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Co-op when one of you buys on Steam and the other on Epic
Compare libraries as a pair. Shortlist shared titles. Schedule one session. No library screenshots in chat.
Why duos split across Steam and Epic
Sales, free-game claims, and habit push pairs onto different stores. The question is whether you both own the same title on a store you can launch tonight.
This guide is for a fixed duo. Roommates, partners, or two friends who always queue together. Not a rotating squad roster.
How duos use PlayGrid
- Both link stores for Steam, Epic, and EA in the browser.
- Add each other as friends by email. See add friends by email.
- Open shared ownership for your pair and shortlist 2-3 titles.
- Schedule one session with a pinned game and time.
Strict 2-player games and DLC
Titles like story co-ops built for exactly two players are fine for duos. Do not drop them into a four-person Friday thread without splitting pairs.
Same game, different store edition? Check duplicate grouping and note required DLC on the session.
When overlap is empty
- Sync both libraries after recent purchases.
- Pick a title on both wishlists only after someone buys and syncs. Wishlists are not overlap.
- Consider a free Epic claim or a shared sale before game night.
FAQ
What if we own the same game on different stores?
PlayGrid groups confident duplicate matches in one row with store badges. Pick the edition you both can launch before you schedule.
Is this only for couples?
Any fixed duo works: roommates, siblings, or two friends who always play together.
How do we get started?
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Plan a co-op night in Discord
Sign in with Discord, add the bot, and link stores in the browser.