A good friend is hard to come by, and that’s what you should cherish, be it playing online games. Playing games on Xbox, PC, Android, or iOS with your friends is a great way to strengthen your bond. And how games about friendship that are often very heartfelt and emotional? They can teach you a lot about yourself and your friends, and on the plus side, you get social exposure. Many games about friendship are multiplayer experiences, which means you can team up with or against your buddies. We covered an article on best multiplayer games for PC if you want to take a look.
These games sometimes offer unique perspectives on subjects you won’t find elsewhere. But with so many games out there, which ones should you play? We already talked about referring friends in Fortnite and adding them in Minecraft. But what you wanted to do more, play more, and enjoy more? Here are 10 of the best games about friendship you can try.
1. Truth or Drink
If you’re familiar with Cut’s YouTube channel, then you know how funny this drinking game can be. Either answer the naughty question on the card or take a sip (although it’s not technically in the rules, non-alcoholic drinks work just as well). There are five decks to choose from based on your guests. Truth or Drink is a game that tests how well you know your friends. It’s simple: each player asks a question, and the person who answers correctly gets to choose the next question. But if they get it wrong, they have to take a drink. You can play this game between two or more people.
2. Life is Strange
The relationship between Max and Chloe is at the forefront of “Life Is Strange.” Even though their interactions might seem childish or unimportant, it’s a powerful example of friendship. In most games, characters would choose to sacrifice a friend for the sake of others, but in this game, you can choose whether to save your friend or not. By the end of the game, you might be wondering why somebody would pick one character over the other. And don’t worry, you’re not alone in this feeling. There’s a 50/50 split between players on whether they choose to save Chloe or save the town. Recently they also released another game in the series, which you can check from our Life is Strange: True Colors review.
3. Mass Effect
In PC role-playing games, there is often potential for friendships between the video game characters. And no other game features this level of friendship like Mass Effect does. Shepard and crew must work together to save the world from the Reapers. Garrus Vakarian is one of the team’s best members, always willing to help Commander Shepard out–no matter what happens between them romantically. Although the universe’s destruction is imminent, Garrus will be by your side as a friend until the very end. One of the best EA games for PC without question.
4. Would You Rather
Would You Rather is a great game you can play with friends and get to know someone better, or just as a fun way to pass the time. The game is simple; one person asks a question, and the other person has to choose between two options. The options are usually humorous or challenging and often involve making a difficult choice. For example, “Would you rather have superhuman strength or the ability to read people’s thoughts?” or “Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?” It is a great way to start a conversation or have fun with friends. So next time you’re looking for something to do, why not give it a try?
5. Mario Party 10
If you remember Mario and Luigi, your childhood was definitely awesome. In the new version of Mario Party, join Mario and his friends as they partake in a plethora of mini-games. See who among you can come out on top by testing your skills, strategy, and luck. Work together or against each other to unlock all the mini-games. The objective of Mario Party is to have fun while playing one of the 50+ mini-games with lovable characters. The rules and goals vary for each game, but all games aim to help you gather stars or coins. These coins are important because they allow you to buy things like more stars within the game.
6. Dungeons & Dragons
This classic role-playing game has been around for decades, and for a good reason. It’s an incredibly immersive experience that can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a few days to complete, depending on how deep you want. You and your friends take on the roles of various fantasy characters and go on quests, battle monsters, and level up your skills. It’s a great way to bond with friends, as you all work together towards a common goal.
7. Halo
The Master Chief and Cortana’s relationship started as a strictly professional one. In some ways, they were both just soldiers fighting for humanity against the Covenant. But over time, their work partnership slowly grew into something more–they became best friends. As a Spartan, the closest thing to friends that the Chief had ever known were his fellow Spartans. So when most of them died, Cortana was all he had left. And Cortana spent most of her short life helping the Chief–he was all she had left too.
8. Soma
What is not often discussed regarding the game Soma is the friendship that sparked between Simon and Catherine. Simon, stuck in a future world where everyone he has ever known is dead, befriends Catherine. Catherine has always been a loner, even before she became a robot. When she meets Mark, they are strangers. But despite the obstacles and their differences, they become friends in the end.
9. Ori and the Blind Forest
The friendship between Ori and Naru is a fundamental motif in Ori and the Blind Forest. After Naru found Ori, who had wandered away from the Spirit Tree during a storm, their relationship developed quickly. All these two wanted to do was spend time together eating fruit they shook down from trees; there is nothing more uncomplicated and adorable. And when they are separated early on in the story due to tragic events, it feels truly disheartening.
10. Undertale
Having an RPG that actively discourages players from killing enemies, it’s not astonishing to highlight friendship as one of its main themes. In Undertale, we get introduced to two skeleton brothers who love making bad jokes and eating spaghetti and have the inexplicable ability to time-travel, allowing them to read your saved files.
Sans and Papyrus are always joking around, which is why they’re so popular among game fans. Their banter is always welcome, showing how fun and wholesome they are as brothers. That said, their bond really stands out in the more serious moments of the game. These two will do anything to protect each other. If you go down the genocide route (but please don’t), you’ll see how they stand together against all odds.