The Free Online Party Game Your Friend Group Will Love

Top 5s is a real-time multiplayer guessing game that works in any browser. No download, no setup — just share a link and play.

✓ 100% Free ✓ No Download ✓ 2–12 Players ✓ Works on Phone ✓ No Account to Join
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What is Top 5s?

Top 5s is a free, browser-based party guessing game for 2 to 12 players. One player (the "active player") secretly writes their personal Top 5 list on any topic — their top 5 favorite movies, worst foods, things they'd bring to a desert island, anything. Everyone else races to guess all five items and earn points.

It's part trivia, part "how well do you know this person," and 100% chaos. Games run 15–30 minutes and work perfectly on Zoom, Discord, or in person.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Create or Join a Room

Go to topfives.io, enter your name, and hit Create Room. Share the room code or invite link with your friends. Anyone can join from their own device — no account required.

2

Pick a Category

The active player either chooses from a list of pre-set categories, types in their own custom topic, or draws from a custom category pack. Topics can be anything: serious, funny, nostalgic, spicy.

3

Write Your Top 5 List

The active player privately writes their five answers. No one else sees the list — that's the whole challenge. Rank your items #1 through #5 and lock it in.

4

Everyone Guesses

Other players submit their guesses simultaneously. The host reveals answers one by one. Score points for every correct match. Closest guess wins the most points.

5

Scores & Next Round

Points are tallied after each round. Play rotates so everyone gets a turn as the active player. After all rounds, the player with the most points wins.

The Best Free Alternative to Jackbox, Quiplash & More

If you love party games like Jackbox, Quiplash, Skribbl.io, Kahoot, Gartic Phone, or Psych, you'll feel right at home — but with a few big differences.

Top 5s ✦
  • Free forever, no purchase needed
  • No TV or streaming required
  • Works on any phone or browser
  • Everyone plays on their own device
  • Custom topics & category packs
  • No account required to join
Jackbox Party Pack
  • Costs $10–$30 per pack
  • Host needs a TV or screen share
  • Guests use phones as controllers
  • Great for in-person parties
  • Includes multiple game types
Quiplash / Fibbage
  • Part of paid Jackbox packs
  • Humor-focused, bluffing mechanics
  • Up to 8 players
  • Requires host to own the game
Skribbl.io / Gartic Phone
  • Free drawing-based games
  • Requires artistic ability
  • Less personal — random prompts
  • Good for larger groups
Kahoot
  • Free for basic use
  • Quiz/trivia format only
  • Needs a host to prepare questions
  • More classroom than party vibe
Psych! / Draw Something
  • Mobile app only
  • Mostly async / 1v1
  • Not great for group game nights
  • Requires app download

How to Win at Top 5s

Know your active player

The best guessers don't think about what's objectively "correct" — they think about what that specific person would pick. If they love 90s movies, lean into that.

Write surprising lists as active player

Obvious answers score more points for the guessers. Throw in one or two curveballs to keep your points safe and watch the chaos unfold.

Use custom categories for inside jokes

The game shines brightest with custom topics built around your friend group. "Top 5 things Dave says too often" hits different than a generic category.

Play on voice chat

Top 5s works great silently, but it's much funnier on a Zoom, Google Meet, or Discord call where you can hear everyone's reactions in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Top 5s free to play?

Yes — completely free. No download, no credit card, no account required to join a game. Just open topfives.io and play.

How many players can play?

2 to 8 players in a standard game. Pro rooms support up to 12 players, perfect for big gatherings or team events.

Do I need to download an app?

No app needed. Top 5s runs in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, tablet, or desktop. One link, everyone's in.

Is this a good Jackbox alternative?

Absolutely. If you want something free that doesn't require a TV, a game purchase, or screen sharing, Top 5s is the answer. Everyone plays on their own device and no one needs to own anything.

How is Top 5s different from Quiplash?

Quiplash is about writing funny answers to prompts and fooling other players. Top 5s is a guessing game — one person reveals their personal list and everyone races to predict it. More personal, less about jokes.

Can I play Top 5s on a Zoom call?

Yes! Top 5s is built for remote play. Everyone opens the game in their own browser while on a video call. No screen sharing required — just share the room link in the chat.

Is there an adult / 18+ mode?

Yes. Hosts can enable adult mode in the lobby settings, which unlocks spicier category suggestions for mature audiences. This is off by default.

What are custom category packs?

Pro subscribers can create their own category packs — curated lists of custom topics saved to their account. Use AI to generate a full themed pack in seconds, or build one manually.

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Playing with your team at work?

Top 5s is a great free icebreaker for remote teams, virtual happy hours, and corporate game nights. Works on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet with zero setup.

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