Online gaming is one of the most active sectors of the video game market today. There’s something for everyone in online gaming, from elite-level gamers to casual players who are bored of scrolling and looking for a new form of entertainment.
A huge part of the appeal of online gaming is that these games can be played on any device – consoles, PCs, Macs and mobile devices can all be used for online games. This level of accessibility is unique and allows people who wouldn’t consider themselves gamers to feel comfortable playing. The rise of cloud gaming and platforms such as Steam also mean that the top games are easy to access online.
We’ve compiled a list of the best online games to try out in 2024. Whether you’re looking for some intense gaming action or a cooperative multiplayer experience, there’s a game on this list for you.
Online casino games
It’s no secret that online casinos are one of the hottest online gaming trends currently. They’ve been steadily growing in popularity all over the world. This has been helped by the fact that an increasing number of countries have begun to legalize online casinos. One of the other reasons for their success is the amount of choice they offer.
In recent years, the selection of online casino games has increased dramatically. Slot machines have always come in all sorts of themes and styles, but tables games such as roulette, poker and blackjack haven’t changed much over the decades. While there’s nothing wrong with the classics, innovation keeps things exciting and online casinos completely understand this.
Bingo is one of the most popular alternative online casino games. For those who enjoy the casino feel without having to leave the house, live dealer games deliver the full casino experience, and for those seeking an immersive encounter, there are even live dealer games that feel more like interactive game shows.
Jackbox Party Pack 10
Board games have become a popular addition to parties and events, but dealing with all of the pieces and getting everyone to agree on the rules can be a nightmare. The latest edition of the Jackbox games Party Pack is the perfect solution – and all guests need to play is a phone and an internet connection. Since only one player needs to purchase and download the games, it’s an affordable option as well.
Party Pack 10 includes five new games. Each of these games is for one to nine players. Tee K.O. 2 is a sequel to their beloved drawing battle game, with some updates that make it even more hilarious and engaging. For trivia lovers, Time Jinx is a great option that has a cooperative play element to keep the competition friendly.
All of Jackbox’s previous Party Packs are still available as well – this means you and your friends and family can build up a real library of party games.
Grand Theft Auto Online
Grand Theft Auto isn’t a new game, though excitement on the internet is building around the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Grand Theft Auto Online remains one of the most popular games on the web. The best sign of the quality of the Grand Theft Auto franchise is that the games have been consistently played and loved since the first title was launched in 1997.
Thanks to the regular updates and additional content, Grand Theft Auto Online has stayed fresh. At the end of 2023, The Chop Shop update was added, which introduced a new business and built on the storylines added in earlier years. Just last month, The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid was added, so players have even more adventures to go on.
Despite the moral panic it initiated in the early 2000s, Grand Theft Auto is an unstoppable force in the gaming world.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the top esports games, with players and fans all over the world. Making it to the elite, competitive level of CS:GO is the dream of many players – even those who are just playing for fun but often devoted to the intense tactical multiplayer first-person shooter. CS:GO was first released in 2012 and it had begun to show its age a bit.
In 2023, Counter-Strike 2 was launched. This entry in the franchise is an updated version of CS:GO and includes improvements to the map, weapons handling, visuals and sound design. Players and reviewers were all particularly impressed by the chaotic intensity added by the new sound design.
There were initially some complaints from players about the features that had been removed, particularly the loss of the Arms Race and Danger Zone modes. After a wave of negative reviews and some performance fixes (and the return of Arms Race mode), players have begun to be more positive about the game.
While it’s not a title for everyone, it’s hard to find a better game for those looking for an intense tactical multiplayer.
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Nostalgia is a big motivator for a lot of Millennial gamers, and Street Fighter is one of the games that most people remember from the early days of gaming. The first Street Fighter arcade game was launched by Capcom in 1987. People went crazy for it, and a version for home computers was released later in the year. This was the start of one of the biggest franchises in video game history.
The height of the Street Fighter craze was in the mid-1990s. The 1994 Street Fighter film starred action legend Jean-Claude Van Damme and solidified the game’s status as a cultural phenomenon. While new titles have been added to the series over the years, they never managed to reach the same heights.
The Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a retro gamer’s dream. It brings together 12 games from the first decade of the franchise (13 games for Switch players) and since the series’ release, fans old and new have been loving this return to the simpler days of fighting games.