16 Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC (2025): Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile

Crossplay games are ones you can play online with people on consoles or platforms different than yours. They’re increasingly common, but the landscape remains fractured, and the options can be confusing. Some games are available in only a couple of places, and it’s often unclear why some platforms are supported for crossplay and others aren’t. Here, we’ve rounded up the best games that work on the most gaming destinations possible, so you can play with friends and family around the world.

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Updated February 2025: We added The Finals, which recently got crossplay support, and Marvel Rivals, added information about Smite 2, and removed MultiVersus, as its servers will be shutting down soon.

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Marvel Rivals (Free)

Courtesy of NetEase

If there was going to be another entry in the increasingly crowded hero shooter space, it makes sense that at least one of them would be set in the hero-crowded Marvel universe. Marvel Rivals has been compared to Overwatch 2, though it stands on its own with a third-person perspective, and less emphasis on precision aiming.

My favorite aspect of Marvel Rivals is how different and unique each hero feels. Where a lot of class-based shooters have similar movement and basic combat tech between each hero, each character here is drastically different. Spider-Man can swing across the map at high speed, webbing opposing heroes and then departing without taking damage, where Bruce Banner builds up energy to become The Hulk and smash through the enemy team’s line.

There’s already rich support and a constant wave of new heroes hitting the game, and I’m looking forward to continuing to play and see what comes next.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Fortnite (Free)

Courtesy of Epic Games

The gold standard for crossplay might be one of the most obvious, but it’s worth calling out up top. Fortnite lets players from across Windows, Xbox One and Series S/X, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Android all play with their friends, no matter which platform they’re on, as long as they’re friends via their Epic account. Due to some complicated legal issues, you can play on Mac or iOS if you’ve already downloaded the app, but only new players in the EU can join on iOS for now. The system sorts pools of players into a complexity hierarchy and defaults to the highest tier—so all your PC friends can’t queue for a game with mobile players and destroy them, for example—but if you want to bring your friend on Android into a game on PlayStation, you can.

Fortnite developer Epic also owns and operates the Unreal Engine and a huge library of developer tools, including the Epic Online Services platform. These tools let developers add similar crossplay functionality to their own games. We mention it here because you’ll see it pop up again. If you want to play games across gaming consoles or devices, you might end up with an Epic account eventually.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android.

The Finals (Free)

Courtesy Embark Studios

Action-packed and fast-paced, The Finals has a high-octane combination of features you won’t find in most shooters. Teams of three dash across buildings, fly down ziplines, and crash through windows as they fight to extract crates of cash and claim victory. Almost all of the buildings and structures in each map can be destroyed, adding an element of chaos as your cover disappears under heavy fire, but also allowing for fun strategies, like blowing up the floor beneath your enemy to send them plummeting to the ground.

With its fun attitude, excellent graphical fidelity, and tons of character customization, I find myself coming back to The Finals regularly to take a few swings with my sledgehammer. This explosive shooter also supports crossplay between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, and it’s free, so it’s a great option for a few friends who want to jump into some quick action.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Minecraft ($20+)

Courtesy of Mojang

Microsoft subsidiary Mojang’s Minecraft is an odd paradox of crossplay. Players can join the same servers even as they play on different platforms, but they have to be using the same version. If you’ve been playing Minecraft since it came out, you may still be on the Java Edition, which can be played across Windows, Mac, and Linux devices.

However, the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition—or just Minecraft, since 2017—works across Windows, iOS and Android, Xbox One and Series X/S, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and even VR systems like Windows Mixed Reality and PlayStation VR. There’s a notable absence there, though: Bedrock Edition doesn’t work on most Macs. Mac players will have to use the Java Edition to play with their friends, and even then only with other computer players. It’s a weird hurdle to get over if you’re a Mac user, but there are plenty of crossplay options if you own other devices.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Android, iOS.

Helldivers 2 ($40+)

Courtesy of Arrowhead Game Studios

One of the biggest breakout hits of 2024, Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter with a strong Starship Troopers vibe. Teams of up to four players work together to lay waste to procedurally generated bug-infested worlds. Your team can use a variety of high-octane weapons including rocket launchers, walking mechs, and orbital strikes. It’s only available for PC and the PS5, but crossplay is supported across both platforms.

Available on PlayStation and PC.

Diablo IV ($70+)

Courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment

The latest dungeon crawler from Blizzard was in the pipeline for years, and it finally arrived last year. WIRED staff writer Boone Ashworth called it a mind-melting bloodbath in his review. In this game, up to four players can team up to battle waves of enemies and take on bosses that are tougher than any one player could handle alone.

Like some other Blizzard games, the latest iteration has added a battle pass system and microtransactions, which is a bit annoying since the standard edition already costs $70. Thankfully, these are optional and only provide cosmetic rewards.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC.

Among Us ($5)

Courtesy of Innersloth

Innersloth, the relatively tiny developer behind the popular party/murder game Among Us, has brought the title to quite a few platforms that can all play with each other. Originally for iOS and Android, it now supports crossplay with PC and Nintendo Switch players along with every other major console.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS.

Apex Legends (Free)

Courtesy of Electronic Arts

Respawn’s Apex Legends is a team-based shooter that comes with some complications for crossplay, but the game tackles it well. It supports playing across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation systems (both current and last-gen) and the Nintendo Switch. (There used to be a mobile version, but alas, no longer.)

However, as shooter veterans know, playing with a keyboard and mouse provides a considerable advantage in terms of aiming. So if you’re on a console, you can choose to turn off crossplay and stick to players on your own platform. PC players, on the other hand, are stuck with the feature turned on, so just hope you’re better at clicking heads than someone with a control stick.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch.

Deathloop ($60)

Courtesy of Bethesda

Arkane Studios, the team behind widely popular games like Dishonored and Prey, introduced Deathloop as a whole new franchise in 2021. In this game, you take on the role of an assassin named Colt who finds himself stuck in a time loop while trying to take out eight different targets. Fail to take out even one, and the loop starts over, but this time you start with more knowledge and experience.

As a bonus, Deathloop also has an invasion system that, in WIRED staff writer Will Bedingfield’s opinion, is the game’s best feature. Invasions let players, well, invade each other’s games. After a certain point, you can play as Colt’s rival, Juliana, and try to prevent other players from succeeding. This feature has some limited crossplay. Xbox players can play with PC players who bought the game via the Microsoft Store, while Steam users can play with Epic users.

Available on PC (Steam, Epic), Xbox, PlayStation.

Genshin Impact (Free)

Courtesy of Mihoyo

In developer miHoYo’s action RPG gacha game Genshin Impact, players can join each others’ adventures to tackle challenges together by sharing a UID code. This works across all the platforms the game supports, including Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Android and iOS. The company has also announced a Switch version but hasn’t announced a release window. When it does arrive, it should also be cross-compatible with all the other platforms.

Genshin Impact, somewhat uniquely, supports cross-saving as well. So if you decide to play on your phone for a little while, you can keep all your progress when you go back to your console. It’s a nice addition that makes this title one of those rare games where you can play anywhere with anyone and feel like you’re jumping into the same game.

Available on PlayStation, PC, Android, iOS.

Rocket League (Free)

Courtesy of Psyonix

Psyonix’s Rocket League has proved that its concept of “What if soccer, but with cars?” is an enduring one. And thanks to using Epic’s Online Services platform, players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC can all play together. Interestingly, PC players that play the game via Epic Game Store or Steam can participate in the cross-platform action, despite Steam being a rival game store to Epic. Who says we can’t all get along?

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC.

Fall Guys (Free)

Courtesy of Devolver Digital

When Fall Guys first came on the scene, it was overshadowed by Among Us, but it has still maintained a healthy player base. This game is a battle royale—though the most adorable one you’ve ever seen—where 60 players compete in game-show-style obstacle courses and arenas to be the last person (er, jelly bean) standing. Best of all, it’s free-to-play, so you don’t have to spend a dime to try it out.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC.

Overcooked! All You Can Eat ($40)

Courtesy of Digital LTD

If you enjoy the chaos of working in a professional kitchen … well, then you’ve probably never done it in real life. Fortunately, Overcooked! All You Can Eat is a lot more fun than a real job. This game requires players to cooperate to prepare, cook, and plate food for customers in a rapid-fire environment. This version has added crossplay across a wide variety of platforms, so you can recruit chefs from just about anywhere.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC.

No Man’s Sky ($60)

Courtesy of Hello Games

For a game that began life starring an isolated spacefarer exploring a vast and unfathomably lonely universe, any kind of crossplay is already a significant change. But as Hello Games has continued iterating on No Man’s Sky, it has added online multiplayer features where you can bump into other travelers. You can interact with players across Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 and 5. Even as Hello Studios prepares for the launch of its next game, No Man’s Sky is still receiving constant major updates, altering core systems like planet construction, atmospheres, and even adding fishing. Plus, with VR support for PC, you can feel like you’re behind the controls of your favorite starship.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch.

Smite 2 (Free)

Courtesy of Hi-Rez Studios

Hi-Rez Studios’ popular MOBA Smite gained immense popularity over the years, combining MOBA gameplay, a third-person perspective, and a unique theme that borrowed iconography and characters from real world religions. The sequel, Smite 2, recently left closed beta and is available for everyone to play for free. It boasts generational leaps in graphical quality and new features, and the studio is gradually adding gods from the old game into the new one, as well as new characters. Unfortunately, there are no plans for a Nintendo Switch port of the new game.

While there will be some stability and maintenance updates, Hi-Rez Studios announced in February via Discord that the original game will receive no further major updates, and the Nintendo Switch servers would be shut down on May 1. As a result, anyone looking for their Smite fix should check out the sequel.

Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic.

Soon: Baldur’s Gate 3 ($60+)

Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of horny characters.Courtesy of Larian Studios

Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 was one of the biggest smash hits of 2023, hailed for its rich storytelling that allows players to feel their consequences have real weight. Just like the tabletop D&D it’s based on, friends can play together in the same campaign. Up to four players can form a party and run through the story in tandem online.

For right now, that online multiplayer is limited to players who are on the same platform, but that will be changing at some point in the future. As I write this, Larian is running stress tests for crossplay, but in order to participate you’ll need to register and be invited. Crossplay will be a major feature of Patch 8, which also adds support for a photo mode and a variety of new subclasses.

Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.

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