Unlike modern Steam games, there is no direct "Invite" button in the menu. You must follow these steps to play with friends:
For the best experience, especially if playing with a large group, consider these common community fixes:
: Your friends should go to Network > Join Game and look for your server in the list. Optimization and Troubleshooting Serious Sam Classic Revolution по сети
: The default bandwidth limit is often too low, causing desync. Open the console ( ) and type cli_iMaxBPS = 65536 to increase it.
: Set your connection type to LAN in the multiplayer settings, even for online play. This forces the game to use its maximum capacity rather than throttling the connection. Unlike modern Steam games, there is no direct
: Go to the multiplayer menu and create a match. Ensure the Server Visible option is checked so it appears in the public lobby list.
To play online (по сети), you can use the built-in Steamworks support which allows for cooperative play (up to 80 players) and versus modes. How to Host and Join Open the console ( ) and type cli_iMaxBPS
: If friends cannot see your hosted game, ensure you have port forwarded 27015 on your router or added an exception to your Windows Firewall.