H1Z1 has gone through many iterations over the years. Starting off as H1Z1, the game included a ‘King of the Hill’ mode, essentially battle royale before battle royale was popular. This mode proved so popular that it was spun off into its own game, H1Z1: King of the Hill. The base game was renamed Just Survive and for a while, the two games existed in tandem. H1Z1, the final name of the battle royale version of the game has just come out of Early Access and is now free-to-play and 25 Best PC Multiplayer Games of 2018.
The addition of the new ‘Auto Royale’ mode has given the game a new lease of life, consisting of a mix between demolition derby and a more traditional battle royale game. It’s enough to make H1Z1 stand out from its peers, and with the free admission, it might just gain a decent market share.
You’d be forgiven for skipping Metal Gear Survive based purely on the controversies surrounding it, but give it a chance and you’ll find a wacky, fun co-op survival experience. 25 Best PC Multiplayer Games of 2018
Taking on waves of crystal-headed zombies with your pals is a blast, once you get to grips with the dizzying amount of in-game menus that is. The game shares the same engine as Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain so feels just as smooth and deep. If you’re looking for a game where you can sign on with a group of friends, play a couple of hours, earn some loot, then repeat, then this is a great game to try out. There’s moments of Metal Gear brilliance peppered throughout too, so fans of the series will find something to like.
Another game where you and your friends scavenge, craft and survive against hordes of encroaching zombies, Dead Maze is a new free to play MMO. The game plays out on a 2D isometric grid, tasking players with venturing out into a post-apocalyptic setting to 25 Best PC Multiplayer Games of 2018 gather resources.
There’s an emphasis on cooperative play in that other players can help you build and fortify your camp to stave off attacking undead forces. Hunger, and fatigue all come into play while you’re out gathering supplies, luckily there are over 500 weapons to protect yourself with.
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This includes Comrades, the game’s multiplayer mode. In it, players build their own heroes to complete missions, collect gear and slay monsters. It’s all set after the events of the main game so is given its own space to breath. Comrades is a great way to experience the great combat showcased in the main game, but this time with a group of loyal, well, comrades.
Warhammer Vermintide 2 is a co-op melee action game which you can play with your friends set in the apocalyptic End. Times of the war-ravaged Warhammer Fantasy Battles world.
It offers mace-wielding, monster bashing action to the tune of four-player co-op. There are five heroes to choice from with 15 different career paths, meaning that there is plenty of customization available to let you stand out from your friends. Warhammer Vermintide 2 takes everything that made the first game so endearing and improves on it, creating a multiplayer experience you’d be a real fool to miss.
What can be said about Rust that hasn’t been said a million times already. The cult classic survival experience has just left Early Access and features one of the most versatile and complex set of gameplay systems ever made.
The only goal in Rust is to survive, by whatever means possible. You can craft shelter, form tenuous relationships with other players and make use of your surroundings to stay alive. With a new graphical overhaul, Rust is absolutely not a game to be missed.
Now onto a game that proves the age-old adage that it’s not the size that counts, but how you use it. Genital Jousting is the quirky internet phenomenon which pits players against each other in a battle for phallic superiority.
Penetrate and defeat your friends in this couch co-op 25 Best PC Multiplayer Games of 2018. The game has to be seen to be believed but NSFW gimmicks aside, Genital Jousting is a seriously fun time.
H1Z1
H1Z1 has gone through many changes over the years. Starting off as H1Z1, the game included a 'King of the Hill' mode, essentially battle royale before battle royale was cool. This mode proved so popular that it was spun off into its own game, H1Z1: King of the Hill. The base game was renamed Just Survive and for a while, the two games existed in tandem. H1Z1, the final name of the battle royale version of the game has just come out of Early Access and is now free-to-play. The addition of the new 'Auto Royale' mode has given the game a new lease of life, offering up a mix between demolition derby and a more traditional battle royale game. It's enough to make H1Z1 stand out from its peers, and with the free admission, it might just gain a decent market share.Dead Maze
Another game where you and your friends scavenge, craft and survive against hordes of encroaching zombies, Dead Maze is a new free to play MMO. The game plays out on a 2D isometric grid, tasking players with venturing out into a post-apocalyptic setting to gather resources. There's an emphasis on cooperative play in that other players can help you build and fortify your camp to stave off attacking undead forces. Hunger, and fatigue all come into play while you're out gathering supplies, luckily there are over 500 weapons to protect yourself with.Final Fantasy XV
Previously known as the game that was never going to come out, Final Fantasy XV is now the one that wont stop coming out. The game recently made its way to PC bringing with it all of the extra content added to the game since release. This includes Comrades, the game's multiplayer mode. In it, players build their own heroes to complete missions, collect gear and slay monsters. It's all set after the events of the main game so it's given its own space to breath. Comrades is a great way to experience the combat showcased in the main game, but this time with a group of loyal, well, comrades.Warhammer Vermintide 2
Warhammer Vermintide 2 is a co-op melee action game which you can play with your friends set in the apocalyptic End. Times of the war-ravaged Warhammer Fantasy Battles world. It offers mace-wielding, monster bashing action to the tune of four-player co-op. There are five heroes to choice from with 15 different career paths, meaning that there is plenty of customization available to let you stand out from your friends. Warhammer Vermintide 2 takes everything that made the first game so endearing and improves on it, creating a multiplayer experience you'd be a real fool to miss.Deep Rock Galactic
Badass space dwarves? Check. Four-player co-op? Check. Deep Rock Galactic throws groups of players into the depths of procedurally generated caves, filled to the brim with fearsome monsters and tantalizing loot. The game is a charming blend of Left 4 Dead and Minecraft, featuring fully destructible environments and class-based multiplayer action. There are four classes to choose from, suiting a variety of play styles. If it's space-faring, dwarf-based action you're after, this is the game for you.Darwin Project
Darwin Project takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic landscape in the Northern Canadian Rockies. Blending Hunger Games style theatrics with the battle royale genre, Darwin Project offers a brutal, unrelenting multiplayer experience. There are live spectator announcements as you play and hunt down enemies in the icy environments. As well as the ability to play as a contestant, there's also the option of controlling the Show Director. The Show Director controls the arena with nuclear bombs, zone closures, gravity storms, and the power of their voice.Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
For those waiting for a Monster Hunter-style experience on PC, look no further than Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. You'll run into familiar faces from the series as you blast through the devastated lands and their monster inhabitants. Multiplayer missions pit players against high level monsters, forcing them to work together to take them down. Competent and action-packed third person shooting awaits players who enter the world of Sword Art Online.Rainbow Six Siege: Outbreak
Rainbow Six Siege has been a strange beast since it launched back in 2015. Despite failing to set the world on fire initially, the game has since grown into being one of the most complete and beloved online shooters on the market. This is mostly due to the fact that Ubisoft has continued to support it consistently, adding new content and modes to keep players sticking around. The year 3 content which released this year is some of the best yet, with the Outbreak pack standing out as a real winner. Teaming up with friends to shoot infected soldiers and earn exclusive gear never felt so good.Spellsworn
Spellsworn is perfect for fans of League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. blending elements of the two to create a magic-filled action arena experience. You can play with up to eight players online in spell-filled multiplayer combat, or go solo. There are five different disciplines - Offensive, Defensive, Area, Utility, and Travel to choose from and plenty of spell-casting content to keep you busy.Pit People
From the same team that brought us Castle Crashers, Pit People is possibly even wackier. It's a more strategy-based jaunt than previous games by the studio, focusing on turn-based combat. Don't let the switch in genre fool you though, there's talking cupcakes, ludicrously insane writing and the option for permadeath. The game can be played in full with a friend and also offers over 1,500 Unlocks and 100+ Quests and Missions.Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 takes aim at the platforming run and gun genre which dominated much of the 1990s with a sharp wit and tongue-in-cheek attitude. The game tells a unique gangster tale set in the 1940s. There's a full multiplayer campaign to blitz through with up to three friends where you will take down hordes of Nazis, zombies, monster, gangsters, cops, soldiers, tanks and submarines.Heroes of Hammerwatch
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure game set in the same universe as Hammerwatch. You and up to three friends will fight across the procedurally generated maps, using over 100 unique items. A New Game+ mode, progression system and class upgrades add a ton of content to the already hefty experience which, when combined with rogue-like elements, make it a challenging yet rewarding party game.Puyo Puyo Tetris
Taking two of the greatest puzzle games of all time and mixing them together, Puyo Puyo Tetris is a fantastic new spin on age-old classics. There's a single player campaign in which you can earn skins and new character voices to use against other players. The online multiplayer mode is where it's really at though, allowing players to show off their puzzle prowess and dominate others. There's an online mode, a multiplayer arcade, a party mode and much more to play through, making this one of the best multiplayer puzzlers on PC to date.Mount your Friends 3D: A Hard Man is Good to Climb
In Mount your Friends 3D, an outrageous party game, players must climb and scramble over their friend's scantily clad bodies in order to set a new record for height each time. Wacky physics and hilarious outfits add an extra layer of fun to the proceedings, while the need to beat your friends to the top of a human pyramid inspires a competitive aspect. There's online and local multiplayer and an impressive level of character customization to play around with, and for a premise as weird as this, it's definitely worth taking a chance on.Farm Together
For all you would-be farmers out there, why not give Farm Together a try, a simulator where you and some friends can work together to create a rural paradise. It's definitely a great way to tide yourself over until that imminent Stardew multiplayer patch, and is sure to scratch that farming-simulator itch. Start from scratch, with a small plot, and end with a huge farm that extends further than the eye can see, all with the help of your green-fingered pals.Hacktag
A two-player co-op stealth action game, Hacktag features intricately designed stages filled with puzzles and tactical challenges. Each player takes on the role of either the Stealth Agent or the Hacker, each with their own tasks and abilities. Players must work together to complete bite-sized missions consisting of espionage and industrial conspiracy.Rust
What can be said about Rust that hasn't been said a million times already? The cult classic survival experience has just left Early Access and features one of the most versatile and complex set of gameplay systems ever made. The only goal in Rust is to survive, by whatever means possible. You can craft shelter, form tenuous relationships with other players and make use of your surroundings to stay alive. With a new graphical overhaul, Rust is absolutely not a game to be missed.Desolate
Desolate is a cooperative first person survival horror game in which players are thrown into the terrifying world of Granichny. Up to four players can team up against horrifying monsters, madmen and supernatural weather effects. You'll need to keep an eye on not only physical fitness but mental stability too as the simple act of existing in the world is enough to drive even the sanest man mad.Treadnauts
Weird as hell and a blast to play, Treadnauts puts players in control of their very own tank and tasks them with blowing their opponents away. The gorgeous colorful art style gives the game a sense of identity and the crazy arena physics take it to the next level. You can play Treadnauts as a couch co-op affair or online, with modifiers like zero gravity, bouncy bullets and jetpacks keeping things interesting.Strikers Edge
And now for something a little bit different. Strikers Edge is a medieval dodge ball game with ancient warriors and special powers. If that isn't enough to entice you, there's also local multiplayer featuring eight unique strikers across four different arenas. Each striker has their own unique set of abilities and special skills, and play-styles.Property
Property adds to the ever-growing genre that is the asymmetrical slasher game. A killer hunts down survivors across a randomly generated map, using an axe to chop down all in their path. It's simplistic for sure but Property boils down what makes games like Dead by Daylight and Friday the 13th great, and sticking to the core tenants of the genre.Dragon Ball FighterZ
Pronunciation aside, Dragon Ball FighterZ has united fans under the banner of a technically sound and competent entry into the fighting game genre. The game manages to look good, matching the art-style of the anime perfectly. So much care has gone into making this an authentic Dragon Ball experience, from the audio to the over-the-top finishing moves. It manages to be a great fighter for newcomers and long-time fans alike and features a diverse roster of instantly recognizable charactersGenital Jousting
Now onto a game that proves the age-old adage that it's not the size that counts, but how you use it. Genital Jousting is the quirky internet phenomenon which pits players against each other in a battle for phallic superiority. Penetrate and defeat your friends in this couch co-op smash hit. The game has to be seen to be believed, but NSFW gimmicks aside, Genital Jousting is a seriously fun time.Battlezone: Combat Commander
A remaster of the 1999 FPS-RTS classic Battlezone II, Battlezone: Combat Commander features 24 intense missions and over 6 exotic living worlds to fight through. Players jump into futuristic space tanks and can compete head to head in the cross platform multiplayer mode, making use of over 30 unique unit types, from lethal tanks and tough ground units, to towering walkers and relentless air-support.Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
This free to play romp is a turn-based, hex grid tactics gameplay with monsters from all time and space. Players will duke it out in small, tense matches lasting around three to five minutes. You'll earn a collection of monsters by playing adventure mode which you can then put to work in the PvP mode. Clever social systems and a trading card meta-game make Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena a blast to master.ncG1vNJzZmisp567p7XNoqueZp6awXCzwKWjnqqpZH92ecGeqq1loJh6rsHLraCppJGusrN5xpqknqtdZ31yhI4%3D