Best Cross-Platform Multiplayer Games for 2021

Saima Iqbal
4 min readSep 18, 2021

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Are you addicted to video games? Summer is in full swing, and it is an ideal opportunity to do what you love most. What can be a better way to beat the heat than chilling with your friends playing video games? Due to so many platforms and devices you can enjoy a variety of gaming experiences.

Cross-platform multiplayer games have not only taken the gaming world by storm but also doubled the fun. Perhaps, you can have a round of Call of Duty on Xbox with your friends playing on PS4. Cross-play is still evolving so, you may not find games for all platforms.

Luckily, you can check out the list of cross-play games that cover many platforms, including PC and mobiles.

  1. Fortnite

Fortnite continues to lead the pack of cross-platform games. Originally developed as a coop game by Epic Games, it has evolved into a sensational real-time Battle Royale. Your friends can participate in matches to reclaim land left barren by Storm, mysterious darkness.

Join online to build expensive fortresses or find hi-tech weapons. Fortnite: Battle Royale is one of the best multiplayer games to play with friends. You can play together on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, and mobile.

2. Minecraft

Minecraft revolves around survival and building a world using square blocks. It allows you to blow up caverns and buildings as well. The game lets you explore your creative side through its various features.

This game, however, does not require the intensity of Fortnite battle royale making it more child-friendly. Do you wonder, if Minecraft is cross-platform? The answer is yes. You can enjoy playing it on Xbox, Switch, PC, and mobile.

3. Roblox

Players play games created by other users. It is an excellent place to engage with other players as you build your own virtual world where you can socialize by playing age-related games.

Initially, it was developed keeping in mind teenagers but its interesting features have made it endearing to adults as well.

It is a full platform game allowing you to play with your friends on mobile, Xbox One, PC, and VR headsets.

4. Among Us

Among Us is unique due to its gameplay. You have to battle your way through space to complete a mission. At this point, you may ask, how is that unique from other games? Well, there is a twist to the game as the AI chooses two or three Crewmates as imposters to disrupt the mission. This cross-platform multiplayer game can be played on mobile, PC, Nintendo, and Switch.

5. Dauntless

Dauntless is a great game developed by Epic Games. It involves role-playing, and as a Slayer, you are given a task to kill monsters, Behemoths.

When you slay a monster you collect various materials to craft new equipment and take on tougher opponents. You can play a lot of quests and have adventures on the way.

It is available on Xbox One, Switch, PC, PS4 but not on mobile.

Final Verdict

These cross-platform multiplayer games are noteworthy because of their compelling graphics, sensational plots, and amazing features. So, whether you are engrossed playing through your console or mobile, the adrenaline rush, thrill, and excitement you feel will be unmatched.

There is something for everyone on the list for those who want to play free cross-platform games. They can enjoy dauntless, Fortnite, among us, etc.

Try one or all of these games, and let us know about your experience.

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