If you’ve been watching the channel for a while, you already know co-op has always been my thing.
It’s what I grew up playing with friends and siblings. It’s what I play now with my daughter. It’s just the way I like to experience games.
One of my main goals with Classic Co-op is to eventually cover every co-op game on every retro console, and the Dreamcast has been on my list for a long time.
I’ve played a lot of these over the years, but as I kept digging, I kept finding more. So this is everything—one complete list.
If I missed anything, let me know.
U.S. Co-op Games
All games are listed alphabetically within each section.
Armada
A top-down action RPG with open-ended space exploration. It feels like a mix between Diablo and a shoot ‘em up. It’s grind-heavy, but with four players, it becomes one of the more unique co-op experiences on the system.
Cannon Spike
An arcade-style arena shooter featuring characters from Capcom franchises like Street Fighter and Mega Man. Fast, simple, and perfect for quick co-op sessions.
Centipede (3D Remake)
A modern 3D reimagining of the arcade classic. This version adds split-screen co-op, letting two players take on waves of enemies together in a more updated format.
Charge ‘N Blast
A rail-style shooter where you dodge with your character while aiming separately with a cursor. It’s a cool idea, but the controls hold it back from being great.
Confidential Mission
A light gun shooter and Sega’s answer to Time Crisis. One of the better light gun games on the system and a solid co-op experience.
Death Crimson OX
Infamous for being janky, but still oddly fun. Weird character designs, strange enemies, and rough mechanics—but it’s entertaining in its own way.
Dynamite Cop
A chaotic 3D beat ‘em up and sequel to Die Hard Arcade. You’ll punch fish, fight crabs, and do completely ridiculous things. One of the best 3D brawlers on the system.
Gauntlet Legends
A four-player action RPG dungeon crawler. This version adds elements from Dark Legacy and is one of the best co-op experiences on the Dreamcast.
Giga Wing
A flashy bullet hell shooter with a reflect mechanic that turns enemy fire back at them. Bright, chaotic, and very satisfying in co-op.
Giga Wing 2
Takes everything from the first game and pushes it further. Even more chaotic, and now supports up to four players.
Gunbird 2
A vertical shooter with a more playful, anime-style presentation. Still challenging, but easier to get into than some of the other shooters.
Heavy Metal Geomatrix
A fast-paced arena shooter with a heavy metal vibe. Known as a competitive game, but you can play through the full story in co-op.
The House of the Dead 2
One of the best light gun shooters ever made. Cheesy voice acting, great pacing, and perfect for co-op.
Mars Matrix
A more technical shooter with a unique charge mechanic. Co-op is intense and demands a lot of skill.
Millennium Soldier: Expendable
A top-down shooter with huge explosions and strong arcade energy. Easy to pick up and great for quick co-op sessions.
Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits Vol. 1
Includes Joust as the only co-op title.
Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits Vol. 2
Includes Rampage and Gauntlet, both with co-op.
Power Stone 2
A four-player arena brawler with a full co-op story mode. One of the best multiplayer games on the Dreamcast.
Samba de Amigo (Couples Mode)
A rhythm game with a co-op mode where both players must stay in sync. Surprisingly fun.
Sega Smash Pack
Includes co-op Genesis games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage 2, but the emulation is poor. Not really worth playing.
Sonic Adventure (Hidden Co-op)
A second player can control Tails, but it’s very limited. More of a novelty than a real co-op mode.
Spawn: In the Demon’s Hand
A third-person arena shooter similar to Heavy Metal Geomatrix, but not as strong overall.
Star Wars Demolition
Vehicle combat with a Star Wars twist. Playable in co-op, but frustrating controls hold it back.
Star Wars Jedi Power Battles
A 3D beat ‘em up with lightsabers. Solid combat, but difficult and sometimes frustrating.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 (2-on-1 Mode)
Not traditionally co-op, but the 2-on-1 mode lets two players team up against one opponent.
The Typing of the Dead
A bizarre but brilliant take on House of the Dead where you type instead of shoot. Co-op works if you have two keyboards.
Vigilante 8: Second Offense
Vehicle combat with improved mechanics over the original. Co-op is intact and plays well.
Zombie Revenge
A mix of beat ‘em up and shooting mechanics with classic Dreamcast cheese. One of the best co-op games on the system.
Japan-Only Co-op Games
Castle Shikigami 2
A stylish vertical shooter with strong character abilities and tight co-op gameplay.
Death Crimson 2
Improves on OX with added exploration, but co-op is best experienced through the light gun sections.
Ikaruga
One of the greatest shooters ever made. The polarity system adds a puzzle-like layer to co-op.
Seven Mansions: Ghastly Smile
A co-op survival horror game with a fan translation available. Often considered the first co-op survival horror game.
Trizeal
A Japanese vertical shoot ‘em up with multiple weapon types and classic arcade-style gameplay. Co-op works well and feels right at home on the Dreamcast.
Under Defeat
A helicopter-based shooter with modern visuals and strong co-op mechanics. A fan favorite.
Virtua Cop 2 (Dreamcast version)
A solid light gun shooter and one of the best ways to play this arcade classic at home.
Zero Gunner 2
A unique shooter with a rotating aiming system that lets you circle enemies. Smooth and satisfying in co-op.
Atomiswave / Arcade Ports (Dreamcast Compatible)
Demolish Fist
A 3D beat ‘em up with over-the-top action and strong combat mechanics.
Dolphin Blue
A run-and-gun shooter similar to Metal Slug, but with dolphins. Fast-paced with great animation and co-op gameplay.
Guilty Gear Isuka
A fighting game that supports co-op through 2v2 battles with multiple planes.
Knights of Valor
A 2D beat ‘em up with deep combat and branching paths. Excellent in co-op.
Metal Slug 6
Classic run-and-gun gameplay with new mechanics like weapon switching. Co-op is as good as ever.
Homebrew & Indie Co-op
Beats of Rage
An open-source beat ‘em up engine with countless mods. One of the most important parts of the Dreamcast homebrew scene.
Ghost Blade
A modern shoot ‘em up with polished visuals and accessible gameplay.
Postal
A top-down shooter that supports up to four-player co-op on Dreamcast. Not for everyone, but more interesting with friends.
Xeno Crisis
A twin-stick run-and-gun shooter inspired by Smash TV. Tight gameplay and great co-op.
Yeah Yeah Beebiss II
A simple single-screen platformer that started as a joke and became a real game. Basic, but fun.
Final Thoughts
That’s every co-op Sega Dreamcast game.
There might be a few homebrew titles I missed, and there’s definitely more to explore within Beats of Rage, but this covers the full library.
The Dreamcast might not have the biggest co-op lineup, but what’s here is solid—and in some cases, some of the best co-op experiences of its era.
If I missed anything, let me know.
And yeah… I skipped sports games on purpose.