
15 Video Games You Should Play With Friends This Summer

15. Forza Horizon 5
Whether you're a car-tuning perfectionist or just here to cruise with friends, Forza Horizon 5 allows you to play your way. With stunning visuals, deep customization, and a multiplayer mode full of challenges and chaos, it’s the ultimate summer road trip game. | © Playground Games

14. Path Of Exile 2
Even in early access, Path of Exile 2 perfectly hits the spot between challenging and addictive - every boss fight feels earned, and every loot drop feels like a win. This game is packed with variety, crunchy combat, and deep theorycrafting, making it a dream for hardcore players. | © Grinding Gear Games

13. SpiderHeck
SpiderHeck is fast, ridiculous, and seriously fun. Imagine parkour spiders flinging lightsabers at each other, and you’re pretty much there. It’s the kind of chaotic couch co-op that’ll have everyone yelling, laughing, and immediately hitting rematch. | © Neverjam

12. Elden Ring
Elden Ring takes the brutal beauty of Soulsborne combat and finally gives you the freedom to face it on your terms. Whether you sneak, sprint, summon, or swing wildly, it’s a tough game that doesn’t lock you out; this game invites you in. | © FromSoftware

11. Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise shines in co-op, allowing players and their crew to take down massive beasts with slick combat and over-the-top style. The PC version cranks things up with 4K visuals, ultra-wide support, smoother performance and more monster-hunting content than you can swing a longsword at. | © Capcom

10. It Takes Two
It Takes Two is an endlessly inventive co-op adventure that turns every level into a fresh surprise, packed with clever mechanics and playful minigames. Whether you're laughing, solving puzzles, or just soaking in the story, it's a perfect game to share with someone, even if they don’t usually play games. | © Hazelight Studios

9. R.E.P.O.
R.E.P.O. is a chaotic experience that combines horror and comedy, where one minute you’re crying with laughter and the next you’re screaming for your life. Between the bizarre monsters and clever maps, it’s the kind of multiplayer mayhem that turns into unforgettable late-night sessions. | © Semiwork

8. Apex Legends
Apex Legends is all about speed, style, and squad synergy, offering movement abilities that turn every fight into a highlight reel. Whether you're phasing with Wraith, launching with Octane, or warping with Alter, it’s a constant rush that’s even better with friends. | © Respawn Entertainment

7. Dark And Darker
Creeping through crypts with your friends in Dark and Darker feels like a DnD dungeon crawl where every corner could kill you, and that’s half the thrill. Whether you're full-clearing rooms like loot-hungry goblins or fighting with slow, methodical precision, the tension and teamwork make every run feel earned. | © IRONMACE

6. Warframe
Warframe offers slick movement, fast combat, and the sheer variety of gear and playstyles, which means everyone can find something that clicks. It’s even better with friends, whether you're slicing through missions together or just showing off your latest fashion frame. | © Digital Extremes

5. Fortnite
With regular updates, creative events, and a map that changes every season, Fortnite always gives players something new to explore with friends. Whether you’re casually teaming up or chasing that Victory Royale, it’s one of the easiest and most fun games to jump into together. | © Epic Games

4. The Finals
The Finals click when you’re playing with friends, turning every match into a wild, unpredictable showdown. The longer time-to-kill gives fights a more tactical feel, and when the walls start coming down, it's all-out chaos in the best way. | © Embark Studios

3. Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 skips the usual live-service nonsense and allows players to dive straight into chaotic, bug-squashing co-op fun. No timers, no daily check-ins, just drop in with your friends this summer and blow stuff up at your own pace. | © Arrowhead Game Studios

2. Diablo IV
If you and your friends love the grind, Diablo IV is your best choice, as this game delivers a dark fantasy playground where the real game begins after the story ends. With nightmare dungeons, scaling challenges, and endless loot hunts, it’s all about building unstoppable characters and flexing them in hellish fashion. | © Blizzard Entertainment

1. Counter-Strike 2
Fast, simple, and endlessly replayable, Counter-Strike 2 strips the FPS formula down to its most satisfying essentials. With low system demands and a thriving modding scene, this game is a perfect pick-up-and-play shooter for any group of friends, no matter their setup. | © Valve
Related News
More