Steam Remote Play explained – how does it work

Steam Remote Play explained – how does it work

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Steam Remote Play allows players to connect to a game on one computer while the game process is running elsewhere on another computer. It's a handy option that players can use to play games that aren't originally on the device they're currently using. Remote Play is quite easy to use, but players will need the Steam Link app to connect the devices and play.

Steam remote play together

Because all Steam games can be played streaming between your own computers, you can enjoy the games even if you can't get to your device. Remote Play Together allows players to invite their Steam friends to join their local co-op sessions remotely, without having to own or launch the game themselves.

Steam Remote Play works by sending the game input from the device you are using to the game process on the remote computer. The game's audio and video are captured on the remote computer and sent to the device via Steam. Even if players couldn't have played the games on the device, two Steam-connected computers could be used to stream and play a gameplay session.

To activate and use Steam Remote Play, players must follow these steps:

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