Multiplayer Games

PC/PS5 Cross-play

Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves is easily one of my all-time favorite multiplayer games. You can man a crew of up to 4 pirates and sail around an open world performing all kinds of pirate quests. Or just drink grog and play sea shanties in the bar! The game is mainly Players against various AI-based challenges (like digging for treasure or assaulting a skeleton fort) but it has other players online with their own crews sailing the seas as well. This may seem like the game could be stressful but it's really not. Most of it is spent sailing the gorgeous open seas and chilling with your friends online.

Current State (June 2025)
The game had a rough patch in the last year but it's hit its stride even after all these years right now and I think it's in the best state it's ever been. It used to be filled with basement dwellers who spent all day trolling new players but with the addition of private servers and a complete revamp of PvP matchmaking, the game is a lot more fun for people who just want to enjoy being a pirate with their friends.

Player counts are still very high, especially after they added PS5 support.

Destiny 2

Developed by the guys who made Halo, Destiny 2 is a game where you get together with some friends and blow up a bunch of well-designed enemies with some of the best gun-play I've ever seen in a shooter. Destiny has a bad reputation these days but if you can hop on with an experienced player, you're going to be blown away by the jaw-droppingly beautiful campaign that covers hours of content before you even get to the repetitive endgame.

Current State (June 2025)
Destiny just wrapped its main storyline with the Final Shape and will soon be releasing a brand new update with a brand new story. There's also a big revamp to the stat system which should (hopefully) make it easier for new players to jump in.

DLC To Buy
Latest expansion (e.g., The Final Shape) is recommended for full content.

No Man’s Sky

No Man’s Sky is a vast, procedurally generated universe you can explore, build, and survive in, with seamless multiplayer crossplay.

Current State (June 2025)
No Man’s Sky receives major free updates several times per year, adding new features and content. The game maintains a dedicated player base (typically a few thousand concurrent players). New players will find a vast, constantly evolving universe with strong community support.

Wayfinder

Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.

Baldur’s Gate 3

See my review here if you want details. It's apparently excellent with multiplayer too.

Current State (June 2025)
They just released a major update that supports full crossplay as well as mod support so there should be a lot of long-term support for a while.

The Finals

I have yet to play this and honestly if Apex Legends wasn't in a rough state at the moment I'd have posted that instead but it appears that this game has stolen the crown for unique free-to-play first person shooters.

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition

I'd rather be playing modded Minecraft but being able to play on any platform (including ipads!) is pretty cool, too. Let's go build a giant fort and hunt down zombies!

Temtem

Temtem is a massively multiplayer creature-collection adventure inspired by Pokémon, where you can catch, train, and battle alongside friends across platforms.

Current State (June 2025)
Temtem’s development is largely complete, with occasional balance patches and community events. Concurrent player counts are modest, typically in the hundreds or low thousands. New players can enjoy the full campaign and competitive scene, but the community is smaller than at launch.

Apico

Apico is a relaxing beekeeping sim where you and your friends can breed bees, explore lush environments, and restore nature together.

Diablo 4

Diablo 4 is currently the best action RPG out there right now and most definitely is for anything that supports crossplay. I played through the main campaign which was a ton of fun but the endgame wasn't much to write home about. Still, playing to level 100 each season continues to be a lot of fun.

Current State (June 2025)
I've been out of the loop for a while but a new expansion dropped which many fans have stated is fun but not worth the price tag. It also seems like there's a lot of burnout from long-term players as they change up the seasons significantly every time. From what I can gather, though, it seems like if you're new to the game or haven't jumped in in a long time, you'll have a lot of fun.

Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV is a critically acclaimed MMORPG featuring epic storytelling, deep dungeons, and massive raids with seamless crossplay between PC and PlayStation.

Current State (June 2025)
Final Fantasy XIV is widely regarded as one of the best MMOs on the market, with a passionate, supportive community and regular, high-quality updates. The game consistently draws tens of thousands of players, and new players are often amazed by the depth of story, rich content, and helpful veterans. The community is known for being especially welcoming to newcomers, making it a great time to jump in.

DLC to Buy
Free trial includes the base game and first two expansions (Heavensward).
Complete Edition (includes all expansions) is recommended for full access.
Subscription required after the free trial (starts at $12.99/month).

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a chaotic fantasy looter-shooter with four-player co-op, wild magic, and crossplay support.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person shooter where you and your squad battle through waves of Xenomorphs in the iconic Alien universe.

Astroneer

Astroneer is a colorful space sandbox adventure where up to four players explore planets, build bases, and uncover cosmic mysteries together.

Fortnite

Fortnite is a battle royale phenomenon with building, creative modes, and massive crossplay for squads and parties.

Current State (June 2025)
Fortnite’s community is enormous and constantly buzzing with excitement over new seasons, collaborations, and events. The game is praised for its accessibility and creativity, but some criticize the aggressive monetization and frequent changes. New players will find a welcoming, fast-paced environment and a wealth of content, with plenty of help from the community.

Helldivers 2

Good lord this game was insane when it came out! Just an absolutely frenetic shooter with many many hilarious moments as your teammates "accidentally" drop a nuke directly on top of you while in the middle of a battle.

Really fun times and a really great community.

Current State (June 2025)
They released a major update where you can fight in cities and added a brand new enemy type to the game! Fans seem pleased with it.

Remnant 2

Remnant 2 is a challenging co-op shooter with dynamic worlds, intense boss fights, and crossplay for up to three players (with four-player support in certain modes).

Current State (June 2025)
Remnant 2 is considered one of the best co-op shooters in recent years, with a dedicated fanbase and regular DLC. The community is enthusiastic and helpful, and new players will find a challenging, rewarding experience with plenty of support. Some criticize the difficulty spikes, but most agree the game is well worth the investment.

Monster Hunter: Wilds

Current State (June 2025)
Monster Hunter Wilds launched to huge numbers but faced backlash for technical issues, especially on PC, with many players reporting crashes and performance problems. The community is divided: some love the new mechanics and open world, while others are disappointed by the lack of endgame content and ongoing bugs. New players will find a massive, beautiful world and a dedicated hunting community, but should be prepared for potential technical frustrations and a less robust endgame compared to previous entries

First Class Trouble

First Class Trouble is a social deduction party game where players work together—or betray each other—aboard a luxury space cruiser.

Current State (June 2025)
First Class Trouble is a fun, quirky party game, but the community is small and matchmaking can be slow. The game receives occasional updates and events, but many players feel it’s best enjoyed with a group of friends. New players will find a unique, social experience, but should expect to join community groups for consistent matches.

PC Only

These might be availabe on console but unfortunately these are only PC to PC (or sometimes XBOX) playable.

Hunt: Showdown

Hunt is probably one of the best multiplayer games of all time with the highest difficulty curve to overcome for new players. It's hard to describe how good this game is! You and up to two other players will be dropped into an alternate universe Louisiana where you'll hunt giant beasts while competing with other human players on the map.

Gunplay is ultra-realistic and incredibly satisfying to kill other players and get away with the bounty. It also has the best sound system in any game and it's an important aspect of playing the game as you need to manage your noise to gain advantage of other players.

Current State (June 2025)
The game itself is still strong, though fans have had complaints about the new UI (it is quite terrible) and bizarre collabs for skins recently. Like...did we need a Post Malone skin??? Regardless, the game still rocks and the company behind it are doing their best to keep the game fresh, fun, and alive.

Abiotic Factor

Basically Half-Life with crafting mechanics and multiplayer. It's a lot of fun and if you're into the idea of play a goofy version of the SCP Foundation with your friends, this is a must play.

Current State (June 2025)
They just released the game for 1.0! So now you can play the whole campaign without getting stopped at a certain point because it wasn't developed yet. Unfortunately the game is slightly more expensive due to that (as well as become insanely popular)

Guild Wars 2

Deep Rock Galactic

Current State (June 2025)
Still going strong, though there hasn't been a major update in a while.

Tabletop Simulator

This game was a must-buy during the pandemic. Now that I can see my friends for board games IRL, it's not needed so much but it's still really great if I want to demo a board game before buying it or I want to play a game online with friends who aren't into video games.