If you’re looking for a surefire way to ruin your friendships, look no further than these 7 video games that will turn your once-trusted allies into bitter enemies. From intense competition to downright dirty tactics, these games will have you throwing controllers and hurling insults in no time.
So, without further ado, here’s our take on nine games that will turn your friends into enemies!
Fall Guys
Regardless of your aptitude for “Real Gaming,” Fall Guys always make for a fun time. This is exemplified by how much of a cultural impact this game made on gaming, with TimTheTatMan’s race to his first crown showing us how showing us how much fun it is to belittle someone who works tooth and nail to make it to the final round just to fumble.
There is nothing more satisfying than pushing someone off in Hex-A-Floor. So tread with extreme caution, and make sure to ruffle a few feathers (Highly recommended).
Tekken
This game takes fighting games to a whole new level, with intense battles and complex move sets that require great skill and practice. Be prepared for trash-talking and accusations of cheap tactics as you fight to victory. Tekken will test your skills and your friendships. Prepare for heated battles and accusations of button mashing.
Tekken is the ultimate test of your friendship. When there is bound to be that one person who spams Devil Jin’s Lazer move, it’s only a matter of time till controllers get smashed.
NBA 2K
Similar to FIFA, the same hair-pulling and insult-hurling shall ensue. This basketball game can cause major arguments and even end friendships over unfair trades, bad gameplay, and cheating.
Be prepared for heated debates over team strategies, player stats, and overall skills as you compete to be the best on the court. NBA 2K lets you play as your favorite NBA team with popular modes like MyCarrer and PlayNow; there is truly something out there for everyone in NBA 2K.
Monopoly
Ah, Monopoly. A game where you literally need to put your friends in debt to succeed. While you may be happy trading avatars at the start of the game, you won’t find the same courtesy exchanged when you land on your friend’s property for the 5th time in a row.
From mortgaging your properties to eventually being double-crossed by your friends, Monopoly truly is a game that tests your friendship (and persistence!) With a few hotels built here and there, you’ll undoubtedly drive many people straight to bankruptcy.
League of Legends
League of Legends is a fiercely competitive game that demands cooperation, planning, and quick decision-making to win. With millions of participants across the globe, it’s hardly surprising that the game occasionally becomes heated. To defeat the opposing team’s base while defending their own, players must cooperate (without Voice Chat).
Yet when things don’t go according to plan, it can easily devolve into a blame game. The conversation can be a hotbed for complaints about terrible plays, inadequate communication, and lack of competence. To play this game without allowing your emotions to get the best of you requires a strong mentality and good sportsmanship. Because of its toxicity and the constant threat of a new disagreement, League of Legends really is the friendship-breaker.
Fortnite
Another extremely popular title in our list of games that turn friends into enemies is Fortnite. The game’s straightforward idea is being the last person or team standing in a free-for-all conflict. But the gameplay is everything but easy. Players must scavenge for weapons and materials to construct forts and defensive constructions because they have limited resources. You’ll need quick reflexes, clever thinking, and a little luck to survive.
It can be upsetting to see your friends play as you sit on the sidelines after being eliminated, though. Players may argue and point fingers at one another due to one other’s perceived slowness or failure to eliminate the enemy soon enough. It’s a game that can facilitate friendships or turn them into animosities.
UNO
UNO is simple in nature, yet, when the game becomes competitive, it can easily cause annoyance and rage. Players will likely become irate and lash out at their pals if they repeatedly get passed over or are dealt a draw-four card. It’s a game that calls for a little bit of good fortune, cunning, and sportsmanship.
But the draw pile’s unpredictable nature means that even the strongest players occasionally lose, which is usually the case. Nothing irks a seasoned veteran more than losing to someone they find no right in losing to.
Left 4 Dead
Hailed as one of the best co-op zombie shooters of all time, Left 4 Dead’s intrigue and challenge has become a cult classic. However, if you’ve ever brought a few friends over to get in on some zombie shootin’ action, you’ll quickly realize – they’re not as great as you thought.
So, what was originally planned as a night of great fun has now deteriorated into the atmosphere of a wartime barracks filled with orders and instructions on how to get to the rescue closet before the Witch gets to you, scary stuff.
Call of Duty
Concluding our list of games that turn friends into enemies is one that is well known for its rampant toxicity. Call of Duty is well-known for its challenging multiplayer encounters where players must cooperate to accomplish goals and defeat the opposing side. But, it can also serve as a fertile ground for disputes and fraud claims, with players losing their cool when things don’t go their way, leading them to engage in kill-stealing, excessive camping in one location, or the use of powerful weaponry.
To play this game without getting into any unnecessary disputes, you need to maintain your composure and be a good sport, which is rarely the case.
