Playing games with others isn't just about competition, it's about connection. The best multiplayer team games bring people together in a way that single player titles simply cannot. They make players trust each other, talk, plan and share every win or loss. Everything happens with real people working side by side. Every match feels alive because no two teammates think or react the same way.
The games on this list are the best and among the most demanding when it comes to teamwork in a multiplayer game. Communication is the key in them to achieve success, and as players fight for victory, they may even make a friend or two along the way.
Helldivers 2
Join a party of four to liberate planets in galactic battles
Helldivers 2 is a co-op shooter built around teamwork. It lets up to four players drop into alien worlds filled with dangerous creatures, hostile robots and constant chaos. Every mission feels unpredictable. Players must complete objectives such as capturing outposts, recovering data, or wiping out massive alien nests.
Each team member plays an important role. One can carry heavy weapons, another can call in orbital attacks, and another can use defensive tools like turrets. There is no leader assigned, so the group must talk, plan and react as situations change. Friendly fire is always active, so one wrong shell can end an entire run. This rule alone forces players to think carefully before acting, making coordination crucial.
GTFO
A group of four explores an underground complex
GTFO
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December 10, 2021
GTFO is a tough co-op shooter built for gamers who like thrills and strategy. It sends a team of four into dark underground complexes filled with deadly creatures. Each mission requires stealth, planning and a lot of teamwork. Going high almost always means death. The group must sneak past enemies, hack terminals, defend objectives and escape alive.
What does GTFO really fun is the preparation it requires. Each player chooses specific tools (and weapons), such as a bioscanner, c-foam launcher, or a sentry gun. Your success depends on how well the team balances these roles. Lighting management, sound control and positioning are critical. Players are constantly communicating about who is moving, who is looking at corners and when to engage.
While GTFO has a strong solo runner community and players can use bots to complete levels, the game is best enjoyed with other players.
Overwatch 2
Build a team of heroes and engage in fast-paced, competitive 5v5 matches
Overwatch 2 are basically 5v5 matches that rely heavily on teamwork and quick decision making. Each player chooses a unique hero with their own weapons and powers. There are three main roles: DPS heroes handle attacks, tanks protect the team and create space, and support heal or boost teammates. A team's success depends on how well these roles fit and work together.
Overwatch 2s maps are built for teamwork as every route, corner and open area encourages players to move together. Solo play can sometimes actually be a detriment to success here; a single mistake can break the rhythm of the team. Smart positioning, timing and coordination are more important than raw marksmanship, so it's hard to get through a game without proper communication with other players.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Counter terror in intense 5v5 matches
Rainbow Six Siege is about having good tactics, teamwork and communication. Two teams of five meet in dense indoor maps filled with breakable walls, hidden corners and unpredictable traps. One team defends a goal area, while the other tries to break and take control.
Before each round starts, defenders must set up fortifications, lay out gadgets, and block entry points. Attackers use drones to scout and plan their strategy. When the action begins, every sound counts, be it footsteps, breaching or reloading weapons. Players must rely on their teammates' calls to survive.
Deep Rock Galactic
My dangerous caves, fight alien swarms and survive together as space dwarves
Deep Rock Galactic is a cooperative first-person game where up to four players take on the roles of tough space dwarves sent deep underground to mine valuable minerals. Each mission takes place in a massive cave system filled with glowing crystals, alien creatures and hidden tunnels that twist in every direction. It's one of those extraction shooters where nowhere is safe, and the only way to survive is to work together.
Some runs focus on collecting rare ores, while others involve rescuing lost equipment or eliminating deadly alien nests. The deeper the team goes, the more dangerous the enemies become. Players must manage limited ammo, share supplies, and cover each other constantly.
