Top Multiplayer Games to Try Now

We love video games. In 2019, PC and console gaming revenue reached $45 billion, surpassing that year’s global box-office revenue of $42.5 billion. That’s a huge market for games, and like movies, many games are more fun with friends.

There are countless co-op and player-versus-player (PvP) titles: new indie hits, lesser-known gems, long-running favorites and massive blockbusters. Whether you want multiplayer games on PC, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation or Xbox, there’s something for every kind of player.

Below is a polished, SEO-friendly and concise roundup of the best multiplayer games you can play today, refined for clarity and readability while preserving the original structure and images.

50. Battlefield V

Developer: EA DICE

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter, battle royale

Multiplayer: PvP

Price: $39.99

Game Details: Battlefield V

Bottom Line: Battlefield V

Battlefield V received mixed reactions at launch and underperformed sales expectations, but it remains a strong multiplayer experience for players who enjoy large-scale, fast-paced wartime action. The game offers multiple modes, including Firestorm, the series’ battle royale mode. Battlefield V focuses on class-based combat where players can perform roles from ground infantry to bomber crews in World War II–themed maps.

49. Project Zomboid

Developer: The Indie Stone

Publisher: The Indie Stone

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux

Genre: Survival

Multiplayer: Cooperative

Price: $14.99

Game Details: Project Zomboid

Bottom Line: Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is one of the most realistic zombie-survival games available. There’s no conventional story—players survive as long as possible in a world overrun by zombies. The isometric perspective limits what your character can see, and careful resource management—food, water and mental state—is crucial. Boarding up safehouses, scavenging and the threat of infection create tense, immersive gameplay. It supports solo and cooperative play and has a large modding community.

48. Far Cry 5

Developer: Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher: Ubisoft

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Multiplayer: Cooperative

Price: $59.99

Game Details: Far Cry 5

Bottom Line: Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5 follows the franchise’s tradition of over-the-top action and idiosyncratic storytelling. Set in rural Montana under the control of a violent cult, the game combines beautiful open-world environments with frenetic combat. The story and writing often draw criticism, but the core experience—exploration and cooperative play through a chaotic world—remains entertaining.

47. Pulsar: Lost Colony

Developer: Leafy Games

Publisher: Leafy Games

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux

Genre: Space, adventure, FPS

Multiplayer: Cooperative

Price: $24.99

Game Details: Pulsar: Lost Colony

Bottom Line: Pulsar: Lost Colony

Pulsar: Lost Colony is a crew-based spaceship adventure where teamwork is essential. A team of up to five players fills specific roles—pilot, captain, weapons specialist, engineer and scientist—each with unique responsibilities. The game rewards coordination: groups that communicate well will thrive while uncoordinated teams struggle. Pulsar captures Star Trek–style bridge play and exploration with procedurally generated systems and regular updates from a small development team.

46. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands

Developer: Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Milan

Publisher: Ubisoft

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PS4

Genre: Third-person shooter

Multiplayer: Cooperative, PvP

Price: $49.99

Game Details: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands

Bottom Line: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands

Ghost Recon: Wildlands shifts the Tom Clancy formula toward large-scale action. While stealth elements can feel undercooked and some mechanics are rough, the open-world co-op experience is highly enjoyable with friends, offering diverse missions across a vast Bolivian landscape and a heavy emphasis on tactical teamwork.

45. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Developer: Steel Crate Games

Publisher: Steel Crate Games

Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Linux, Android, macOS, iOS

Genre: Puzzle

Multiplayer: Cooperative

Price: $14.99

Game Details: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Bottom Line: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a brilliant communication-based party game. One player inspects an on-screen bomb while others consult a manual (printable or digital) to provide step-by-step instructions—without seeing the bomb. The game works locally or online and only one person needs to own it, making it a great, budget-friendly social experience.

44. SWAT 4

Developer: Irrational Games

Publisher: Activision

Platforms: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical shooter

Multiplayer: Cooperative

Price: $9.99

Game Details: SWAT 4

Bottom Line: SWAT 4

Despite its age, SWAT 4 remains one of the most realistic tactical shooters. Players lead a SWAT squad through hostage and barricade scenarios where non-lethal tactics matter. The community provides mods and the game is available through platforms like GOG, but finding regular pickup multiplayer can be difficult, so play with friends when possible.

43. Space Station 13

Developer: Exadv1 and community contributors

Publisher: Community-run

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux

Genre: Action-adventure, role-playing

Multiplayer: Cooperative

Price: Free

Game Details: Space Station 13

Bottom Line: Space Station 13

Space Station 13 is a uniquely chaotic, community-driven 2D role-playing game set aboard a space station. Each round assigns players jobs—doctors, engineers, security officers—and rounds often devolve into unpredictable, emergent stories. The visuals are simple but the depth and dedicated player community make it a rich multiplayer experience for those willing to learn the rules and server-specific culture.

42. Dota 2

Developer: Valve

Publisher: Valve

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux

Genre: MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena)

Multiplayer: Competitive MOBA

Price: Free

Game Details: Dota 2

Bottom Line: Dota 2

Dota 2 is Valve’s free-to-play MOBA with a massive, competitive scene and an extensive real-world economy built around cosmetic items. Matches are deep, strategic and highly rewarding for dedicated teams, though newcomers can find the learning curve steep and the community occasionally toxic.

41. Warframe

Developer: Digital Extremes

Publisher: Digital Extremes

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Action RPG

Multiplayer: Cooperative, PvP

Price: Free

Game Details: Warframe

Bottom Line: Warframe

Warframe is a long-running, free-to-play action RPG with fast, fluid combat and extensive progression systems. Players don customizable Warframes, complete missions with up to four teammates, and craft equipment from gathered resources. The game offers a huge amount of content accumulated through years of updates and supports both cooperative PvE and smaller-scale PvP.

40. World of Warcraft

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS

Genre: MMORPG

Multiplayer: Cooperative, PvP

Price: Subscription (monthly)

Game Details: World of Warcraft

Bottom Line: World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is a landmark MMO that launched in 2004 and has evolved through expansions and updates. Blizzard revived interest with WoW Classic—servers that restore the game to its pre-expansion state—offering players both the modern and nostalgic experiences. WoW continues to host a large player base across different playstyles from casual to hardcore raiding.

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