Friends, shared games, and sessions in Discord Activity. Play with friends

Find PC games your whole friend group already owns

Shared games are titles every invited friend can launch tonight from linked Steam, Epic, and EA libraries. Not wishlists, backlog polls, or games only one person owns. Compare ownership for tonight's roster, then shortlist from overlap.

What counts as shared games on PC

Shared games are titles every invited friend can launch tonight from linked Steam, Epic, and EA libraries in PlayGrid. Each person needs their own copy on a linked store.

Steam friend lists only cover one store. PlayGrid compares ownership across your whole PlayGrid friends list.

What does not count as overlap

Wishlists, backlog polls, and "we should play someday" threads do not count. Only owned titles after sync.

Different stores are fine when everyone owns the game somewhere. See co-op when friends split Steam and Epic. What fails: only one person owns the title, wrong edition, or missing DLC.

Where to see overlap in PlayGrid

Link stores and sync libraries if someone bought or claimed a free game today.
Friends tab: add people by email.
Open shared ownership for your group or tonight's subgroup.
Shortlist from that list before you schedule a session.

Overlap is not the same as lobby size

Shared ownership means everyone can launch the title. It does not mean the game supports your headcount. Pick from overlap, then sanity-check player limits before you send the invite.

Host notes for DLC, edition, or voice channel belong on the session card, not in a buried Discord message.

Refresh overlap before game night

Everyone links stores and syncs libraries if they bought or claimed a free game today.
Host confirms tonight's roster in PlayGrid friends. Not the whole Discord server.
Open shared ownership for that roster and scan for multiplayer or recent co-op titles.
Shortlist 2-5 from overlap, then pick what to play together before voice opens.

When your shared list looks empty

Usually someone has not synced, claimed a free Epic title, or linked the wrong store account. Run sync first. Wishlist overlap always looks empty.

If only one person owns the game, overlap will not show it. See owned vs wishlist before anyone buys.

Related guides

What games can we play together on PC?. Shortlist and pin one session.
Pick without another Discord poll. Decide from overlap, not hype.
Friend owns the game on a different store. Steam vs Epic on the same title.
PC co-op game night checklist. Host steps before you invite.

FAQ

Does PlayGrid work if we use different stores?

Yes for Steam, Epic, and EA. Each person links their accounts; PlayGrid compares ownership across the group.

Is this the same as Steam’s “friends who play” feature?

Steam shows friends on one store. PlayGrid compares Steam, Epic, and EA together for everyone on your PlayGrid friends list.

Do Epic free games count as shared?

Yes after you claim them and run library sync. Free claims are owned titles. Same as purchases.

Can I compare only part of my friend list tonight?

Yes. Open shared ownership for tonight's roster, not the whole server. See subgroup co-op planning.

Why is a game missing from shared games when we all have it?

Usually someone has not synced, linked the wrong store account, or owns a different edition. Re-sync libraries and confirm each person linked the store they actually buy on.

How do I start with PlayGrid?

Plan from Discord Activity. Start with our Discord setup guide.

Plan a co-op night in Discord

Plan in Discord