Multiplayer-Starter

Sample starter template for basic multiplayer game with unity.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository
2. Open the project in Unity
3. Open the MenuLobby scene
4. Build the project
5. Add the steam_appid.txt file in the build folder with the App ID of your game (use 480 for Spacewar)
6. Add game to steam as a non-steam game
   1. Disable SteamVR non-steam game theater mode in SteamVR settings
7. Run the game from steam
8. Have friend open game on their computer, also in steam
   1. Potentially also acquire friend
9. Invite friend to game

Demo

For demo you can just download the latest release

Restrictions

• Currently must be friends on Steam
• Testing with steam requires second account, but can test with KCP and ParrelSync
• Both must have game launched rn to join eachother
• Only can join through steam friends panel

Tags

• RollingBallOnly - Only just stupid simple rolling ball game. No networking. No pickups
• BasicMultiplayer - Basic multiplayer game with lobby hosting through kcp
• SteamMultiplayer - Basic multiplayer game with lobby hosting through steam
• v2.0.0 - Functional VR with SteamVR and Steam Multiplayer

Resources Used

• Rolling Ball Tutorial
• How to Make a Multiplayer Game with Mirror
• How to Make a Multiplayer Game with Mirror and Steam
• How to Make a VR Multiplayer Game
• Mirror Documentation
• Mirror VR Example

Packages and Assets Used

• Mirror
• ParrelSync
• Debug Console