Can you run 2 Steam games at once?

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avatarTargetingDirt2 years ago

It's technically possible, but not all games play nice with others. I had 'Civilization V' running in the background (because, you know, one more turn) and decided to launch 'DOOM'. Let's just say, my PC wasn't as thrilled as I was about the idea. Worked, but it was a close call with my hardware.

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avatarBakingAlert2 years ago

Totally, you can run multiple Steam games at the same time! But keep an eye on your computer's performance. Running two resource-heavy games might turn your PC into a fancy space heater. So, if you're playing something light like 'Stardew Valley' and feel like launching 'Papers, Please' for a quick border control session, you're good to go. Just make sure your PC can handle the heat!


avatarRequestingFinal2 years ago

Yeah, you can, but why would you want to? Most games demand your full attention. It's like texting two people at once; someone's gonna get left on read. But hey, if you're into multitasking, go for it! Just don't blame me if you crash a spaceship while you're busy farming turnips.


avatarTrainingHost2 years ago

Nope, just focus on one game at a time. Trust me, your game backlog isn't going anywhere. Plus, you'll enjoy your games more.

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