What are the best web apps for multiplayer?

People on Linkstore rate Board Game Arena, Jackbox and Lichess highly. Every app on this list was opened and checked by a person before it went live.

Are there free apps for multiplayer?

Yes. Board Game Arena, Jackbox, Lichess and Chess.com and 9 more are free to use or have a free plan. Lichess and skribbl.io are completely free.

Do web apps for multiplayer need to be installed?

No. They all run in a web browser, so you can open one and start right away. Board Game Arena, Jackbox and Lichess can also be installed to a home screen or dock if you like.

How is this list ordered?

By rating: a weighted average of the ratings people leave on Linkstore, so a few early five-star ratings can't outrank a large, steady score. Nobody can pay to move up.

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13 best web apps for multiplayer in 2026

The best web apps for multiplayer, ranked by what people rate them. All of them run in your browser. Board Game Arena, Jackbox and Lichess lead the list. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

13 apps · 13 free or with a free plan · Updated October 2026

13 apps for multiplayer

Best rated first. Paid placements never change this order.

1
Board Game Arena
Play board games with other people, in a tab.
GamesNewFreemium
Open
2
Jackbox
Join a Jackbox party game from your phone.
GamesNewFreemium
Open
3
Lichess
Free, open source chess with no ads and no sign-up needed.
GamesNewFree
Open
4
Chess.com
Play chess online, take lessons and solve puzzles.
GamesNewFreemium
Open
5
skribbl.io
Draw and guess words with friends or strangers.
GamesNewFree
Open
6
slither.io
Grow the longest snake in a crowded online arena.
GamesNewFree
Open
7
TETR.IO
A modern, competitive block-stacking game online.
GamesNewFree
Open
8
Agar.io
Grow a cell by eating smaller ones.
GamesNewFree
Open
9
tldraw
An infinite canvas for sketching ideas together.
DesignNewFree
Open
10
Excalidraw
A whiteboard with a hand-drawn look for quick diagrams.
DesignNewFree
Open
11
Krunker
A fast first-person shooter in the browser.
GamesNewFree
Open
12
BandLab
Record, mix and share songs from any device.
Music & AudioNewFree
Open
13
Pokémon Showdown
Battle other players online with your own Pokémon teams.
GamesNewFree
Open