Top 47 Multiplayer Games for mobile (Free and Paid)
Most of us love a good multiplayer game. The best mobile multiplayer games come in many different varieties and truly showcase the potential of the platform. Multiplayer racing games like Mario Kart Tour and Asphalt 9: Legends show that mobile provides a nice variety of racers. Multiplayer shooters such as PUBG mobile and Fortnite make it clear that iOS and Android can offer the same intense experiences as PC.
Then there are deck builders, which are arguably even better on mobile, with Gwent and Legends of Runeterra both being more convenient to play in heldheld than their PC counterparts. Mobile multiplayer games cover an astonishing array of genres, doing things that you just wouldn’t have thought possible.
HERE ARE THE BEST MOBILE MULTIPLAYER GAMES:
- Pokemon TCG Online
- Shadowgun Deadzone
- Real Racing 3
- Zynga’s With Friends Games
- Crossy-Road
- Terraria
- Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia
- BombSquad
- NBA JAM
- Respawnables
- Real Steel
- Sea Battle 2
- Riptide GP: Renegade
- Modern Combat 5
- Mortal Kombat X
- 8 Ball Pool
- Forza Street
- Last Day on Earth: Dead War
- Genshin Impact
- League of Legends: Wild Rift
- Mario Kart Tour
- COD: Mobile
- Hearthstone
- PUBG Mobile
- Minecraft: Pocket Edition
- Pokémon Go
- Gwent
- Fortnite
- Asphalt 9: Legends
- Clash of Clans
- VainGlory
- Gods of Boom
- Shadowgun Legends
- Brawl Stars
- Riptide GP: Renegade
- Black Desert Mobile
- Legends of Runeterra
- Mobile Legends
- Clash Royale
- Kartrider Rush+
- Teamfight Tactics
- Runescape Mobile
- Garena Free Fire
- Old School Runescape
- Brawlhalla
- Sky: Children of the Light
- Among Us
Pokemon TCG Online
Have fun learning and mastering the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online! You unlock cards and decks as you play to build up your collection and make truly unique decks. Your decks and card collection are stored as a part of your Pokémon Trainer Club account.
It allows you to switch between tablet and desktop with ease. Also, you can go head to head with your iOS friends or other players from around the world for multiplayer battles.
Shadowgun Deadzone
Shadowgun Deadzone is a third-person shooter game that borrows heavily from Gears of War franchise. It has the most amazing graphics like a console game and over the top action. What’s more is that there is cross-platform support as well. It means that you can play with your friends on iOS as well, for a superb multiplayer gameplay.
Real Racing 3
Real Racing 3 is EA’s award-winning franchise that sets a new standard for mobile racing games. Featuring highly realistic graphics and over the top action, Real Racing 3 is one of the best racing games out there.
What’s more, there is cross-platform multiplayer support as well, so you can play and compete with your friends on iOS devices as well.
Zynga’s With Friends Games
Zynga is a massive gaming company that has been developing some of the best Android games for multiplayer gaming especially with friends. It has a series of games from word challenges to brain teasers and castle building. Best of all, it has an option to connect your Facebook account so that you can find and connect with your friends.
You can further invite and challenge your Facebook friends and show off your score on Facebook’s gaming dashboard. As for the games, there is Farmville 2 which is all about the farming world; Empires and Allies, Words and more.
Having said all of that, the best part about Zyga’s games are that they are beautifully made, games are light on resources, and perform really well even on low-tier hardware. So I would say if you want to challenge your Facebook friends in a multiplayer Android game, start with Zynga’s games first.
Crossy-Road
Crossy Road is one of the most popular local multiplayer games ever. The gameplay is similar to that of Frogger. You navigate a chicken through traffic, over streams, and other places while avoiding obstacles.
The game features controller support, Android TV support, and local multiplayer support. Each player needs their own device which they can connect to a WiFi network and pair up and compete with their friends.
Terraria
Terraria is a 2D adventure game that is in most ways similar to Minecraft. You’ll mine resources, craft items, kill bad guys, build stuff, and have all kinds of other fun. It’s a fun game with a ton of stuff to do and it won’t be hard wasting an afternoon playing it. You can connect and play with your friends over WiFi as well for enriching gameplay.
Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia
If I have to even tell you about this game, you’ve definitely been living under a rock. Mini militia rose to fame almost instantly, being played by mobile gamers all over the world. You can connect to other players via WiFi and team up to form an army, or go head to head in a deathmatch combat mode. Players also get to choose from a variety of weapons as well as jetpacks and more.
BombSquad
BombSquad is a mixture of different mini-games that you can play with up to 8 players locally over Wifi. Just connect with other Android phones via Wifi and bomb away. Create teams of players and play against each other.
It’s a tough and explosive game filled with exciting graphics and addictive gameplay for everyone. You can play mini-games like bomb hockey, capture the flag, etc against or with your friends.
NBA JAM
One of EA’s best mobile games, NBA JAM is all about over the top basketball action and some fun. This is an arcade basketball game that’s less competitive and more fun. You can play it with a friend via Wifi for a 2 on 2 basketball action. Perform insane dunks, high flying moves, and sensational moves to outplay your opponent and win the match.
Respawnables
Fighting games are my favorite, and if they’re yours too, let’s get together and play Respawnables. The mighty action-packed game lets you feel the thrills of the fighting and counterattack. You can also choose from being an assassin, terrorist, gunman, elite sniper, thumper gunman or just a special forces killer.
Real Steel
Based on the Real Steel movie, you get to assemble and train your own mechanical boxing robot to kick and punch other robots. The game is action-packed and all about the mechanical brutality in the ring. You can collect different robots even the champions from the movie are available and go head to head against other people in Wifi matches.
Sea Battle 2
Sea Battle 2 is the sequel to Sea Battle, one of the best multiplayer Android games of all time. You will have ships, planes, submarines, mines, radars and much more at your disposal.
Riptide GP: Renegade
If you want to play the best racing game on Android in an online multiplayer mode then you must give a shot at Riptide GP: Renegade. It’s is an amazing game where you have to race in the water-filled street with dexterity and great maneuver. You will have to ride a hydro jet and race against a ton of vehicles and characters.
It’s very much like the MotoGP game from yesteryear days, but more challenging and packed with awesome action. Apart from that, you can compete online in an 8-player match against the best players around the world.
And there is an option for a local multiplayer game too in case you want to play with your friends.
Modern Combat 5
Gameloft is the name behind some of the best games out there, and Modern Combat 5 is one of their best productions to date for the mobile platform. It is undoubtedly the best first-person shooter game.
It has great graphics, high-powered guns and intense online multiplayer action. Plus, there’s also a solo campaign mode for the lone warrior within you. All in all, Modern Combat 5 is the all in one game for FPS lovers.
Mortal Kombat X
While Tekken might be considered as the greatest fighting game franchise of all time, Mortal Kombat has its own fair share of fame. The fight between the characters of Earthrealm, Netherrealm, and Outworld combined with superpowers and X-Ray moves is something players have enjoyed for a lot of time on consoles. Now, the game is finally available for Android devices, with controls specially optimized for touchscreen devices.
8 Ball Pool
Miniclip’s 8 Ball Pool has been around since forever and is easily praised as the most played online multiplayer game on Android. The concept is simple, the game is a direct simulator of the 8 Ball Pool experience on users’ mobile devices.
Also, thanks to popular demands, the game has now also added a 9 Ball mode as well, giving users the best of both gaming modes. If you’re into pool games, Miniclip’s 8 Ball Pool is the game for you.
Forza Street
The most iconic racing series on Xbox is finally here and you can play it right now on your Android device in a 1v1 multiplayer game. The game is based on the Miami circuit track and has a collection of some of the best cars in motorsports. In this game, you will have to pick an event and win the racing championship against the best players.
There are legendary cars including retro supercars, modern sportscar, and more. And the best part about this game is its truly cinematic graphics which you won’t experience anywhere.
Simply put, Forza Street will bring a new racing experience on Android, and now that multiplayer gaming has arrived with the 31.0.5 update, you are absolutely going to enjoy this racing game.
Last Day on Earth: Dead War
Last Day on Earth: Dead War is a free MMORPG zombie shooter and survival strategy game. Set in 2027, an unknown plague virus infection wiped out most of the world’s population.
All the survivors are driven by one target: stay alive and survive as long as you can in this post-apocalypse game and shoot walking dead zombies. Your objective is to survive against zombies while creating new weapons and vehicles and scavenging for supplies.
GENSHIN IMPACT
Genshin Impact is the newest title from developer Mihoyo, and it’s a free-to-play action RPG with gacha mechanics. You can join a team with up to four players to take on dungeons and complete seasonal events. Take a look at our Genshin Impact review for more thoughts, our Genshin Impact codes list for some free goodies, and our Genshin Impact tier list to see the game’s full roster.
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: WILD RIFT
League of Legends: Wild Rift has quickly cemented itself as one of the best mobile MOBAs thanks to its excellent presentation, mobile-friendly design, and extensive roster of heroes. It’s a more approachable version of its popular predecessor – and it’s every bit as good. If you’re just starting out, be sure to give our League of Legends: Wild Rift champion guide and League of Legends: Wild Rift tier list a quick gander.
MARIO KART TOUR
Just as Call of Duty: Mobile is to regular Call of Duty, Mario Kart Tour is to Mario Kart. Few would’ve thought it was possible to port the authentic Mario Kart multiplayer experience to mobile, but they were wrong. Mario Kart Tour has everything its predecessors do: all of your favourite characters, a plethora of vehicles, and tons of crazy tracks on which you can challenge your friends. Best of all, it’s free! You can even stay up to date with Tour’s newest developments with our Mario Kart Tour challenges guide.
CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE
True to its name, Call of Duty: Mobile brings the classic COD experience to the platform, with running, gunning, and a pretty clever auto-fire system that makes the game far more playable on mobile. There’s a reason Call of Duty: Mobile won mobile game of the year at the 2019 Game Awards; it is honestly quite an astonishing game. If you fancy some sneaky tactics, give our Call of Duty: Mobile tips guide a look-see.
HEARTHSTONE
Perhaps the most popular and well-known card battler on mobile, Hearthstone sees you build a deck with characters and creatures from the Warcraft universe. You’ll play units using a mana system and try to create synergies to defeat your opponent, all the while protecting your hero from attacks. It also has an auto chess-inspired mode called ‘Battlegrounds’ where you face off against eight other players. If you want to give it a try, have a look at our Hearthstone Battlegounds mobile guide!
PUBG MOBILE
It’s a well-known fact that plenty of people used to play PUBG on PC for its hilarious bugs and glitches, so it’s kind of funny that PUBG Mobile is actually a very well put together game, channelling the classic battle royale experience for you and your friends. The game also receives regular updates and content, including new guns and vehicles, all of which you can see in our PUBG Mobile update guide.
MINECRAFT: POCKET EDITION
A brilliant version of the original, Minecraft: Pocket Edition has everything the main game does, with crafting, huge open worlds, and mobs of creatures roaming the landscape. It’s the perfect place to hang out with friends, explore, and build all sorts of weird things together. It’s so popular in fact that some people choose to play Minecraft: Pocket Edition on PC. There’s also an AR Minecraft game called Minecraft Earth, if any of you fancy heading out into the wild blue yonder once this has all passed.
POKÉMON GO
Speaking of AR games, what list would be complete without Pokémon Go? Search for your favourite Pokémon, train them, and battle for control of local gyms, in your bid to catch ’em all, as those darn kids say. Pokémon Go is a wonderful way to get out into the real world and interact with other people. Niantic have even made it easier to play Pokémon Go at home, so there really is no excuse for you not being a Pokémon master yet.
GWENT
Otherwise known at The Witcher Card Game, Gwent is a spin-off of the card-battler from the absurdly popular game, The Witcher 3. Combining lore from The Witcher book series, and characters from the games, Gwent creates a card-battling experience that any Witcher fan will get a kick out of. It’s also a great deck-builder in its own right, with excellent monetisation, and pretty decent balancing. Check out our Gwent review if you don’t believe us! Also psst, you want some tips to beat your opponents? Cast your gaze upon our Gwent guide.
FORTNITE
The one, the only, Fortnite. The world-famous battle royale is on mobile, complete with elaborate cosmetics, a shed-load of guns, and more dance emotes than you could ever hope to master in real life. Whether battle royale is your thing or not, Fortnite is a free-to-play shooter of great quality, with plenty of players to fight against, and a fair bit of fun to be had. If you want tips to get started, see our guide on how to play Fornite on Android.
ASPHALT 9: LEGENDS
Bringing the shiny realism of popular racing games to mobile, Asphalt 9: Legends is an impressive car game. The auto-drive system makes it easier to play on mobile, but with controller support, you can also take the wheel and drive just like any other racing game. It also has pretty cool collisions, car customisation, and plenty of nitro for boosting fun; perfect for burning rubber with your buddies.
CLASH OF CLANS
As one of the most popular strategy games ever conceived on mobile, Clash of Clans revolves around building up a town and an army, then repelling invaders in a tower defence-esque game mode. Clash also still has a fairly active multiplayer scene, with plenty of clans to join, and conflicts raging across the globe. Pretty impressive when you consider the game was released eight years ago.
VAINGLORY
The MOBA genre is very popular on mobile, and there are plenty of successful examples on the platform. Vainglory is one such MOBA, where you choose your champion and battle in a range of competitive experiences, from five vs. five to fast and deadly brawls. Vainglory is also free to play, so you and your friends can enjoy it whenever you want.
GODS OF BOOM
previously known as Guns of Boom, Gods of Boom is a team-based multiplayer FPS for IOS and Android, with some of the tightest and most satisfying shooter mechanics on mobile. Players are divided into two teams of four players for five minute matches, and complete for points. You can even snag other player’s weapons once you’ve killed them. There are also tons of updates and special events, like the recent crossover with AMC’s The Walking Dead.
SHADOWGUN LEGENDS
Calling Shadowgun Legends the Destiny of mobile would be inaccurate in some ways, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what the game is about. In this first-person shooter, you play as an elite band of warriors called the Shadowguns, who are the last line of defence against invading alien threats. It’s also free-to-play, so well worth a look if you enjoy FPSs.
BRAWL STARS
Supercell’s popular arena battler, Brawl Stars, is a great deal of fun, with straightforward combat and a sleek control system. Choose your hero and fight in pairs, or by yourself, in a variety of different modes, from sports-themed matches to classic last man standing face-offs. Brawl Stars is also free, and has excellent monetisation.
RIPTIDE GP: RENEGADE
Maybe instead of racing cars, you and your friends prefer water sports? If that is the case, you’ll want to give Riptide GP: Vengeance a try. This crazy, part jet-skiing, part daredevil game, has you racing around a track on a customised jet-ski, completing death-defying stunts in order to outdo your opponents. It’s also got excellent multiplayer, so is worthy of a lap or three.
BLACK DESERT MOBILE
Ever fancy adventuring in an online fantasy world with your friends? That’s pretty much what MMORPGs were created for, and Black Desert Mobile is just one of quite a few fantastic ports from PC versions of MMORPGs. The game is both great-looking and free, meaning there’s a whole world of adventure just waiting for you and your compatriots to explore.
LEGENDS OF RUNETERRA
Riot Games’ card-battler, Legends of Runeterra only recently came to mobile, but it’s already left a big impression, with inventive mechanics, and a huge number of cards and Champions to choose from. It’s also another example of a free card-battler with a reasonable crop of starter decks, easily enough for you to face off against a friend. Check out our Legends of Runeterra review if you want to hear more! Or see our Legends of Runeterra tier list if you need help choosing Champions.
MOBILE LEGENDS
As another of the great arena-battlers currently on the platform, Mobile Legends channels the classic MOBA experience, with a healthy crop of heroes to play as, and plenty of in-game upgrades to build stats during play. Mobile Legends is another free-to-play also, but features a trial system, allowing you to give some heroes a go before you decide to get them. If you want some help picking heroes, check out our Mobile Legends tier list!
CLASH ROYALE
A sequel to the classic strategy game Clash of Clans, Clash Royale changes up the formula from tower defence to short, intense matches between players, utilising elements of card-battler and arena games. It’s also got a very active multiplayer scene, letting you battle with players from across the globe to rise in the rankings and earn rewards. And once again, it’s also free.
KARTRIDER RUSH+
As a mobile port of the successful Kartrider series, Kartrider Rush+ brings fast-paced multiplayer racing to the table, along with all of your favourite racer accoutrements. These include cosmetics, car customisation, and a trunk-load of game modes. Like Mario Kart Tour, Rush is another free-to-play racing game, so easy to pick up and play with zero commitment. Check out our Kartider Rush review if you want to find out more!
TEAMFIGHT TACTICS
Inspired by Dota auto chess and its associated games like Dota: Underlords, and Hearthstone Battlegrounds, Teamfight Tactics brings the eight vs. eight battle mode to the League of Legends universe. This turn based strategy game sees you build a roster of champions who must then battle in the arena, testing whose army is the best. It’s an imaginative game mode, but most of all, it’s free.
RUNESCAPE MOBILE
Many of you might remember playing Runescape when you were younger, but it kept going, kept improving itself, and has now made the move to mobile. Form a band of adventurers with your friends and go complete quests or face foes in co-op combat. Runescape Mobile may currently be in testflight on iOS and early access on mobile, but now is as good a time as ever to hop on the adventure train.
GARENA FREE FIRE
As we reported recently, Garena Free Fire has hit 80 million users, and that’s pretty impressive, but if anything it should give you an indication of how fun the game is. In a similar vein to Fortnite, you drop into an island where you must survive against 49 other players, scrounging what you can, and making your stand. But it’s also lots of fun to play in a squad with your friends.
OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE
This game is perfect for those of you who want the unadulterated nostalgia trip of descending back into ye olde world of Runescape, complete with pixelated models and those weirdly squeaky combat sounds. Old School Runescape is a trip down memory lane, perfect for friends who you might have played the game within its original iteration. It’s also still a pretty decent MMORPG in its own right, with fun quests and a real quirky vibe.
BRAWLHALLA
Do ye like fighting? If so, Brawlhalla is the game for you. This free-to-play fighting platformer lets you face off against up to eight foes from around the globe, garnering glory as you kick ass and take names. We also have a handy Brawlhalla characters list to help you choose which one you want to use.
SKY: CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT
While not multiplayer in the strictest sense of the term, Sky: Children of the Light is a fantastic online social game where you can make friends with complete strangers and go on adventures together. It’s a unique social experiment on mobile, and one well worth seeing for yourself. Check out our Sky: Children of the Light review for more thoughts! We also have a handy Sky: Children of the Light guide to help you get started.
AMONG US
Trust no one in this four-ten player murder mystery game. In Among Us you’re tasked with figuring out who the imposter, or imposters, are among your group. The innocent players complete a series of tasks in order to get a spaceship up and running, while the imposters attempt to stop the launch from happening. Check out our Among Us guide for some handy tips and tricks.
And that’s everything we’ve got for you!
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