile.
Two-player puzzlers you crack together
The Past Within
The Past Within is a co-op puzzle where each of you plays in a different era and has to describe what you’re seeing. You genuinely can’t finish it solo — the textbook two-player game.
Tick Tock: A Tale for Two
Tick Tock: A Tale for Two is built for two people on two devices, each spotting different clues. Buy it once and work through its charming clockwork world together.
One phone, two players
2 Player Games: The Challenge crams dozens of split-screen mini-games onto a single phone — grab opposite ends and go. Perfect when there’s only one device between you.
Head-to-head classics
For a friendly duel, try Sea Battle 2, 8 Ball Pool or Chess.com. Rather team up than fight? See our best co-op games for two. Or dig into the full couple games list.
