List of social gaming networks
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 users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle.net | PC | January 1997 | |
| Discord | Web, PC, Mobile | May 13, 2015 | 150,000,000[1] |
| EA App | PC, Console | November 11, 2005 | |
| Epic Online Services | PC, Mobile, Console | May 13, 2020 | |
| Game Center | Mobile (iOS) | September 8, 2010 | |
| Google Play Games | Mobile (Android) | July 24, 2013 | |
| GOG.com | PC | February 22, 2008 | |
| GREE | Mobile | December 2004 | |
| Mobage | Mobile | February 2009 | |
| Nintendo Switch Online | Mobile, Console (Nintendo Switch) | September 18, 2018 | 32,000,000[2] |
| PlayStation Network | Mobile, Console (PlayStation) | November 11, 2006 | 110,000,000[3] |
| Roblox | PC, Mobile, Console | September 1, 2006 | |
| Steam | PC, Mobile, Console (Steam Deck) | September 12, 2003 | 120,000,000[4] |
| Twitch | Web, PC, Mobile, Console | June 6, 2011 | 140,000,000[5] |
| Ubisoft Connect | PC, Mobile, Console | November 17, 2009 | |
| Xbox network | PC, Mobile, Console, Cloud (Xbox) | November 15, 2002 | 100,000,000[6] |
Defunct
| Name | Platforms | Launched | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGamer | Web, Console (Nintendo DS) | May 15, 2008 | March 15, 2013 |
| GameClub | Mobile | October 5, 2019 | 2025 |
| Gameloft Live | Web, Mobile | 2008 | |
| GameSpy | PC | 1999 | February 21, 2013 |
| Heat.net | PC | 1997 | October 31, 2000[7] |
| Mplayer.com | PC | 1996 | 2001 |
| Nintendo Network | Console (Wii U/Nintendo 3DS) | January 26, 2012 | April 8, 2024 |
| Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection | Console (Wii/Nintendo DS) | November 14, 2005 | May 20, 2014 |
| OpenFeint | Mobile | February 19, 2009 | December 14, 2012[8] |
| PlayNET | Commodore 64 | 1984 | 1987 |
| PlayOnline | Mobile, Console | June 6, 2000 | March 31, 2016 |
| Plus+ | Mobile | June 2009 | March 31, 2013[9] |
| Rockstar Games Social Club | PC, Console | April 29, 2008 | July 17, 2025[10] |
| Scoreloop | Mobile | 2008 | December 1, 2014 |
| Total Entertainment Network | PC | June 1995 | October 1999 |
| Wireplay | PC | June 1996 | 2014 |
| World Opponent Network | PC | 1996 | November 1, 2008 |
| XBAND | Console (Super NES, Sega Genesis) | November 19, 1994 | April 30, 1997 |
References
- ↑ "Discord Statistics 2022: Valuation, Revenue & Users". 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ "Nintendo Switch Online has over 32 million subscribers". VG247. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ "PlayStation Network MAU 2021". Statista. May 5, 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ "Number of Steam MAU 2020". Statista. November 5, 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ "Twitch Statistics 2022: How Many People Use Twitch?". 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ "Xbox Live MAU 2020". Statista. December 9, 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ "HEAT.net Closing". GameSpot. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "GREE Pulls the Plug on OpenFeint With Less Than One Month Notice to Developers – TouchArcade". 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ↑ "Ngmoco shutting down some titles March 31". Engadget. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ↑ Witkowska, Katarzyna (2025-07-17). "Rockstar Social Club Shuts Down - Is GTA VI Getting a New Platform?". G2A.