Better together: Four co-op games that offer plenty of fun

Games like Overcooked are moving away from the play-on-your-own approach, inviting players to chaotic co-op game worlds to be shared. — Over Town Games/dpa

Saving the world on your own is a lonely business, so it's nice when the burden is shared.

Cooperative video games can be played comfortably from the couch on a screen or over the internet. There is no such thing as going it alone and playing as part of a team is a lot of fun. We've taken a look at some of the best co-op games.