Tabletop Simulator
- Developer: Berserk Games
- Price: €19.99
- Number of players: depending on the game up to 10
- Steam rating: 95% of 22,455 reviews are positive
- German voiceover: No
What is the Tabletop Simulator? Remember those big game boxes that contained all sorts of board and card games? The Tabletop Simulator is basically the digital version of such a box.
You have the choice of many games, ranging from classic card games, chess, dominoes, Go, and Mahjong to poker, solitaire, and even billiards. There is something for everyone.
Who is the game suitable for? If you don’t want a lot of frills and all these modern games, but just want to play various classics, then the simulator is perfect for you.
The game offers many different card and board games for a price of about €20 that nearly everyone knows, which can be played by up to 10 players. Additional content can also be downloaded from other users.
Download: You can download “Tabletop Simulator” here on Steam.
Among Us
- Developer: Innersloth
- Price: €3.99
- Number of players: 4 to 10
- Steam rating: 95% of 395,075 reviews are positive
- German voiceover: Yes
What is Among Us? The thrilling “psychological thriller” Among Us places you on a space station where you and other players fight for survival. But watch out: Not all players are friendly. There are dangerous aliens among you who sabotage the ship and lurk in dark corridors.
In Among Us, you must act cautiously, either to throw the aliens out of the airlock or to massacre the entire crew by the end of the game. It’s all dependent on your role in the game.
Who is this game suitable for? If you and your friends or family enjoyed playing Werewolf in the past, you will also have a lot of fun with Among Us. The gameplay is very similar, but the social aspect adds additional gameplay to the screen.
Additionally, there is crossplay with mobile devices, so not everyone needs to own a PC or laptop, even though even the oldest devices should have no issues with the little 2D game.
Download: You can download “Among Us” here on Steam.
Scribble It!
- Developer: Detach Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Number of players: 4 to 16
- Steam rating: 85% of 1,632 reviews are positive
- German voiceover: Yes
What is Scribble It!? The free game revolves around drawing and guessing. You are presented with three words, from which you must choose one. This must then be drawn, and your fellow players must guess what your artwork is about.
But whether you draw or guess, you have to be quick: You only have 80 seconds to draw a picture. However, if you respond, the fast correct answers earn more points. Different game modes bring more variety to your drawing rounds.
Who is this game suitable for? Scribble It! is the simplest party game on our list that requires the least “gaming knowledge.” All you need is a mouse to draw. This makes the game perfect for fun rounds with family where everyone can participate, whether they are gamers or not.
Additionally, the game is almost completely free with a few exceptions. Therefore, you don’t have to buy the game for your fellow players or explain to them how to top up Steam credits.
Download: You can download “Scribble It!” here on Steam.
If you’re looking for good games for your kids for Christmas or to bridge the Corona lockdown, we have a top 10 list for you. These games are generally popular and well-suited for kids. Many of them can also be played together.
Do you know any other cool Steam games that are great for family game nights? Let us know in the comments.
