The 15 Best Free PS4 Games For Couples

One of the privileges of owning a console is being able to make memorable moments while playing games. There are plenty of great titles to choose from, catering to just about every taste and preference imaginable. Instead of playing their favorite games alone, however, more and more people are now choosing to share the experience with their significant other.

Many couples enjoy spending their time together by going out on adventures or traveling the world, but there are some who like nothing more than to hunker down with their PS4 to compete or work together on a game. It’s even nicer when the games are free to play, and, thankfully, there’s a vast and growing number of options in this regard.

Updated December 26, 2023 by Quinton O’Connor: So what if the PlayStation 5 is three years old and counting? Plenty of players are still tons of hours in on its popular predecessor. There’s a rich library to draw from, whether you’re gaming on your own or with a special someone.

15 Rocket League

Despite now being more than five years old, Rocket League remains one of the best and most exciting sports games on the market. It blends together elements of soccer and racing in a thrilling and action-packed package that will have you and your significant other glued firmly to the edges of your seats.

The game is constantly being updated and there are plenty of different game modes to try out. Matches rarely last more than about ten minutes, making it a great game to play in short bursts as well as over longer periods. Couples can face off against each other head to head or team up locally or online to take on other teams.

14 Call of Duty: Warzone

When it comes to first-person shooters, they don’t get much better than Call of Duty. Together with Battlefield, the long-running franchise has helped to shape and define the genre over the last few decades, and Call of Duty: Warzone is yet another solid title.

Warzone is one of the very best free-to-play battle royale games out there and incorporates maps and weapons from some of the series’ best entries to date. Sadly, there’s no split-screen available, but the game does allow couples to team up online and crossplay means that one (or both) of you can play using a phone or tablet if needed.

Don’t try to team up. It’s not worth the trouble. It’s OK, consider it couple’s therapy.

13 Guns Up!

Some couples don’t necessarily want to compete against each other but would rather take down other people while working in the same team. Guns Up will let you do that, since the game allows players to build alliances together before embarking on intense military raids to take down their opponents.

It will be up to you to organize raids, and it will necessitate smart strategic work to ensure you’re making the right moves and not allowing anyone to attack your own bases. You get to attack, but you can also work together to defend your home bases.

12 Trove

For those who prefer a more exploratory game than one full of combat, you and your significant other might enjoy playing Trove. It’s an MMORPG that will let you explore nearly infinite realms with randomly generated caves and dungeons. It’s full of imaginative characters and strange underground creatures that you can befriend and make your companions.

You can work together to build new worlds and homes, plus lots of the content existing in Trove has been generated by players in the game. Interact with players from around the world as you traverse a vast and varied landscape of wonder.

11 Dauntless

If a staple of your relationship is Monster Hunter: World but you’re on a budget and can’t afford the game for whatever reason, you might consider trying out Dauntless. It’s a free-to-play game where you can play in a cooperative mode to tackle massive boss-sized monsters, and from there, you can craft armor and weaponry from what you retrieve and scavenge after your fights.

The great thing about this game is it offers cross-region and cross-platform play, so if your significant other is long-distance or traveling, you can still play together.

10 Let It Die

Let It Die is a rather chaotic hack-and-slash game with elements of horror. One of the main draws is the highly customizable feature, since you begin with your character in their underwear as they attempt to fight their way through a myriad of enemies while staying alive by any means possible.

You won’t immediately be able to play multiplayer but once you get a few levels into the game, the option will become available to you. When your character dies, they will be reanimated in another player’s world.

9 SMITE

If you have a fascination with mythology and gods, then SMITE might be the perfect game for you and your honey to play. One of the nice things about it is that it caters to all skill levels.

You can start in lower-skilled arenas if you’ve never played a Multiplayer Online Battleground Arena game like this one before. Plus, you can choose from over 70 different gods and deities and gain access to their unique abilities and weapons. Want to play as Thor and wield Mjolnir? You can do that here.

8 Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla has been a successful action-packed fighter since its release in October 2017, and lives up to the hype with repeated updates and content releases. Players are able to engage in thrilling combat online, offline, with up to eight players, four on one console, and 40 playable heroes to master.

With quick action, couples could easily resolve a disagreement about where to eat for dinner by hopping in a battleground and determining the outcome through pure skill. The game’s so catchy, however, that you might end up just ordering take-out instead.

7 Dynasty Warriors 8

A true split-screen, hack-and-slash, historically inaccurate but incredibly engaging journey, Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires will hit all the sweet notes for a couple needing to let off some steam. A franchise that has been going strong since its first installment in 1997 for the original PlayStation, Dynasty Warriors is a fun take on Chinese historical battles from a celebrated era of history.

Join the ranks of famous generals with mystical weapons and powers, and use them to crush literally thousands of little warriors in a strategic battle to overcome the other kingdoms. Fully split-screen compatible and easy to jump straight into, couples can work together to overcome difficult strategic battles or fight against one another on an ancient, virtual battlefield.

Feel free to check out Dynasty Warriors 9, of course, but the switch to a more open-world setting has proven… divisive, to say the least. Better to start off with 8 Extreme, which remains (as of this writing) the most recent traditional DW entry.

6 Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

One of the greatest strategic card games released within another full game, Gwent has been played between amateurs and even competitively since its release within The Witcher 3 in 2015. In 2017, CD Projekt Red, the beloved developers of some of the highest-rated games ever, decided to release Gwent as a standalone game on PS4, Xbox One, and PC for free.

Couples with two consoles (so no cheating!) will have a blast getting into this strategic card battling game. There’s a surprising amount of depth to it and an awful lot to learn, but the game itself is incredibly enjoyable, particularly if you love strategizing or are a fan of the Witcher franchise.

5 Apex Legends

Apex Legends was a smash hit as soon as it hit the market. Developed by Respawn Entertainment, the same company that created the amazing Titanfall series (and is elevating its legacy ever higher with the Star Wars Jedi series), Apex Legends has the skeleton of one of the smoothest shooters and adds the competitive aspect of the battle royale system.

With excellent rewards and quick gameplay, couples with two systems will be able to work together to take down other players by communicating well and even resurrecting their partner after death. There’s plenty of additional content available too, which helps the game feel fresh for longer.

4 Fortnite

The classic battle royale game, Fortnite is beloved by many and continues to be one of the top-streamed games on Twitch after six years in the market. Though there is a high skill cap for high-level play, Fornite is one of the easiest and most fun-for-all-ages shooters.

With simple graphics, fun exploration of a large map and nearly constant updates from the developers that completely change the map and add new items frequently, Fortnite is an excellent choice for couples with two gaming stations. With crossplay available, Fortnite is also easily playable for a couple with a smartphone and PS4 as well.

3 Paladins: Champions Of The Realm

What’s the perfect game for couples that like to shoot things, but don’t like the battle royale genre? Try out Paladins, an Overwatch-like free-to-play game with twenty different champions to master. It’s not the most visually impressive game out there, but the gameplay on offer is pretty impressive for a free-to-play game.

Use abilities, weapons, healing skills, and more to cooperate and knock down the enemy’s objectives or protect your own. Toting short games that are highly competitive, Paladins is a great choice for couples with two PlayStations.

2 DC Universe Online

Couples that love comics, comic book movies, and maybe want to act like a superhero or villain would love DC Universe Online. An MMO-style game set in the DC universe, players take on the mantle (or cape) of a personally crafted character based on heroes and villains in the DC comics.

You’ll be able to choose whether to be a benevolent or criminal mastermind or play the hero and save the world from those looking to destroy it. Couples can choose similar sides and take on difficult missions and even raids to conquer their foes together.

1 Warframe

Last but certainly not least, one of the highest-rated online multiplayer RPGs created is Warframe. Initially released in 2013 and carefully curated by the developers at Digital Extremes, Warframe is flooded with updates, content releases, and an excellent community that helps any new players fit right in. The world of Warframe is beautifully crafted and incredibly large, leaving a full universe to explore with a loved one.

With numerous cooperative activities to complete, several different playstyles to choose from, and much, much more, Warframe has a stellar track record and continues to thrive in its maturity. Couples will need two consoles to explore the galaxy together, but will certainly enjoy their journey.