20 Best 2-Player & Multiplayer PPSSPP Games (2026)

Gaming is more fun with friends. The PSP had plenty of 2-player and multiplayer games, and with the PPSSPP emulator you can still play many of them together, over local Wi-Fi or a hotspot. This list covers the 20 best 2-player and multiplayer PPSSPP games, from co-op monster hunting to head-to-head fighting and racing, plus a step-by-step guide to setting up multiplayer on PPSSPP.

Best Multiplayer PPSSPP Games at a Glance

The 20 Best 2-Player and Multiplayer PPSSPP Games

1. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

Action RPG · Co-op, up to 4 players

The king of PSP multiplayer. Team up to hunt huge monsters, carve materials and craft better gear. Hundreds of hours of content, and much more fun with friends.

2. God Eater Burst

Action RPG · Co-op, up to 4 players

Fast monster-hunting with transforming weapons that switch between sword and gun. A great choice if you want quicker action than Monster Hunter.

3. Phantasy Star Portable 2

Action RPG · Co-op, up to 4 players

Sci-fi missions, loot and character building, made for co-op play with friends.

4. Tekken 6

Fighting · 2 players (versus)

One of the best-looking PSP games, with a huge roster and smooth controls. Perfect for head-to-head battles.

5. Tekken: Dark Resurrection

Fighting · 2 players (versus)

Many fans think it's the best fighting game on PSP. Fast, balanced and packed with characters.

6. Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny

Weapon fighting · 2 players (versus)

Sword-based fighting with a strong roster and a deep character creator.

7. Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Fighting · 2 players (versus)

Final Fantasy heroes and villains battle in 3D arenas. Mix of RPG and fighting game.

8. Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX

Fighting · 2 players (versus)

Classic 2D Street Fighter with extra characters added. Great for quick rounds with a friend.

9. Mortal Kombat: Unchained

Fighting · 2 players (versus)

Brutal combat, fatalities and lots of modes, including Konquest.

10. Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2

Fighting · 2 players (versus)

Fast, flashy Dragon Ball battles with super moves. A huge favourite on PPSSPP.

11. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3

Fighting · Up to 4 players

Big roster, team battles and lots of jutsu. Fun with friends thanks to multiplayer battles.

12. WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2011

Wrestling · Up to 4 players

Tag matches, ladder matches and more. Gets wild with four players.

13. Pro Evolution Soccer 2014

Football · 2 players

Settle football arguments with a friend. Also see our PES 2027 PPSSPP for current squads.

14. Burnout Legends

Racing · Multiplayer races

High-speed racing with crashes and takedowns. Racing friends is chaotic fun.

15. Need for Speed Most Wanted 5-1-0

Racing · Multiplayer races

Street racing and police chases, with multiplayer races.

16. Ridge Racer

Racing · Multiplayer races

Arcade drifting with tight handling, an easy pick for quick multiplayer races.

17. WipEout Pure

Futuristic racing · Multiplayer races

Anti-gravity racing with weapons and a great soundtrack.

18. Lumines

Puzzle · 2 players (versus)

A music-and-block puzzle game that gets very competitive in versus mode.

19. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters

Action shooter · Multiplayer modes

A full Ratchet & Clank adventure with multiplayer battles too.

20. Medal of Honor Heroes 2

Shooter · Multiplayer battles

A World War II shooter with a strong multiplayer mode.

How to Play Multiplayer on PPSSPP (Ad Hoc)

The PSP used a feature called ad hoc to connect consoles nearby. PPSSPP copies this over Wi-Fi, so two phones (or a phone and a PC) can play together.

1. Connect to the same network. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi router, or one phone can turn on its hotspot and the other joins it.
2. Use the same version. Install the same PPSSPP version and the same game file on both devices.
3. Turn on networking. In PPSSPP, open Settings > Networking and enable Enable networking/WLAN.
4. Set up the host. On one device, turn on Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server. This device is the host.
5. Connect the other player. On the second device, set the PRO ad hoc server IP address to the host's local IP address (shown in the host's Wi-Fi settings).
6. Start the game's multiplayer mode. Open the game on both devices and pick the ad hoc or multiplayer option from the game's menu.

Tips for Smooth Multiplayer

• Keep both devices close to the router or hotspot.
• Close background apps to reduce lag.
• If the game freezes, restart PPSSPP on both devices and connect again.
• Fighting games also work great as local 2-player on one PC with two controllers.

FAQs

Can two phones play PPSSPP games together?

Yes. Turn on networking in PPSSPP, connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi or hotspot, and use the built-in ad hoc server.

Do I need internet for PPSSPP multiplayer?

No. Local multiplayer works over the same Wi-Fi or a hotspot, with no internet data needed.

Which PPSSPP game is best for 4 players?

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, God Eater Burst and Phantasy Star Portable 2 are the best 4-player co-op games.

Can I play 2 players on one PC?

Yes. On the PC version of PPSSPP, fighting and sports games work well with two controllers.

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Image credits (Wikimedia Commons): "PSP-2000" by Evan-Amos (public domain); "Parts of PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 at Tokyo Game Show" by Kentaro Ohno (CC BY 2.0). Game names are trademarks of their respective owners.