Best Multiplayer Games Right Now: The Ultimate Guide to 2025's Top Online & Community Picks
By Brandon · December 2, 2025
Introduction
Multiplayer gaming in 2025 spans fast-paced esports arenas, huge persistent MMOs, cozy co-op adventures and social sandboxes that connect millions. This ultimate guide lists the standout multiplayer titles across genres, explains why they matter, helps you pick the right game and join healthy communities, and offers tips to optimize performance, safety, and social play.
Top Picks at a Glance (by category)
- Competitive shooters: Counter-Strike 2, Valorant
- Battle royale & hero shooters: Fortnite, Apex Legends
- Co-op action & shooters: Helldivers 2, Destiny 2
- MMOs & persistent worlds: Final Fantasy XIV, Diablo IV (shared-world), World of Warcraft
- Social & sandboxes: Minecraft, Roblox, Sea of Thieves
- Party & social deduction: Among Us
- PvP sports & hybrid: Rocket League
- Narrative/co-op RPGs: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Mobile/Live service cross-platform: Genshin Impact
Top Multiplayer Games — Detailed Picks