Free Multiplayer Games like Palia

Overcooked & It Takes Two

Overcooked: Fun multiplayer game with no fighting elements but can cause some tension.
It Takes Two: Co-op action adventure game resembling couples therapy with a unique gameplay perspective.

Human: Fall Flat: Focuses on communication and teamwork with quirky characters, great for a good laugh.
ASTRONEER: Cozy space exploration and crafting game with challenges like staying close to an oxygen source.
Pode: Co-op puzzle exploration game with a unique setting inspired by Norwegian art and culture.
Degrees of Separation: Poetic co-op puzzle game where players switch between seasons to progress.
Hand in Hand: Atmospheric game about soulmates facing challenges in a fairytale world.
Suika Shapes: Competitive 2048-like game with various modes and shapes to merge.
Ibb & Obb: Two-player cooperative puzzle game with gravity tricks.
Water Me & You: Cozy two-player co-op adventure as a water droplet and seed-like creature.

Raft: Build a raft and explore islands together.
Back4Blood: Zombie co-op game requiring strategy and teamwork.
Enshrouded, Core Keeper, Once Human, 7 Days to Die, Aska: Recommended games for fun co-op experiences.

Palworld, Cult of the Lamb: Recommended games resembling Palia with unique gameplay elements.
Fae Farm, Coral Island, Wylde Flowers, Zelda BOTW, Tears of the Kingdom: Games offering farming, mining, quests, and more, suited to different preferences.
Fields of Misteria, Sunnyside, Lightyear Frontier, Big Farm Story, Len's Island: Other game recommendations meeting various criteria for a enjoyable gaming experience.