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1. The Jackbox Megapicker
The Jackbox Megapicker is a game launcher for all of your Jackbox games. This free bit of software will allow you to launch all owned games from one convenient location. This means that you will no longer need to switch between Party Packs to start playing the games you love most. The Jackbox Megapicker is a utilities, party and lgbtq+ game. Released on July 29th 2024 has received 706 reviews of which 539 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played local multiplayer game, thanks to its 307 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Electoral Carnage
Electoral Carnage is an absurd 2D fighting game featuring America's most famous (and infamous) politicians. If you don't download it you hate America. Also JFK can assassinate himself. What more do you need to know? Electoral Carnage is a 2d fighter, action and comedy game. Released on June 15th 2025 has received 802 reviews of which 777 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 190 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among local multiplayer games based on player count.
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3. Crashphalt
Pound your way to victory in this 4-player competitive platformer. Create massive shockwaves in the terrain to bounce your enemies off the stage while trying to avoid being sent flying yourself. Crashphalt is a indie, platformer and local multiplayer game. Released on October 11th 2018 has received 386 reviews of which 365 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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21
16
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4. Maximum Football
Forge your legacy in Maximum Football, where you can play both college and pro football in one shared universe. Recruit the next college superstar and take them into the pros to become a future Hall of Famer. Build your team with unparalleled in-game customization that gives you ultimate control. Maximum Football is a sports, simulation and multiplayer game. Released on June 17th 2025 has received 1,341 reviews of which 825 were positive and 516 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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5. Bacon May Die
Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around Bacon May Die is a action, indie and casual game. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 865 reviews of which 818 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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6. Drunken Wrestlers
Minimalistic ragdoll fighting game created in 7 days. Only play this game if you're curious where Drunken Wrestlers 2 came from, or feeling nostalgic. Drunken Wrestlers is a local multiplayer, simulation and sports game. Released on January 10th 2020 has received 599 reviews of which 558 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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41
2
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7. Bomb Bots Arena
Send your Bomb Bots into online arenas or blast your friends off the couch locally in Bomb Bots Arena! Bomb Bots Arena is a pure multiplayer experience with every element of the game tailored to please competitive and casual gamers alike. Bomb Bots Arena is a pvp, multiplayer and local multiplayer game. Released on June 01st 2020 has received 647 reviews of which 544 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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103
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8. Deep the Game
Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further. Deep the Game is a adventure, indie and action game. Released on January 11th 2020 has received 939 reviews of which 726 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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9. AfterHours
Experience psychological horror in a large abandoned hospital. Hide, explore and survive from a mysterious creature living in the ruins of this hospital. AfterHours is a horror, local multiplayer and adventure game. Released on February 18th 2022 has received 611 reviews of which 434 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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177
1
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10. Party Jousting
A one-button party game for 2-16 players, sharing a keyboard or controller. Party Jousting is a casual, indie and sports game. Released on March 01st 2016 has received 723 reviews of which 662 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
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