Tis’ the season for getting together with friends and family! If you are in charge of this year’s Christmas games – look no further. You can forget about fighting over a game of Monopoly, we’ve selected some of our top 5 multiplayer games for you and your friends or family to play this Christmas.
It Takes Two
Available to play across different platforms, including PC, PS5, and XBOX One, It Takes Two, is all about the joy or horror of working together. As an adventure co-op, players will take control of Cody and May, a couple who have been transformed into dolls. Together, you are trapped in this world and need to solve trust-breaking, argument-inducing challenges and puzzles, in order to escape.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2100T or AMD FX 6100 | Intel i5 3670K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 660 or AMD R7 260X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290X |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
Our Top PC to Play It Takes Two
OcUK Gaming Tanto Configurable PC
Unlock incredible performance in It Takes Two, thanks to the OcUK Gaming Tanto PC.Armed with an Intel Core i3 12100F CPU and up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, unlock ultra fast performance and enhanced efficiency in all your favourite mulitplayer games. Plus, with an NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU you can render all your gameplay in photo-realistic quality.
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i3 12100F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Stardew Valley
Escape to the idyllic Pelican Town and embark on your new life in Stardew Valley. This peaceful co-op farm sim allows you and up to four friends to restore your Grandpa’s old farm to its former glory. Learn to live off the land and transform the overgrown fields into a thriving farm full of plentiful crops and happy animals. There is a whole town full of folk for you to meet, and even romance, along with seasonal events to get you in the festive spirit.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 2GHz CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU with at least 256MB video memory |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 500MB available space |
Our Top PC to Play Stardew Valley
MSI Katana GF76 Gaming Laptop
Take Stardew Valley wherever you go armed with the MSI Katana GF76 Gaming Laptop. Harness the Intel 12th Gen CPU, with its hybrid P- and E- core architecture, to unlock ultra-fast performance and seamless multitasking. All of which is backed up one step further by Intel Thread Director, designed to ensure the best core is assigned to the right job. The NVIDIA RTX 3050 delivers realistic visuals and smooth frame rates for enhanced in-game immersion. Plus, with both 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD, enjoy quick in-game loading times with virtually zero latency or input lag.
- 17.3” FHD display
- Up to 144Hz refresh rates
- Includes an Intel i5 12450H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3050
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
Baldur’s Gate 3
Gather your party together and explore the Forgotten Realms in Baldur’s Gate 3. In this D&D RPG, you can choose from twelve different races and classes to create your character, whose future determines the fate of the Forgotten Realms. After a mind flayer parasite is implanted in your brain, you must decide whether you will resist the darkness or embrace the corruption. Whatever you decide, you’ll find yourself trapped within a conflict between devils, deities, and other otherworldly forces.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 4690 or AMD FX 8350 | Intel i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
| Additional | SSD required | SSD required |
Top PC To Play Baldur’s Gate 3
Refract Gaming Celeste Pre Built PC
Harness the power of the Refract Gaming Celeste Pre Built PC as you venture through the Forgotten Realms. Fine-tuned for mid-range gaming, this pre built PC comes packed with plenty of the latest gaming hardware. This includes AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, designed to deliver blisteringly fast performance in both single- and multi-threaded tasks alike. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 features integrated support for ray tracing and AI-powered display frame rates, to enhance your in-game immersion one step further.
- Pre built PC designed for mid-range gaming and streaming
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
Breakwaters
Explore the oceans in this survival game, Breakwaters released for PC on the 9th of December 2021. With an online co-op and single-player mode, Breakwaters features an interactive open world in which you gather crystals to transform the water around you. Transform an ocean into a lake to find resources and defeat Titans. Utilise your resources to craft structures and boats to suit you and your team’s desires.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 4 core CPU with at least 2.8GHz | 6 core CPU with at least 3.1GHz |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 970 with 4GB RAM – desktop NVIDIA GeForce 1080 – laptop | NVIDIA GeForce 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| Storage | 4GB available space | 4GB available space |
Top PC to Play Breakwaters
ASUS Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop
Enjoy superior performance in Breakwaters with the ASUS Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop. The Intel i7 12700H CPU, with its P- and E-core architecture, delivers outstanding ultra-fast processing speeds and seamless multitasking in both gaming and streaming alike. Plus, thanks to the NVIDIA RTX 4050, with integrated support for ray tracing and AI DLSS, enjoy stunning visuals along with realistic lighting and shadows. All of which is kept cool and quiet by the integrated ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal solution.
- 16.0” WUXGA display
- Up to 165Hz refresh rates
- Includes an Intel i7 12700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4050
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
Everyone’s favourite Ninja Turtles are back in TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge! With support for up to 4 players simultaneously, enjoy this 80’s throwback that features classic arcade fight mechanics and pixel art style. Plus, with infamous enemies, locations, and characters, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, takes inspiration from previous games and television shows. TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is available to play on PC and Nintendo Switch. If you want more information check out our dedicated article.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 540 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i5 or higher |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 or Radeon HD 5750 | NVIDIA GTX 960 or Radeon HD 5750 |
| Storage | 4GB available space | 6GB available space |
Top PC to Play TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
OcUK Gaming Frosty MK2 Configurable PC
The OcUK Gaming Frosty MK2 PC comes armed with everything you need to play TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. Harness the Intel i5 11400F CPU and 16GB DDR4 RAM to unlock powerful performance and near-zero latency in both single- and multi-threaded tasks. The NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU will render your turtle fighting action in photo-realistic quality, complete with buttery smooth frame rates, even at up to 1440p resolutions. Plus, with flexible storage options available, you can fine-tune the hardware to ensure you never run out of precious storage space.
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i5 11400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options
Games are Better with Friends
If you have any exciting games or plans with your friends and family this Christmas or if you want to recommend your favourite multiplayer game – we’d love to hear from you! Drop a comment down below and tell us!
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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