27 Best Cross-Platform Games to Play With Friends in 2026

The best cross-platform game is one your whole group can actually join: being released on several systems does not guarantee that those systems can play together online. Check the specific platform combination—and, where relevant, the game edition and mode—before you buy or plan a session. This list spans quick party games, competitive matches, and shared worlds so you can find a fit for your group.

What “cross-platform” means when you want to play together

For this list, cross-platform means that players on different devices can play multiplayer together. It is not the same as a game simply being available on multiple platforms. Epic Games describes crossplay as multiplayer between major consoles, mobile devices, and PCs on the same server; TechRadar also distinguishes crossplay from multi-platform availability (Epic Games; TechRadar).

#	Preview	Product	Price
1		Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Nintendo Switch	$24.88	Buy on Amazon
2		Minecraft - Nintendo Switch	$29.83	Buy on Amazon
3		Gang Beasts - Nintendo Switch	$24.90	Buy on Amazon

Support can be narrower than a game’s full platform list, and some titles separate players by mode, input, or matchmaking pool. Cross-save is another separate feature: it carries progress between platforms, but it does not by itself mean players can join one another. Epic cites Destiny 2 and Warframe as games supporting both crossplay and cross-save.

Quick Recap

Bestseller No. 1

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Nintendo Switch

$24.88

Bestseller No. 2

Minecraft - Nintendo Switch

Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures; Play on the go in handheld or tabletop modes

$29.83

Bestseller No. 3

Gang Beasts - Nintendo Switch

Customize your characters with hundreds of colorful costumes; Experience hilarious and gelatinous ragdoll physics

$24.90

Rank #3

Gang Beasts - Nintendo Switch

• Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game set in the mean streets of Beef City with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments
• Customize your characters with hundreds of colorful costumes
• Experience hilarious and gelatinous ragdoll physics
• Play locally or online with up to 8 players
• Experience Local Wireless Multiplayer, exclusively on Nintendo Switch

$24.90

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Rank #2

Minecraft - Nintendo Switch

• Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures
• Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles
• Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs
• Play on the go in handheld or tabletop modes
• Includes Super Mario Mash-Up, Natural Texture Pack, Biome Settlers Skin Pack, Battle & Beasts Skin Pack, Campfire Tales Skin Pack; Compatible with Nintendo Switch only

$29.83

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#1 Best Overall

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Nintendo Switch

• Experience your Favorite MARVEL vs. CAPCOM classics All in One – Enjoy 7 of your favorite classic titles that helped shaped the MARVEL vs. CAPCOM universe both single player and online.
• Enjoy Enhanced Features Added to the Classic Collection – To enhance your playability experience, we incorporated the favorite added features from Capcom Fighting Collection including gallery mode, quick save, training mode for all fighting titles, and the high score challenge. Beginners and first timers into the franchise are also welcome to play through adjusted settings and execution of one-button specials!
• Play with Friends Worldwide through Online Compatibility – This collection also includes rollback net code for a smooth and enjoyable experience online. Play casually or competitively through casual, ranked, or custom matches using rules of your choosing!

$24.88

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Best cross-platform games by the kind of session you want

Easy-to-start party games

• Fall Guys — A playful obstacle-course competition suited to groups who want short, low-stakes rounds rather than a long campaign.
• Among Us — Social deduction built around discussion and suspicion. It works best when your group enjoys talking through a round and can accommodate its lobby size and platform requirements.
• Fortnite — A flexible pick if your group wants battle royale, creative experiences, or other modes in one game. Confirm the current cross-platform party and shared-progress details in Fortnite’s official FAQ before relying on a particular setup.

Competitive matches and quick rematches

• Rocket League — Soccer with rocket-powered cars makes matches easy to understand and quick to replay. A strong choice when friends want competitive rounds without learning a large roster of characters.
• Apex Legends — A squad-based battle royale with a faster, more tactical feel. Its matchmaking has a meaningful platform rule: consoles play together, while PC players remain in PC matchmaking; a console player partying with a PC player is placed into PC matches. EA says cross-platform parties can use in-game voice chat (EA’s Apex Legends FAQ).
• Overwatch 2 — Team-based hero combat for groups who like coordinating roles and objectives. Before choosing it for a competitive night, check how the current mode handles mixed-platform parties.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone — A fit for groups who want first-person shooting, with the choice between paid-series multiplayer and the free-to-play Warzone experience. Check the current platform and mode compatibility for the specific version you intend to play.
• The Finals — Destruction-heavy team shooter action for friends who prefer objective-focused matches and changing arenas.
• Marvel Rivals — Hero-based team battles with familiar comic-book characters. GameSpot reports that cross-platform play is limited to casual modes, so verify the current ranked and casual rules if your group wants to queue together.

Co-op campaigns, survival, and shared worlds

• Sea of Thieves — A shared pirate world built around crew-based voyages, exploration, and encounters with other players. It suits friends who want sessions to unfold organically rather than follow a tightly scripted mission list.
• Helldivers 2 — Cooperative missions for squads who enjoy chaotic firefights and working toward shared objectives. Check your group’s exact platforms before settling on it, since a multi-platform release alone does not establish crossplay for every combination.
• Destiny 2 — A long-running online shooter with cooperative activities and shared-world play. Epic identifies it as supporting crossplay and cross-save, making it an option for groups who value both playing together and carrying progress between platforms.
• Minecraft — A flexible sandbox for building, exploring, or surviving together, but edition compatibility is crucial. Microsoft’s comparison lists Bedrock cross-play among Windows, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and mobile; Java cross-play is listed among Windows, Mac, and Linux. Make sure everyone is on a compatible edition before setting up a world (Minecraft edition comparison).
• No Man’s Sky — An expansive space-exploration game for groups who like discovering planets, building, and pursuing their own goals in a shared universe.
• Borderlands 4 — A loot-driven cooperative shooter for friends who want campaign progression, weapon collecting, and over-the-top combat. Check the supported platform pairing for your group’s editions before starting a run.
• Monster Hunter Wilds — A cooperative hunt-based action game for players who enjoy preparing for a target, learning its patterns, and improving gear over time.

Sports, fighting, and head-to-head play

• NBA 2K26 — A basketball option for groups who want sports matches and shared competition. GameSpot reports crossplay is limited to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; do not assume other versions can join those lobbies.
• Forza Horizon 5 — Open-world driving for friends who prefer racing, exploration, and car collecting to team shooters. Confirm the current support for your particular platform combination.
• Mortal Kombat 1 — A one-on-one fighting game for friends who want direct duels and practice between matches. Verify cross-platform support for the current version and mode before arranging a cross-device set.
• Tekken 8 — Another strong choice for head-to-head competition, especially if your group enjoys learning distinct characters and improving through repeated matches. Check current compatibility for the platforms in your group.
• Chivalry 2 — Large medieval battles and melee combat for friends who want a less conventional competitive session than a sports or shooter match.

Social games and longer-form adventures

• Roblox — A platform of many user-created games rather than one fixed experience. The right choice depends on finding an activity your group can access and enjoy together.
• Final Fantasy XIV — A story-rich online role-playing game for friends willing to invest in a persistent world, quests, and group activities. Confirm server and platform access details for your region and account situation.
• Diablo IV — Action role-playing with loot collection and cooperative monster-fighting, suited to groups who want a shared progression loop and repeatable combat.
• Genshin Impact — A free-to-play action RPG with exploration and cooperative play. Check the game’s current co-op restrictions and platform pairing if your group wants to play together from the start.
• Dead by Daylight — Asymmetric multiplayer horror, with one player taking the killer role and others trying to survive. A good fit when your group wants tense rounds rather than a cooperative campaign.
• Split Fiction — A cooperative adventure designed around two-player teamwork and varied scenarios. Consider it when your group wants a focused co-op experience rather than a competitive lobby.

Choose by group fit, not just by genre

Check compatibility before you organize a game night

1. Write down everyone’s exact platform and version. “PC” or “PlayStation” may not be enough: editions, console generations, and game modes can matter.
2. Look for crossplay—not just a store page for each device. Confirm that the exact platforms in your group can join the same multiplayer session.
3. Check matchmaking and mode restrictions. Apex Legends separates PC matchmaking from console play unless a console player parties with a PC player, which sends that party into PC matches. Other games may restrict crossplay by mode.
4. Check cross-save separately if people switch devices. It concerns saved progress, not whether friends can join the same session.
5. Recheck official support pages close to your session. Platform support, modes, and matchmaking rules can change; use the game’s current first-party compatibility notes where available.

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