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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 between PS5 and PC that wants chaotic 4-player co-op.	Yes - PS5 + PC 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	$59.99
3	Diablo IV Action RPG	A group across different consoles that wants a shared long-haul RPG.	Yes - full crossplay + cross-progression	$28.97
4	Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Shooter	A competitive group across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.	Yes - full crossplay	$23.99
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	$19.00
6	EA Sports FC 25 Sports	Two football fans who want head-to-head matches.	Limited - crossplay within same generation	$28.98
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	Check price
8	Mortal Kombat 1 Fighting	Two players who want a headline 1v1 fighter tonight.	Limited - versus crossplay in some modes	$35.00
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	$23.75
10	Borderlands 3 Looter-shooter	A group that likes loot grinding and can play on the same platform.	No	$36.11
11	Elden Ring Nightreign Co-op action RPG	Three friends who want tough, run-based co-op souls action.	No - matchmaking is per-platform	$28.24

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 PS5-and-PC 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 25, 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.

One to skip

EA Sports FC 25is 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

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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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.

$59.99 · 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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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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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.

$19.00 · View on Amazon

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EA Sports FC 25

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. Crossplay is limited to same-generation platforms, so check before assuming PS5-vs-Xbox works. Annual release, so buy the current year.

Facts verified via EA official page.

$28.98 · View on Amazon

$30.88-6%

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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.

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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.

$35.00 · View on Amazon

$40.32-13%

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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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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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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.

$28.24 · View on Amazon

$30.80-8%

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Keep exploring

PS5 + PC

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

Top pick: Helldivers 2 · from $44.40

Split-Screen

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

Top pick: It Takes Two · from $59.99

Online

Everyone's home but apart. Here's what to launch tonight.

Top pick: Helldivers 2 · from $44.40

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 6 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), Diablo IV, Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 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.