2025 looks like it could be one of the best years for cooperative board games in recent memory. Every genre seems to have something exciting coming out, with a solid mix of themes. It’s shaping up to be a great year for co-op fans!
The games on this list are ones I’m personally excited to play, and my group’s just as pumped—though they might argue about the order a bit! While I can’t say for sure that every one of these games will be released in 2025 (since most are crowdfunded), they’re all projected to come out this year.
Let’s get to it! Below are my most anticipated cooperative board games and card games coming in 2025!
15. LA-1
Players: 1-5 | Ages: 14+
In the story-driven, co-operative adventure game LA-1, you take on the role of detectives working for Mace & Doyle Investigations who are helping one another to resolve cases in the post-apocalyptic city that was once Los Angeles. Each case can be played individually or as part of a campaign. Because of the multiple cards that can send investigations in different directions, it’s possible to play each case more than one time, having different situations and outcomes each time.
I’m always excited to play new detective games, and LA-1 seems like a fresh take on the genre.
I really like that these cases can be played as one-offs and that each case is replayable.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
14. The Peak Team
Players: 2-5 | Ages: 10+
The Peak Team places players in the role of wildlife rangers working to protect species in their reserve. As a cooperative game, the team faces various challenges and works together to complete tasks while ensuring the safety and well-being of the animals.
My excitement for The Peak Team is mostly based on that cool cover and the brief description above.
There isn’t much info out there about the game right now, but environmental games seem to have a high success rate, so I’m looking forward to checking out The Peak Team.
Link: BGG
13. Unmatched Adventures: TMNT
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 9+
Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a cooperative installment in the Unmatched series, where players control beloved TMNT characters. The game is full of action, and the team must take down enemies like Shredder and Krang, all while unlocking unique abilities and synergies.
The first Unmatched Adventures game, Tales to Amaze, is awesome, and I’m a big-time fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so I’m 99% sure I’m going to love this one.
The only reason this game isn’t ranked higher is because I already know the system, so I’m not quite as excited about it as the games farther up the list.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
12. Dying Light: The Board Game
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 14+
In Dying Light: The Board Game, players work together to survive in the post-apocalyptic world of Villedor. Fighting off zombie-like Infected, they must complete missions, scavenge for resources, and plan their moves carefully to ensure survival in a rapidly decaying environment.
I haven’t played the Dying Light video game, but I still want to check this one out. The action system they came up with seems very cool.
Dying Light is the horror board game I’m most looking forward to playing this year.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
11. Flash Point: Legacy of Flame
Players: 1-6 | Ages: 10+
Legacy of Flame is a firefighter-themed cooperative game where players move through different stages of their careers. Each session features evolving challenges and the unveiling of new rules and upgrades as players progress through the campaign, creating a fresh experience with each game.
Flash Point has been at the top of the Best Family Board Games list for a long time now, so I can’t wait to check out a legacy version of the game.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
10. Fable Fury
Players: 1-6 | Ages: 14+
As unlikely heroes, you must explore unknown lands, fight unconventional enemies, dodge silly traps, and collect monster runes hidden within ancient shrines scattered across the realms. Once you have collected the 3 runes, unlock the portal to face the monstrous threat!
I really like the artwork in Fable Fury, but what excites me the most is the game’s random map layouts, which I think will give it massive replay value.
There are a bunch of co-op exploration games coming out in 2025, but I think Fable Fury will click with the most people in my group.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
9. The Dark Quarter
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 18+
Set in a dark and fantastical version of 1980s New Orleans, The Dark Quarter is a cooperative adventure game where players control Beaumont agents working to solve supernatural crimes. The app-driven game offers a rich narrative full of magic and danger, creating a gripping experience.
I’m always interested in checking out unique storytelling games, and The Dark Quarter looks like it’s going to be a great one.
It’s pretty obvious that they put a lot of work into all of the scenarios’ stories, so I can’t wait to play this game.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter | Miniature Market
8. Corps of Discovery
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 14+
In Corps of Discovery, players take on the role of explorers on an expedition to discover uncharted lands. This cooperative deduction game challenges players to work together, utilizing different maps for a variety of adventures that keep gameplay fresh.
Corps of Discovery looks like it’ll be one of the better puzzle games coming out in 2025, and I really like that art style.
These are the designers who made Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion, which is one of my favorite escape room games of the last five or so years.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
7. Firefighters on Duty
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 14+
Firefighters on Duty is a real-time, cooperative game where players take on the role of firefighters responding to emergencies. Players work together under pressure, rolling dice to extinguish fires, rescue civilians, and prevent further disaster in this fast-paced game.
A real-time firefighting game just makes sense, and I’m surprised it’s taken this long for one to come out.
These designers also worked on Project: ELITE, so I know they can create excellent real-time games.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
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6. Earth 2053: Tipping Point
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 14+
In Earth 2053: Tipping Point, players cooperate to prevent a global climate catastrophe. Using a unique seesaw mechanism, players place tokens for prevention and pollution, with the outcome depending on their combined efforts to keep the board balanced.
I’m pumped to play Earth 2053 for about 10 reasons, but the main three are the environmental theme, that cool seesaw board, and the cooperative tableau building.
I have a strong feeling Earth 2053 is going to be a hit.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
5. The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 14+
This cooperative adventure game is set during the Second Era of Tamriel and has players working together to uncover the schemes of a dark cult. With endless replayability, each game offers new challenges, secrets, and strategic opportunities for the adventurers.
The Elder Scrolls video game series is fantastic (I played a lot of Skyrim), so I want to see how well it can work as a tabletop adventure game.
Chip Theory Games (Too Many Bones) makes some amazing board games, so I have very high hopes for this one.
Links: BGG | Gamefound | Miniature Market
4. Unstoppable
Players: 1-2 | Ages: 14+
Unstoppable is a solo or cooperative roguelike deck-building game. Players craft their own decks, maintain momentum, and face a series of challenges in this ever-evolving game that requires both strategy and adaptability.
Deck building games are some of my favorite co-ops, and this card crafting system looks great, so I’d be shocked if Unstoppable doesn’t end up being an excellent two-player cooperative game.
John D. Clair designed one of my favorite competitive engine builders, Space Base, so I can’t wait to see what he created here.
Links: BGG | Kickstarter | Miniature Market
3. Terraria: The Board Game
Players: 1-4
Terraria: The Board Game allows players to experience the beloved video game on the tabletop. With deckbuilding mechanics at its core, players explore, fight, and build together in a sandbox-style world, facing off against the creatures that inhabit it.
I’ve never played the Terraria video game, but this board game version has a great look to it. Plus, it’s a deck building game, so I’m in!
Dig mines, craft items, and fight enemies? Sounds pretty awesome to me!
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
2. Vantage
Players: 1-6 | Ages: 14+
In Vantage, players must cooperate to explore the mysteries of a vast new city, uncover secrets, and navigate intricate challenges. Every decision can affect the entire game, making for a highly strategic and dynamic experience.
The main things that excite me about Vantage: open-world game, 1300 cards, no campaign. I like that combination of things.
Jamey Stegmaier is one of the best board game designers out there, so I’m really looking forward to playing Vantage.
Links: BGG | Stonemaier Games
1. One-Hit Heroes
Players: 1-4 | Ages: 10+
One-Hit Heroes is a cooperative card game where players take on the role of superheroes working together to stop evil forces in their tracks. With a simple mechanic that involves “one-hit” powers, each player must collaborate and strategize to overcome unique challenges and defeat their arch-nemesis.
Straightforward boss battlers are always a hit with everyone I play board games with, and One-Hit Heroes seems like a great one.
This is the same designer-publisher combo that created one of my favorite co-ops, 5-Minute Dungeon, which is one of the main reasons why One-Hit Heroes is my most anticipated co-op game this year!
Links: BGG | Kickstarter
Thanks for checking out my top 15 most anticipated cooperative board games of 2025! What are some games you’re looking forward to playing?
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