State of Multiplayer Gaming
A data-driven snapshot of multiplayer gaming, powered by our catalog of PC games. See which modes dominate, how many games are free, and discover the highest-rated titles.
28,294
Multiplayer Games
in our catalog
Games by Mode
How multiplayer games are distributed across different play modes.
By the Numbers
21%
Free to Play
21% of all multiplayer games are free
310230
Avg. Max Players
Average maximum player count across all games
Top 10 Highest Rated
The best-reviewed multiplayer games with at least 1,000 reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from our catalog, which aggregates information from multiple sources. Statistics are refreshed every 24 hours.
Why do some modes have more games than others?
Online modes (co-op and multiplayer) are naturally more common because most modern multiplayer games support online play. Local modes like split screen and LAN are more niche but still well-represented.