Ever tried rounding up your friends for a gaming session, only to realize everyone’s on different systems? Been there. Cross-platform play used to be a headache or flat-out impossible. Now? It’s almost the norm. And honestly, it makes things way more fun.
Below is a list of games that tear down the platform walls and let everyone join the same match — whether you’re on PC, console, or even mobile. If your group is spread across different setups, these titles are your go-to for multiplayer mayhem.
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Minecraft | 2009-05-17 | Strategy & Arcade | Mojang Studios | |
 | Sea Of Thieves | 2018-03-20 | Simulator & Adventure | Rare | |
 | Destiny 2 The Final Shape | 2024-06-04 | Shooter & Adventure | Bungie | |
 | Halo Infinite | 2021-12-08 | Shooter & Adventure | 343 Industries | |
 | No Mans Sky | 2016-08-12 | Indie & Adventure | Hello Games |
Fortnite
| Release date: | 2017-07-21 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Role-playing (RPG) & Strategy & Adventure & Simulator |
| Developer: | Epic Games |
Epic Games nailed crossplay.
Link your Epic account, add your friends, and you’re good to go.
Your gear and progress move with you across all devices, so you don’t have to start from scratch.
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Rocket League
| Release date: | 2015-07-07 |
| Genre: | Sport & Indie |
| Developer: | Psyonix, Inc. |
Soccer with rocket-powered cars sounds silly until you’re hooked for hours.
Image credit: Psyonix, Inc.
Crossplay is enabled by default, and if you link your Epic account, your progress follows you between platforms.
Most items transfer, minus a few exclusives.
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Call of Duty: Warzone
| Release date: | 2024-10-25 |
| Genre: | Shooter |
| Developer: | Treyarch |
Launched with crossplay right out of the gate.
Image credit: Treyarch
Use your Activision ID to carry progress, gear, and battle pass content across systems.
Prefer to avoid cross-platform lobbies? You can toggle it off, but it may increase matchmaking times.
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Minecraft
| Release date: | 2013-11-19 |
| Genre: | Simulator & Adventure |
| Developer: | Mojang Studios |
Bedrock Edition supports nearly all modern devices.
Image credit: Mojang Studios
Java Edition (PC) players can only connect with other Java users unless you set up a server with a plugin like Geyser.
It takes some work, but it’s possible.
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Among Us
| Release date: | 2018-11-16 |
| Genre: | Strategy & Indie |
| Developer: | Innersloth |
Super easy setup: host a game, share the code, done.
Image credit: Innersloth
Everyone just needs to be on the same regional server.
Cosmetics and purchases don’t carry over between platforms, but that doesn’t kill the fun.
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Apex Legends
| Release date: | 2020-11-05 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Tactical |
| Developer: | Respawn Entertainment |
Crossplay launched in 2020 and is on by default. Add friends via their username and squad up across systems.
Image credit: Respawn Entertainment
Console players joining PC lobbies will face PC players, keeping the matchmaking fair.
Cross-progression is rolling out gradually.
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Sea of Thieves
| Release date: | 2018-03-20 |
| Genre: | Simulator & Adventure |
| Developer: | Rare |
Want to be a pirate?
Image credit: Rare
You and your friends can set sail together no matter the platform. Microsoft accounts make linking friends easy, and progress carries over.
There’s even a way to limit crossplay if you want controller-only lobbies.
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A few years ago, this level of crossplay was rare. Now it’s a standard feature in many top games and that’s great news for anyone trying to game with friends across devices. Whether you’re building or battling there’s a game here that’ll let you all play together without missing a beat.
So grab your crew, fire up your favorite platform, and jump in. No barriers. Just good games.
