From creative co-op concepts to role-playing roguelikes, 2025 was stacked with memorable multiplayer games.

Xbox Game Pass features a trove of multiplayer titles, both competitive and co-op. These are the best of them.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Anyone who played games with their siblings might remember how split-screen multiplayer was once the standard for great local co-op or competitive experiences. However, fewer and fewer games have ...

But have you tried staying indoors to cuss profusely at video games you're bad at together? In all seriousness, the act of ...

Some truly incredible co-op experiences have come out in the last year or two, making games that are worth trying with you and your friends.

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...

Usama Mehmood is a Senior Writer at DualShockers with more than five years of experience in the video game industry. He has been writing professionally since 2021 and covering games since 2022, with ...

One of 2025's most popular games is on sale for a limited time, with fans able to score a big discount on The Game Awards' Best Multiplayer Game. The winner of Best Multiplayer Game at the 2025 Game ...

Why it’s great: Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. The chaos of shells, bananas, and last‑second blue shell strikes makes it perfect for mixed‑skill groups. Who it’s for: Families, casual ...