10 Video Games With RUTHLESS Online Multiplayer

While it's more niche and holds less of a presence in the esport scene, the underrated Crusader Kings boasts its own brand of difficulty online. It's a very unique breed of grand strategy game in which the player makes use of political maneuvers, careful trickery and advantages of their individual medieval dynasties to maintain an edge over their opponents.

On the surface, the more passive method of play may seem unappealing, but those who take the plunge will find a deep and rewarding title that has achieved high success on its native PC platform, particularly through Steam.

Of course, with complicated medieval politics comes a different challenge, one that requires the player to keep track of many different opponents at once. The player's decisions can drastically affect the success of their individual dynasty and your moves are just as likely to aid your rivals as they are to damage your more dangerous enemies. The game's complexity has only grown with its numerous expansions and the fanbase has been very keen to mod the game, switching up its overall pace and creating entirely new scenarios to tackle. The game's online servers are a crowded area, with many skilled players outfoxing others with a deft hand.