Large Groups

Five, ten, twenty people? These scale.

By Stephen V., Founder & Editor · Last updated July 21, 2026 · How we pick

Quick picks

The short answer first. Tap any row for the full write-up; the price button goes straight to Amazon.

#	Game	Best for	Crossplay	Price
1	No image Among Us Social deduction	A big group (including long-distance) that wants social deduction.	Yes - full crossplay	Free
2	No image Fall Guys Party battle royale	A group that wants goofy, low-stakes party chaos for free.	Yes - full crossplay	Free
3	No image Fortnite Battle royale / party	A mixed-platform group that wants a free, everyone-already-has-it option.	Yes - full crossplay across everything	Free
4	Super Mario Party Jamboree Party board game	A group of four that wants a full board-game-plus-minigames night.	No - Switch only	$52.20
5	No image Overwatch 2 Hero shooter	A group of up to five that wants team-based hero shooting for free.	Yes - full crossplay	Free
6	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Platform fighter	A Switch crowd that wants an 8-player couch brawl.	No - Switch only	$54.71

Five, ten, twenty people? These scale

Most multiplayer games cap out at four, which quietly leaves half a big group on the bench. Games for large groups of friends are a specific category: they either support a genuinely high player count or make spectating and swapping fun, so nobody's left watching. These picks are ranked by how well they hold together as the numbers climb.

Our top pick is Among Us - it runs from 4 to 15 players, has full crossplay, and actually gets better with a bigger, chattier group. Fall Guys throws dozens of players into the same match, Fortnite handles big squads inside an even bigger game, and Mario Party Jamboree stretches to twenty in some modes for a Switch crowd. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate does eight-player local for a packed room.

The split that matters for a big group: same room or spread out? A packed living room can do local eight-player Smash or Switch Sports; a large remote group needs crossplay and a high online cap, which points to Among Us, Fall Guys, or Fortnite. For remote coordination, pair this with the long-distance hub.

One to skip

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate does eight players, but only locallyand only on Switch - so for a large group that's remote or on mixed platforms, it doesn't scale at all. Save it for a packed room; use Among Us or Fall Guys for a big online crowd.

The picks, in depth

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Among Us

PS5XboxSwitchPCMobileCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay

Best for: A big group (including long-distance) that wants social deduction.

4-15 players online + local · Social deduction

Free on mobile (a few dollars on other platforms) with full crossplay - the social-deduction pick that scales from four to fifteen. Perfect over a voice call with friends far away. Cheap or free depending on platform.

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Also a top pick in Best Games to Play With Friends and Long-Distance.

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Fall Guys

PS5XboxSwitchPCMobileCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay

Best for: A group that wants goofy, low-stakes party chaos for free.

Up to 4 squad · Party battle royale

Free crossplay party royale - bean people falling over obstacle courses. Squad up to four and nobody needs to be good at games. Free with optional cosmetics.

Facts verified via Fall Guys official site.

Also a top pick in Party and Crossplay.

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Fortnite

PS5XboxSwitchPCMobileCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay across everything

Best for: A mixed-platform group that wants a free, everyone-already-has-it option.

Up to 4 squad, big modes · Battle royale / party

Free, on every platform, with full crossplay - the lowest-friction way to get a group playing tonight when nobody wants to spend money. Beyond battle royale there are party and creative modes. Free with optional cosmetics.

Facts verified via Fortnite official site.

Also a top pick in Best Games to Play With Friends and Online.

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Super Mario Party Jamboree

SwitchCrossplay: No - Switch only

Best for: A group of four that wants a full board-game-plus-minigames night.

1-4 local, up to 20 in some modes · Party board game

The newest Mario Party with the biggest board and minigame set yet - a full evening's entertainment for four on one Switch. Some modes stretch to twenty players. Switch-only; expect a couple hours per board.

Facts verified via Nintendo store page.

Also a top pick in Party and Switch.

$52.20 · View on Amazon

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Overwatch 2

PS5XboxSwitchPCCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay

Best for: A group of up to five that wants team-based hero shooting for free.

5v5 online · Hero shooter

Free 5v5 hero shooter with full crossplay - ideal if you have a bigger group that wants defined roles. Competitive and requires some coordination. Free with optional cosmetics and battle pass.

Facts verified via Blizzard official site.

Also a top pick in Online and Free.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SwitchCrossplay: No - Switch only

Best for: A Switch crowd that wants an 8-player couch brawl.

1-8 local, online · Platform fighter

Up to eight players locally makes this the party fighter for a full room. Deep enough for veterans, button-mash-friendly for newcomers. Switch-only and online can be rough - it shines on the couch.

Facts verified via Nintendo store page.

Also a top pick in Party and Couch Co-op.

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Keep exploring

For Adults

Grown-up game night, minus the kids' menu.

Top pick: Overcooked! All You … · from $23.75

Free

Nobody wants to spend money. Play tonight, for free.

Top pick: Fortnite · Free

Crossplay

Different consoles, one game that bridges all of them.

Top pick: Diablo IV · from $28.97

Frequently asked questions

What games can you play with a large group of friends?+

Among Us (up to 15), Fall Guys, Fortnite, and Mario Party Jamboree (up to 20 in some modes) all scale well past four players. Among Us is the best all-round pick for a big, chatty group.

What's the best game for a group of 8 players?+

Among Us handles 8 easily with room to spare, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate does 8-player local matches on Switch. Overwatch 2 splits 8 into two teams if you want competitive.

What large-group games have crossplay?+

Among Us, Fall Guys, Fortnite, and Overwatch 2 all support crossplay, so a big group on mixed platforms - or spread across cities - can still all play together.