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Valve has added a new beta feature to Steam today called Remote Play Together. The feature is designed to allow people to play couch co-op games over the Internet and will automatically be available for any game tagged with a feature like "Local Co-Op" on Steam. The feature only requires the hosting player to own the game, and it will work by streaming the gameplay video to up to three other players while those players will transmit their input back to the host. If you're hosting, Valve recommends 10Mbps upload per remote player.
Personally, I'm a bit fond of this feature, and it's nice that it's being built right into Steam. There are some good games available such as Overcooked, Towerfall, or Lovers in Dangerous Spacetime that are local-only multiplayer, and it would be nice to play these games with others.
Personally, I'm a bit fond of this feature, and it's nice that it's being built right into Steam. There are some good games available such as Overcooked, Towerfall, or Lovers in Dangerous Spacetime that are local-only multiplayer, and it would be nice to play these games with others.