Social games are a great way to meet new people or hang out with friends online. While MMOs often fit the bill, you don’t always want to grind to keep up with the rest of your gaming buddies. Sometimes you just want to be able to gather around, play some games, and have a chill time.
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PostsSome social games in this category allow you to take it easy. Some are great for the variety they bring to the table, while others use their gameplay mechanics to connect players on a more personal level. Whether you want to communicate through voice chat or just send a few messages, here are some social games that fit the bill.
10 VR Chat
Become Anyone You Want
Long-distance friendships have never been easier with VR allowing you to share the same space. VR Chat lets you play across multiple different servers and custom-made rooms where you can meet new people.
Do you want to play golf? How about entering a jazz club and drawing on the walls? You can even watch movies together in a theater as if you were actually there. Just put on your avatar and be who you want to be. You can even further modify your game to make your avatar capable of more expressions.
9 Webfishing
Relax By The Riverside
Webfishing Like Follow Followed Multiplayer Simulation Indie Systems Released October 11, 2024 Developer(s) Lamedeveloper Publisher(s) Lamedeveloper Engine Godot Multiplayer Online Co-Op Number of Players 1WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThere's nothing more relaxing than sitting by the sea and trying to catch fish. You can spice things up a bit by communicating with other players through text or voice as you wait for the next big bite.
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PostsWebfishing lets you customize your character however you want them to look. You can even get additional items by selling the fish you catch. Ultimately, this is one of those experiences where you can just waste an evening having casual banter with others and forget about your troubles.
8 Tabletop Simulator
Long Distance Board Games
Tabletop Simulator Like Tabletop Simulation Systems Released April 18, 2014 ESRB e Engine Unity Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALTabletop Simulator lets you play board games online rather than setting them up in real life. Everything from Mouse Trap to Yu-Gi-Oh! can be modded right in, giving you plenty of variety for any game night.
You can even find servers and jump right in as a way to socialize with new faces. It's also just a great way to get your friends into your favorite board games before getting into them in real life. So get ready to roll that dice and make a move.
7 Fortnite
More Than A Battle Royale
Fortnite Like Follow Followed Survival Battle Royale Shooter Action Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 94% Released September 26, 2017 ESRB T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact Developer(s) Epic Games Publisher(s) Epic Games Engine Unreal Engine 5 Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op Cross-Platform Play All platforms (except iOS/Mac)WHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONFortnite may have lobbies with 100 players, but it is not an MMO. It also allows you to socialize in more ways than just battle royale, if you don’t feel like being competitive. You can build together in Lego Fortnite or play music as a group through Fortnite Festival.
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Posts By PJ MolloyCreative Mode also allows you to play game modes that other players have designed. This ranges from role-playing different holidays, hunting for props, or even going through a haunted house together. The possibilities are endless.
6 Pokemon Go
Hunting Pokemon Together
Pokémon GO Like Follow Followed Augmented Reality RPG Systems Released July 6, 2016 ESRB e Developer(s) Niantic Publisher(s) Niantic Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op Cross-Platform Play Yes Cross Save Yes Franchise PokemonWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALPokemon Go is the perfect example of how far a mobile game can go in connecting people together. When Pokemon Go first launched, it swept players up in a frenzy for hunting down rare Pokemon in real life.
Everything from raid battles to choosing a team helps players identify with each other and form connections. With Pokemon Go community days, it gives players an incentive to show up at more crowded locations to find special Pokemon. This makes it easy to know when more players are likely to be doing the same thing.
5 Among Us
Voice Chat Makes Lying Harder
4.0/5 Among Us Like Follow Followed Party Game Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 80% Released June 5, 2018 ESRB E10+ for Everyone 10+: Mild Blood, Fantasy Violence Developer(s) InnerSloth Publisher(s) InnerSloth Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Play Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONAmong Us is one of the simplest social games. All you really need is to jump into a lobby, see which role you get placed in and try to be one of the last ones standing. Most of the communication will happen when a crew meeting is called.
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Posts By James KennedyYou’ll have to guess which one of you is being suspicious. This becomes even more challenging when you’re playing while communicating through voice chat. Now you have to convince your crewmates not to launch you into space without hiding behind the keyboard.
4 Elden Ring
A Sense Of Discovery
Elden Ring Like Follow Followed RPG Action Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 95/100 Critics Rec: 98% Released February 25, 2022 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) From Software Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software Engine Proprietary Multiplayer Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Play PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALSurprisingly enough, Elden Ring can be considered a social game due to how vast and filled with discoveries it can be. Players can leave hints on the ground for you to find, and you can summon random players to help you with bosses.
Elden Ring is such a vast game, two players could go through the whole game and discover very different items and armor sets. With plenty of info sharing among friends, it makes you feel like you’re exploring the world together. Of course, you could also invade other players and challenge them to a fight in PVP.
3 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Explore Paradise Together
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Like Follow Followed Adventure Life Simulation Systems Released July 28, 2023 ESRB E For Everyone Developer(s) Sunblink Publisher(s) Sunblink Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Franchise Hello Kitty PC Release Date January 30, 2025 PS5 Release Date August 5, 2025WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALHello Kitty Island Adventure is not only relaxing but has many fan-favorite Sanrio characters you can play as. It's an adventure you can undertake with all your favourite adorable and irl friends.
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Posts 1 By Geoffrey MartinCollect items together, trade them, complete quests, and raise your friendship levels through multiplayer. You can even play minigames as you explore the island. Socialize with friends by sharing your friend code. This is similar to Animal Crossing but with a Sanrio twist. If you want to play together though, make sure you’re on the same system.
2 Minecraft
Friends Who Mine Together Stick Together
Minecraft Like Sandbox Survival Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 84% Released November 18, 2011 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Mojang Publisher(s) Mojang Engine LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE Multiplayer Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer Franchise MinecraftWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFinding a Minecraft server can be a great way to meet new people. Gamers yearn for the mines and there is nothing more relaxing than picking up a pickaxe and breaking through stone till you hit diamonds. The best part is you don’t have to be down in the mines all by yourself.
Build houses together, fight back against mobs, and discover caverns filled with natural treasures. Minecraft even has a great modding community, allowing you to personalize your experience and attract different kinds of players.
1 The Jackbox Party Pack
A Game For Parties
The Jackbox Party Pack Like Party Game Systems Released November 26, 2014 ESRB T For Teen // Crude Humor, Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence, Game Experience May Change During Online Play, Mild Language, Sexual Themes Developer(s) Jackbox Games Publisher(s) Jackbox Games Engine Adobe AIR Multiplayer Local Multiplayer Franchise The Jackbox Party PackWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALGames don’t just let you be more social online, but they can liven up a get-together with new and familiar faces. Project Jackbox onto a screen and pick the kind of game you want to play. Do you want to do trivia, write funny responses to prompts, or draw something and let everyone guess what it is?
Jackbox has multiple different party games that are best played with groups. It’s like bringing a board game that allows others to mingle with each other. There are also multiple different volumes of the game with different games included.
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