I have a flow-chart-esque set of recommendations for you:
1. Do they like working together or competing against each other? If they like working together, jump to part 2; otherwise, jump to part 3.
2. Do they love Marvel? If they do, I'd recommend Marvel Champions: The Card Game. It's a fantastic cooperative card game that sees each player taking a hero of their choice and going up against a villain. It's sort of a must-buy if they both like Marvel, and even if they aren't huge fans, it might be worth a look.
If they dislike Marvel, I would recommend Aeon's End. Definitely not for them if they don't like generic fantasy, but it's a great deckbuilder that really encourages teamwork.
3. Do they like stomping on each other's plans and being mean? If they do, pick up Unmatched. It's a skirmish game about maneuvering around a map and beating up on the other player, it has some of the coolest art in anything ever (Mondo, the movie poster people, did the art), and it's extremely quick. There are a bunch of different sets to choose from, so just choose the one that looks interesting.
If they dislike direct conflict, I'd give a hearty recommendation to Wingspan. It has a great theme (birds!), great art, and is very easygoing. It's my partner's favorite board game to play by a wide margin.
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