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Best mobile multiplayer games

List of the best apps

1.Minecraft

Paid: $26.95 with in-app purchases

Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by Mojang and Markus Persson. Released in 2009, this game became the best-selling computer game with over 29 million copies sold worldwide. Available on various platforms.

  • by Nancy Walsh

    What more can I say about this game that hasn't already been said. If you've never tried it, you should get it now. One of the all time best games out there.

2.Modern Combat 5: Blackout

with in-app purchases

Modern Combat 5: Blackout is an online multiplayer first person shooter where you get to create a squad, add your friends and test your individual and team skills against others.  

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  • Doris Hopkins

    by Doris Hopkins

    Blackout is the perfect game to play with a group of your friends! Who needs to travel across town to a team building simulation experience when you can have one in the comfort of your home!

3.Hearthstone

with in-app purchases

Hearthstone is a card game available for different platforms like Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows. Players can collect cards, prepare your deck, and battle it out with other players. This card-based game is set in the Warcraft universe. 

  • Sandra Ramos

    by Sandra Ramos

    I think this would be fun for just about everyone.

4.NBA Jam

Paid: $4.99 with in-app purchases
NBA JAM is a sports game developed by Electronic Arts for both iOS and Android devices. This game features four modes including classic campaign, online multiplayer, local multiplayer and play now. 
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  • Lauren Murray

    by Lauren Murray

    NBA JAM is super fun on its own, but is also a great multiplayer game! You have a decent selection of characters and the controls are intuitive. This  More

  • Tammy Schultz

    by Tammy Schultz

    This answer seems very helpful and does answer the question well. It could have given a little more detail, such as examples of basketball players or  More

5.Badland

Paid: $0.99 with in-app purchases

Badland is an award-winning adventure game offered by Frogmind. This is available for Android users and to iOS users with iOS 8.0 or later. This is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Apple TV.

  • Tiffany Nguyen

    by Tiffany Nguyen

    I was looking for a good mobile game that I can play with multiple people. This one definitely fits the description! I've been enjoying it, and so have my friends.

6.Spaceteam

with in-app purchases

Spaceteam is a free local co-op multiplayer party game, where a group of players shouts directions at the player who has control of the spaceship. It can be played on devices running on either Android or iOS systems.

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  • Lauren Crawford

    by Lauren Crawford

    This is what multiplayer games on mobile should be. Clever use of mobile devices into a game that wouldn't have been as easy in the past.

7.Vainglory

with in-app purchases

VainGlory is a mobile MOBA developed by Super Evil Megacorp and is currently available for both Apple and Android. This PvP game has fast-paced, 20-min matches with intuitive precision controls.

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  • Shreyas Vyas

    by Shreyas Vyas

    Great game, but the hero's move SO slow, even if they have a high mobility bar. It's super annoying every time you die; it takes you seemingly forever More

  • Ralph Reynolds

    by Ralph Reynolds

    A terrific game. Lots of cool details and the fantasy elements are super unique.

8.Mortal Kombat X

Paid: $19.99 with in-app purchases
Mortal Kombat X is an arcade fighting game developed by NetherRealm Studios and High Voltage Software. It contains characters from the iconic series with an all-new gameplay style that allows players to have variations of each character.


  • Sandra McDonald

    by Sandra McDonald

    This really isn't a mobile multiplayer game. I'm going to have to give it a low rating as it is only on steam.

  • Candy Shao

    by Candy Shao

    I haven't played Mortal Combat in years. I think this game is great.

9.Real Racing 3

with in-app purchases

Real Racing 3 features a continuously expanding roster of officially licensed tracks, a 22-car grid, and over 100 meticulously detailed cars from manufacturers like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Mercedes-Benz, plus a lot of game modes.

  • Claudia Leal

    by Claudia Leal

    I don't like the graphics. I was very bored playing this game. EA games has a horrible reputation in the gaming community. I do not recommend this game

10.Project Zero Deaths

with in-app purchases

Project Zero Deaths is a multiplayer shooter mobile game application wherein the player must lead his team to victory by outplaying and outsmarting its opponents. Earned rewards can be used to unlock heroes and different playstyles. 

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    by Jonas Abromaitis null

    This game is yet in early access on google play, but already is one of the best online team vs team multiplayers. 

11.Muffin Knight

Paid: $0.99 with in-app purchases

Muffin Knight is a platform game app. You have to recover your initial form, you will have to fight against pigs, goats, and strange creatures in order to be a boy again. 

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  • Lorenzo Mondragón

    by Lorenzo Mondragón

    This is one weird but fun game where you have to fight a bunch of weird animals or a barnyard of baddies. You're trying to get back your human form by More

  • Tiffany Mendez

    by Tiffany Mendez

    Despite it's silly name and concept, this app is a lot of fun to play. I love challenging my friends in this game. It's great for kids and adults alik More

DID YOU KNOW?

From ESPN covering eSports events to mobile games for non-gamers, more people are getting into gaming. But did you know that the biggest consumers of mobile games are women?. In a 2017 Google Play and NewZoo survey, 65% of American women, ages ten to sixty-five, play mobile games. It may not look that way since the world of gaming has a very vocal male audience. In spite of the challenges male gamers may pose on women, women continue to be avid gamers. Mobile games being the most popular choice amongst women. In fact, 64% of women say they prefer mobile games over other gaming platforms. It may not come as a surprise as smartphones for gaming are more convenient to own than a console or PC. Women also say that they prefer mobile games because it is a source of quick, boredom-beating entertainment. It relieves them of stress and distracts them from real life worries.

Another benefit of mobile games is that gamers - of all genders - can play it with their friends. Gamers may no longer need to take time off their busy schedules to meet with their buddies face-to-face. They may opt to meet in mobile multiplayer games instead. It is not only convenient, but it may actually strengthen their friendship. Mobile multiplayer games promotes loyalty and allegiance as it allows players to build their own teams. As teams, all players must communicate with one another in order to achieve a common goal. Lastly, multiplayer games for smartphones are neither too simple nor too complex. Even the most casual or most skilled members of the squad can have an exciting and enjoyable experience right in his pocket. 

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