Valentine’s Day is here and we think engaging in some high-quality two-player gaming is the best way to show someone you truly have *heart eyes* for them.
Therefore, we asked around the Overclockers UK office and put together this list of our ultimate two-player games that are perfect for your virtual or in-person Valentine’s date.
Stardew Valley
After inheriting your grandfather’s old farm, you and your special someone can escape to the idyllic Pelican Town in Stardew Valley. Begin your new life together by living off the land, growing crops, raising animals, and becoming a fundamental part of the community. Your choices will directly impact the valley – will you restore the old community centre or join forces with the ruthless Joja Corporation?
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista |
| Processor | 2GHz CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU with 256GB video memory |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 500MB available space |
Top PC to Play Stardew Valley
ASUS TUF A15 Gaming Laptop:
Enjoy playing Stardew Valley or many other two-player games with the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop. Take advantage of the 15.6” FHD display, AMD Ryzen R7 6800H, and NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU, for ultra-fast speeds, smooth frame rates, and realistic visuals with refresh rates of up to 165Hz. Plus, with a 1TB SSD, you will have plenty of space for your expanding gaming library and more!
- 15.6” FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- AMD Ryzen R7 6800H CPU
- NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
It Takes Two
It Takes Two is an action-packed, emotion-filled adventure game, that is perfect to play this Valentine’s Day. Play as clashing couple Cody and May, two humans who have been transformed into dolls by a magical spell. Now trapped in a fantastical world, you must work together to solve complex puzzles, along with your fractured relationship, in order to escape.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8-10 | Windows 8-10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2100T or AMD FX 6100 | Intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD RX7 260x | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290x |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
Top PC to Play It Takes Two
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC:
The Refract Gaming Jade comes equipped with everything you need to enjoy playing It Takes Two and all your other favourite games. Engineered utilising high-quality components, this pre-built system has been expertly crafted for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators. The Refract Jade includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU. Unlock seamless performance in both single- and multi-threaded tasks, along with intelligent workload management and photo-realistic visuals for an immersive gaming experience.
Each PC in the Refract Gaming range comes equipped with a three-year warranty which also covers parts and labour, for extra peace of mind.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Includes AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
Overcooked 2
Overcooked 2 will test your cooking skills and your relationship. (No, I swear, I did not totally throw that lettuce at you because you were in my way…) The Unbread are threatening the Onion Kingdom, and it’s up to you and your significant other to stave off their hunger and save the world.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2100 or AMD A8 5600K | Intel Core i5 650 or AMD A10 5800K |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 630 or AMD Radeon HD 6570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon HD 7510 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3GB available space | 3GB available space |
Top PC to Play Overcooked 2
MSI Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop:
With the MSI Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop, enjoy your two-player Valentine’s date from anywhere you like! Harness the Intel i7 13700H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU for ultra-fast speeds, along with enhanced Ray Tracing and AI capabilities. What’s more, with the 15.6’’ QHD display and up to 165Hz refresh rate, enjoy buttery smooth frame rates that are sure to prove advantageous during gameplay.
- 15.6”
- FHD display
- Intel i7 13700H CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
Raft
Embark on a journey of survival across the ocean this Valentine’s Day in Raft. Gather resources, build your raft, and explore forgotten and dangerous islands as you sail across treacherous, shark-infested waters (insert classic Jaws theme song right here).
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2.6GHz CPU or equivalent | Intel Core 5 6600 3.3GHz CPU or equivalent |
| Memory | 6GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 700 series or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 10GB available space | 10GB available space |
Top PC to Play Raft
OcUK Gaming Sabre PC:
You will have everything you need to survive in Raft thanks to the OcUK Gaming Sabre PC. This includes an Intel Core i5-12400F CPU, for superior performance in single- and multi-threaded tasks, perfect for both work and play! What’s more, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, enjoy an immersive gaming experience with realistic lighting and shadows.
The OcUK Gaming Machete is a configurable PC. This means you can make adjustments to the base hardware specification, which includes customising the case, making upgrades to the memory, GPU, and CPU cooler, along with opting for additional storage drives.
OcUK Gaming Sabre
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel Core i5-12400F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Up to 64GB DDR4 RAM
Portal 2
This Valentine’s Day, you can experience everyone’s favourite puzzle game with your special someone! In Portal 2, you’ll no longer have to face GLaDOS’s challenging puzzles alone. You’ll have to work together, of course with that trusty portal gun, to solve her series of tests and escape.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 |
| Processor | 3.0GHz CPU or higher |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or AMD Radeon X600 or higher |
| DirectX | Version 9 |
| Storage | 8GB available space |
Top PC to Play Portal 2
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop:
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop comes equipped with all the high-quality hardware you need to solve GLaDOS’s puzzles and escape the Aperture Science Laboratories. Harness the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU to unlock ultra-fast processing speeds and enhanced Ray Tracing capabilities. Plus, with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, wave goodbye to pesky loading times and input lag during those crucial in-game moments.
ASUS ROG Strix G15
- 15.6” FHD display
- AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
Share Your Valentine’s Plans:
What games will you be playing this Valentine’s Day? We’d love to hear your plans in the comments below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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Cool list! Moving Out is another great one to play on my MSI laptop 🙂
Moving Out 2 is now in the library too.
Yaaasss! We loved Moving Out 2 – 10/10 would recommend