What are the best multiplayer games in 2025?

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To have a good time with friends or other gamers around the world, there's nothing better than an online game! So, we invite you to discover the best multiplayer games in 2025.

🕹️ Games	Initial release date	Platforms
Human Fall Flat	July 22, 2016	PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS.
Stardew Valley	February 26, 2016	PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS.
Valheim	February 2, 2021 (early access)	PC, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S.
Phasmophobia	September 18, 2020	PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S.
Golf It!	February 17, 2017	PC, Mac.

And because you don't necessarily have to spend money to treat yourself, we invite you to discover the best free PC games !

Disclaimer: This is a selection made by the editorial team, and therefore a subjective ranking.

Our favorites

Among the countless multiplayer games on the market, the editorial team has selected five. These are our favoritesAnd we'd like to tell you why...

1. Human Fall Flat

Human Fall Flat is a platform and puzzle game, where several players will have to unite their brains to solve the puzzles that make up its different levels.

Its comical animations, varied themes and high replayability are its strength.

Illustration from Human Fall Flat. — Illustrative image of Human Fall Flat. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr.

If you like rack your brains between friends, all in a game à la fun, offbeat art directionHuman Fall Flat is for you! Laugh-out-loud bars guaranteed.

2. Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley offers us a cozy gaming experience, where the challenge is to managing the family farm you inherited.

You'll need to to raising livestock, cultivating your land, and farming itAll this, with the possibility of getting married and having children.

Illustration by Stardew Valley. — Illustrative image of Stardew Valley. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr.

Stardew Valley is dedicated to gamers for management games in a soothing setting. In multiplayer mode, your friends can even help you build your haven of peace!

3. Valheim

In Valheim, you take on the role of a Viking in search of redemption to the Nordic gods after falling in battle.

On the agenda: an adventure punctuated by crafting tools and shelters, battles against Odin's enemies and survival. Can you reach Valhalla?

Illustration by Valheim. — Illustrative image of Valheim. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr.

Valheim is aimed at players who like survival games. Taking up arms with your friends guarantees an epic adventure, all set in a world based on Norse mythology.

4. Phasmophobia

With Phasmophobia, you can play Ghostbuster on a ghost hunt!

You'll have to visit abandoned places, then investigate the nature of the ghost who haunts the place to get paid by your employer. But you still have to get out alive...

Illustration from Phasmophobia. — Illustrative image of Phasmophobia. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr.

For the thrill-seekersPhasmophobia is the perfect cooperative horror game for a memorable evening with friends. In short, it's an opportunity to expose the most fearful members of the group!

5. Golf It!

To awaken your inner competitive, why not try Golf It! The game invites you to make a numerous miniature golf courses.

Each zone pushes you to exploit certain game mechanicsAs you can see, you'll need to be creative to be the champion!

Illustration from Golf It! — Illustrative image of Golf It! ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr.

Golf It! is for people looking for a good time, gamers or not Indeed, it is a competitive game where everyone has a chance to shine!

Now that you know about our five favoritesWe invite you to discover the top 50 best multiplayer games.

#1 - Red Dead Redemption 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Rockstar Games. Release date October 26, 2018 Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia. Metacritic rating : 97/100 Multiplayer Yes (up to 32 players per server) PEGI PEGI 18 Gender Open World, Western, Action-Adventure.

#2 - Portal 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Valve. Release date April 21, 2011 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 95/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : PEGI 12 Gender Platforms, Reflection.

#3 - World of Warcraft

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Blizzard Entertainment. Release date November 23, 2004 Platforms PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 95/100 Multiplayer Yes (up to 1,200 players simultaneously) PEGI : PEGI 12 Gender MMORPG.

#4 - Team Fortress 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Valve Corporation. Release date October 10, 2007 Platforms PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 92/100 Multiplayer Yes (8 to 16 players) PEGI PEGI 16 Gender Hero Shooter, FPS.

#5 - Satisfactory

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Coffee Stain Studios, Coffee Stain Publishing. Release date March 19, 2019 Platforms : pc Metacritic rating : 91/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI Not listed. Gender Simulation, Construction.

#6 - Tekken 8

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment. Release date January 28, 2024 Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 90/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 16 Gender Combat.

#7 - Dead Space 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Visceral Games, Electronic Arts. Release date January 25, 2011 Platforms PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC. Metacritic rating : 90/100 Multiplayer Yes (4 players per team) PEGI : 18 Gender Survival Horror.

#8 - Dota 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Valve Corporation. Release date July 9, 2013 Platforms PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 90/100 Multiplayer Yes (5 players per team) PEGI : 12 Gender MOBA.

#9 - Left 4 Dead 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Turtle Rock Studios, Valve Corporation, Certain Affinity, Electronic Arts. Release date November 18, 2008 Platforms Xbox 360, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 89/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 18 Gender FPS, Survival Horror.

#10 - Monster Hunter Rise

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Capcom. Release date March 26, 2021 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 88/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Action-RPG.

#11 - Tetris Effect : Connected

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Monstars, Resonair, Enhance Games. Release date : November 9, 2018 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 88/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 3 Gender : Puzzle.

#12 - EVE Online: Special Edition

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher CCP Games, Crucial Entertainment, Attari. Release date May 6, 2003 Platforms PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 88/100 Multiplayer : Yes PEGI : 12 Gender MMORPG.

#13 - Dragon Ball FighterZ

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Arc System Works, Bandai Namco Entertainment. Release date : January 26, 2018 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 87/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Combat.

#14 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Tribute Games, Dotemu. Release date June 16, 2022 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC, Android, iOS. Metacritic rating : 87/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 6 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Beat'em up.

#15 - Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Relic Entertainment, THQ. Release date September 24, 2007 Platforms PC. Metacritic rating : 87/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 18 Gender : Real-time strategy.

#16 - Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader - Void Shadows

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Owlcat Games. Release date December 7, 2023 Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 86/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 6 players) PEGI : 16 Gender CRPG.

#17 - Diablo IV

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Blizzard Entertainment. Release date June 6, 2023 Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 86/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 18 Gender : Action RPG, Hack and Slash.

#18 - Sons Of The Forest

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Endnight Games, Newnight. Release date February 22, 2024 Platforms PC. Metacritic rating : 86/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 8 players) PEGI : 18 Gender Survival, Survival Horror.

#19 - Chivalry 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Torn Banner Studios, Tripwire Interactive. Release date June 8, 2021 Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 85/100 Multiplayer Yes (up to 64 players) PEGI : 18 Gender Action.

#20 - Destiny 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Bungie, Activision, Sony Interactive Entertainment. Release date September 6, 2017 Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia. Metacritic rating : 85/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 3 players) PEGI : 16 Gender MMO, Action-RPG, FPS.

#21 - Core Keeper

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Pugstorm, Fireshine Games. Release date August 27, 2024 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 85/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 8 players) PEGI : 7 Gender Sandbox, Survival.

#22 - Star Wars: The Old Republic

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher BioWare, BroadSword, Electronic Arts, LucasArts. Release date December 20, 2011 Platforms PC. Metacritic rating : 85/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 16 Gender MMORPG.

#23 - Among Us

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Innersloth. Release date June 15, 2018 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Android, iOS, Oculus Rift, PC, Metacritic rating : 85/100 Multiplayer Yes (4 to 15 players) PEGI : 7 Gender : Party.

#24 - Overcooked! 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Ghost Town Games, Team17. Release date : August 7, 2018 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 83/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 3 Gender Simulation.

#25 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Raven Software, Activision. Release date November 4, 2016 Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC. Metacritic rating : 83/100 Multiplayer Yes (3 to 5 players per team) PEGI : 16 Gender FPS.

#26 - Hearts of Iron IV

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Interactive. Release date : June 6, 2016 Platforms PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 83/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 32 players) PEGI : 7 Gender Simulation, Strategy.

#27 – Don't Starve Together

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Klei Entertainment. Release date December 15, 2014 Platforms Nintendo Switch, Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, iOS, Android, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 83/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 6 players) PEGI : 12 Gender : Survival.

#28 - Grounded

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Obsidian Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios. Release date September 27, 2022 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 83/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 12 Gender : Survival.

#29 - V Rising

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Stunlock Studios. Release date May 8, 2024 Platforms PlayStation 5, PC. Metacritic rating : 83/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 60 players) PEGI : 12 Gender : Survival.

#30 - Helldivers 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes Software, Sony Interactive Entertainment. Release date February 8, 2024 Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 82/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 18 Gender TPS.

#31 - Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Capcom, Dimps. Release date February 16, 2016 Platforms PlayStation 4, Arcade, PC. Metacritic rating : 82/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Combat.

#32 - PEAK

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Aggro Crab, Landfall. Release date June 16, 2025 Platforms PC. Metacritic rating : 82/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI Not listed. Gender Action-Adventure.

#33 - Sky: Children of the Light

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Thatgamecompany. Release date July 18, 2019 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android, PC. Metacritic rating : 82/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 8 players) PEGI Not listed. Gender Adventure.

#34 - Counter-Strike 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Valve. Release date September 27, 2023 Platforms PC. Metacritic rating : 82/100 Multiplayer Yes (5 players per team) PEGI : 18 Gender FPS.

#35 – Tom Clancy's The Division 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft. Release date March 15, 2019 Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia. Metacritic rating : 82/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 18 Gender TPS.

#36 - Sea of Thieves

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Rare, Xbox Game Studios. Release date March 20, 2018 Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 81/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Action-Adventure.

#37 - Untitled Goose Game

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher House House, Panic. Release date September 20, 2019 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 81/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 3 Gender Puzzle, Infiltration.

#38 - War Thunder

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Gaijin Entertainment. Release date December 20, 2016 Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Android, PC. Metacritic rating : 81/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Simulation.

#39 – Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Ubisoft Montréal, Ubisoft. Release date December 1, 2015 Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC, Stadia. Metacritic rating : 80/100 Multiplayer Yes (5 players per team) PEGI : 18 Gender Tactical Shooter, FPS.

#40 - F1 25

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Codemasters, EA Sports. Release date May 30, 2025 Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC, Stadia. Metacritic rating : 80/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 3 Gender : Racing.

#41 - Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Konami. Release date January 19, 2022 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, iOS, Android, PC. Metacritic rating : 80/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 3 Gender Strategy.

#42 - Hotshot Racing

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Lucky Mountain Games, Sumo Digital, Curve Digital. Release date August 13, 2020 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC. Metacritic rating : 79/100 Multiplayer Yes (4 to 8 players) PEGI : 7 Gender : Racing.

#43 - Payday 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Overkill Software, 505 Games. Release date August 15, 2013 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC. Metacritic rating : 79/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 7 Gender TPS.

#44 - Mount & Blade: Warband

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher TaleWorlds, Paradox Interactive. Release date March 30, 2010 Platforms PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 78/100 Multiplayer Yes (up to 64 players per server) PEGI : 16 Gender Action-RPG.

#45 - Dune: Awakening

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Funcom. Release date June 10, 2025 Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 78/100 Multiplayer Yes (up to 40 players per server) PEGI : 18 Gender MMO, Survival.

#46 - Cat Quest II

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher The Gentlebros, PQube. Release date : September 19, 2019 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, PC, Mac. Metacritic rating : 77/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 7 Gender Action-RPG.

#47 - Fury Unleashed

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher The Gentlebros, PQube. Release date May 8, 2020 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC. Metacritic rating : 76/100 Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 16 Gender Roguelike.

#48 - Party Animals

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Recreate Games, Source Technology. Release date September 20, 2023 Platforms Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PC. Metacritic rating : 76/100 Multiplayer Yes (4 to 8 players) PEGI : 7 Gender : Brawl.

#49 - Project Winter

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Other Ocean Interactive, Boltrend Games. Release date February 7, 2019 Platforms Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, PC. Metacritic rating : 75/100 Multiplayer Yes (5 to 8 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Party, Survey.

#50 - The Outlast Trials

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Red Barrels. Release date March 5, 2024 Platforms PC. Metacritic rating : 75/100 Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 18 Gender Survival Horror.

In short, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to the best multiplayer games of 2025 to play with your friends and family.

While Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered ranks in the top 25, don't hesitate to check out which is the best Call of Duty of the franchise.

Please share with us your favorite multiplayer games in the comments of this article!