The end of the year always approaches faster than anyone really wants it to. At least that means there should be plenty of time to spend with friends and family, even those that are a little harder to handle.
The only problem is that entertaining the family can be relatively difficult. Thankfully, there are many games with multiplayer options, serving as great party games or nice things to do together with loved ones near and far.
10 Jackbox Party Packs Are Sure To Bring Lots Of Laughs
The Jackbox Party Pack games are definitely a fun time and are a great way to entertain the family while they are over for the holidays. Most of them are very simple things and link up with other devices to keep the fun going throughout the whole group.
There are games where the players have to make a doodle of the person before them, make guesses, come up with silly ideas, or even try to figure out puzzles together. They're so much fun and are sure to bring a laugh.
9 Rayman Legends Is There For Cooperative Sidescrolling Fun
Rayman Legends really hit a good sweet spot when it came to rebooting an old franchise and incorporating some stellar multiplayer functions. It has quickly become a favorite among families as they explore the side-scrolling world full of colorful obstacles, enemies, and puzzles.
The best part is that players can drop in and out of the game at any point, so that difficult area or that painful boss can have the whole family sliding in to help get past if necessary.
8 Overcooked Is A Family Favorite
Overcooked is a series of games that really benefits from having a group playing, dividing up tasks, and trying hard to make it through the various levels. It strongly encourages cooperation and discussion between players and is cute enough for most ages to get behind.
It has become so popular in the recent past that it is constantly showing up at the top of recommended lists with glowing reviews from fans. It's fun, high-speed at points, and really does wonders to bring the family together.
7 Snipperclips Is Oddly Good For All Ages
Snipperclips has become a household favorite on the Nintendo Switch. It's a cute little game that strongly encourages communication, cooperation, and critical thinking from players.
In order to solve puzzles, the players have to overlay their characters to cut out parts of each other and interact with the colorful world around them. It's a whole lot of fun for all ages, making it great to play with family during the holidays.
6 Minecraft Bedrock Edition Is Cross-Platform Compatible
Minecraft is the single highest-grossing game of all time. Even if it hasn't been played before, it's so popular that it's at least been heard about by nearly everyone. It's also multiplayer compatible for anyone with the same edition.
Bedrock Edition is even cross-platform compatible. Friends and families can play together on any device, making it the perfect choice for a good time with family during the holidays. Those who mine together stay together after all.
5 Mario Kart Is Always A Good Time
Mario Kart is the king of racing games. It has a number of different levels, lots of different Nintendo characters, tons of customization, and so many different settings in the newest games that it can really be adjusted to suit everyone's preferences.
While it might not be the greatest for families that are extremely competitive, it is a good thing for families that love to celebrate each other's successes. It's a good game for spending time together, especially since it can be played split-screen and the rounds aren't terribly long.
4 Among Us Works Great On Any Platform
Among Us took the world by storm on its release and with good reason. The game is fun, takes a lot of careful thought and planning, and encourages both cunning and cooperation to play successfully.
However, the best part about the game is that it is totally cross-platform compatible. It can be played together on any device with anyone else that has the game. It doesn't matter what device others are playing on, so everyone can use their favorite system.
3 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Doesn't Need More Than One Console
Animal Crossing is an adorable game series full of cute characters and assets. New Horizons gives players a whole island to decorate and manage while also helping out nearby villagers. It also has a multiplayer function that doesn't require multiple Switches in order to play together.
That makes it a perfect sort of game to play with a group where everyone is helping each other tend to their island. More experienced players can help less experienced ones with ease, and things can still be managed even if someone doesn't like doing that particular thing. All in all, it's definitely a winner.
2 Super Smash Bros. Can Help Safely Settle Disagreements
While there are plenty of fighting games out there, nothing is quite like Super Smash Bros. Players can pit their favorite characters from many different series together in an epic fight across various worlds everyone knows and loves.
What makes it exceptionally great as a holiday game is that it gives families the chance to safely fight out disagreements. Instead of arguing or getting into very real fisticuffs, they can take out their aggression with each other digitally.
1 Just Dance For A Little More Active Get Together
Following the trend of plastic band games and the legend of Dance Dance Revolution, Just Dance is a game that gets players up and actively moving while they play. It fills a niche left behind at the death of the Wii, taking into account the nature of the Switch's Joycons to play in a far more effective manner than the Wii ever could.
It's fun for more active families, or even just as a silly party game to get people up and working together after eating all of that delicious food. Plus, it helps get a jump start on any weight-loss-related New Years' resolutions.