Out of all of the things that the internet has brought us, I don’t think anyone could have foreseen how successful iGaming would become. Playing games online is massive business, from the online multiplayer games on the next generation consoles like the PS5 and the Xbox Series X and S, free online app gameplay through smartphones or playing casino games such as slot games at online casinos. There is so much excitement and entertaining online games to choose from, in a whole host of different platforms and iGaming areas.

Whether you are searching for a fun little game to play on your own and kill some time each day or a multiplayer game that you can play with your friends (both in real-life and online friends), we’ve put together some of the most entertaining online games that are around for you to play at the moment.

Free to Play

Luckily, the standard of free-to-play games online has improved significantly for gamers looking for quick, plug-in-and-play games on a variety of platforms. From first-person shooters to murder mystery and everything in between, there’s something for everyone in the free-to-play field.

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

Released in 2023 for PC and Mac, this free-to-play game is set on a train, a silly and visually entertaining novel, an official, tongue-in-cheek spin off of the classic Sonic the Hedgehog game. It began as an April fool but is now the highest-rated Sonic game available on Steam so it must be doing something right. Amy Rose is celebrating her birthday and has invited some of her friends from the Sonic universe to take part in an immersive murder mystery experience on an elegant train. It’s a lot of fun for all until someone murders Sonic! As the train concierge (on your first day on the job) you must investigate and figure out who killed Sonic. It’s great fun to play, with a procedural mystery angle and little flashes of the classic platforming mini games that you have come to expect from the classic Sonic games.

Fortnite

It’s mad to think how fast the rise of Fortnite has been over the last few years. If you’ve never heard of it, you must have been living under a rock! The staple game is a classic Battle Royale, 100 online players battling it out on an island, with an active area that shrinks every few minutes. The idea is to be the last shooter standing, with the building mechanics of the game adding a different creative element to the game alongside the usual fighting, sniping, and hiding skills. Seasonal updates change the settings and the possibilities on a regular basis, and a reward system linked to the Battle Pass give plenty of reasons for players to load back in and stay active on the game on a regular basis. You can play Fortnite on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PC, and Mac.

Paid online games

Away from the free-to-play games there are loads of paid games that have great single player (offline game) modes but also fantastic online multiplayer modes that completely transform the possibilities of gameplay and gives you the chance to play in different modes and different styles.

Temple Tumble Megaways

Inspired by the hit Tiki Tumble slot game from 2018, Temple Tumble Megaways is a fast-paced, full-on entertaining slot game that is easy on the eye and delivers straightforward and satisfying gameplay. There are different modes on offer in the free spin bonus, where you can choose your preferential volatility, and there are 46,656 different ways in which you can win. The design is set in a jungle scene, with Aztec sculptures, dragon masks, and other nods to the adventure unfolding for the main character, the adventurer being the wild in this game. The gameplay includes a mixture of stacked and single symbols that are broken up when the player finds winning combinations, setting off a chain reaction of falling symbols and potentially more wins in turn. There are special stone blocks providing extra spins, multipliers and more.

Helldivers 2

One of the most exciting and entertaining online multiplayer games of 2024, Helldivers 2 has the style and landscape of a Starship Troopers scene, where you are part of a four player team tasked with battling wave after wave of alien bugs, robots, and other enemies. The gameplay is tight, the graphics deliver quality, and the idea is that the same thing happens over and over again, it just gets harder. You can play alone, but it comes alive as an online multiplayer with 3 other players helping you to battle the enemies. The scene is a future, Super Earth, under attack from alien monsters. You begin with basic weapons, and this progresses the further you go into the game and the more advanced weapons you unlock to help power your attack. You can buy Helldivers 2 on both PC and PS5.

Forza Horizon 5

As much as we all know about the popularity of online football and other sports games, for us, one of the best and entertaining types of online game will always involve cars. For instant access to the full-throttle, intense and fun gameplay, and access to some of the luxury cars from around the world, Forza Horizon 5 provides you with the best around. The cars handle in a way that provides enough realism but also that fun, fast, arcade feel that most players are looking for. The settings are luxurious and look fantastic on the screen, and the entire world map is your own personal racing track when you go for the online mode, with PvP and PvE races and ranking potential. You can buy Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows PCs and Steam.