The Counter-Strike 1.6 community is one of the most enduring and welcoming in gaming history. Despite many players being veterans of the game, they actively support newcomers and give helpful advice on tactics. Yes, we aren't joking. CS 1.6 is wholesome now. | © Valve Corporation
You will be really surprised to see how friendly and helpful the Apex Legends community is these days. Start grinding, and you'll no doubt find some fantastic friends, who can help you improve your gameplay. | © Respawn Entertainment
Stardew Valley has a very wholesome fandom that creates a welcoming space for all players, and from all backgrounds. These people keep the game peaceful, making it relaxing and supportive for everyone. | © ConcernedApe
The Factorio community is exceptionally welcoming to newcomers, fostering a supportive environment that doesn’t allow negativity to take root. Even if your factory setup isn't perfect, the community will encourage you to keep experimenting and improving. | © Wube Software
Despite the high-stakes combat, the Helldivers 2 community is welcoming and supportive. It is built around intense cooperation and coordination; players are working together to survive in challenging missions. | © Arrowhead Game Studios
The Elder Scrolls Online mixes enthusiasts, role-players, and cooperative adventurers united by love for the world of Tamriel and open-ended progression. ESO community is welcoming and supportive, making it easy for veterans and newbies. | © ZeniMax Online Studios
Warframe community is very generous for beginning and veteran players. Players collaborate in everything and are willing to help others, from farming resources to taking on raids. | © Digital Extremes
This game is all about joining your crewmates in epic adventures on the high seas. And once dangers out the way, you'll find yourself singing sea-shanties with your new friends in no time with Sea of Thieves, so climb aboard me hearties! | © Rare
The Rocket League community will make the game super fun and will help you actually improve. It wasn't always like this, but we've felt this is one of those communities that has strangely become more and more wholesome over time. | © Psyonix
Okay, the PvP serves are toxic, but the majority of Minecraft is anything but. The overall environment is welcoming to players of all ages and skill levels who come together to create and explore. | © Mojang Studios
Players in Fallout 76 come together to trade resources, create alliances, and build settlements, and experienced players are always willing to help out with quests and bosses. We're also giving bonus points here for the great attitude adopted in the Fallout 76 subreddit. | © Bethesda Game Studios
No Man’s Sky made a massive comeback since it's terrible launch, and a huge amount of that is thanks to the excellent community. These guys and gals make an infinite universe feel strangely connected. | © Hello Games
Deep Rock Galactic emphasizes teamwork, where players help each other to coordinate mining operations and rescue teammates. And it's this kind of gameplay that naturally creates a great atmosphere between players. | © Ghost Ship Games
Animal Crossing players are adorable. It's as simple as that. Which is why we encourage you to engage with community, in one of the many fishing tournaments, treasure hunts or island tours. You won't have a bad time with Animal Crossing players. | © Nintendo
Final Fantasy XIV has the most welcoming community in the gaming world; these guys are always ready to give newbies advice and help them learn the ropes. And you see that attitude adopted almost universally throughout the game. We rank this community slightly higher even than Animal Crossing because FFXIV is an MMO, which is normally one of the most toxic genres. | © Square Enix
Video games have the unfortunate fate of being often overrun with toxicity. Every lobby has player ready to ruin your hard work and laugh about your mistake in their mic. But since video games are supposed to be fun and bring people together, we've gathered 15 video games with the best multiplayer communities.
