With Gotham Knights slated for an Oct. 22 release, gamers are growing increasingly excited with every trailer released and every day that passes. The chance to play cooperatively with a friend while traversing Gotham City is an incredible draw, and it looks like a multiplayer game that will be ideal for beginners.
Of course, Gotham Knights isn't the only multiplayer game that welcomes newcomers. There are many games that were built from the ground up to be easy multiplayer games for newbies, and each one offers its own unique benefits and styles.
Stardew Valley
A simple game where each player is in charge of managing their own farmstead, Stardew Valley is best known as an easy game allowing slow progress in helping to develop a farm and a town. With a multiplayer component allowing up to four players to enjoy the game at once, it gives friends a good chance to play a game while sitting on a couch and relaxing.
As one of the best Nintendo Switch top-down RPGs, players can enjoy navigating a simple landscape without worrying about high stakes or complex mechanics. Instead, they can lay back and enjoy the experience and the welcoming and friendly Non-Player Characters.
Pokémon Go
A mobile game that encourages players to go out and explore the world to search for Pokémon, Pokémon Go isn't quite the global phenomenon it was when it first launched, but the game is still an excellent multiplayer experience. After all, who doesn't want to walk around catching Pokémon?
While it can be hard to find other players, Pokémon Go offers Community Days once a month, where players can easily find others wandering the streets and trying to catch a specific Pokémon. It's a great way to meet people without having anyone screaming through a pair of headphones.
Overcooked
Though communication can at times be stressful, Overcooked is still an excellent game for beginners with mechanics that are easy to grasp and even easier to enjoy. Encouraging cooperative play that involves players trying to create specific food orders, the game has an interesting story and fun gameplay.
The game is best played with friends since trying to coordinate cooking with a stranger would be incredibly difficult. With friends, though, it's a challenge in communication that could be great for party settings and couch co-op. Though it can get somewhat chaotic, it's still a fun and easy experience.
Fortnite
It isn't easy to pick up Fortnite and understand it, which is why it has become such a popular game. With cartoon-like graphics, there's not much brutality to the franchise, which could be helpful for beginners. It's also easy to understand the drop-and-shoot mechanics, so it's a great introduction to shooters.
As a free-to-play game, Fortnite also offers low stakes for beginners, as there is no initial investment in the game whatsoever. If a gamer doesn't like it, it's as easy as uninstalling the game and putting it aside for the next one, which is great for beginners still trying to find out which genres they enjoy.
Mario Kart
The ever-popular Mario Kart franchise puts familiar Nintendo characters in a world of go-kart racing, and each player has to use items dropped on the map to take out the opposing players. Though players can get seriously competitive, it's easy to understand and the chaos can be incredibly fun for beginners.
While there is some level of navigating which Mario Kart vehicles and components are the worst to use, it's only because Mario Kart is a game that's easy to start and difficult to master. As players get used to each of the maps, it gets easier with every turn and every green shell.
No Man's Sky
Though the game had a tumultuous release, No Man's Sky has improved significantly since its launch. Now offering a wide array of content with both single-player and multiplayer components, the game is great for beginners who want to foray into space travel.
Players can either play cooperatively or they can simply stumble across other players while exploring the vast landscape of worlds and solar systems. The game does a great job of walking players through its mechanics, so it's an easy experience with some fun multiplayer components.
Among Us
A game that took the world by storm, Among Us is an incredibly simple game that just asks players to figure out who among them is the murderer. While coping with the mystery, players must also work to keep their space station active. With its simple design and mechanics, the game is incredibly easy for beginners to pick up.
Whether playing with friends or strangers, this free-to-play game can also be a fun experience that asks its players to just relax and figure out the mystery. Of course, that doesn't mean players will be able to relax, as they will likely spend some time frantically trying to find whoever is hunting them.
Fall Guys
Another free-to-play experience, Fall Guys involves a massive amount of players racing to complete minigames and come out on top. With cartoony visuals, the game offers character customization that helps each character feel unique, while still working to keep things simple.
The game also is filled with easy-to-understand minigames like tag or even obstacle courses. For anyone new to gaming, it's a great way to get used to a console's controllers or a keyboard, while also getting to enjoy the game's mechanics and chaotic elements.
Minecraft
Few games are as simple as Minecraft, which does little more than ask players to survive and build whatever they like. Gamers can create shacks or even buildings as tall as skyscrapers. It all depends on what it is they would like to create with their friends.
While there are some components that can be difficult for beginners, like redstone wiring, they're also easy to ignore if players would simply rather overlook them in favor of building a castle. The game also offers a creative mode, where players and their friends can build without even having to worry about mining or being attacked by monsters.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
An exceptionally popular game that proved to be a terrific way to connect players, while also introducing beginners to gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives players the chance to help build up a town of their own. Much like Stardew Valley, each gamer can build however they like, while they focus on making their optimal island.
Players can share islands with each other in order to show off whatever they've built and designed. With fun components like landscaping and river spawning, the game offers surprising features that make each island completely unique. Besides, it's always fun to show friends what players have built.