Here’s a list of popular games appropriate for most ages.
Best Online Cooking Game: ‘Overcooked!
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Steam
For Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS 4, Xbox One.
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Just like real life, too many cooks complicates things.
Price not be worth it if you already own original.
Games that involve cooking and running a restaurant have become oddly popular over the last decade, andOvercooked!
Steam
2could be the figurative icing on the proverbial cake.
In this cooperative simulation game, players must work together to keep customers happy in increasingly ridiculous situations.
This game is available through Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Best Online Strategy Game: ‘Rise of Kingdoms’
Infinite zoom places action on one large map.
Model your empire after 8 historical civilizations.
The game tends to lag when a lot of people are playing.
In-app purchases give some players an unfair advantage.
You must carefully consider your opponents' military and geographic advantages as you execute your plan for global dominance.
Levels and trophies offer motivation.
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Challenging random opponent might equal uneven matchup.
Challenge your Facebook friends to eight-player tournaments or face off with random players from around the globe.
you’ve got the option to download the game for free on Android or iOS.
Best Online Racing Game: ‘Asphalt Legends UNITE’
Google Play
TouchDrive control makes steering more intuitive.
Test drive more than 50 real luxury vehicles.
Players complain about game’s incessant notifications.
Overloaded with in-app purchases to decorate car.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to compete against the AI in over 800 events in career mode.
All-in-all,Asphalt Legends UNITEisa solid improvement over its predecessors.
Best Online Trivia Game: ‘Trivia 360’
Doesn’t push in-app purchases on players.
Focus on American sports and pop culture.
International players are at a disadvantage.
TRIVIA 360is a free app for Android and iOS that’s fun to play alone or with others.
You’ll likely learn a thing or two on your way to the top of the global leaderboard.
Cutest Online Game: ‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’
Adorable art style is very cheerful.
The non-competitive nature makes play relaxing.
Not quite on par with Nintendo 3DS or Wii version.
Nintendo’s popular simulation series has finally made it toAndroidandiOSdevices.
This iteration ofAnimal Crossinghas players running a summer camp for their furry friends.
Best Online Card Game: ‘Hearthstone’
Available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Constantly updated with new cards.
Connection problems and long load times.
Free for Windows and mobile devices.
Randomly generated levels make play unique.
Quirky controls and level designs take time to learn.
Zombie Rollerzis a novel take on classic arcade pinball machines.
Compete with players from around the world for high scores.
Best Online Puzzle Game: ‘King of Thieves’
More than 50 million players.
Endless number of levels to explore.
Some player-designed dungeons seem impossible.
King of Thievesbuilds upon the tradition of popular physics-based puzzle games likeCut the RopeandAngry Birdsby adding a multiplayer twist.
The goal is to steal treasure from other players while protecting your own stash from those same players.
Design your own dungeons with elaborate traps to protect your reputation as the King of Thieves.
Simpler, easier to pick up than many modern RPGs.
Younger gamers may dislike dated graphics and gameplay.
Old School RuneScapeis an updated port of the classic MMORPG.
Best Online RPG: ‘Fire Emblem Heroes’
LongtimeFire Emblemfans will recognize a lot.
Graphics and portraits just as good as originals.
Premium spells allow players to become overpowered.
Train up your army of knights and mages to engage in tactical warfare against other players.
Fire Emblem Heroesis free to download for mobile devices and features in-app purchases.
