How to Set Up Local Multiplayer on Steam Using Remote Play Together
Learn how to enable local multiplayer on Steam with Remote Play Together to play your favorite games with friends online.
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To set up local multiplayer on Steam, first ensure the game supports local or 'couch' multiplayer. Navigate to your Steam Library and select the game. If it supports Steam Remote Play Together, right-click the game in your Library, choose 'Manage' > 'Remote Play Together'. Then, invite your friends by clicking the 'Remote Play Together' option from within the game's menu. They'll receive an invite to join your session, allowing you to play together locally over the internet. Controller compatibility is often necessary for each player.
FAQs & Answers
- Does every Steam game support local multiplayer? Not all Steam games support local multiplayer. To check if a game supports this feature, look for 'Remote Play Together' compatibility or local/couch co-op options in the game description.
- What is Steam Remote Play Together and how does it work? Steam Remote Play Together allows you to play local multiplayer games with friends online by streaming the game from your PC and sharing the control, simulating a local multiplayer experience remotely.
- Do all players need controllers to play local multiplayer on Steam? While controller support varies by game, having compatible controllers for each player often improves the multiplayer experience and is required for some games.