Great Games to Play This Thanksgiving on Game Pass, PS Plus Extra, and Nintendo Switch Online
- Nov 26 2025
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As families gather for Thanksgiving, dive into these cozy, multiplayer, or family-friendly gems available right now on your subscription services—no extra purchases needed. From relaxing farm life and chaotic kitchen co-op to 4 player racing or deathmatch action, these picks are perfect for holiday downtime or group fun.
Xbox Game Pass: Post-Turkey Relaxation or Bro Time
Xbox Game Pass is loaded with great titles that are ideal for unwinding after the big meal. Here are a couple of our favorites, along with an action pick if your going to spend some time with your brothers.
1. Stardew Valley ( Game Pass Essential )
This beloved farming sim lets you build a peaceful life in Pelican Town—plant crops, befriend villagers, fish, and even romance. Its multiplayer mode supports up to 4 players co-op, making it great for sharing stories around the virtual harvest table. Pure relaxation with endless replayability.
2. PowerWash Simulator ( Game Pass Essential )
Grab the hose and blast away dirt in this oddly satisfying cleaning sim. No rush, no stakes, just zen-like pressure-washing from driveways to spaceships. Solo or co-op with family, it's the ultimate low-stress holiday palate cleanser.
3. Gears of War: Reloaded ( Game Pass Ultimate )
If you want to crank your Thanksgiving break up to 11 there is no better way to do it than with Gears of War: Reloaded. The original Gears was always a staple of our Holiday gatherings because of its awesome split screen co-op. It's hard to beat the feeling of playing shoulder to shoulder with your brother as you carve your way through the Locust hordes. Reloaded is the best way to play this modern classic, and it's free with Game Pass Ultimate.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium: Multiplayer Mayhem, Quirky Comedy, and Cross Dimension Adventure
PS Plus's massive catalog shines with tons of couch co-op chaos and heroic tales for all ages. Here are a few to get you started.
1. Overcooked! All You Can Eat ( PS Plus Extra )
Cook up Thanksgiving hilarity in kitchens that defy physics! Chop, fry, and serve as a team in this frantic co-op masterpiece with up to 4 players. Nothing says family bonding like yelling over burning turkeys, and yell you will.
2. Thank Goodness You're Here! ( PS Plus Extra )
Fresh for November, this short, surreal comedy adventure has you helping quirky townsfolk in absurd ways. Quick, hilarious puzzles and British humor make it a lighthearted group watch or pass-and-play.
3. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart ( PS Plus Extra )
Blast through dimensions with Ratchet, Clank, and Rivet in this vibrant platformer. The stunning visuals are still a showpiece for the PS5 power and the fun weapons, dimension hopping, and good old controller sharing make it a joyful family adventure.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Timeless Retro Family Fun
Nintendo Switch Online's classic library delivers nostalgic action and racing magic on the go. And the Switch's portability make it the perfect gaming console to take with you to Grandma's house.
1. Super Metroid ( Nintendo Switch Online )
Suit up as Samus Aran and explore the alien planet Zebes in this genre-defining Metroidvania. Tight controls, atmospheric exploration, and boss battles make it a masterpiece you can complete in a day or two; perfect prep for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launching next week!
2. GoldenEye 007 ( Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack )
Jump into epic 4-player shootouts as James Bond in legendary multiplayer arenas. Local splitscreen deathmatches with gadgets, proximity mines, and golden guns guarantee holiday chaos and laughs.
3. Mario Kart 64 ( Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack )
Race with up to 4 players in battle mode or grand prix. Banana peels, shells, and shortcuts guarantee laughs, it's the ultimate Thanksgiving showdown!
No matter what games, or service, you choose to play on this Holiday we hope you have a wonderful time with your family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving from us here at GameMinr!
