People search for this a lot, usually with a specific scenario in mind: two people, one phone, a waiting room or a sofa. Here is how Genshin Impact handles that, and what to play instead when it does not.
How Genshin Impact is designed to be played
Genshin Impact is a co-op adventure built around two people with their own devices. Genshin Impact is a gorgeous open-world action RPG with a vast world to explore and a huge cast of characters to collect. Its co-op mode lets you join your partnerβs world to fight bosses and clear domains together, making it a rewarding long-term couple game. The design assumes each of you has your own screen and your own view of what is going on.
That is not a limitation so much as the point β in this kind of game, built around playing with someone rather than beside them, and a shared screen would give both of you the same information.
What to do if you only have one phone between you
- Play it in turns rather than at once, handing the phone over at natural breaks.
- Or pick something built for one device from the start. 2 Player Games: The Challenge is the obvious one β it is a whole collection designed around two people sharing a single screen.
- If you are in the same room with two phones, just use both. Same-room play with separate screens is a different, better experience.
We keep a full list of these on our games for two people on one phone guide.
Playing Genshin Impact properly, on two devices
- Install it on both phones.
- Create or join the same co-op room.
- Team up and take on the levels together.
- Sit next to each other if you can β with this kind of game, being in the same room and talking out loud is half of it.
Genshin Impact is on both the App Store and Google Play, so it does not matter which of you is on iPhone and which is on Android.
Games in the same vein
- Sky: Children of the Light β Sky: Children of the Light, from the makers of Journey, is a serene social adventure about flying through beautiful realms and sharing light with others.
- Spaceteam β Spaceteam is a frantic co-op party game where you shout absurd technobabble instructions at each other to keep your ship from falling apart.
- Soul Knight β Soul Knight is a fast pixel-art roguelike shooter with tight controls and a huge arsenal of weapons.
Where to go next
The games that last between two people are rarely the exciting ones. Our Flower Garden is our standing recommendation for exactly that reason: one garden, no timers, no way to fall behind.
- Games Like Genshin Impact to Play as a Couple
- How to Play Genshin Impact With Friends
- Is Genshin Impact Cross-Platform? iPhone & Android
- Is Genshin Impact Multiplayer? How to Play It Together
- Our full list of the best mobile couple games
Frequently asked questions
- Can you play Genshin Impact on one phone?
- Genshin Impact is built for two devices, one each. If you only have one phone between you, take turns with it β or pick a game designed for same-device play instead.
- Does Genshin Impact have split screen?
- No. Genshin Impact gives each player their own screen on their own phone rather than splitting a single display.
- Can we play Genshin Impact in the same room?
- Yes, and it is often the best way to play it β two phones, one sofa, talking out loud instead of typing.
