Social interaction is blossoming again, and what better way to celebrate than with some local multiplayer Android games? This curated list showcases the best local multiplayer games available for Android, encompassing same-device and Wi-Fi-based options. Some even involve the joyous chaos of shouting nonsense! Each game title below links directly to its Play Store page for easy download. Feel free to share your own recommendations in the comments section!
Top Android Local Multiplayer Games
Let the games begin!
Minecraft
While lacking the extensive modding capabilities of its Java counterpart, Minecraft Bedrock Edition still delivers the nostalgic LAN party experience, connecting multiple devices over a local network.
The Jackbox Party Pack Series
The quintessential party game series, offering a plethora of quick, simple, and hilarious mini-games perfect for gatherings. Engage in trivia battles, internet-style comment wars, comedic challenges, and even drawing contests. Multiple packs ensure diverse gameplay options.
Fotonica
Experience a frenetic, slightly zany auto-runner playable on a single device with a friend. The intense gameplay is further enhanced by the competitive element of shared control.
The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout
This strategic prison escape game offers both solo and cooperative multiplayer modes, making teamwork crucial for a thrilling escape.
Badland
While enjoyable solo, this floaty physics platformer truly shines in multiplayer mode, transforming the experience into a uniquely challenging and rewarding shared adventure.
Tsuro – The Game of the Path
This straightforward tile-laying game, where players guide their dragons along paths, is easily accessible to all ages and provides a fun, inclusive gaming experience.
Terraria
Explore, battle monsters, and build settlements collaboratively with friends in this expansive open-world adventure, playable over a shared Wi-Fi connection.
7 Wonders: Duel
A polished digital adaptation of the popular card game, offering single-player AI matches, online play, and local pass-and-play functionality.
Bombsquad
Engage in explosive fun with up to seven players via Wi-Fi, utilizing a companion app as a controller for additional devices.
Spaceteam
A chaotic sci-fi adventure demanding teamwork and communication, characterized by frantic button-mashing and enthusiastic shouting.
BOKURA
This cooperative game emphasizes teamwork, requiring seamless communication and coordination to conquer levels.
DUAL!
A surprisingly fun two-device rendition of Pong, offering a unique twist on classic gameplay.
Among Us
While enjoyable online, Among Us takes on a new dimension when played locally, intensifying the social deduction and enhancing the potential for deception and betrayal among players in the same room.
