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The 10 Best Video Game Duos of All Time, Ranked
This article is a ranked countdown of the ten most iconic video game duos, arguing that memorable pairings have long strengthened storytelling and character dynamics across gaming history. It highlights how such duos range from early mascot characters to more complex modern pairings, some of which have become recognisable even to non-gamers.
Among the entries discussed are Ratchet and Clank, the PlayStation sci-fi pair who have appeared across nearly 25 years since their PS2 debut through to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PS5, and Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, whose hero-sidekick dynamic developed after Donkey Kong shifted from villain to protagonist in the Donkey Kong Country series. The piece frames these duos as central to their respective franchises' enduring appeal, praising their evolving character writing and genuine on-screen chemistry.
In short
- Collider ranks the ten best video game duos of all time
- Ratchet and Clank and Donkey Kong/Diddy Kong feature prominently
- List praises duos for lasting character chemistry and franchise impact
Explained simply
Video games often pair a main character with a companion, giving players two personalities to follow and helping stories unfold through their interactions. Some pairings become closely associated with a series and remain familiar across generations of games.
Ratchet is a daring mechanic and Clank is his small, thoughtful robot companion in PlayStation’s science-fiction adventures. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are an ape hero and his nimble sidekick, a partnership that took shape in the Donkey Kong Country games. These duos show how a companion can become an enduring part of a game series.