Mobile multiplayer games are all the rage now, thanks to the way these tiny little devices have exponentially advanced over the past decade.
Gaming on your phone has come a long way from single-player puzzles or arcade games. There’s a whole world of multiplayer experiences available right at your fingertips.
If you’re looking to bond with your friends without cross-platform woes, system compatibility, or sitting through multiple software updates, check out this list of 9 mobile multiplayer games that are easy to get into. Some of these are full-on multiplayer mayhem, while others have solo modes with a side of multiplayer fun.
9) Roblox
Roblox is more of a platform than a game, filled with creative user-generated content. It’s more of a playground where you and your friends can hop into countless games created by the community.
If you’re looking to run a pizza place with your friends, fight off zombies together, or compete against one another in the most intense fashion battle you’ll ever experience, this platform has it all. Confused about what to play? Check out this list of five games that are great for young and older audiences.
8) Genshin Impact
This HoYoverse title is famous for its beautiful open-world exploration and anime-style characters, but it’s not just a single-player RPG. While the game mainly focuses on solo adventures, the co-op mode lets you team up with your friends to take down bosses, tackle domains to farm materials and artifacts, or just roam around the world together.
It’s a great mix for those who enjoy solo play but still want the option to team up when the big battles call for backup.
7) Call of Duty Mobile
Call of Duty Mobile brings the fast-paced action of its console and PC counterpart straight to your phone.
There’s plenty to keep you and your friends busy, whether you’re a fan of the classic multiplayer deathmatch, sniper duels, or the battle royale mode. It’s one of the best mobile shooter experiences out there.
6) PUBG Mobile
If you’re in the mood for a tense, last-one-standing battle royale experience, this game is the go-to. Drop into an enormous map with 100 players, scavenge for gear, and fight to be the last squad standing. Every match feels fresh and exciting, especially with friends.
Coordinating strategy, calling out enemy locations, and sharing the thrill of winning a chicken dinner (or losing one) make it an addictive game to play in a group, even with friends who aren’t versed in shooters.
5) Stumble Guys
Looking for something lighthearted, chaotic, and quick? This game is your best bet. It’s essentially Fall Guys on mobile but with completely different maps and a lot of new challenges.
You and your friends can compete against each other (and other players) in a series of hilarious mini-games, trying not to get knocked out by swinging hammers or falling platforms. It’s essentially Fall Guys on mobile but with completely different maps and new challenges.
4) Among Us
This game from InnerSloth needs no introduction at this point. It’s a game of social deduction where you and your friends are stuck on a map trying to complete tasks and figure out who among you is the Impostor—while the Impostor tries to pick you off one by one.
The simplicity of the game, combined with the tension of accusing (or being accused), makes it a blast to play with friends. With the amount of variable factors, no two matches are ever the same.
3) Mobile Legends Bang Bang
If you’re into MOBA games (Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas), this game is one of the top choices for mobile. It’s a 5v5 strategy game where you and your team must destroy the enemy’s base while defending your own, similar to League of Legends.
Each player controls a hero with unique abilities, and teamwork is key. Matches can be anywhere between a few minutes to over 15 minutes, so set aside time for this.
2) Brawl Stars
Brawl Stars is a fast-paced, action-packed multiplayer game that’s perfect for short bursts of gameplay with friends. It has various game modes, from team-based battles to free-for-alls, each lasting just a few minutes.
You and your friends can form a squad to take on other teams in chaotic, cartoony combat. There are loads of characters to unlock and different abilities to master. It’s a fun and frantic game from Supercell (Clash of Clans, Clash Royale) that keeps you coming back for more.
1) Minecraft
Minecraft Pocket Edition’s multiplayer mode lets you do everything you can in single-player mode but with friends! Build, survive, and explore with your friends in an open-world sandbox. With endless worlds to explore or create, it’s a game you can lose yourself in with friends for hours on end.
Regardless of whether you’re in the mood for survival, strategy, action, or just something a little goofy, there’s a mobile multiplayer game out there that’s perfect for you and your friends. Being away from friends doesn’t mean you guys have to stop the fun.
Are there any more games you’d like to add to this list? Let us know in the comment below!
