How to Set Up Steam Split-Screen Play Easily

Learn how to use Steam's Remote Play Together feature for split-screen gaming with friends instantly.

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Steam supports split-screen play through Remote Play Together. To set it up, launch a compatible game, invite Steam friends via the Shift+Tab friends list, and they can join your split-screen game without owning the game themselves.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Steam Remote Play Together? Steam Remote Play Together allows you to invite friends to join your local multiplayer games over the internet, enabling split-screen play.
  2. Do friends need to own the game to play via Remote Play? No, your friends do not need to own the game to join your split-screen session using Steam's Remote Play Together feature.
  3. Can all games be played in split-screen on Steam? Only compatible games support split-screen play through Remote Play Together; check the game's details to confirm.
  4. How do I invite friends to my game on Steam? You can invite friends through your friends list by pressing Shift+Tab while in a compatible game to access the invite option.

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