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The PS5 picks that actually get a group together.

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 across PS5, PC, and Xbox that wants chaotic 4-player co-op.	Yes - PS5 + PC + Xbox crossplay	$44.40
2	It Takes Two Co-op action-adventure	Two people who want one story built entirely around working together.	No - same platform only	$36.99
3	Diablo IV Action RPG	A group across different consoles that wants a shared long-haul RPG.	Yes - full crossplay + cross-progression	$31.00
4	Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Shooter	A competitive group across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.	Yes - full crossplay	$69.99
5	Grand Theft Auto V (Online) Open-world online	A group on the same platform that wants an open-world sandbox to mess around in.	No - same platform/generation only	$19.93
6	EA Sports FC 27 Sports	Two football fans who want head-to-head matches.	Limited - crossplay within same generation	$41.99
7	Split Fiction Co-op action-adventure	Two players on different consoles who loved It Takes Two and want more.	Yes - crossplay + Friend's Pass	$49.99
8	Mortal Kombat 1 Fighting	Two players who want a headline 1v1 fighter tonight.	Limited - versus crossplay in some modes	$22.99
9	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	$22.49
10	Borderlands 3 Looter-shooter	A group that likes loot grinding and can play on the same platform.	No	$36.91
11	Elden Ring Nightreign Co-op action RPG	Three friends who want tough, run-based co-op souls action.	No - matchmaking is per-platform	$38.20

The PS5 picks that get a group together

The PS5 has a strong lineup for playing with friends, from marquee co-op exclusives to crossplay heavyweights. The best games to play with friends on PS5 cover co-op, versus, and long online campaigns - and several bridge to PC or Xbox, which matters if your group isn't all on PlayStation. This list is ranked for how well each one brings a group together.

Our top PS5 pick is Helldivers 2 - a crossplay co-op flagship built for four-player teamwork. It Takes Two is the best two-player story on the system, Diablo IV and Call of Duty are the crossplay online picks, and EA Sports FC 27, GTA Online, and Mortal Kombat 1 cover sports, sandbox, and versus. Split Fiction and Elden Ring Nightreign are the newest co-op standouts.

If your friends are on other systems, filter to crossplay - the PS5 + PC page and Xbox + PS5 page list exactly which of these bridge platforms. For couch nights, several here (It Takes Two, Overcooked, Borderlands 3) support split-screen - and if your console came with one controller and no spare, our pass and play PS5 games list covers what a whole room can share on a single pad.

One hardware note for anyone playing a PS5 at a desk rather than on a television: the console outputs over HDMI only, at 60Hz, 120Hz or 1440p on newer models, so a 100Hz monitor runs at 60. The best cheap monitor for a PS5 works through what the console can actually send, and Black Ops 7 split-screen covers the split-screen question this hub gets asked most.

If nobody wants to spend anything tonight, the console has a free tier worth knowing about - free games to play with friends on PS5 and Xbox lists the ones that work on both machines, and quotes Sony on when a PlayStation Plus membership is actually required.

One to skip

EA Sports FC 27 is the football pick, but its crossplay is limited to the same console generation and it's an annual release - so a mixed-platform or cross-generation group can hit walls. Confirm everyone's on a compatible system before committing, or pick a fully-crossplay title like Diablo IV.

The picks, in depth

Helldivers 2

PS5PCXboxCrossplay: Yes - PS5 + PC + Xbox crossplay

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

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

Four-player co-op with crossplay between PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, so the classic 'I'm on PlayStation, they're on Xbox' problem just goes away. Friendly fire is always on, which is a feature. There is still no Switch version, so a Switch friend gets left out.

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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It Takes Two

PS5XboxPCSwitchCrossplay: No - same platform only

Best for: Two people who want one story built entirely around working together.

2 players, online or split-screen · Co-op action-adventure

The gold standard for two-player co-op: every mechanic is designed for two, and the Friend's Pass lets a second player join free. Split-screen the whole way through. Skip it if you're a group of three or more - it is strictly two.

Facts verified via EA official page.

Also a top pick in Best Games to Play With Friends and Co-op.

$36.99 · 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.

$31.00 · View on Amazon

$69.99-56%

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: Yes - full crossplay

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

2 split-screen on console, up to 40 online · Shooter

The current Call of Duty, and still full crossplay across all three big platforms - plus a co-op campaign and round-based Zombies if you would rather team up than compete. It is a big install and a big commitment, so it is overkill for a casual one-night session and ideal for a regular crew. Amazon carries the Xbox and PC digital code; PS5 players buy it on the PlayStation Store.

Facts verified via Call of Duty official site.

Also a top pick in Online and Crossplay.

$69.99 · View on Amazon

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Grand Theft Auto V (Online)

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: No - same platform/generation only

Best for: A group on the same platform that wants an open-world sandbox to mess around in.

Up to 30 online · Open-world online

GTA Online is still the go-to open-world playground for a group that just wants to cause chaos together. No crossplay, so everyone has to be on the same platform family. Cheap and enormous.

Facts verified via Rockstar official site.

Also a top pick in Online and For Adults.

$19.93 · View on Amazon

$22.53-12%

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EA Sports FC 27

PS5XboxPCSwitchCrossplay: Limited - crossplay within same generation

Best for: Two football fans who want head-to-head matches.

1-2 local, online · Sports

The football pick for a versus night or an online season with friends, and the current annual - FC 27 launched worldwide on September 25, 2026. EA groups crossplay by console generation, so PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC share a pool while PS4 and Xbox One sit in another, and there is no crossplay at all on Switch. Amazon carries the Xbox digital code; PS5 players buy it on the PlayStation Store. It is an annual release, so expect the crowd to move on when the next one lands.

Facts verified via EA official page.

$41.99 · View on Amazon

$69.99-40%

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Split Fiction

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: Yes - crossplay + Friend's Pass

Best for: Two players on different consoles who loved It Takes Two and want more.

2 players, online or split-screen · Co-op action-adventure

The follow-up from the It Takes Two team, and this time crossplay is in - one of you on PS5, the other on PC, no problem. Friend's Pass again means only one copy is needed. Two-player only, so it is not a party game.

Facts verified via EA official page.

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

$49.99 · View on Amazon

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Mortal Kombat 1

PS5XboxPCSwitchCrossplay: Limited - versus crossplay in some modes

Best for: Two players who want a headline 1v1 fighter tonight.

1-2 versus, online · Fighting

A gorgeous, brutal 1v1 fighter with a deep roster. Best as a two-player versus night. Crossplay support is limited and mode-dependent, so don't count on it to bridge different consoles reliably.

Facts verified via Mortal Kombat official site.

Also a top pick in For Adults and Smash Ultimate Review.

$22.99 · View on Amazon

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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.

$22.49 · 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.

$36.91 · View on Amazon

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Elden Ring Nightreign

PS5XboxPCCrossplay: No - matchmaking is per-platform

Best for: Three friends who want tough, run-based co-op souls action.

1-3 online co-op · Co-op action RPG

A standalone three-player co-op spin on Elden Ring built around short, intense runs - great if your group wants a challenge, not a chill night. No crossplay, so match your platforms. Not for anyone who bounces off difficulty.

Facts verified via Bandai Namco official site.

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

$38.20 · View on Amazon

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Keep exploring

Split-Screen on PS5

One PS5, one TV, two controllers. What to put on.

Top pick: It Takes Two · from $36.99

Diablo IV vs Borderlands 3

Two loot grinds. One crossplays, one splits the screen.

Top pick: Diablo IV · from $31.00

Co-op RPGs

One long campaign your group can keep coming back to.

Top pick: Diablo IV · from $31.00

PS5 + PC

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

Top pick: Helldivers 2 · from $44.40

Helldivers 2 Review

Four-player chaos that bridges PS5 and PC.

Top pick: Helldivers 2 · from $44.40

Split Fiction Review

Same studio, same two-player DNA - now with crossplay.

Top pick: Split Fiction · from $49.99

Split-Screen

One screen, split in two. The best side-by-side games.

Top pick: It Takes Two · from $36.99

Pass and Play PS5

One PS5, one controller, a room full of people.

Top pick: The Quarry · from $23.17

Frequently asked questions

What are the best games to play with friends on PS5?+

Helldivers 2 and It Takes Two lead for co-op, Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for crossplay online, and GTA Online for open-world sandbox. Split Fiction is the newest two-player co-op standout on the system.

What PS5 games have crossplay with PC or Xbox?+

Helldivers 2 (with PC and Xbox), Diablo IV, Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 all support crossplay from PS5. See our PS5 + PC and Xbox + PS5 pages for the specifics.

What co-op PS5 games can two people play?+

It Takes Two and Split Fiction are the best two-player co-op games on PS5, both playable split-screen or online with a free Friend's Pass. Portal-style puzzle fans should also look at Borderlands 3's split-screen.