Super Smash Bros. Melee co-op

Split-screen for up to 3 players

2001 · HAL Laboratory · 94/100

Split-screen

Yes

GameCube

Local

up to 3 players

Online

Not documented

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: Yes
Local co-op: up to 3 players
Online co-op: Not documented
Full campaign in co-op: Not documented
Cross-play: Not documented
Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Series: Mario

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-10-07

What it is

A crossover platform fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo franchises including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. Unlike traditional fighters, the goal is to knock opponents off the stage rather than deplete a health bar. Damage accumulates as a percentage, increasing the distance a character is launched when hit. Players use simple one-button inputs combined with joystick directions to execute moves. The game supports up to four players simultaneously and includes various single-player modes alongside its multiplayer focus. Its fast-paced, aggressive gameplay fostered a long-running competitive esports scene that persisted well beyond the game's original lifespan.

Frequently asked

Does Super Smash Bros. Melee have split screen?

Yes. Super Smash Bros. Melee has split screen on GameCube, locally for up to 3 players.

How many players can play Super Smash Bros. Melee locally and online?

Locally: up to 3 players. Online: not documented.

Does Super Smash Bros. Melee support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Super Smash Bros. Melee. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.