Best Multiplayer Xbox Games to Play with Friends and Family

Not all multiplayer games are created equal, and finding the best multiplayer Xbox games by trial and error isn’t easy (or cheap). The next time you’re on the hunt for a multiplayer Xbox game, you won’t need to guess if it’s a good one; Fetch is here with our top 10 best multiplayer Xbox games so you can be sure to get your money’s worth.

When you use the Fetch app, you can save on your next multiplayer Xbox game, too. Just redeem your points for a gift card to your favorite video game retailer or the Xbox digital store, and Fetch can cover your next gaming adventure.

Top 10 best multiplayer Xbox games

Most of the best Xbox games for kids are multiplayer, but that doesn’t mean that the best multiplayer Xbox games are just for younger gamers. Our top 10 best multiplayer Xbox games includes titles for kids and adults, first-person shooters (FPS), party games, adventure games and more (including 2-player Xbox games). 

You’ll be able to find these games and more at retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Gamestop and Amazon, all of which have gift cards available for Fetch Points.

10. Halo Infinite 

A multiplayer Xbox game for as long as there have been multiplayer Xbox games, the Halo series is the definitive FPS for many gamers. Halo Infinite is the latest in the series, taking place after Halo 5: Guardians and offering both single-player and multiplayer gameplay. Multiplayer modes include standards like deathmatch and capture the flag as well as 4-v-4 and Big Team Battle variations. 

9. Minecraft 

One of the most popular Xbox games for kids, Minecraft is truly an all-ages game. Its sandbox style of gameplay lets you play around and build whatever you want. With split-screen multiplayer available, Minecraft is a great 2-player Xbox game, though a great amount of the fun comes from exploring other people’s designs in online multiplayer.

8. It Takes Two 

It says so in the name, but we want to make sure you know: It Takes Two doesn’t have a single-player mode. A critically acclaimed 2-player Xbox game, you can find a friend online or play split-screen locally at home. In It Takes Two, you play as a couple that has been transformed into a pair of living dolls. You’ll play as either Cody or May, with each character having different strengths and weaknesses, including unique abilities like rewinding time (Cody) or making clones of herself (May).

Winner of Best Family Game and Best Multiplayer Game at the 2021 Game Awards, It Takes Two is unlike almost any other game out there and is sure to bring a lot of fun to the couch.

7. Fortnite 

By now, is there anyone who doesn’t know about Fortnite? The massive multiplayer game can be found on virtually any device and has modes ranging from cooperative to battle royale to racing. There’s even a rhythm game mode developed by Harmonix, the makers of Rock Band. You’ll find local cooperative multiplayer available on console versions, making it a great 2-player Xbox game that you can then reconnect over later playing online.

Fans of Minecraft will also love Fortnite‘s sandbox mode. If you’re just looking to get your feet wet, Fortnite Battle Royale is a 100-player PvP mode available for free on the Xbox.

6. Forza Horizon 5 

Forza Horizon 5 is an open-world racing game that really delivers on the “world” by taking you racing through real and fictionalized settings all over earth. Customizable characters and cars deliver incredible replayability, letting you personalize the specs of your vehicle as well as its looks. 

With a rating of 5+, this is a great game to play with kids of all ages, and online multiplayer ensures you’ll be able to connect with friends and race across the world no matter where you are. 

5. Call of Duty: Warzone 

We mentioned that Halo is the definitive FPS for many gamers. For the rest of them, it tends to be Call of Duty (CoD). CoD: Warzone is a battle royale style FPS with up to 150 players in a match, setting it apart from other titles in the genre that typically cap a game at 100 players. With new and innovative limited time game modes popping in and out of Warzone, it’s a game that keeps changing and offering you more ways to play.

Rated M for Mature by the ESRB, Warzone tends to feature more realistic violence than some other FPS games and might be best for older gamers.

4. Overcooked! 2 

Get everyone in the kitchen for Overcooked! 2, a cooperative cooking simulation that pits your team of 4 against others as you gather, chop, cook and serve ingredients. Building on the original game, the sequel adds on restaurant themes, chef costumes, new recipes and interactive levels. You also get to enjoy online multiplayer in the sequel, letting you bring your restaurant staff together even if you’ve all moved since the first Overcooked! title was released.

A definitive party game, Overcooked! 2 throws you into the chaos of working in a restaurant and you’ll have to work together or watch as you get overtaken by other teams.

3. Sea of Thieves 

Produced by Rare, makers of Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye and Perfect Dark, Sea of Thieves is a first-person action adventure pirate game in a shared world. If you play solo or with a partner, you’ll sail around on a nimble little sloop while larger groups have a larger ship with more requirements. Man the cannons, navigate, scout from the crows nest and board enemy ships as you complete voyages assigned to you by the trading companies. 

An open-world game setting, Sea of Thieves is a great multiplayer Xbox game thanks to its nearly endless replayability and humor. 

2. Gears 5 

Although it’s a shooter like Halo and Call of Duty, the Gears of War saga is traditionally a third-person shooter, and Gears 5 is no different. The latest entry into the franchise, Gears 5 is packed with intense action and built around cooperation, so you’ll see multiple split-screen options for couch co-op (don’t worry, you can play with friends online, too). If you’ve been following the storyline since the original Gears of War, you’ll love the lore Gears 5 dives into, but it’s also a great choice for fans of strategic cooperative action games. 

1. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 

At the top of our list is a true crowd pleaser: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Take the 9 core movies of the Skywalker Saga, swap out the actors with their matching LEGO figures, and include fun references and easter eggs for an incredibly replayable game that’s loads of fun even if you’ve seen the movies a dozen times. 

For younger gamers, it’s a great choice for a simple to play game that an adult can take lead on, and for older gamers, it’s packed with achievements and goals as well as winks and nods for lifelong fans of the Star Wars franchise. An adventure/puzzle 2-player Xbox game that will have you wanting to start over from the beginning once you finish, LEGO Star Wars is easily one of the best multiplayer Xbox games available.

What makes a great multiplayer Xbox game?

A great multiplayer Xbox game needs to be fun. That might sound simple at first, but ensuring a game is fun for you, your parents and your kids or younger siblings isn’t easy. These are the hallmarks of a great multiplayer game on Xbox, and you should keep an eye out for them when deciding on your next game that’s not from our list:

• Gameplay variety. Different game modes and different ways to play together ensure that you have a fun game for your more and less competitive players. Having 2-player Xbox games that can be played online or split-screen lets you play with friends near and far.
• Accessibility. Not everyone is going to know their way around an Xbox controller the way you might, and your Player 2 might be playing their first video game. Games suitable for a range of skill levels tend to be better multiplayer games. 
• Replayability. Games with season passes, ongoing multiplayer modes and “new game plus” style replays are designed to be played again and again, which means your friends won’t get tired of playing them with you.
• Affordability. Even if you think everyone will love a game, that doesn’t always happen. It’s good for a multiplayer Xbox game to be affordable in case it’s not the most popular game in your library. Paying for it with a gift card from Fetch is a great way to make even a mainstream Xbox game affordable.

How to save money on Xbox games with Fetch Shop

One of the surest ways to maximize your Fetch Points is to do your shopping in Fetch Shop. Here’s how to get started:

1. Open the Fetch app on your phone.
2. Look down to the bottom of the screen near the camera icon you use to snap receipts.
3. Tap the shopping cart icon to the left of the camera icon.
4. Use the search bar or scroll down to choose one of the many available retailers.
5. To save money on Xbox games, choose a partner retailer like Best Buy or Walmart.
6. Tap the “Shop” button below the retailer’s logo.
7. See the points you earn per dollar and the list of items you earn points on.
8. Tap “Go shopping” to be directed to the retailer’s site right in the app.
9. Buy your next Xbox game to earn points on the dollar.

If you do more shopping in Fetch Shop, you can redeem the points you earn for buying groceries or ordering tailgating supplies for a gift card to help save money on your next Xbox game, too.

Earn gift cards from Fetch to save money on Xbox games

As America’s Rewards App, of course Fetch can save you money on Xbox games. You can redeem your Fetch Points for Xbox, Razer Gold, Amazon and Visa gift cards, and there are a handful of different ways to earn points:

• Snap your receipts in the app.
• Earn extra points on your snapped receipts by shopping featured offers, found in the Fetch app.
• Shop from Fetch’s currently boosted brands (the bigger the flame next to the brand logo, the bigger the boost in points).
• Do your online shopping in Fetch Shop.
• Play mobile games featured on Fetch Play.

Redeeming your points for 2-player Xbox games takes just a few taps:

1. Open the Fetch app on your phone.
2. Tap your point total in the top right of your screen.
3. Search for a gift card for your favorite video game retailer.
4. Redeem your points for the dollar amount you want.
5. Buy yourself Lego Star Wars or Gears 5 and start gaming!

Get rewarded for gaming with Fetch

Fetch makes it easy to get rewarded for gaming with Fetch Play. You might not be able to take your Xbox with you on the go, but your smartphone has all kinds of different games on it. Fetch Play rewards you for playing select games and reaching milestones in those games; here’s how it works:

1. Open the Fetch app on your phone.
2. Look up to the top right corner of your screen. Tap the “Play” button next to your Fetch Points total.
3. Tap “Play now” to be directed to a catalog of all current Fetch Play titles.
4. Each entry tells you the total number of points you can earn and the max points you can earn per task.
5. Tap “Play now” beneath the game you want to start playing; your phone should direct you to the game in your app store.
6. Download the game.
7. Start playing and completing tasks to earn points!

And that’s it. A few more important things to know:

• Fetch Play gamers earn 3,000 points more per week, on average.
• Every game on Fetch Play is free to play.
• Most Fetch Play games offer a reward for your first in-game purchase.
• You can check your progress and the next task you’re near completing in the app by tapping the “Play” button in the top right corner of the screen.

Pay for your next Xbox game with Fetch Points

From first-person shooters to cooking cooperative games to a LEGO adventure game, the best multiplayer Xbox games offer something for any type of gamer. Whether you’re a casual gamer or it’s your number one hobby, it’s a great time to be gaming on the Xbox. So, let Fetch help you expand your gaming library with gift card rewards to your game store of choice.

See how easy it is to pay for your next Xbox game using your Fetch Points when you shop online using Fetch Shop and you play mobile games featured in Fetch Play.