5) Mario Tennis Aces
“The net code stinks, but Mario and friends make for a great couch co-op experience. The game just feels good!”
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, it’s the online and local multiplayer modes that’ll keep you coming back for more.
4) Super Mario Party
“So many of the nominees are good for their own reasons, but Super Mario Party tears relationships in half like wet paper and that’s what good PVP games should do.”
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 – 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
“So hectic and exciting with pals, Overcooked 2 builds on what the original did by adding extra complexity and wackiness. It’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.”
Overcooked 2 is serving up a delicious sequel to the wacky restaurant sim. Featuring a massive amount of new content, playable locally or online – Overcooked 2 is one multiplayer gem that must not be overlooked!
2) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
“They 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 don’t let beer muscles ruin it.”
Our runner-up for the best multiplayer game of 2018 is none-other-than Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – which really shouldn’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 – it’s like taking a trip down memory lane everytime you boot it up.
1) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
“Treyarch 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.”
One of the greatest first-person shooter franchises of all time is back with their annual release – 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 wouldn’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 it’s the classic multiplayer featuring a collection of specialists that each feature abilities to turn the tides of battle or whether it’s the brand new and arguably the best battle royale mode from any game, Blackout – Black Ops 4 has it all and does it very, very well. Oh, and it brings back the surprisingly popular Zombies mode too – if you’re into that kind of thing.
And that concludes our look at the top 10 multiplayer video games of 2018. If you’re looking to battle it out with some friends or don’t mind a little stranger danger – 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 – so don’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.