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Xbox and Game Pass picks for a full party.

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

Quick picks

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#	Game	Best for	Crossplay	Price
1	Minecraft Sandbox / survival	A mixed group that wants to build or survive together, any devices.	Yes - Bedrock crossplay across all platforms	$29.83
2	Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Shooter	A competitive group across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.	Yes - full crossplay	$23.99
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	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
5	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
6	Human: Fall Flat Physics puzzle party	A group that wants cheap, silly physics-puzzle chaos, any platform.	Yes - crossplay across platforms	$12.99
7	Borderlands 3 Looter-shooter	A group that likes loot grinding and can play on the same platform.	No	$36.11
8	No image Fall Guys Party battle royale	A group that wants goofy, low-stakes party chaos for free.	Yes - full crossplay	Free
9	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
10	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

Xbox and Game Pass picks for a full party

Xbox has a real advantage for group gaming: Game Pass. Several of the best games to play with friends on Xbox are included in the subscription, so a group can try co-op and party games without everyone buying in. This list covers the strongest Xbox group games, with a note on which are commonly on Game Pass, plus the crossplay picks that bridge to PS5, PC, and Switch.

Our top Xbox pick is Minecraft - it has the widest crossplay of any game (PS5, Switch, PC, mobile), is a longtime Game Pass staple, and works for any age or group size. Call of Duty and Diablo IV are the crossplay online picks, Deep Rock Galactic and Overcooked cover co-op and party, and Sea-of-chaos titles like Human: Fall Flat and Fall Guys round out a party night.

Game Pass matters for groups

Many of these titles rotate through Xbox Game Pass, which means a group can jump into a co-op game together at no extra cost if one or more of you subscribe - always confirm current Game Pass availability on the Xbox store, since the lineup changes. For mixed-platform groups, the Xbox + PS5 page lists exactly which of these bridge to PlayStation.

One to skip

Deep Rock Galactic is superb on Xbox and crossplays with PC - but not with PlayStation. If your group is split between Xbox and PS5, it won't connect you. For a guaranteed Xbox-and-PS5 co-op night, Diablo IV or Minecraft is the safer pick.

The picks, in depth

Minecraft

SwitchPS5XboxPCMobileCrossplay: Yes - Bedrock crossplay across all platforms

Best for: A mixed group that wants to build or survive together, any devices.

1-8+ players, online + local · Sandbox / survival

The Bedrock edition plays crossplatform across phone, console, and PC, so it is the default answer when your group is on wildly different hardware. Endless, low-pressure, and works for kids and adults alike. Java edition (PC-only) does not crossplay with Bedrock - buy the console/mobile version for mixed groups.

Facts verified via Minecraft official site.

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

$29.83 · 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Keep exploring

Xbox + PS5

Xbox on one couch, PS5 on another. Play together.

Top pick: Diablo IV · from $28.97

Co-op

You versus the game, together. Couch or online.

Top pick: It Takes Two · from $59.99

Party

A room full of people and one screen. Make it loud.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Minecraft, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV, Deep Rock Galactic, and Overcooked! All You Can Eat are top Xbox group picks. Several rotate through Game Pass, so a group can often play co-op together at no extra cost.

What Xbox games with friends are on Game Pass?+

Game Pass rotates, but Minecraft, Deep Rock Galactic, Human: Fall Flat, and various co-op titles are frequently included. Always check the Xbox store for current availability, since the lineup changes month to month.

What Xbox games have crossplay with PS5 and PC?+

Minecraft, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV, Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and Overcooked all crossplay from Xbox to PS5 and PC. Deep Rock Galactic bridges Xbox and PC but not PlayStation.