A party game for 4 has one job: nobody waits on the sidelines. Every pick here fits at least 4 players, and most mix rivalry with plenty of slapstick.
We make Drive UP: Together, so it is our pick. The other games are described from their Steam pages: what they share with ours and what they do differently.
Quick facts
- Online play: 8 of the 8 games on this list.
- Same-screen play: 6 of 8.
- Biggest lobby: 12 players (Golf With Your Friends).
Our pick: Drive UP: Together
Drive UP: Together
- 1–8 players in online co-op, invited from your Steam friends list.
- Real driving physics: throttle, weight and grip decide every plank and ramp.
- Every car is solid: build a bridge, push a friend up, or nudge them off.
- Every meter is earned: one slip can undo a long climb.
The list
Moving Out 2
Players: up to 4 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: co-op, physics, comedy
What is different: party
Gang Beasts
Players: up to 8 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: physics, comedy
What is different: party, versus
Party Animals
Players: up to 8 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: physics, comedy
What is different: party, versus
Overcooked! 2
Players: up to 4 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: co-op, comedy
What is different: party
Golf With Your Friends
Players: up to 12 · online
In common with Drive UP: Together: physics
What is different: party, versus
Stick Fight: The Game
Players: up to 4 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: physics
What is different: party, versus
Ultimate Chicken Horse
Players: up to 4 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: comedy
What is different: party, versus
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
Players: up to 4 · online
In common with Drive UP: Together: co-op, physics, driving, comedy
What is different: —
At a glance
| Game | Players | How you play | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive UP: Together | up to 8 | online | climbing, physics, driving |
| Moving Out 2 | up to 4 | online, same screen | co-op, physics, comedy |
| Gang Beasts | up to 8 | online, same screen | party, physics, comedy |
| Party Animals | up to 8 | online, same screen | party, physics, comedy |
| Overcooked! 2 | up to 4 | online, same screen | co-op, party, comedy |
| Golf With Your Friends | up to 12 | online | party, physics, versus |
| Stick Fight: The Game | up to 4 | online, same screen | party, physics, versus |
| Ultimate Chicken Horse | up to 4 | online, same screen | party, versus, comedy |
| Totally Reliable Delivery Service | up to 4 | online | co-op, physics, driving |
How to choose
- Versus party games suit short sessions; co-op games keep a group together for a longer night.
- If your group plays from different places, prefer online lobbies over same-screen play.
Bring your crew up the mountain
Drive UP: Together is co-op climbing for up to 8 friends on real driving physics. Every meter is earned.
FAQ
What are the best party games for 4 players?
Our list covers Moving Out 2, Gang Beasts, Party Animals and more, compared by players and style. We make Drive UP: Together, our pick for groups of up to 8.
How many players does Drive UP: Together support?
1 to 8 players in online co-op, invited from your Steam friends list. You can also climb solo.
Where can I play Drive UP: Together?
On Windows PC through Steam, in Early Access. There is a demo on its Steam page.
Which of these games can I play online with friends?
Online: Moving Out 2, Gang Beasts, Party Animals, Overcooked! 2, Golf With Your Friends, Stick Fight: The Game. Drive UP: Together supports up to 8 players online.