Running Two Steam Games Simultaneously: A How-To Guide
Learn how to run two games on Steam at once using Family Sharing and multiple accounts.
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To run two games on Steam simultaneously, you'll need to use separate Steam accounts. Open Steam on your computer and log in with the first account to launch the first game. For the second game, use Steam's 'Family Sharing' feature by logging into a second account on another device or within a virtual machine. Ensure both games do not require an internet connection simultaneously.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I play two games on Steam with one account? No, you need to use separate accounts or Family Sharing to play two games simultaneously.
- What is Steam Family Sharing? Steam Family Sharing allows multiple users to access and play games from a shared library on different accounts.
- How do I set up Family Sharing on Steam? To set up Family Sharing, enable it in your Steam settings and authorize the accounts you wish to share your library with.
- Can I use a virtual machine to play two Steam games? Yes, you can use a virtual machine to run a second Steam account for playing a different game at the same time.