Gamble With Your Friends Crossplay Guide
Current crossplay notes for Steam PC, Steam Deck, and consoles. The short version: plan around Steam online co-op first, and do not assume PS5 or Xbox crossplay without a current official listing.
Crossplay status table
Use this table before inviting players across devices. The safest confirmed route is still Steam-to-Steam online co-op.
| Player setup | Status | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC to Windows PC | Supported baseline | The Steam store lists Online Co-op and Windows system requirements, making this the safest assumed lobby path. |
| Steam Deck to Windows PC | Likely Steam-to-Steam | Treat Deck players as Steam players, but test SteamOS, Proton, controller layout, and host behavior before a full lobby. |
| Steam Deck to Steam Deck | Needs testing | The game runs on SteamOS according to SteamDB, but group lobby behavior should still be tested with fresh invites. |
| PC to PS5 | Not confirmed | No PS5 version is listed in the checked public sources, so PS5 crossplay should not be assumed. |
| PC to Xbox | Not confirmed | No Xbox version is listed in the checked public sources, so Xbox crossplay should not be assumed. |
| macOS or native Linux | Not listed | The current Steam store system requirements list Windows. Linux behavior should be treated as Proton/Steam Deck testing, not native support. |
Before blaming crossplay
Most join failures are simpler than platform incompatibility. Check the basics first.
1. Crossplay check
Confirm every player owns the game on Steam and is online in Steam Friends.
2. Crossplay check
Make sure every player is on the same game build before sending invites.
3. Crossplay check
Keep Steam Overlay enabled because multiplayer invites depend on Steam behavior.
4. Crossplay check
Create a fresh lobby after a failed join attempt instead of reusing a stale invite.
5. Crossplay check
Test a clean unmodded lobby before investigating mods or custom controller layouts.
6. Crossplay check
Switch host between Windows PC and Steam Deck to isolate host-specific issues.
Recommended lobby path
Start with the simplest supported setup, then add Steam Deck or mod variables one at a time.
1. Windows host
Use a Windows Steam player as host for the first test because Windows is the listed system requirement.
2. Add Deck player
Join from Steam Deck after checking controls, text readability, Steam Overlay, and online status.
3. Add mods last
If the clean lobby works, reintroduce mods only after every player confirms matching versions.
FAQ
Short answers for players checking this page before a run.
Does Gamble With Your Friends have crossplay?
No console crossplay is confirmed in the checked public sources. The current reliable multiplayer context is Steam online co-op.
Can Windows PC and Steam Deck players play together?
They should be treated as Steam-to-Steam players, but Steam Deck uses SteamOS/Proton, so version, invite, controller, and host checks still matter.
Is there PS5 or Xbox crossplay?
No PS5 or Xbox version is listed in the checked public sources, so console crossplay should not be assumed.
What should I check before calling it a crossplay bug?
Confirm every player owns the game on Steam, uses the same build, has Steam Overlay working, and tests a clean unmodded lobby with a fresh invite.