Crossplay Games PS5 PC: Co-op Video Games That Connect Console and Computer

Published · By Alehundred Studios

The best crossplay games PS5 PC players can share today are co-op video games whose official pages name both platforms, like Helldivers 2, Split Fiction and Sea of Thieves. In those games a friend on PlayStation 5 and a friend on a Windows PC join the same session, usually after linking a game account and checking one setting.

Below: how PS5 and PC co-op works, which games confirm it on their own pages, where Xbox and Switch 2 fit, how to set up your first session, and which questions to ask before you buy.

Can PS5 and PC players play co-op together?

Yes, PS5 and PC players can play co-op together in any game whose developer added crossplay between the two platforms. Crossplay is a feature of each game, not a switch on the console, so the answer always depends on the title you pick.

The clearest example is Helldivers 2. When Arrowhead Game Studios revealed the PC version on the PlayStation Blog, the studio wrote: "we're pleased to announce that Helldivers 2 supports crossplay! That means your teammates on PC can play with you on PS5 and vice versa." That is the kind of sentence to look for: both platforms named, and the word crossplay.

Friends who game together are spread across devices, which is why studios keep adding this feature. The Entertainment Software Association's Essential Facts 2026 report finds that 70% of players age 8 and older have played with others, and that 62% of those players play video games online with friends they know in person. The same report notes that players can reach games "from mobile devices, consoles, PCs, and VR headsets." When your group owns a mix of those, crossplay is what keeps everyone in the same match.

Which co-op games cross play between PS5 and PC?

The co-op games below confirm PS5 and PC crossplay on their official pages, which is the only proof worth trusting before you buy.

Each of these games fills a different kind of night. Helldivers 2 is tense and loud, Split Fiction is a story for exactly two people, Sea of Thieves is open and social, and Overcooked! turns a group call into happy shouting.

Can Xbox and PS5 play co-op together too?

Yes, Xbox and PS5 players can play co-op together when the game supports crossplay across all three platforms, and some of the biggest co-op releases now do.

Split Fiction is the simplest case, because its Friend's Pass article says outright that "all combinations are possible" between PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Its official page also adds Nintendo Switch 2 to the crossplay list with "Crossplay on PS, Xbox, NS2 & PC."

Sea of Thieves is another three-platform example. Rare's announcement explains that millions of players had already joined "on Xbox and Steam" before the PS5 launch, and that crossplay keeps all of them on the same seas.

When a game is missing from one platform, no setting will bridge it. Helldivers 2, for example, was announced for PC and PS5 in that PlayStation Blog post, so an Xbox friend has to wait for the developer, not for a menu option.

What co-op games are like It Takes Two with crossplay?

If you loved It Takes Two, Split Fiction is the closest match with crossplay, because it comes from the same studio and is built around the same two-player co-op.

The difference that matters for mixed groups is crossplay itself. The Friend's Pass article describes the feature as crossplay "for the very first time in a Hazelight game," which means a PS5 player and a PC player can finally share one of the studio's adventures. The official page describes the game as an adventure "tailored for two" where you "coordinate your actions and timing as well as work together to overcome challenges."

For couples or two close friends on different platforms, that makes Split Fiction the safest first pick. For bigger groups, Sea of Thieves and Overcooked! scale better, because more than two people can join.

How do you set up crossplay between PS5 and PC?

To set up crossplay between PS5 and PC, both players install the same game, sign in to the account the game asks for, confirm crossplay is turned on in its settings, and then invite each other through the game's own friend system.

  1. Check the official page first. Look for the word crossplay and both platform names, as in the Helldivers 2 and Split Fiction pages above.
  2. Create the publisher account if the game uses one. Split Fiction, for example, asks for an EA Account to play via cross-play, according to its Friend's Pass article.
  3. Look for the crossplay setting. Many games place it in their options menu, and some ship with it on while others start with it off.
  4. Add each other inside the game. Console friend lists and Steam friend lists do not merge on their own, so crossplay games usually have their own invite, code or friends tab.
  5. Agree on voice. Some games carry their own voice chat across platforms; otherwise the group can use a separate app. The ESA report finds that 52% of players who communicate online have used platform or in-game voice chat.
  6. Do a short test run. Fifteen minutes in a lobby before a big night saves the classic problem of an invite that never shows up.

Behind the scenes, many studios use shared online services to connect players across stores. Epic Online Services, for example, describes "a cross-platform network of nearly a billion players" and lists crossplay, lobbies and voice among its tools. You never touch those systems directly, but they explain why a PS5 friend and a PC friend can see the same lobby.

What should you check before buying a crossplay game?

Before buying a crossplay game for a PS5 and PC group, check four things: the platforms named on the official page, the number of players, the account you will need, and whether your progress moves between devices.

A good rule: if the official page or the developer's announcement does not mention crossplay, assume it is not there and ask the community before you buy.

Are new co-op games on PS5 adding crossplay?

Yes, new co-op games on PS5 increasingly launch with PC crossplay, and some add Xbox and Switch 2 as well. Split Fiction is a clear example: Hazelight's previous games did not offer crossplay, and this one lists PS, Xbox, NS2 and PC together on its official page.

Studios are also bringing older co-op games to new platforms with crossplay attached. Rare's move of Sea of Thieves to PS5 was, in its own words, "the first time a Rare game has ever launched on a PlayStation platform," according to the announcement, and crossplay was part of the plan from day one.

The direction is easy to read: groups of friends do not want to buy a second device to play together, and studios are building their online features around that.

Where does Coins Catcher: Co-op Lands fit?

Coins Catcher: Co-op Lands is an online co-op 3D platformer for up to 8 players where PC, mobile and VR already play in the same match, and other platforms, consoles included, are on our roadmap.

Today the game runs on PC through Steam, on mobile and in VR, with voice chat for everyone. Its Steam page sums it up in one line: "Crossfire with your friends on VR, PC and mobile." It is not on PlayStation, Xbox or Switch yet. We would love to bring it to more platforms and we are working toward that, but we are not announcing any console or any date here.

What you can do now: you stand 10 cm (about 4 inches) tall and travel through magic portals into giant dioramas of seven real historical eras, from Italy in 1956 back to Alexandria in 300 BC. Your group meets in the Forest Hub, a sacred forest with giant mushrooms and glowing butterflies, then collects coins, spends them on upgrades in the game, races to the top of each era's tower for the Magic Gem and faces the seven giant beasts of a curse inspired by the Brothers Grimm. More about it on the Coins Catcher page.

FAQ

Can PS5 and PC play co-op together?

Yes, in games that support crossplay between the two. Helldivers 2, Split Fiction and Sea of Thieves all confirm it on official pages, so check the game's own page for the word crossplay before you buy.

Which game is best for 2 players on PS5 and PC?

Split Fiction is the strongest pick for two players across PS5 and PC. It is a co-op adventure built for exactly two people, and its official page lists crossplay on PS, Xbox, NS2 and PC.

Are there any new co-op games on PS5 with crossplay?

Yes. Recent co-op releases like Split Fiction launched with crossplay across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and Sea of Thieves arrived on PS5 with crossplay connecting it to Xbox and Steam players.

What is the best co-op game for Xbox and PC crossplay?

Sea of Thieves is a strong choice for Xbox and PC, since it has been on Xbox and Steam for years and later added PS5 with crossplay. Split Fiction also supports every combination of PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Do crossplay games need an extra account?

Often, yes. Many crossplay games ask for a publisher account so players on different platforms can find each other. Split Fiction, for example, requires an EA Account to play via cross-play.

Is Coins Catcher: Co-op Lands on PS5?

Not yet. Coins Catcher: Co-op Lands plays on PC (Steam), mobile and VR, all in the same match. Other platforms, consoles included, are on the roadmap, with no dates announced.

Sources

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