A multiplayer video game is a game that more than one person can play. Multiplayer games have been around since the very first video game. Today, multiplayer games come in a variety of forms. Local multiplayer allows players to play together on the same computer. This can be done with multiple controllers, or by players using different keys on the same keyboard. There is also turn-based multiplayer, where players take turns on the same computer playing through a game. This is also known as hotseat gaming. Online multiplayer allows players to connect with one another via a wide area network l

No, not all multiplayer games require an internet connection. Local multiplayer has players gaming on the same system either with multiple controllers or hot seat gaming, or a Local Area Network. While it’s not as popular as it used to be, LAN parties have players meeting up in person and connecting their computers through a local network to play multiplayer games.

Yes, there are plenty of free multiplayer PC games. You can search through the Epic Games Store by using category labels. In this case, you should browse the store and then select the “free” and “multiplayer” labels. This is a link to free multiplayer games.