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We didn't include almost any full-price titles in our shortlist. We have also omitted Battle Royale games from the list.
Because the majority of the gameplay should be able to be played together and it was important to us when making the selection that you or your friends don't have to dig deep into your wallet right away.
1.Sea of Thieves
Available on: Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €39.99
The pirate adventure has a stunning setting, requires team coordination, and is wonderful for your home theater.
With SoT, developer Rare has released the best game in its studio history so far.
You can use your loot to buy cosmetic enhancements. Of course, your gold doesn't give you an advantage in gameplay, but that's a good thing.
The game stands or falls by the people you play it with. A great group of friends carries you loosely and easily through 100 hours of gameplay.
The game is already included in Xbox Game Pass. At the moment you can get this for 1€ in the first month. However, the offer is only valid for new customers.
Definitely a good idea to try. You can also transfer progress to Steam later if you decide to make a purchase.
2. Monster Hunter World
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €29.99
A very western take on the Monster Hunter genre, but it works. Monster Hunter World has received very good feedback from the western community.
For example, we were very surprised that monsters aren't just hit sponges that you have to wring out with your weapons.
Rather, it is important that you pay attention to the weak points of the monsters. Attacks on body parts give you different loot.
In theory, you can lure one monster into another's a den and wait for them both to fight their way down.
The biggest hanger of the game is the grind mechanics. You will see that you will definitely have to invest a few hours for certain armor parts.
By the way, even a session alone is no problem if your group doesn't have time. The game also works great in single mode.
3. Satisfactory
Available on: Microsoft Windows
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €29.99 (Early Access)
Basically, the essence of Satisfactory is efficiency. The goal is to build the most efficient factory possible on an alien planet and mine resources.
The game is currently in the Early Access phase and does not offer all the features that were available in 1.0. the release will be available.
But with the help of the players, errors can be identified and corrected. Otherwise, the game is just too big for the development team.
Our Satisfactory article will bring you up to date and describe the game in detail.
4. Destiny 2
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Stadia
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: Free to play
Bungie's RPG shooter has been available for free on Steam for a little over a year. The first two extensions were also included in the package.
You can even play through most of the game alone or with random allies. Only raids will make it necessary to put together a team.
The constant search for better weapons and armor has become much more pleasant since the switch to the new power level system.
5. Civilization 6
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, macOS, Linux, macOS Classic
Steam Remote Play Together: Yes
Price: €59.99
Not every group is in the mood for fast shooters. RTS games are even more hectic, and MOBAs are too hard to learn quickly in a couple of evenings.
Civilization 6, therefore, offers you tactical gameplay without strenuous hectic.
Just get the main game in the next sale for at least a 50% discount. You can get the big expansions later when your group likes the game and wants more.
The turn-based system is somewhat reminiscent of the settlers of Catan. However, Civ 6 is much more complex and time-consuming.
6. Borderlands 3
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Mac OS, Stadia
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €59.99
If you and your friends love loot, then Borderlands is for you.
You could give yourselves the full saga from the start, but take our word for it:
While Borderlands 1 may be a genre-defining game, it's also a very tough game.
Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel are a lot more dynamic than the first part, but still not as up-to-date as we would like.
So get Borderlands 3 right now and just play it with your friends. You can replay the old parts if you feel like some storytelling.
The third part still costs €60 and will probably not be reduced until the next sale. However, for a 50% discount, Borderlands 3 is definitely worth it.
7. Among Us
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €3.99
The current Twitch leader can theoretically be played with four people. With more than four players, it makes even more sense to open a lobby.
A player is designated as a traitor at the start of the round. Every round he has to try not to be discovered and to eliminate the other players.
As soon as a victim of the traitor is found, a vote will start on who will be kicked out of the spaceship's airlock.
8. Rocket League
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Mac OS Classic, Linux
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: Free to play on the Epic Games Store
Easy to learn and yet difficult to master. Even watching car football at Schlag den Raab was fun.
Sitting behind the wheel yourself and shooting the ball into the goal from the air has its own charm.
In the meantime, the game has completely moved to the Epic Games Launcher and can even be played for free.
But it is possible to drive in a team with Steam players and also Konsoleros. You can invite people to your group from any platform using the Epic ID.
9. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4
Steam Remote Play Together: Yes
Price: €19.99
Real teamwork is called for here. All four characters have different abilities and roles that help you advance through the puzzles.
So without cooperation, you won't make it to the next level.
Since the game can be played via Remote Play Together, each player pays €5. Your party just has to decide which library to store the game in.
10. Minecraft
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €23.95 (Java PC Edition)
Minecraft has now achieved cult status. However, make sure that you all buy the same edition in order to be able to play together.
On minecraft.net you can choose exactly which version of the game you want to purchase.
On the PC you have the choice between the Java and the Bedrock edition. The Bedrock edition is also available through the Microsoft Store.
In terms of content, both editions are on the same level. Only some control elements are different in the Bedrock edition.
Also, Minecraft maps can be infinitely large in Bedrock Edition.
A multiplayer server will cost you extra. This can be rented directly in the game and does not cost much.
11. Castle Crashers
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Playstation 4, Playstation 3, Nintendo Switch, Mac OS Classic
Steam Remote Play Together: Yes
Price: €11.99
The 2D beat-'em-up enjoys great popularity among the active community. Four players is the maximum number of players.
The 25 different characters play in different ways, as they all have different base values and are therefore suitable for different roles.
A cool mini-game for in between. Even if we think €12 is too expensive. However, the game will definitely be available with a huge discount for the Christmas sale.
12. Rainbow Six Siege
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Playstation 5, Playstation 4
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €19.99
Ubisoft's tactical shooter has quickly found its way into the e-sports scene.
It's basically a slow-speed Counter-Strike with gadgets like a mini-camera on wheels or a thin-wall explosive device.
The abilities of the operators mean that you and your team have to choose your characters wisely.
The Standard Edition for €20 is pretty cheap. However, as always, it is advisable to wait for a sale.
13. Robocraft
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Steam Machine, Linux, Mac OS Classic
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: Free to play
You certainly know World of Tanks. A very time-consuming game in which you have to unlock higher and higher levels in order to be able to play in higher lobbies.
While the game is fun, it can be quite difficult to get your friend excited about the game and especially the time investment.
That's why we recommend Robocraft. You can assemble your tank yourself and start a battle.
Your vehicle does not even have to be a conventional tank. Even flying vehicles are possible.
The game generally has a much quicker start than what you might expect in World of Tanks.
Robocraft is completely free to play on Steam, requires little storage space, and has fairly low minimum requirements.
14. Overcooked 2
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Steam Remote Play Together: Yes
Price: €22.99
Overcooked 2 can be played wonderfully on the TV via a console and doesn't even need a split-screen.
This cooking simulation will make you sweat like in a real kitchen. As soon as there are more than 2 dishes in the queue, the communication between the players really starts.
Expect to be reminded of your mistakes from the last round of Overcooked every time you cook something real.
15. Sanctum 2
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: €14.99
Tower defense games haven't enjoyed much popularity lately.
Sanctum 2 maybe a few years old, but it still has fairly unique gameplay.
The first-person shooter tower defense game puts you in the middle of the path that your opponents have to walk down.
Your task is to set up a defense system and then personally stand in the way with your gun.
Unfortunately, Sanctum 3 is not in the works yet, but it is a very popular game among developers.
In the next few years, you can certainly hope for a successor.
16. Teamfight Tactics / Dota Underlords
Available on: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, macOS,
Steam Remote Play Together: No
Price: Free to play
Auto battlers are a great break from the otherwise hectic gameplay of most titles these days.
The two biggest auto battles are Valve's Dota Underlords and Riot's Teamfight Tactics. Just decide together which of the two games you take.
Both are free and perfect for spending a chilled evening on Discord.
We even published a tier list for Dota Underlords that shows you the relative strength of the units, alliances, and items.
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