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I’m curious how people play multiplayer games on the steam deck: online and offline. I want to get into them but I am not sure how sound this goal is right now. The only multiplayer games that I have played were dead by daylight. But I know that cannot be the only game that offers multiplayer. Share with me your recommendations and ideas, please. Also, maybe I could join y’all in a steam deck session.

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[–] AlternateRoute@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Online multi-player works as it would for any PC / Console.

For local / shared / split screen games we have some additional Xbox controllers we pair via Bluetooth to the steam deck then connect it to a TV via HDMI and we all play with the wireless controllers.

Party games like the https://www.jackboxgames.com/ are even easier, you just hook the HDMI up to the TV or stream it to the TV using Steam Link then everyone uses their phones as controllers.

[–] hbocao@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The xbox controllers you use, are they the "PC version"?

I have the one with the dongle and I think there is no Bluetooth on it. I'm thinking about getting a Steam Deck and I wonder if I'm going to be able to use it.

Do you have any clue?

[–] AlternateRoute@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To clarify I am using Xbox one controllers, all CURRENT NEW Xbox / One etc controllers and PlayStation controllers are Bluetooth.

SOME old Xbox One controllers are not, but you can tell by the plastic style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4REkTqaAoCI

[–] hbocao@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thank you!

I have the one with Bluetooth. WOO!

[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Most games have different ways to play online. Some support local multiplayer (everyone plays on the same device/screen.)

I have played Wreckfest online on Steam Deck.

Local multiplayer I have played Stardew Valley, Vampire Survivors, Brawlhalla, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and Ultimate Chickenhorse.

[–] Chimaeratorian@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Stardew Valley is a good MP title. I have even hosted farm sessions before.