A social gaming network is an online platform or service that allows people to download games, communicate, or play online with other players. Many networks offer additional features to enhance gameplay, such as achievements or leaderboards.
This is a list of notable social gaming networks and services across desktop, mobile, and console.
Active Name Platforms Launched Monthly active usersBattle.netPC Discord Web, PC, Mobile 150,000,000EA AppPC, ConsoleEpic Online ServicesPC, Mobile, Console Game Center Mobile (iOS) Google Play Games Mobile (Android) GOG.comPCGREEMobileMobageMobile Nintendo Switch OnlineMobile, Console (Nintendo Switch)32,000,000 PlayStation Network Mobile, Console (PlayStation) RobloxPC, Mobile, Console Steam PC, Mobile, Console (Steam Deck) 120,000,000 TwitchWeb, PC, Mobile, Console140,000,000Ubisoft ConnectPC, Mobile, Console Xbox network PC, Mobile, Console, Cloud (Xbox) 100,000,000
Defunct Name Platforms LaunchedDiscontinuedDGamerWeb, Console (Nintendo DS)GameClubMobileGameloft LiveWeb, MobileGameSpyPCHeat.netPCMplayer.comPCNintendo NetworkConsole (Wii U/Nintendo 3DS)Nintendo Wi-Fi ConnectionConsole (Wii/Nintendo DS)OpenFeintMobilePlayNETCommodore 64PlayOnlineMobile, ConsolePlus+MobileRockstar Games Social ClubPC, ConsoleScoreloopMobileTotal Entertainment NetworkPCWireplayPCWorld Opponent NetworkPCXBANDConsole (Super NES, Sega Genesis)
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