How to Play Games Together on Steam: Family Library Sharing Explained

Learn how to use Steam's Family Library Sharing feature to play games with friends or family members on multiple devices.

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Yes, two people can play games on Steam using the Family Library Sharing feature. This allows one account to share their library of games with up to 5 other accounts on up to 10 authorized devices. However, only one user can access the shared library at a time. To set this up, go to Steam > Settings > Family > Authorize Library Sharing on this computer.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can multiple users play games from the same Steam library? No, only one user can access the shared library at a time when using Family Library Sharing.
  2. How do I set up Family Library Sharing on Steam? Go to Steam > Settings > Family > Authorize Library Sharing on this computer to set it up.
  3. Is there a limit on how many accounts can access shared games? Yes, you can share your Steam library with up to 5 other accounts.
  4. What is Steam Family Library Sharing? It's a feature allowing one Steam account to share games with other accounts on authorized devices.

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