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Christmas is all about spending time with your loved ones, so what better way to come together than with some festive gaming chaos? Whether you’re looking for something cosy or you’re ready to battle it out for first place, we’ve got the best multiplayer games to see you through the holiday season. From the best multiplayer Switch games to PS5 multiplayer games, here’s your ultimate list of video games for Christmas for a jolly good time!

In this blog:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• Nintendo Sports
• Overcooked! All You Can Eat
• UNO
• SingStar
• Among Us
• Just Dance
• The Jackbox Party Pack
• Buzz! The Music Quiz
• Carnival Games
• Street Fighter
• Illusion Island
• Minecraft
• Moving Out

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Speed through the holidays with one of the best multiplayer video games that’ll turn friends into frenemies in no time. Whether you’re chucking red shells at your dad or dropping bananas in front of your kids, Mario Kart never fails to deliver the festive feels… and maybe a bit of rage.

Buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Nintendo Sports

Get the family moving with this Switch multiplayer game that’s a workout in disguise. Bowling battles? Sword-fighting showdowns? It’s the perfect way to settle who gets the last piece of Christmas cake.

Overcooked! All You Can Eat

Nothing says ‘Christmas spirit’ like working together in a chaotic kitchen. This multiplayer video game tests friendships as you scramble to make dishes and avoid setting the kitchen on fire. If anything, it’s great practice for actual holiday cooking!

Buy Overcooked! All You Can Eat

UNO

Yes, the classic card game gets a digital upgrade! This online multiplayer game is perfect for family rivalry, especially when someone smugly drops a +4 card on Grandma.

SingStar

Ready to belt out some Christmas classics? This multiplayer game transforms your living room into a karaoke party. From Jingle Bells to Bohemian Rhapsody, it’s all fun and games – until someone insists they sound exactly like Mariah Carey.

Buy SingStar: Ultimate Party

Among Us

Why settle for board games when you can spend Christmas sowing suspicion and pointing fingers? This Christmas multiplayer game brings mystery, mayhem and endless laughs – perfect for keeping everyone on their toes!

Buy Among Us: Crewmate Edition

Just Dance

Burn off that second helping of Christmas pudding with this Christmas multiplayer game. Pick your favourite tracks, let loose and laugh at Uncle Bob’s ‘interpretation’ of Moves Like Jagger. Bonus points for anyone brave enough to tackle the harder routines!

Buy Just Dance 2021

The Jackbox Party Pack

For those who love quizzes, drawing games and general fun, Jackbox is a must. These online multiplayer games are perfect for big groups and no extra controllers are needed, just your phone! It’s the perfect game for when the family’s had one too many eggnogs.

Buzz! The Music Quiz

Bring out the competitive streak in your family with this oldie-but-goldie multiplayer game. It’s trivia madness where you’ll discover just how much (or little) Aunt Sue knows about pop culture. The only downside to this game is that it’s available on the PS2 only, so unless you’ve got an old PS2 console gathering dust you might have to skip this one.

Buy Buzz! The Music Quiz

Carnival Games

Bring the fun of a carnival right into your living room! This multiplayer game offers a variety of mini-games, from ring toss to basketball shootouts, perfect for players of all ages. Whether you’re aiming for a high score or just trying not to embarrass yourself in front of the family, it’s guaranteed to add a touch of laughter to your Christmas day.

Buy Carnival Games

Street Fighter

Put your combat skills to the test with this action-packed PS5 multiplayer game. Nothing says ‘holiday bonding’ like pummeling your sibling into the virtual ground with a perfectly timed Hadouken.

Buys Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

Illusion Island

Join Mickey and friends in this delightful platformer. This Switch multiplayer game offers a mix of puzzle-solving and adventure, perfect for cosy evenings when everyone’s full of turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings!

Minecraft

Let your creativity shine with one of the best multiplayer games on the market. Build snow-covered villages, decorate giant pixelated Christmas trees or just blow things up with TNT – it’s your world, after all.

Buy Minecraft

Moving Out

If your idea of holiday fun involves teamwork and a touch of chaos, this hilarious multiplayer game is perfect. Coordinate with your teammates to move furniture without breaking everything. Spoiler: you’ll break everything.

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