Since their inception, video games have been a big part of the “party scene.” Who doesn’t love to play video games to unwind? If you have a PS5 on hand and want to play with some friends, we have ten options for you.
#10 Broforce
We’ll start with a game that is for the, well, the “BROS” of the group. While many people want to play games that everyone will love, there are always “those guys.” You know who we mean, the guys who want to do something “actiony” and over-the-top? Broforce is that game if you want to give it to them to ensure they don’t bother you.
They’ll play as paramilitary soldiers who have to team up with fellow bros to take down enemy forces. With plenty of weapons and insanity, it won’t be hard for them to get distracted and be enveloped in this game for some time.
#9 The Jackbox Party Pack 5
Now that we have the “bros” out of the way, how about a real party game you can play with a large group of friends in one room? The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a single title with five diverse mini-games within.
There are ones that will test your trivia knowledge. One will test your creative ability by making you come up with a “What If?” scenario. Another will showcase your drawing skills as you make inventions based on weird suggestions!
These games are playable for up to eight players. That’s more than enough for you to get the crew together and have a blast via the different challenges.
#8 Frantics
Frantics is a multiplayer title you can use on your PS5 or your phone, so you have options if you need them.
The premise is simple. You’ll take part in mini-games meant to test your skills and reactions. Along the way, you’ll get “help” from a fox who is willing to sabotage your opponents and help you win. But the fox is clever and is also helping your foes to get the better of you!
With so many things to pay attention to, you’ll need to use your controller wisely to complete goals and secure valuable help so you can push ahead of your family and friends.
Will you be the foxy winner? Or will you get outfoxed?
#7 Gang Beasts
Look no further than Gang Beasts if you only want to have “silly fun” with your friends. The title will put you in Beef City, where you’ll customize a character and put them into immediate action. So what will you be doing? Fighting, a lot.
Take on your friends in hilariously rendered fights that’ll make you think you’re in a slapstick competition than a party game. You can even team up with your friends to be a “gang” online and see how well you stack up against other groups.
Laughs are guaranteed here, and that’s something you want in a party with friends.
#6 Tricky Towers
How many of you are good at Tetris-like titles? If so, here’s your opportunity to see how well you can stack on the fly.
In Tricky Towers, you’ll compete against your friends for the opportunity to build the highest wizard tower. Oh, did we forget to mention you’re wizards? You are.
Anyway, you’re using the familiar block sequences to stack and create the tower. But if you’re not careful, it’ll be easy to topple. You and your foes will have magic to help your tower or hinder other players. Think quickly and stack carefully if you hope to make it to the finish line with an upright tower!
#5 Ultimate chicken horse
If you prefer to showcase your creativity to your friends while you play with them, try Ultimate Chicken Horse. The title has you and your friend creating levels within the game that have deadly traps and strange contraptions to move things around.
Once you’re done, you’ll see who can overcome the levels you made! If you make it, you get points! If not, well, at least you tried.
There are many ways to get creative here, and the more players you have, the more ingenuity you have to work with.
So give it a shot and see where these creative juices take you!
#4 SpeedRunners
Here’s a fun twist on the superhero genre! SpeedRunners puts you in a city where superheroes are numerous. Unfortunately, so many of them exist that there isn’t enough crime for all of them to stop! As such, they compete in races to see who can get to the crime scene first!
How heroic.
You’ll use blazing speed and an arsenal of gadgets and tools to take down your competition! If you’re dragging behind, you’ll want to catch up quickly. If you fall off the screen, you’re done!
Will your hero prove his dominance over the rest? Or will they be overshadowed?
#3 Overcooked 2
Some games are meant to test people’s friendships, and Overcooked 2 is an excellent example of that! The title will put you and up to three friends in a world that needs cooked food!
But getting the food made and delivered on time and without damaging the meal is not easy. You’ll have to work together to cook everything and then send it to the customer. The levels you’ll play on have many ways to travel, including on conveyor belts or even a teleporter!
Don’t get lax, as the orders will pile up the better you do, and you must be the top chef to serve everyone perfectly!
#2 Rocket League
For those who want a high-octane sports experience that is unlike anything else out there, you need to get Rocket League. We bet many of you not only have this game but have played it frequently over the years.
The game’s premise is that you drive a fast car on a field and try to put an oversized soccer ball into a net. Simple, right? Except, you’ll have to do it while other players are attempting the same thing. Trick out your car to match your style and go even faster in matches. Take on your friends from all over the world and see who is the best racer and scorer between you!
#1 Just Dance 2022
Why is Just Dance 2022 at the top of our list? Because when you want to party, you don’t want to be doing only one thing. Plus, you’ll want to bring in as many people as possible. With this beloved franchise from Ubisoft, you’ll be able to dance, have fun, sing, and compete with your friends!
Jam to some of the best songs of today and yesteryear and see who can cut up the floor the most. You can adjust the gameplay with multiple modes and difficulties to suit your needs.
Want to see how good your dance skills are? There’s a mode for that. Just want to jam and move to your favorite beats? By all means! The party is here, and it’s time to crank up the music!
