Understanding the Steam Friend Pass: Play Games Together Without Owning

Learn how Steam Friend Pass lets you invite friends to play co-op games without needing to own them.

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Steam Friend Pass allows a player who owns a game to invite a friend to join them in a multiplayer session without the friend needing to own the game themselves. This is particularly useful for co-op games and helps make gaming more accessible and fun. Simply send the invite for the game through Steam, and they can play along as long as they have installed the game on their end as well.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What games support the Steam Friend Pass? Several co-op games support the Steam Friend Pass, allowing players to invite friends to join their sessions.
  2. Is there a limit to how many friends I can invite using the Steam Friend Pass? Typically, you can invite one friend per game session using the Steam Friend Pass feature.
  3. Do friends need a Steam account to use the Friend Pass? Yes, friends must have a Steam account and have the game installed to join using the Friend Pass.
  4. Can I play solo if I have the Steam Friend Pass? Yes, you can still play solo without any issues; the Friend Pass is an optional feature for multiplayer.