Summary
Sadly, some of thebest multiplayer gamesout there are not playable cross-platform, particularly between Xbox and PlayStation. There are exclusives on either side, and sometimes cross-play capability is only available with PC gamers. However, there are still plenty of fun titles available between the two biggest, rival consoles. This is good news for friends with opposing consoles who are nonetheless console-committed.
Finding a new game with friends can be daunting, however. Getting stuck into a whole new thing, intermittently when each player is available, makes learning new games and staying with them a little more complicated. With games that areeasier to play, PlayStation and Xbox lovers alike can breeze through many titles together any time opportunity knocks.
Updated on July 04, 2025, by Jason Wojnar:It can be difficult to find a gaming experience for everyone to jump into right away. Even hardcore gamers who get together might not have a single game to dedicate their time to in order to enjoy it with their friends. Thankfully, there are plenty of cross-play options available for both Xbox and PlayStation players alike, and the variety of genres on offer is sure to impress. To expand the pool of readily available cross-play titles that are easy for everyone to jump into casually, this list has been updated to feature more of the best cross-play options that gamers can easily dive into.
This legendary dungeon-crawler series has gone through many mutations with each entry.Diablo 2is fun until players reach a certain point, and then it becomes brutal without the right build.The third and fourth games,fortunately, feel a lot more adaptable no matter the character one chooses.
The numerous difficulty modes inDiablo 4also make it fun for everyone. Even people on different levels can game together seamlessly. It’s important to note, however, thatDiablo 4is rather graphic, and the storylines can be quite dark, so it may not be for everyone.
This ever-evolving live service game is constantly adding more for players to enjoy. That said,Fortnitealways remains simple to play. In addition to theclassic battle-royale mode, players can now engage in theFortnite Festival, which is the Harmonix-developed mode heavily inspired byRock Band.
Then there isLEGO Fortnite, a survival game that makes use of the LEGO aesthetic. Finally, there is even a racing game made by the developers ofRocket League. WithFortnite, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
For gamers who like tostretch their creative musclesin easy-to-understand ways,Minecraftis the game to play. Here, players can spend countless hours mining resources with friends and shape a unique world to their very own liking.
There is also an element of danger thrown into the mix, which is sure to keep players on their toes.Minecraftis one of the most popular games ever made, and that success is owed to how simple it is to understand, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a cross-play game to share with their friends.
IfDiablo 4is a little violent,Minecraft Dungeonsis a great alternative. That being said, adults can also get in on the fun if they wish. Those less familiar withthe dungeon crawler genrewill feel right at home withMinecraft Dungeons.
For those who are already fans ofMinecraft, this charming title will immediately be more appealing. The main game is also really short, so it is an especially good choice for those who cannot commit to long-term cooperative experiences with friends.
Borderlands 3might seem complicated at first glance, but the game does a great job of automating the most complicated aspects of looter shooters. The UI makes it easy to know which guns are more powerful and when one should switch. The world and humor are also universally charming.
What makesBorderlands 3a perfect choice for cross-play is that everything appropriately scales, allowing players of different levels to pursue the story and various side quests together without having to worry about power levels.
Players shouldn’t be too lost if they have not played the prior entries. If they are, however, said entries are readily available on modern consoles.
Leave it to a classic to help bring gamers together.Quakeis one of themost innovative first-person shootersof all time. AfterDoom, id Software’sQuaketook the genre in a new direction with fully 3D character models and free aiming controls with the mouse, and playing co-op or versus with friends is a blast.
Because of the limitations of the past, one should not expect large hordes of enemies like they would withDoom. Still,Quakemakes up for this with a great atmosphere and original enemy designs.
Bombermanis not quite as popular as it once was, but it is still a great party game. WithSuper Bomberman R, gamers can play with friends regardless of whether they are on PlayStation or Xbox. All they need to do is plant bombs around the stage and try and blow up the other competitors.
The puzzle mechanics mixed with the competitive nature make it the thinking person’s game, and the powerups add an element of randomness that will help even the playing field for newcomers. Even if someone has never played aBombermangame before, it is easy to learn the ropes after just a few rounds inSuper Bomberman R.
Fall Guyssees a bunch of jelly bean people duke it out on a candy-colored obstacle course for some good old-fashioned, game show-esque/battle royale fun. It’s a child-friendly battle royale that involvesno armed combat. To win, players must compete in a series of charming mini-games and ensure that they make it to the final round, but doing so is sometimes easier said than done.
There can be up to a whopping forty players per match, with a number of losing combatants being shaved off each round. Parties of up to four can play together, allowing for a great deal of fun.Fall Guysis easy enough to play even without a tutorial; all players need to do is run, jump, or grab in a series of gloriously poppy and ludicrously fun obstacle courses to progress.
ThoughDead By Daylightmight not be the easiest to jump right into, this 1 vs. 4 horror survival showdown is simple and quick enough to get to grips with. Players can take quick tutorials on how to play as either one of the survivors or the killer. As the latter,various iconic charactersare available to play, from theScreamfranchise’s Ghostface to theStranger ThingsDemogorgon, alongside the game’s own sinister creations.
The premise and object of the game are simple enough. Four survivors want to repair several generators to power the exit from a terrible arena of death. They’re encouraged to work together to do so, sneaking around and avoiding the killer, healing and rescuing each other as necessary. The killer aims to stop the survivors by living up to their job description damaging the generators when the opportunity arises. Up to seven befriended players can enjoy this adrenaline-fuelled experience together - four as survivors, two as spectators, and one as the killer.
In thismad-dashing chef simulator, players work together to run a successful kitchen. A great deal of the fun inOvercooked! All You Can Eatcomes from coordinating with each other to get a range of orders out within a certain amount of time. This, of course, can lead to players running around like headless chickens trying to remember what to put with what.
Overcooked! All You Can Eatis a combination of the well-received first and second games, enhanced and remastered in one title. Many gamers laud them as some of the best co-op games available. Ludicrously tense and incredibly fun,Overcooked! All You Can Eatis also available for Xbox and PlayStation users to play together and is one of the best examples of seamless cross-play.
