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Microsoft's consoles may not be known as peak party platforms, but the best split-screen Xbox One games prove that Xbox can do local multiplayer just as well as Sony or Nintendo. A great split-screen game can entertain multiple people without slicing up a display into such small sections that you can barely see/follow the action. They also avoid making the second player feel like a third wheel—player two (or three, or four) should be able to progress and contribute the same way that P1 can.

Of course, a big part of determining which game is best for you comes down to what you're looking for. If you want a raucous party game, Rocket League's hyperkinetic mix of racing and sports action is just the ticket. On the other hand, if what you want is a deep, immersive experience to share with a friend, something like A Way Out or Gears of War 4 is probably more your speed. Luckily, Xbox One owners get a breadth of titles across a ton of different genres that can all be played in local, split-screen multiplayer.

Read on to check out our list of the best split-screen Xbox One games.