The Best Online Multiplayer Games for Android and iOS

When you’re trying to connect with your friends or family from a distance, multiplayer online games are one of the best ways to do it. A number of great mobile games are available on Android and iOS, many of which are cross-platform. We’re taking a look at 10 of the best multiplayer mobile games available for your Android and iOS smartphones. Dive into a world of racing, fantasy, or classic challenges as you connect with fellow gamers nearby or on the other side of the globe. If you want to really supercharge your mobile gaming experience, check out the best gaming phones.

Mario Kart Tour

If you’re jumping on the recent video game boom but unable to get your hands on the impossible-to-find Nintendo Switch, then Mario Kart Tour for iOS and Android can help scratch that itch. What started as beta online gameplay, complete with a paywall, is now a free-to-play online experience for you and your friends and loved ones. Dash around as your favorite Nintendo characters with that classic Mario Kart feel while competing against your friends no matter where they are.

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Words with Friends

No list of multiplayer mobile games is complete without Words with Friends. For many, this game serves as an early memory of the connected world of mobile apps. It’s an absolute classic that is still going strong. Connect with friends near and far in a game of word prowess, and no cheating!

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Houseparty

Houseparty isn’t just a great distanced hangout app for you and your friends, it also features a great repository of games you can play while hanging out in the houseparty room. It’s perfect for hanging out with friends and family if you can’t hang out in person.

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Minecraft ($7)

One of the best desktop and console games of the last decade is also available on mobile for both iOS and Android. The pocket edition of Minecraft is cross-platform enabled for Xbox and PC, giving you an expanded possible friends list with which to play. Build your world and share it with others.

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Fortnite

Dance away while building and fighting in your own pocket Fortnite battle royale. Fortnite continues to be an incredibly rich gaming experience and all the more fun playing online with friends, old and new, from all corners of the world.

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Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go came on the scene in 2016 and challenged millions of users to catch ’em all. Since then the app has added online battle functionality to let you compete remotely against other trainers. Train hard, catch them all, and take your talents on the road across nations.

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Call of Duty

If you’re an avid gamer then you probably grew up with Call of Duty as an integral part of your gaming education. Call of Duty Mobile brings what the franchise has to offer to your Android or iOS smartphone. The app offers iconic maps from the Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare era. The app features numerous online game modes including a 100-player battle royale free-for-all.

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Clue ($4)

If you’re looking to kick it old school with some friends from far away, then look no further than Clue for iOS and Android. That’s right, the classic board game is available on your smartphone with all the same rooms, murder weapons, intrigue, and mystery you’re used to. There are also some new characters thrown in for you and your friends to enjoy. We’re thinking it’s Clue, in the living room, with the iPhone.

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Asphalt 9: Legends

It’s hard to beat racing games when it comes to multiplayer fun,  Asphalt 9: Legends is the best mobile multiplayer racer we’ve seen. This game offers gamers an impressive and immersive street racing feel, and it’s available on both iOS and Android.

Participants go head to head against up to seven other players while also collecting famous real-life cars for their virtual garage along the way. If you prefer to play alone, that’s okay too. There are hundreds of single-player races you can choose between.

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Hearthstone

For a classic-feeling card game, check out Blizzard Entertainment’s Hearthstone. This particular game utilizes characters and objects from World of Warcraft, and a few other Blizzard favorites. While some of Blizzard’s other games, like Overwatch, tend to use more modern-day gaming aspects, Hearthstone relies on its classic vibes. It’s a memorable deck-building adventure that perfectly blends the traditional gameplay feel with an engaging modern video game.

Hearthstone’s massive following is due in part to the high-quality features in the game, and its recognizable cast of characters. The game morphs a bit of art with strategy and luck to provide a fascinating landscape to play in. Keep in mind; you’ll need to be in top form to conquer the game, so pay attention as the storyline continues.

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