The best asymmetrical multiplayer games
30.03.2024 - 16:43
/ digitaltrends.com
/ Jesse Lennox
/ Nintendo
Asymmetrical multiplayer games have come into their own over the past few years, with titles like Among Us, Dead by Daylight, and Left 4 Dead pulling in legions of players. Instead of giving two teams a similar set of abilities, asymmetrical games are purposefully lopsided — one team might be larger but have less firepower, while the other team might be comprised of a single, powerful player.
It’s a unique concept that’s seen plenty of variation as new developers make their mark on the genre. There are plenty of titles to choose from nowadays, but not all are winners. If you need help deciding what to install next, here are 10 of the best asymmetrical multiplayer games to play in 2024.
Left 4 Dead 2
82 % M
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Mac
Genre Shooter
Developer Valve, Turtle Rock Studios
Publisher Valve
Release November 17, 2009 Despite imitators, even one made by the original team in
Back 4 Blood, attempting to outdo the original, no game has captured the magic of
Left 4 Dead 2. The single-player component is simply four identical survivors making their way through various maps while countless zombies and special infected descend upon them. Where things get interesting is in the multiplayer, where one team controls said special infected to try and stop the survivors from completing objectives or reaching the end. It’s simple but endlessly replayable fun on both sides despite each team playing completely differently. Left 4 Dead 2 Trailer Cinematic Video Related
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Among Us
73 % E10
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Strategy, Indie
Developer InnerSloth
Publisher InnerSloth
Release June 15, 2018 Although the frenzy has started to die down,
Among Us is still a great multiplayer game. It sees a crew of players setting out to accomplish a list of mundane tasks, such as cleaning oxygen filters or stabilizing steering controls for their spaceship. However, one player among the crew is an Imposter — and their goal is to sabotage the mission. Players will have to figure out which one of their fellow crewmates is the Imposter and vote them out before it’s too late. Among Us Steam Release Trailer
Dead by Daylight
72 % M
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Developer Behaviour Interactive
Publisher Behaviour Interactive
Release June 14, 2016 Arguably the most iconic asymmetrical