The PC space is home to some of the most experimental and diverse multiplayer games on the market that also rank as some of the best games of all time. Sure, you can get your standard shooters, sports, and MMOs here too, but indie games often make their mark on this platform first. That gives PC users a near-endless selection of multiplayer games to sift through.
Many of the best multiplayer titles on PC are also the best free-to-play games, and those typically are cross-platform games that you can enjoy the action with friends on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. Whether you’re looking for your next competitive challenge or a fun way to relax at the end of the day, there’s bound to be a game with your name on it. Here are the best multiplayer titles currently available on PC.
Counter-Strike 2
75% Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) Genre Shooter, Tactical Developer Valve Software Publisher Valve Software Release September 27, 2023 It may have started as a premium pay-to-play title in
Counter Strike: GO before going free to play, but
Counter-Strike: 2 has fully replaced that original with new tech. The latest installment in the storied franchise continues to dominate the Steam charts, and Valve is adamant about constantly pumping fresh content into the game. Multiple game modes have been added over time, but the core five-versus-five competitive experience remains the primary attraction. One team is charged with either rescuing hostages or planting a bomb, and the other must do everything in their power to prevent it. There’s nothing else quite like it on the market, and it’s easily one of the most competitive games you’ll ever play. Counter-Strike 2: Moving Beyond Tick Rate
Team Fortress 2
83% Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac Genre Shooter Developer Valve Publisher Electronic Arts, Valve Release October 10, 2007
Team Fortress 2 was a hero shooter before the term hero shooter even existed. Where other games in the genre have
