10 Difficult Games That Might End Your Relationship & 10 Fun Ones To Enjoy With Your Partner
10 Difficult Games That Might End Your Relationship & 10 Fun Ones To Enjoy With Your Partner
Would You Play These With Your SO?
Gaming can be a fun and interactive way to bond with your partner (if you choose the right games, that is). The wrong ones can lead to squabbles, conflict, tension, and maybe even a night on the couch for one of you. Don't let cute characters fool you; one of those colorful party games may just lead to divorce. However, there are many cooperative options that can do just the opposite, bringing you closer together through collaboration, problem-solving, and fun. Here are 10 difficult games that will destroy your relationship and 10 fun ones to enjoy together.
1. Super Mario Bros. Wii
While most co-op games are great for couples, Super Mario Bros. Wii is an exception. It's a true test of communication. When you fail at communicating properly, one of you will fall into an abyss while the other one advances upwards, guilt-ridden at their hand in your demise.
2. World Of Warcraft
While World Of Warcraft can be a good game to play as a couple, raiding in the game can be dire for your relationship. In raids, you have to coordinate 10 to 25-player guilds based on classes. Often, one person in the couple is selected and not the other.
3. Resident Evil 5
One of the worst functions you could add to a game is the ability to nag. In Resident Evil 5, you can criticize your partner with the push of a button, as if fighting zombies together wasn't already enough.
4. Mario Party
If you've ever played any of the Mario Party games, you know how much of it is based on random chance. You're also probably familiar with the frustration that ensues when a random feature enables your partner, at the back of the board, to swap places with you, undoing all your hard work and stealing the victory that should be yours.
5. Mario Kart
Mario Kart may be full of adorable characters, but don't be fooled. This go-karting game enables you to throw things at your opponents, including the deadly blue shell with wings, which targets whoever's in first place. If that's your partner, you've essentially ruined their otherwise perfectly executed race.
6. Overcooked
Overcooked is a co-op cooking simulation game where you have to work together as a team to make it through a service while hazardous obstacles are thrown at you. It's an extremely chaotic and stressful game that is bound to get you screaming at each other.
Team17 Digital Ltd on Wikimedia
7. The Sims
A life simulation video game may seem harmless. However, the tendency of players to create their ideal lover or drown their partner's Sim can cause strain in your relationship, to say the least.
Unknown authorUnknown author on Wikimedia
8. Elden Ring
Elden Ring is known for being incredibly challenging to complete, which creates tension, especially if one of you is a more experienced player. The most skilled person will feel like they're carrying the whole game, while the other will just keep dying.
Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
9. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
The idea of this game is to communicate and solve puzzles to defuse bombs before the timer goes off. Sound stressful? One little mistake will cause accidental explosions, yelling, and fighting.
10. Mortal Kombat
Nothing says "I love you" quite like virtually beating each other up. This is especially true if you end up getting flawless victory'd by your partner.
Now that we've talked about the games that might KO your relationship, let's go over some of the safe and fun options to play instead.
1. Minecraft
Minecraft allows you and your partner to build a world together, just like you're doing in real life. There are no required goals to accomplish, just endless possibilities to create and explore.
2. Heavenly Bodies
Heavenly Bodies is a physics-based co-op puzzle game about cosmonauts. It's lighthearted in tone and a good mix of challenge and fun that requires you to communicate and work together effectively.
3. Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing is an adorable, no-stress game where the most exciting thing that happens is finally having enough money to buy yourself that new bedset. New Horizons on Nintendo Switch allows you to play multiplayer so you and your boo can play on the same island.
4. Portal 2
Portal 2 is an excellent co-op game for couples who like an intellectual challenge. It tests your problem-solving, patience, and teamwork skills.
5. A Way Out
A Way Out is the ultimate cooperative gaming experience. It was designed specifically for two players who have to work together to escape from prison. It's also the perfect segue into gaming if your partner doesn't understand why you like it.
6. Borderlands
This first-person shooter co-op is super fun, action-packed, and full of hilarity. It's chaotic, goofy, and ridiculous, so it's good for keeping the mood light, even if you get a little overwhelmed by how fast-paced it is. You can also revive each other, which makes it more fun.
7. Unravel Two
Unravel Two follows the adventures of a couple of yarn creatures who are connected by a shared strand of yarn. You have to work together to solve puzzles and overcome challenges to make advancements. It's an extremely pleasant, low-stress gaming experience with a captivating storyline and striking visuals.
8. Valheim
Valheim is a survival game where you get to build a community and create a cozy viking base. While it can be a challenging game, Valheim is great for couples because it encourages teamwork and collaboration.
9. It Takes Two
As the name suggests, It Takes Two is perfect for couples. It was specifically designed for two players, and the narrative is focused on reconciliation and love. The characters have to use their complementary powers to solve puzzles.
10. Starbound
Starbound allows you to hop around from planet to planet, explore, and collect rare creatures. You can build a home or a whole colony together on a different planet. It's a relaxing game to play with your boo and has a quirky and whimsical charm to it.
