How to Invite a Steam Friend to Play a Game: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to invite friends on Steam to join your game in just a few simple steps.

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To invite a Steam friend to play a game, open your Steam client, and launch the game you want to play. Once in-game, press Shift + Tab to open the Steam overlay. Click on 'Friends & Chat,' select the friend you want to invite, and click 'Invite to Game.' Your friend will receive an invitation and can join your game from there.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I tell if my Steam friend received the invitation? You can see their status change to 'In-Game' once they accept your invitation.
  2. What if my friend doesn’t show up after I sent the invite? Ensure they are online and check if they received the invite through their Steam client.
  3. Can I invite friends from different games on Steam? No, you can only invite friends to the specific game you are currently playing.
  4. Do I need to be friends on Steam to invite someone? Yes, you must be friends with someone on Steam to send them a game invite.