Multiplayer is a mode in a video game, in which more than one player can play in the same environment simultaneously, either over the internet or locally. During the earlier history, games came with only single-player activity, in which the player competes against the preprogrammed AI opponent. Multiplayer games enable players’ interaction with other players from all over the world in partnership, rivalry or competition, offering them with social interaction absent from Single-player video games. In Multiplayer games, the player can compete against two other players, work as a team with other partners to complete the requirements of the goal, and more. Multiplayer video games usually need players to share the single game’s resource system or use the network to play over a long distance. There are two types of Multiplayer mode such as Non-Networked and Networked. Some earlier video games were offered two-player gameplay, including Sports, Fighting, Racing, and more. The first two-player game was developed in 1973 pm PLATO system. Network-based multiplayer games enable a specific number of players to participate in the same environment of the game, interact with each other, share resources, number of weapons and struggle to advance through the game by overcoming or defeating massive bosses. Looking for best Multiplayer video games, then try this list out.

14 Best Multiplayer Games for PS4

#1 Fortnite

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Fortnite offers the superb blend of Third-person Perspective, Battle Royale, Survival, and Sandbox elements and supports Co-op, Single-player, and Online Multiplayer modes developed and published by Epic Games for multiple platforms. The game is about exploration, scavenging items, crafting weapons, building different structures, and fighting against hordes of enemies and zombie-like creatures. There are different characters from which the player can select his favorite one to start his adventure. In Fortnite game, players need to work together to scavenge items that they can use to defend and build structures and complete a variety of objectives to progress through the game.

During the gameplay, the player can edit each wall of the structure with a 3×3 grid, roofs, lay downstairs, and more. The game contains two different modes, one of which is Fortnite: Save the World, offering a co-op shooter-survival gameplay for up to four players to battle against zombies and defend objects using fortification players can build. The second mode of the game is Fortnite Battle Royale mode which comes with free-to-play Battle Royale gameplay where up to 100 players parachute on an island to battle against each other to be the last person standing. There are four different character classes such as soldier, ninja, constructor, and Outlander each class has its unique abilities and personality.

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#2 Rayman Legends

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Rayman Legends is an Action-Adventure and Puzzle-Platformer video game created by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Casablanca. The game provides with a similar game-play to Rayman Origins and allows up to 4 players for a simultaneous game-play in which you can explore dungeons, haunted lands and fight against vampires, ghosts, and the living dead etc. Rayman Legends provides with 120 levels of pure awesomeness, additional Lums and Teensies. This super cool re-mastered version of the game actually is a war going on between the Teensies and their nightmares so you must get up from you 100 yearlong sleep, encounter the nightmares and the Dark Teensies and free the 10 princesses and the good Teensies. Rayman Legends is a great Action-Adventure, and Puzzle platformer video game, do try it out.

#3 XCOM

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XCOM is a Series Multi-genre video games and offers a versatility throughout the series. Strategy, RTS, turn-based tactics, Real-time Tactics, Simulations, Construction and Management, Military and War gaming, Space Flight, FPS, Third-person Shooting, Action, RPG, etc. are all the genres in which XCom offers games. XCom series was originally started back in 1994 by a company known as MicroProse. MicroProse published in total six games with two of them cancelled. The series rocked the markets but soon it lost the business until the series was rebooted in 2005 by 2K Games. The Series once again started with a mega hit XCOM: Enemy Unknown and broke all the previous records. With critically acclaim and commercial success, the company launched an Expansion pack named as XCOM: Enemy Within, back in 2013 and another title XCOM 2 in 2016. From the very beginning to the latest release of the series, XCOM has maintained the standard and the quality of content and is one of the most favorite series of games throughout the world. Players who typically love playing games with Sci-Fi and Action elements, can play the games in the series and enjoy.

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#4 Persona 5

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Persona 5 combines the elements of Role-playing and Social Simulation developed and published by Altus. The game supports Single-player mode only and it is the sixth title in the series of Persona, which is the part of the marvelous franchise of Megami Tensei. The game takes place in the fictional Tokyo, and centers on the protagonist, who has transferred to the fictional Shujin Academy after being put on probation. During school days, the protagonist and his other students awaken to their special powers, become the masked vigilantes and navigate the stunning Metaverse world to steal ill from the adults’ hearts. The game offers the amazing gameplay like its previous installments. It incorporates role-playing, dungeon crawling and social simulation elements. The player can take on the role of the protagonist and his ultimate task is to explore the environment from third-person perspective, interact with NPCs and complete a set of quests to progress through the game. The game rewards the player with experience points and can be used to unlocked further content in the game. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

#5 Dark Souls 3

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Dark Souls 3 is recently released marvel and a fantastic new addition to the Dark Souls series. This amazing Single and Multiplayer Action-RPG offers gameplay similar to its predecessors but includes a lot of new weapons (Bows, Projectiles, Shields and Swords etc.), enemies, new attack types, new Combat features, new skills and abilities etc. Dark Souls 3 takes you to the Kingdom of Lothric where the First Flame is dying out and because of that the Age of Dark is about to come. Your task is to get into the character of an Undead known as the Ashen One, and stop the Age of Dark and the Apocalypse of Dead from happening. In order to achieve the goals, you must find and return the three Lords of Cinder and the Prince Lothric to the Firelink Shrine before it’s too late. The Lords of Cinder abandoned their thrones years back and they are all protected by the Watchers, a group of Warriors and are linked as one by the soul of Yhorm the Giant (Single Soul). You must fight off the Yhorm the Giant and the Lords of Cinder, collect their essences and powers, bring them back to the Firelink Shrine along with the Prince Lothric and finally return them all back to their thrones. The Lords will then be gone to fight of the Soul of Cinder and all of the Lords who linked the Fires previously, and save the Lothric. Dark souls 3 offers four different endings of the game all based up on the actions you perform during the gameplay. Dark Souls 3 offers a very well written storyline, amazingly addictive and immersive gameplay, enhanced game mechanics and visuals for you to enjoy the game.

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#6 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is an Action-Adventure, Open World, Third-person, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the seventh game in the series of Grand Theft Auto and first main game after Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It takes place in the fictional city called San Andreas based in Nevada and California. The story revolves around the protagonist named Carl Johnson “CJ” who returns to his homeland after the death of his mother. The protagonist finds his family and beloved friends in disarray, and the entire course of the game he struggles to reestablish his gang, fight against corrupt officers, and unearth the secrets behind his mother’s death. There are a massive variety of weapons, vehicles, and equipment that you can use during the gameplay and drive any vehicle that you see in your path. The protagonist can run, climb walls, jump, and drive different vehicles and bicycles. You can explore the environment either on foot or by vehicle and earn lots of money by accomplishing missions. Interact with NPCs and objects to further progress through the game and show off your driving skills. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, brilliant visuals and superb controls, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the best game to play amuse.

#7 The Jackbox Party Pack

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The Jackbox Party Pack mixes the Board, Trivia, Strategy, Co-op, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Jackbox Games, Inc. The game focuses on Party elements and introduces five different party games such as The Comedy Bluffing, The Bizarre Drawing, the Racy as you want to fill the blank word, and more. It offers easy to play, but hard to master gameplay. There are hundreds of new questions are available in trivia sensational. The player can invite his friends or family members to play with him and can show off his skills to impress them. There are different levels available with increasing difficulties, and the ultimate task of the player is to score the highest points compared to opponents to win the match. The player can enjoy hundreds of new questions and can test his knowledge and score the points. With superb gameplay, mini-games, and brilliant mechanics, The Jackbox Party Pack is the best game to play and enjoy.

#8 Prototype

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Prototype is an Action-Adventure, RPG, Stealth and Third-person Shooter video game by Activision. The game offers an Open World Environment, and it is set in Manhattan, USA. Prototype follows the character of an Amnesic and powerful Shapeshifter named as Alex Mercer, who sets out to fight against the Blacklight, a deadly plague that consumes the humanity of Individuals and converts them into altered ferocious monsters. Alex keeps on fighting the monsters as well as finding the truth about his lost past. Struggling hard against the monsters, Alex also comes into massive conflict with the US military and the operatives of Blackwatch, a Black operation force. With the freedom to roam free, Alex keeps on getting farther into the enemy territory and finding the secrets while the player controls the character of Alex Mercer. Prototype offers plenty of room for gameplay along with sophisticated weaponry, fantastic graphics quality, and excellent combat mechanics. Prototype provides the ability to experience the game in Sandbox style while playing it and enjoy it even more. With its amazingly addictive nature, Prototype is one of the most played and liked Action-Adventure, Stealth, and Shooter video game. It also has a sequel named as Prototype 2 that expands the story to further distances and enhances the great experience. Do try it out.

#9 Gang Beasts

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Gang Beasts is a Fighting, Physics-based, Beat ‘em up and Multiplayer video game developed by Boneloaf. The game focuses on brutal melee combat with gelatinous characters. It takes place in the fictional Beef City known as Metropolis. Select your character to get into the world where you have to fight against other players to pull, grab, and force from window to win. There are over fourteen stages, and each stage offers exciting and funny gameplay. To win, you have to throw your foes into hazardous machinery by kicking and punching. The game unlocks other levels, as you fulfill the requirements. Immerse yourself in beat ‘em up party gameplay experience with a simple task to punching and kick against characters until they are the knock-out and finish them off using one of map hazards. With superb mechanics, addictive gameplay, and brilliant controls, If you want to take revenge from your mates then Gang Beasts is the best game that will satisfy your hunger for revenge with the crazy battle. Here are some similar games to Gang Beasts.

#10 Paragon

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Paragon by Epic Games is a brand new Multiplayer Online battle Arena (MOBA) video game with Third-person perspective and beautifully created Symmetrical maps based up on bases situated on two different ends. The game allows you to be part of any of the two teams and defeat the other along with destroying their base and earn experience points by killing the enemies. Every base in the game is protected by the defensive structures such as Towers that attack the incoming enemies in order to protect the Base and all of the team mates. There are only three lanes on a map that you can follow to reach to the enemy bases and the lanes pass through the jungles. Each and every lane has a number of different additional resources hidden in the path that you can pick up and kill the incoming monsters and enemies. The game features mainly match-based gameplay so there are always two teams and you are free to join anyone of them at the start and Paragon allows you to control the “Hero”, a character that holds five types of unique abilities, skills and weapons etc. Furthermore the game lets you have minions with your team that keep on slowly pacing towards the enemy base and support the heroes while battling around. Paragon rewards you with experience points for every enemy kill and tower destruction and lets you utilize a deck of cards that you can use to purchase health, upgrades, artifacts and weapons etc. With a very dramatic nature, brilliant visual details and smooth gameplay, Paragon is one amazing MOBA video game to play and enjoy. Do give it a try.

#11 Elite Dangerous

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Elite Dangerous combines the elements of Space Trading, Adventure, Combat, and Simulation. It offers both Single and Multiplayer modes developed and published by Frontier Developments. The game takes place in the fictional galaxy called Cutthroat and offers an open environment to explore. It lets the player create and customize his own starship and explore the realistic 1:1 Scale Galaxy focused on Milky Way. It has three different factions such as the Federation, the Empire, and the Alliance. To get into the game world, the player must select his faction and complete a series of challenging missions and earn fabulous prizes. He can trade with other to earn money and use to unlock further content. Protect the galaxy from rival factions and fight against enemies using weapons. The game unlocks other galaxies and milky ways as the player complete the series of objectives. He can upgrade his ship with different items and weapons using the money. Elite Dangerous offers key features such as a variety of Missions, different Ships, Unique Game Experience, over 400 Billion Star Systems, and more. Elite Dangerous is the wonderful game to play and amuse.

#12 Brawlhalla

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Brawlhalla is an Action and Fighting video game created by the Top Tier developer Blue Mammoth Games. Because of being an amazingly engaging 2D-Platform Fighter game, Brawlhalla allows you to be a Bad-ass Warrior and go fight against the others equally capable warriors and fighters like yourself, defeat the hardcore fighters in epic duels/combats and enjoy an immersive game-play experience. As shows the name, Brawlhalla is all about epic Brawls and hardcore Fighting Action. Brawlhalla basically consists of a huge Fighting Tournament in which you task is to engage yourself into epic brawls and fighting matches in order to defeat a number of hardcore fighters to earn the reputation, rewards and pleasure at the same time. The game offers nice and simple controls, amazing and special combinations of skills with just one additional button and allows you to enjoy Super Smash Bros inspired mechanics. With brilliant visuals, amazingly addictive game-play and all the wonderful stuff, Brawlhalla is a cool Action and Fighting video game to play. You’ll definitely enjoy playing it.

#13 Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm (known as Naruto: Narutimate Storm in Japan) is a Single-player and Multiplayer Fighting video game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai. The game serves as the first entry in the series of Ultimate Ninja Storm video game available to play on multiple platforms. It retains most of gameplay components from previous installments of the series, enabling the players to battle in 3D environments, as opposed to the 2D planes in earlier games. It comes with one of the few features is Awakening Mode, that the player can activate when the player loses his certain amount of health during the competition. During the gameplay, the player unleash the powerful the jutsu attacks, perform stunning acrobatic moves, and even run up walls and more. There are multiple playable characters available from which the player can select his favorite one to participate in game where he has to battle against opponent. The player can interact with non-player characters, and use the combination of attacks to take down enemies. With superb gameplay, addictive graphics, and Third-person Action, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm is the best game to play and enjoy.

#14 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth combines the elements of Rough-like, Dungeon Crawling, Shooter, Action-Adventure and Horror developed and published by Nicalis. The game supports both single and multiplayer modes and offers an exciting story of the Binding of Isaac inspired by the childhood of McMillen growing up in a religious family. You take on the role of the young boy known as Isaac whose mother locks the protagonist in his room and convinced she is doing the job of god. His mother wants to sacrifice Isaac to prove here faith, Isaac becomes scared and escapes to the basement and lock himself. The game takes place in the fictional underground world full of monsters, and strange creatures. Explore the game world, fight against monsters, and other creatures to complete several missions and earn points that you can use to unlock upgrades. You have to gather items and power-ups to enhance your abilities and take down foes. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and brilliant visuals, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.