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Keyboard, mouse, and a full squad. The best PC picks.

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	Helldivers 2 Co-op shooter	A squad split between PS5 and PC that wants chaotic 4-player co-op.	Yes - PS5 + PC crossplay	$44.40
2	Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Shooter	A competitive group across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.	Yes - full crossplay	$23.99
3	Deep Rock Galactic Co-op shooter	A crew of up to four dwarves who want procedural co-op mining.	PC + Xbox crossplay (PlayStation separate)	$9.99
4	Diablo IV Action RPG	A group across different consoles that wants a shared long-haul RPG.	Yes - full crossplay + cross-progression	$28.97
5	Portal 2 Puzzle co-op	Two players who want the best co-op puzzle campaign, for a few dollars.	No - co-op is same platform	$5.99
6	Terraria Sandbox / adventure	A group that wants a cheaper, 2D take on build-and-survive together.	Partial - crossplay across most platforms (same version)	$29.90
7	Borderlands 3 Looter-shooter	A group that likes loot grinding and can play on the same platform.	No	$36.11
8	Overcooked! All You Can Eat Party co-op	A group of 2-4 that wants controlled chaos and a lot of yelling.	Yes - full crossplay	$23.75
9	Human: Fall Flat Physics puzzle party	A group that wants cheap, silly physics-puzzle chaos, any platform.	Yes - crossplay across platforms	$12.99
10	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
11	No image Rocket League Sports / vehicular	Any mixed group that wants a free, easy-to-learn, hard-to-master pick.	Yes - full crossplay	Free

Keyboard, mouse, and a full squad

PC is the most flexible platform for playing with friends - the biggest library, the most crossplay, and games that run from a cheap laptop to a high-end rig. The best games to play with friends on PC span every situation, so this list is ranked for range: how good the co-op or competitive play is, how easily a group gets in, and current price.

Our top PC pick is Helldivers 2 - four-player co-op with crossplay to PS5, and a perfect fit for a PC squad. Call of Duty and Deep Rock Galactic cover competitive and co-op respectively, Portal 2 and Terraria are the cheap-and-brilliant picks, and Fortnite and Rocket League are the free options everyone already has. Many of these are on Steam for free.

Because PC crossplays with so much, it's the ideal hub for a mixed group - a PC player can join almost anyone. If your friends are on PS5 or Xbox, check PS5 + PC crossplay for the games that bridge you.

One to skip

Deep Rock Galactic is a fantastic PC co-op game, but if your group is split across PC and PlayStation, note its crossplay only covers PC and Xbox - PS players are a separate pool. For a guaranteed-crossplay PC-plus-console night, Helldivers 2 (PC + PS5) or Diablo IV (everything) is safer.

The picks, in depth

Helldivers 2

PS5PCCrossplay: Yes - PS5 + PC crossplay

Best for: A squad split between PS5 and PC that wants chaotic 4-player co-op.

1-4 players online co-op · Co-op shooter

Four-player co-op with crossplay between PS5 and PC, so the classic 'I'm on PlayStation, they're on PC' problem just goes away. Friendly fire is always on, which is a feature. Not on Xbox or Switch, so it only helps PS5/PC groups.

Facts verified via Steam store page.

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

$44.40 · View on Amazon

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay

Best for: A competitive group across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

2-12+ online · Shooter

Full crossplay across all three big platforms, plus co-op Zombies if you'd rather team up than compete. It is a big install and a big commitment - overkill for a casual one-night session, ideal for a regular crew.

Facts verified via Call of Duty official site.

Also a top pick in Online and Crossplay.

$23.99 · View on Amazon

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Deep Rock Galactic

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: PC + Xbox crossplay (PlayStation separate)

Best for: A crew of up to four dwarves who want procedural co-op mining.

1-4 online co-op · Co-op shooter

Rock and Stone - four-player co-op cave shooting with destructible tunnels and real teamwork. Crossplay works between PC and Xbox; PlayStation is a separate pool, so check where your group is. Endlessly replayable and often cheap.

Facts verified via Steam store page.

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

$9.99 · View on Amazon

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Diablo IV

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay + cross-progression

Best for: A group across different consoles that wants a shared long-haul RPG.

1-4 co-op, online · Action RPG

Full crossplay and cross-progression, so your group can play together regardless of platform and even swap devices mid-season. Split-screen exists on console too. It is a live-service grind, so best for a crew that plays regularly, not a one-off.

Facts verified via Blizzard official site.

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

$28.97 · View on Amazon

$33.24-13%

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Portal 2

PCSteamCrossplay: No - co-op is same platform

Best for: Two players who want the best co-op puzzle campaign, for a few dollars.

2 players co-op, online + split-screen · Puzzle co-op

A decade on, still the best two-player puzzle co-op ever made, and often under $5 on PC. Split-screen or online. It is same-platform co-op and PC-focused - but for two puzzle-minded friends it is unbeatable value.

Facts verified via Steam store page.

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

$5.99 · View on Amazon

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Terraria

SwitchPS5XboxPCMobileCrossplay: Partial - crossplay across most platforms (same version)

Best for: A group that wants a cheaper, 2D take on build-and-survive together.

1-8 co-op online + local · Sandbox / adventure

A huge 2D sandbox with deep co-op for up to eight, and cross-platform play across most systems running the same version. Cheap and endless. It is dense - newcomers may want a veteran to guide the first few hours.

Facts verified via Steam store page.

Also a top pick in Crossplay and Mobile.

$29.90 · View on Amazon

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Borderlands 3

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: No

Best for: A group that likes loot grinding and can play on the same platform.

1-4 co-op, online + split-screen · Looter-shooter

Four-player looter-shooter co-op with split-screen for couch play - a lot of game for the money, especially the Ultimate Edition. No crossplay, so line up your platforms first. Great for a crew that wants a long shared campaign.

Facts verified via 2K official site.

Also a top pick in Co-op and Split-Screen.

$36.11 · View on Amazon

$38.61-6%

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Overcooked! All You Can Eat

PS5XboxPCSwitchCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay

Best for: A group of 2-4 that wants controlled chaos and a lot of yelling.

1-4 players, online + local · Party co-op

Both Overcooked games remastered with full crossplay across every platform - genuinely the easiest way to get four friends on four different systems cooking together. Local and online. It will test friendships; that's the point.

Facts verified via Steam store page.

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

$23.75 · View on Amazon

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Human: Fall Flat

SwitchPS5XboxPCMobileCrossplay: Yes - crossplay across platforms

Best for: A group that wants cheap, silly physics-puzzle chaos, any platform.

1-8 online + local co-op · Physics puzzle party

Wobbly-physics co-op puzzles for up to eight with crossplay - one of the best value party picks going, frequently a few dollars. The humor comes from failure. Not a deep game, and that is the appeal.

Facts verified via Steam store page.

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

$12.99 · View on Amazon

$19.99-35%

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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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Rocket League

PS5XboxSwitchPCCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay

Best for: Any mixed group that wants a free, easy-to-learn, hard-to-master pick.

2-4 online, local · Sports / vehicular

Car soccer, free, full crossplay - a five-minute match is easy to teach and endlessly re-playable. Great for a group split across every platform. Free with optional cosmetics.

Facts verified via Rocket League official site.

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

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Keep exploring

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Free on Steam

Free on PC, ready to download tonight.

Top pick: Apex Legends · Free

PS5 + PC

One of you on PS5, one on PC. These bridge it.

Top pick: Helldivers 2 · from $44.40

Co-op

You versus the game, together. Couch or online.

Top pick: It Takes Two · from $59.99

Frequently asked questions

What are the best games to play with friends on PC?+

Helldivers 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Deep Rock Galactic, Diablo IV, and Portal 2 are top PC picks for co-op and competitive play. Fortnite and Rocket League are the best free options, and both are on Steam.

What free games can you play with friends on PC?+

Apex Legends, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and Fortnite are all free on PC with crossplay. See our free-on-Steam page for how to get a group set up.

What PC games have crossplay with consoles?+

Minecraft, Fortnite, Rocket League, Diablo IV, Overcooked, and Call of Duty all crossplay between PC and consoles. Helldivers 2 crossplays with PS5 specifically. Deep Rock Galactic bridges PC and Xbox only.