Game nights, virtual hangouts, remote teams — sorted.
Whether you are hosting a birthday party over Zoom, looking for something fun to do with your remote team, or just want a quick game night with friends scattered across the city, online party games are the easiest way to bring people together. No installs, no accounts, no waiting — just share a link and play.
We have rounded up the best categories of online party games, with our top picks in each. Every game on this list is free, works in a browser, and supports group play.
Everyone draws the same secret word on a shared canvas — except one player (the Rat) who does not know the word and has to fake it. After drawing, the group votes on who the imposter is. It blends the creative fun of Pictionary with the tension of social deduction games like Among Us.
Other drawing games worth trying: Gartic Phone (telephone + drawing), Skribbl.io (classic draw-and-guess).
Codenames Online — Teams compete to identify their agents using one-word clues. A modern classic that rewards clever wordplay. Great for 4+ players split into two teams.
Kahoot! and Jackbox Party Packs are the go-to picks. Kahoot is free and lets anyone create quizzes, while Jackbox offers polished trivia experiences (one person needs to own the pack, but everyone else joins free via phone).
Among Us, Werewolf Online, and DoodleRat all involve finding a hidden imposter. Among Us requires a download; Werewolf and DoodleRat run in the browser. DoodleRat is the only one that adds a drawing element, making it accessible even to people who are not into hardcore deduction games.
Fishbowl — A free browser game that combines Taboo, Charades, and Password into one. Perfect for large groups on video calls.
Coup Online and Secret Hitler (on secrethitler.io) are excellent for groups who enjoy bluffing. These work best when everyone is on a voice or video call.
StoryTime and Gartic Phone both encourage creativity. Gartic Phone's "broken telephone" format leads to hilariously mangled drawings.
Sporcle quizzes and GeoGuessr are great for competitive groups that thrive on speed. Not traditional party games, but surprisingly fun when played together on a call.