90s PS1 Multiplayer Games for a Retro Game Night
The PS1's official Multitap accessory let up to four controllers connect through a single controller port, and a specific set of games were built to actually take advantage of it.
Two-player choices
Standard two-player games don't need a multitap at all: fighting games and split-screen racers like Twisted Metal 2 (1996), which includes a co-op mode in its main game, work with two standard controller ports.
Play a four-player PS1 party racer
An original PS1 copy of CTR: Crash Team Racing (1999), discussed above as a multitap-supported four-player option.
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Crash Team Racing (1999) and its follow-up party game Crash Bash both support four-player racing and minigames with a multitap, and various sports titles of the era (FIFA releases among them) also supported four players through the accessory.
Competitive vs. cooperative
Kart racers and party games like Crash Team Racing and Crash Bash are built primarily as competitive free-for-alls, while a game like Twisted Metal 2's co-op mode is built around two players working together against computer-controlled opponents instead.
Equipment checklist
- A PS1 Multitap if you want more than two players at once; check that the specific game you're playing actually supports it, since not all PS1 games do.
- Enough working controllers for however many people are playing.
- A copy of a game confirmed to support the player count you're planning for.
Frequently asked questions
Do all PS1 games support the Multitap accessory?
No. Only specific games were built to support more than two players through the Multitap; it's worth checking a given game's box or manual before assuming four-player support.
What's a good four-player PS1 game for a game night?
Crash Team Racing (1999) and Crash Bash both support four-player play with a Multitap and are built as competitive party-style games.
Does Twisted Metal 2 have co-op?
Yes, its main game includes a two-player co-op mode, distinct from the competitive multiplayer more common in the genre.
Sourcing and corrections
Details on the PS1 Multitap and which games support it (Crash Team Racing, Crash Bash, Twisted Metal 2) were checked via web search against sources including Wikipedia and Infinity Retro's multiplayer roundup in September 2026.