From old-school cartridges to today’s cloud gaming, 2025 highlighted the incredible progress video games have made in recent decades. The year featured a fantastic selection of nominees, including intense action games and expertly crafted platformers.
With so many amazing games available, the real winners are the players. They’re the ones who get to lose themselves in fantastic virtual worlds and enjoy the incredible work of dedicated game developers.
Wow, the multiplayer game competition for 2025 was tough! I was really rooting for ARC Raiders, and I was so happy to see them win at The Game Awards. But honestly, even though they took home the prize, there were a bunch of other fantastic games in the running that I really loved too – it’s a shame they didn’t win, but they were still amazing!
Our team at TopMob has put together a list of the best multiplayer games released in 2025, highlighting some hidden gems that we think deserve more attention.
Although each ‘Game of the Year’ list is written by an individual TopMob writer, the games included and their order were decided by a vote from all of our writers. This means the list represents the collective opinion of TopMob, and may not perfectly reflect the views of any single writer.
10. Borderlands 4
Loot Lovers Rejoice
Honestly, Borderlands basically defined the looter-shooter genre, and Borderlands 4 looks amazing! Gearbox is letting us create four totally new Vault Hunters, and the skill trees are deep enough to really let you build a character your way. Plus, you can expect the usual: a ridiculous amount of guns and loot – seriously, it feels endless!
Experience the world of Kairos on your own or with up to three friends! Enjoy fast-paced, cooperative combat with exciting events, interesting quests, and characters you won’t forget. It’s a chaotic and wonderful multiplayer adventure.
9. PEAK
Climb The Mountain, Test Your Friendship
PEAK is a cooperative climbing game where players are stranded on a mysterious island. To escape, you’ll need to work together to survive the harsh environment, find food, and climb a huge mountain in the island’s center.
Climb through four unique environments, using tools like spikes and ropes to conquer tough challenges. Teamwork is key – use voice chat to plan your ascent in this funny, exciting, and ultimately rewarding mountain-climbing experience.
8. Monster Hunter Wilds
Intense Co-op PvE
Want to team up with friends and take down huge, dangerous monsters? In Monster Hunter Wilds, you’ll journey through the Forbidden Lands, a dynamic world where changing weather forces creatures to evolve and survive.
Venture into the Forbidden Lands, a place where unpredictable weather has driven the creatures and animals to evolve and change.
Monster Hunter games are known for their exciting battles, and a huge variety of weapons and armor to use. Monster Hunter Wilds continues this tradition with fresh combat moves, environments that change during fights, and incredibly detailed monsters.
7. Kirby Air Riders
Delightfully Chaotic
Kirby is back with a fast-paced racing adventure in Kirby Air Riders! You can play as favorite characters like King Dedede, Magolor, and Meta Knight, and customize your ride with different vehicles – choose from cool options like wheelie bikes, chariots, and even the iconic warp star to find the perfect fit for your racing style. There’s plenty to do and enjoy!
City Trial lets up to 16 players battle it out in free-for-all races. Players collect power-ups, dodge obstacles like falling meteors and boss battles, and compete in fast-paced mini-games – think skydiving, drag racing, and arena combat. If you enjoy multiplayer racing, Kirby Air Riders is a game you won’t want to miss.
6. Rematch
Run It Back
Rematch is a really enjoyable and easy-to-learn football game built specifically for playing online with others. You can team up with friends and compete in quick, action-packed 5v5 matches.
Rematch offers a fair and exciting experience for everyone. Played from a distanced camera angle with a single player controlling the action and no character stats to worry about, success depends entirely on quick thinking and relying on your teammates. It’s fast-paced, incredibly engaging, and simple to learn.
5. Mario Kart World
Racing Royalty
As a huge Mario Kart fan, I was so excited when Mario Kart World was announced! It’s amazing to think it all started back in 1992 with the original Super Mario Kart on Super Nintendo. Now, after all these years and so much new technology, this new game takes everything to a whole new level. The best part? All the tracks are connected in one big, seamless world – it’s a dream come true!
Explore tough new classes, race on updated versions of classic tracks, and hang out with friends during a relaxed drive in Free Roam.
It’s incredible to instantly connect with and race against Mario Kart fans worldwide, and the open-world aspect makes the game even better.
4. Elden Ring Nightreign
Roguelike Revolution
Elden Ring Nightreign builds on the established gameplay of the series with a fresh twist: the ability to team up with two other players in co-op mode. Create your own adventure and combine strengths with your allies by selecting a Nightfarer character that matches how you like to play.
Nightreign offers thrilling combat inspired by games like Elden Ring, but with a unique twist: a roguelike system that makes playing with friends incredibly enjoyable. You can choose from a variety of characters – from mages and warriors to ranged attackers and stealthy assassins – and constantly try out new combinations of weapons and team setups, giving the game huge replay value.
3. Split Fiction
Creative Co-op Concept
Split Fiction offers a remarkably unique gaming experience. Players take on the roles of two writers – Mio, who specializes in science fiction, and Zoe, a fantasy author – who find themselves unexpectedly inside the stories they’ve created. After a device designed to steal their ideas backfires, they must team up to overcome challenges within their own worlds and find a way to escape.
Split Fiction is a charming and visually impressive co-op game that really emphasizes teamwork. It’s known for its beautiful worlds and exciting challenges. What makes it special is how much variety it offers – you might be calming dragons one minute and playing as a futuristic ninja the next! It’s a wonderfully unpredictable adventure with plenty of heartwarming moments, and it’s set a new standard for split-screen co-op games.
2. Battlefield 6
Tactical Military Combat
Battlefield 6 delivers the ultimate military experience, offering a huge range of vehicles, weapons, and features. You can pilot fighter jets, command tanks, team up with friends, and use the environment to your advantage in massive multiplayer battles where survival is key.
Battlefield 6 features a wide range of game modes. You can play large, epic battles like Conquest, Breakthrough, and Rush, or jump into quicker, more intense matches like King of the Hill, Domination, and Payload. The game also includes a large campaign and a unique sandbox mode called Battlefield Portal, where you can design and play your own custom games.
1. ARC Raiders
Our Multiplayer Game Of The Year
ARC Raiders is a new shooting game created by Embark Studios that’s quickly become popular. Set in a bleak future where Earth is overrun by dangerous drones and resources are limited, the game features unpredictable enemies and challenging gameplay. Expect a lot of surprises – anything can happen in ARC Raiders!
Whether you’re enjoying epic, team-based battles or dealing with the disappointment of losing your hard-earned gear when trying to leave a zone, this game is a consistently exciting experience that keeps players engaged. You can tailor your gameplay with a huge selection of weapons and tools – including things like ziplines and barricades – and a detailed skill system lets you build a character that fits your preferred style.
Will you join your fellow Raiders in fighting the ARCs, or will you hide and wait at the escape point? The decision is up to you, Raider – choose carefully.
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