It Takes Two
Released 26 March 2021 Developer Hazelight Studios Publisher Electronic Arts
A cooperative adventure for exactly two players, played on one screen or online. A couple on the brink of divorce are turned into dolls and have to work together through imaginative levels where each player has different abilities, with puzzles, platforming and mini-games along the way. It is aimed at pairs of players such as friends or a parent and an older child, and the story deals with a marriage breaking down.
How it makes money
Fair: pay clearly, know the ceiling
A one-off purchase: A$49.95 on Steam and A$59.95 on PlayStation and Xbox. Only one person needs to buy it, because the owner can invite a friend on the same platform to play online for free with the Friend's Pass. There are no in-game purchases, currency or passes, and the game is also part of the EA Play catalogue (from about A$8.95 a month according to its Steam page).
How you pay
- Pay once
A$49.95 on Steam and A$59.95 on PlayStation and Xbox (regular prices on 22 October 2026). Everything is in the one purchase and a second player joins free through the Friend's Pass.
- Game library
The game is available through EA Play, which its Steam page lists from A$8.95 a month; you do not need it if you buy the game.
minor part of the game
What it costs
Price: A$56.62 · everything A$49.95
| What | Where | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Friend's Pass for a second player is free |
Steam (AU) · PC ↗ | A$49.95 | Oct 2026 |
| PS4 and PS5 One purchase covers PS4 and PS5 |
PlayStation Store (AU) · PS5 ↗ | A$59.95 | Oct 2026 |
| Digital Version | Microsoft Store (AU) · Xbox Series ↗ | A$59.95 | Oct 2026 |
| Friend's Pass Free download that lets a friend on the same platform join the owner's game online |
Steam (AU) · PC ↗ | Free | Oct 2026 |
Store prices change often and sales are common; we record the regular price on the date shown.
Reviews from across the web
What the critics said
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9/ 10
GameSpot ↗
Rated it among the best 3D platformers since Super Mario Odyssey, praising how often it brings in new co-operative ideas.
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9.3/ 10
Game Informer ↗
Called it a standout co-op adventure with a constant stream of fresh gameplay ideas and an emotional story about a couple's split, though the core platforming is less reliable than it should be.
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Recommended
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8/ 10
Nintendo Life ↗
Found the Switch version a satisfying port of a strong co-op game, with forgiving platforming and constant new mechanics, though the visuals are downgraded and the cutscenes long.
Scores belong to the outlets that published them; follow the links to read the full reviews. Summaries are ours.
Age ratings
Classification
Age ratings judge content (violence, language, gambling themes). They say little about how hard a game pushes spending — that's what the badges above are for. About rating boards
Safety & parental controls
Who can talk to your child, and what can they buy?
- Chat: not recorded
- No contact with strangers
- No user-made content
- Needs an online account
Online play is only with a friend who has joined through the Friend's Pass on the same platform; EA's page describes no matchmaking with strangers, and I found no mention of built-in chat, so most pairs talk over a console or app voice chat. An EA account is required (on Steam it is linked to your Steam account). Content: cartoonish fantasy violence, mild coarse language and a storyline about a couple's divorce, rated PG in Australia and T in the US.
Platforms & release
Where you can play it
| Platform | Released | Store |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 Switch 2 version released October 2026; price not confirmed |
15 October 2026 | — |
| Nintendo Switch | 4 November 2022 | Store page ↗ |
| PlayStation 5 | 26 March 2021 | Store page ↗ |
| PlayStation 4 | 26 March 2021 | Store page ↗ |
| Xbox Series X|S | 26 March 2021 | Store page ↗ |
| Xbox One | 26 March 2021 | Store page ↗ |
| Windows PC | 26 March 2021 | Store page ↗ |
Further reading
Facts last checked 22 October 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org, store.steampowered.com, store.steampowered.com, store.playstation.com, displaycatalog.mp.microsoft.com, www.nintendo.com, www.ea.com, www.metacritic.com, opencritic.com. Spotted something wrong? Send a correction.