The COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon us unprecedented times. It all started in the first few months of 2020 when we were forced to adjust to the alien idea (for most of us anyway) of working from home. But things have settled down now and a large majority of people are quite used to working in our pajamas. But the lack of work buddies hovering around you can eventually get to you. As if work wasn’t boring enough, you now have to deal with it without water cooler conversations and awkward birthday celebrations – the only reason you participate in them is the cake, admit it! But as you work from home, you can kill your boredom with a few enjoyable online games that won’t take up much space on your work machine. These games are not very demanding as well, so you won’t need to upgrade your machines as well. Let’s take a look at them.
Among Us
If you haven’t heard of this game, you most definitely will have seen all the memes that are floating around. Among Us is inspired by the live party game Mafia where one person must keep covertly eliminating other players while they try to identify them. Among Us takes this concept and turns it into a space-themed game where you are Crewmates on a space ship with one among you being an Impostors. Crewmates can win by completing tasks or by identifying the Imposter, while the Imposter can win by killing all teammates without arousing any suspicion. You can play against strangers or form a server and invite your friends. It’s a fun little game that can be downloaded now through Steam for PC. Android and iOS versions are also available.
Governor of Poker 3
This one’s a free-to-play offering available on Steam that every poker fan will definitely love. Just like the poker games available, this game too allows you to compete live with thousands of real poker players. It lets you play in seven different formats and even features the ability to let you team up with your friends. Governor of Poker 3 is an excellent online multiplayer option for those who wish to indulge in some good old poker fun in between their work from home sessions.
Fortnite
One of the most popular games out right now, Fortnite is also a free-to-play offering that can be downloaded right away on your PC. It’s a battle royale game with tower-defense elements built into it. As you fight to survive in a shrinking playable area, you can build defense structures like traps and fortifications by gathering enough resources. Fortnite is available on a variety of platforms and commands a massive fan base. Up to a hundred players can enter a match, giving the game a huge scale and intensifying the competition in the process.
Team Fortress 2
This game has been around since 2007 and its makers have constantly been introducing fresh features to it, which is why it is as fresh right now as it was back then. That said, it doesn’t demand much from your PC and is free-to-play, moreover. Team Fortress 2 is a multiplayer first-person shooter that pits two teams of quirky-looking characters against each other. There are nine character classes to choose from, apart from a number of different game modes. It can also be played on Linux and Mac machines.
Rocket League
Imagine playing soccer but with rocket-powered cars. That’s the totally rad concept of Rocket League. Up to eight players can play in a single team, as they compete against the other eight players to score more goals. Rocket League was quick to grow in popularity upon its 2015 release due to its simple gameplay that was a ton of fun to revel in. It still remains one of the top 10 games on Steam based on the number of concurrent gamers playing it around the world. Apart from PC, Mac, and Linux, it can also be played on the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
This is the newest sensation among ardent gamers. It’s a highly intense game disguised in adorable graphics. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has you assuming control of jelly bean-shaped characters and guide them through obstacle courses inspired by TV shows like Takeshi’s Castle and Wipeout. The catch is that up to 60 players can participate in a given match, which leads to severe clashes among them, thus amplifying the frenzy even more. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has taken the recent craze for battle royale games and given it a completely different twist. You can play it right now on PC and the PS4.
Town of Salem
Town of Salem is pretty identical to Among Us, but it’s got its own originality that makes it so exciting. This game asks you to adopt different roles in different teams, of an informed minority and uninformed majority. The aim is to eliminate each other for control of the town. It takes place in the historical town of Salem, Massachusetts, and alludes to the infamous witch-hunt trials that were prevalent there back in the day. Town of Salem is an excellent social deduction strategy game that’s not just available on PC and Mac, but also on Android and iOS.
We’re sure you’ll love all the games we’ve mentioned here. So download any one of them and keep it ready for the quick breaks in between your work from home sessions.