Because of COVID-19, it’s a lot harder to socialize with our friends. Parties, get-togethers, and gatherings are all significantly more dangerous to do in-person. However, video games are a great way to keep the party going virtually and stay connected with your best friends!
Here is a list of multiplayer video games to help you have fun and stay in touch with your friends virtually!
- Among Us
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Although originally released in 2018, Among Us has gained recent popularity by word-of-mouth, social media, and its overall quarantine-friendliness. It is a space-themed, murder mystery video game available for free on mobile (with advertisements and less customizable features) and $4.99 on Steam. It is especially fun to play with friends if you’re down for a night of finger-pointing and social deduction!
- Use Your Words
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Use Your Words is a fun party game where only one person needs to own it and screen share it with the rest of the group. Packed with four different hilarious wordy mini-games where you can complete sentences and add subtitles to film scenes, Use Your Words is the perfect video game if you want to laugh and have a good time! It is currently available on Steam for $14.99.
- Skribbl.io
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Skribbl.io is a free web browser game similar to the board game Pictionary. Draw and guess the different prompts with your friends in a charade-like manner but through art! The best part is that there is no download or purchase necessary, just type Skribbl.io in your browser! This game is perfect for a quick night of free gaming with friends.
- Tabletop Simulator
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Interested in playing the board game Pictionary? Or how about a game of Catan, Monopoly, or classic chess? Tabletop Simulator is perfect for board game lovers looking to play in a virtual format. It is currently $19.99 on Steam, with nearly every tabletop game being available for free to add through the Steam Workshop.
- Pretend You’re Xyzzy
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Want to play a game of Cards Against Humanity, but don’t have enough money for Tabletop Simulator? Pretend You’re Xyzzy is a great free web browser card game that uses the same card decks as Cards Against Humanity. This game is perfect for a night of laughs!
- The Jackbox Party Packs
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The Jackbox Party Packs are quite similar to Use Your Words but have a lot more mini-games packed into each pack. Each pack has hilarious mini-games such as Fibbage, Quiplash, and Trivia Murder Party. The price of each pack varies, so choose which one you like based on the mini-game descriptions! This game is perfect for some classic party game fun.
Despite social-distancing, there are a ton of ways to stay connected with your best friends. Video games are a great way to stay connected while also having fun in the process! Remember to stay healthy and game on.