The Top 10 Multiplayer Video Games of 2018

5) Mario Tennis Aces

โ€œThe net code stinks, but Mario and friends make for a great couch co-op experience. The game just feels good!โ€

The Super Mario gang is back for some more tennis action with Mario Tennis Aces. Finding a balance between over-the-top spectacle and technical skills, this tennis game is a must play. And while it offers a decent sized single-player experience, itโ€™s the online and local multiplayer modes thatโ€™ll keep you coming back for more.

4) Super Mario Party

โ€œSo many of the nominees are good for their own reasons, but Super Mario Party tears relationships in half like wet paper and thatโ€™s what good PVP games should do.โ€

Mario Party is back in a big way with Super Mario Party. Featuring brand new boards, mini-games, playable characters, and a fun new co-op mode โ€“ Super Mario Party is the perfect local multiplayer game to test your friendships with. And now you can even test your skills on a grander stage by competing against others online in various mini-games.

3) Overcooked 2

โ€œSo hectic and exciting with pals, Overcooked 2 builds on what the original did by adding extra complexity and wackiness. Itโ€™s super satisfying to bang your head against a mission a couple of times, but then magically click with your pals and rock a3-star performance.โ€

Overcooked 2 is serving up a delicious sequel to the wacky restaurant sim. Featuring a massive amount of new content, playable locally or online โ€“ Overcooked 2 is one multiplayer gem that must not be overlooked!

2) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

โ€œThey found the balance between accessible and aggressive where no one else could. Beers, food, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate make for a perfect Saturday night. Just donโ€™t let beer muscles ruin it.โ€

Our runner-up for the best multiplayer game of 2018 is none-other-than Super Smash Bros. Ultimate โ€“ which really shouldnโ€™t come to a surprise to anyone. The sheer amount of content jammed into this title could make any gamers heart swoon! Dozens of iconic characters, over 100 stages, and so much more โ€“ itโ€™s like taking a trip down memory lane everytime you boot it up.

1) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

โ€œTreyarch and Activision really put their best foot forward here, focusing on the multiplayer side of their game and making it amazing. Blackout is a fantastic addition to its arsenal and the multiplayer feels brand new and revitalized, which is a tough gig considering this is a franchise that has a yearly release. The shooting still feels great, and getting back to what made this series addictive was a very smart move.โ€

One of the greatest first-person shooter franchises of all time is back with their annual release โ€“ this time resurrecting their beloved Black Ops franchise for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Sure, we were all a little ticked off when they announced there wouldnโ€™t be a single player campaign. But what really keeps us playing Call of Duty? The multiplayer, and daaaaaamn, the multiplayer in Black Ops 4 is just awesome. Whether itโ€™s the classic multiplayer featuring a collection of specialists that each feature abilities to turn the tides of battle or whether itโ€™s the brand new and arguably the best battle royale mode from any game, Blackout โ€“ Black Ops 4 has it all and does it very, very well. Oh, and it brings back the surprisingly popular Zombies mode too โ€“ if youโ€™re into that kind of thing.

And that concludes our look at the top 10 multiplayer video games of 2018. If youโ€™re looking to battle it out with some friends or donโ€™t mind a little stranger danger โ€“ then these ten games are the perfect place to start. Of course, a list like this is sure to spark some conversation of what should and should not have been included โ€“ so donโ€™t hold back! Let us know what multiplayer games you enjoyed playing in 2018. And be sure to check out some of our other 2018 features such as the best action/adventure games of 2018 and the most disappointing games of 2018.