Doom 3

• Doom 3
Release Date: 2005
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2 (system link)

• Description - Doom 3 is a darker, more horror-focused take on the series, following a demonic outbreak on Mars through a story-driven first-person shooter campaign. The Xbox version includes a cooperative mode not found in the original PC release.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the campaign together through System Link using two Xbox consoles, two copies of the game, and two displays. The co-op mode works especially well with one player handling flashlight duty while the other focuses on enemies.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War

• Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War
Release Date: 2003
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War is the Xbox version of Return to Castle Wolfenstein, adding exclusive content and a full cooperative campaign. The game follows Allied agents battling Nazi soldiers, occult experiments, and supernatural threats during World War II.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the entire story in split-screen co-op. Player 2 controls Agent One, changing the story so the second operative survives and fights through the campaign alongside B.J. Blazkowicz.

Xyanide

• Xyanide
Release Date: 2006
Genre: Shoot 'em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Xyanide is a shoot 'em up with twin-stick-style controls, where players move with the left stick and aim with the right stick. The game constantly shifts perspective, moving between behind-the-player, vertical, and horizontal shooting sections.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the campaign together, using independent movement and aiming while adapting to the game's shifting camera angles and changing environments.

Pariah

• Pariah
Release Date: 2005
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Pariah is a first-person shooter from Digital Extremes set in a post-apocalyptic world threatened by a destructive force known as the Shroud. Players collect weapon energy cores that can upgrade each weapon up to three times.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the story campaign together in split-screen, fighting through missions while upgrading weapons and coordinating attacks.

Deathrow

• Deathrow
Release Date: 2002
Genre: Sports / Beat 'em Up
Players: 1–4

• Description - Deathrow is an Xbox-exclusive futuristic sports game that mixes disc-based scoring with 3D brawling. Players can win matches either by outscoring the opposing team or by knocking every opponent unconscious.

• Co-op Experience - Up to four players can team up in the campaign mode, controlling members of the same squad while upgrading individual stats and working together to win matches through scoring or combat.

NightCaster II: Equinox

• NightCaster II: Equinox
Release Date: 2003
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1–2

• Description - NightCaster II: Equinox is a top-down action RPG with dungeon-crawler elements. Players use the left stick to move and the right stick to aim a spell cursor, casting magic based on fire, water, light, and dark elements.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the campaign together, mixing different spell elements, using ranged magic, and backing each other up with close-range attacks.

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

• Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Release Date: 2001
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1–2

• Description - Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is an action RPG developed by Snowblind Studios and set in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms. Rather than using the traditional isometric RPG style of the PC Baldur's Gate games, Dark Alliance focuses on real-time hack-and-slash combat. Players choose from three unique heroes, battle through dungeons, forests, and crypts, collect increasingly powerful weapons and armor, and customize their character through an extensive leveling system.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the entire campaign together in local co-op. Each player controls their own character, earns experience independently, collects unique loot, and combines abilities to defeat enemies and bosses throughout the adventure.

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

• Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
Release Date: 2004
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1–2

• Description - Dark Alliance II expands on its predecessor with five playable characters, larger environments, improved combat, weapon crafting, and a deeper progression system. Set shortly after the events of the first game, players investigate a growing evil threatening Baldur's Gate while exploring dangerous dungeons, ancient ruins, and monster-filled wilderness.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can complete the entire campaign together, each choosing from five character classes with distinct abilities. Players level up independently, collect powerful equipment, and work together against increasingly difficult enemies and massive bosses.

Blackstone: Magic & Steel

• BlackStone: Magic & Steel
Release Date: 2003
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1–4

• Description - BlackStone: Magic & Steel is an Xbox-exclusive dungeon crawler with five character classes and 26 levels. The game follows a Gauntlet-style structure with fantasy combat, class-based abilities, and straightforward stage progression.

• Co-op Experience - Up to four players can play through the campaign together, choosing different classes and combining their abilities while fighting through each level.

Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space

• Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space
Release Date: 2004
Genre: 3D Platformer
Players: 1–2

• Description - Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space is a 3D platformer built around time-control mechanics. Players use vacuums to suck up objects and fire them at enemies, while also playing as both Time Sweepers and TomToms across different mission types.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play in split-screen co-op, working through platforming challenges, combat encounters, and time-manipulation puzzles together.

Brute Force

• Brute Force
Release Date: 2003
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
Players: 1–4

• Description - Brute Force follows an elite squad of four genetically enhanced soldiers, each possessing unique weapons and special abilities. Players switch between characters to solve combat encounters and tactical objectives across a science fiction campaign.

• Co-op Experience - Up to four players can complete the entire campaign together, with each player controlling one squad member. Success depends on combining each character's unique abilities and coordinating attacks against increasingly difficult enemies.

Close Combat: First to Fight

• Close Combat: First to Fight
Release Date: 2005
Genre: Tactical First-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Developed with assistance from active-duty U.S. Marines, Close Combat: First to Fight emphasizes authentic urban combat and realistic squad tactics during military operations in Beirut. Players command a Marine fireteam through tense close-quarters engagements.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can complete dedicated cooperative missions together in split-screen, coordinating room clearing, covering fire, and tactical movement while facing enemy insurgents.

Conflict: Global Terror

• Conflict: Global Terror
Release Date: 2005
Genre: Tactical Third-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Conflict: Global Terror is the fifth entry in the Conflict series, following an elite international squad tasked with preventing worldwide terrorist attacks. Players command a four-person team while issuing tactical orders and switching between squad members.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can complete the entire campaign together in split-screen. Each player commands two squad members, coordinating tactics, issuing orders, and supporting one another throughout every mission.

Conflict: Desert Storm

• Conflict: Desert Storm
Release Date: 2002
Genre: Tactical Third-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Conflict: Desert Storm follows a four-man coalition special forces squad during the Gulf War. Players complete missions inspired by real military operations while switching between squad members, issuing commands, and utilizing each soldier's unique specialty.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can complete the entire campaign together in split-screen. Each player controls two members of the squad, coordinating tactics, reviving teammates, and completing objectives cooperatively.

Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad

• Conflict: Desert Storm II – Back to Baghdad
Release Date: 2003
Genre: Tactical Third-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Back to Baghdad continues the story of the original game, placing players back in Iraq for a new series of military operations. The sequel expands the gameplay with improved AI, larger missions, and additional vehicles.

• Co-op Experience - Two players play through the entire campaign in split-screen, each commanding two squad members while working together to complete every mission.

Conflict: Vietnam

• Conflict: Vietnam
Release Date: 2004
Genre: Tactical Third-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Set during the Vietnam War, Conflict: Vietnam follows a four-man American squad attempting to survive behind enemy lines after becoming separated from friendly forces. The game emphasizes teamwork, squad management, and survival.

• Co-op Experience - Two players complete the full campaign together in split-screen, each controlling two squad members and coordinating tactics throughout every mission.

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

• Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
Release Date: 2005
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Based on Operation Gothic Serpent and other real-world military operations, Delta Force: Black Hawk Down adapts NovaLogic's PC shooter for consoles with streamlined controls and fast-paced combat.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can complete dedicated split-screen cooperative missions together, coordinating assaults, defending objectives, and eliminating enemy forces.

Destroy all Humans! 2

• Destroy All Humans! 2
Release Date: 2006
Genre: Action Adventure
Players: 1–2

• Description - Destroy All Humans! 2 follows the alien Crypto as he seeks revenge against the KGB while spreading Furon influence across Earth during the 1960s. Players explore large open environments using psychic abilities, advanced alien weapons, flying saucers, and over-the-top destructive gameplay.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can complete the entire campaign together in split-screen. Both players control Cryptos simultaneously, combining psychic powers, alien weaponry, and saucer attacks while completing missions and wreaking havoc across each open-world location.

Digimon World 4

• Digimon World 4
Release Date: 2005
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1–4

• Description - Unlike previous entries in the series, Digimon World 4 focuses on real-time hack-and-slash combat. Players choose from several Digimon, level up their abilities, collect weapons, and complete missions while defending the Digital World from a deadly virus.

• Co-op Experience - Up to four players can complete the entire adventure together, battling enemies, collecting equipment, and leveling up their Digimon cooperatively.

Dragon Ball Z: Sagas

• Dragon Ball Z: Sagas
Release Date: 2005
Genre: Action Adventure
Players: 1–2

• Description - Dragon Ball Z: Sagas retells major story arcs from the Saiyan Saga through the Cell Games using third-person action combat. Players control iconic characters including Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Gohan while reliving memorable battles from the anime.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through most of the story together, each controlling a different character while combining melee attacks, Ki blasts, and special abilities against waves of enemies and bosses.