Killing Floor: How to Play with Friends on Steam

Playing Killing Floor with friends on Steam is easy once you know how. Here’s a complete guide to playing together.

Quick Method: Server Browser

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Launch Killing Floor - Open the game through Steam
2. Open Server Browser - Click “Multiplayer” → “Server Browser”
3. Find a Server - Browse or search for servers
4. Join Together - Both players join the same server
5. Add to Favorites - Save server for easy access later

Using Favorites

1. Find a server - In server browser
2. Right-click server - Select “Add to Favorites”
3. Share IP address - Give friend the server IP
4. Both join - Use Favorites tab to join quickly

Direct Connect Method

Using IP Address

1. Get server IP - From server browser or friend
2. Open console - Press ` (tilde key) in-game
3. Type command: open <IP>:<PORT>
4. Press Enter - Connect directly

Console Commands

• open <IP>:<PORT> - Connect to server
• reconnect - Reconnect to last server
• disconnect - Leave current server

Playing on Our Community Servers

Our servers are perfect for playing with friends:

• Active 24/7 - Always available
• Multiple modes - Variety of gameplay
• Shared progression - Progress saved across network
• Custom maps - Unique content

How to Join

1. View Server List
2. Copy IP address - From server browser
3. Add to Favorites - In-game server browser
4. Join together - Both players connect
5. Wait for downloads - First join may download content

Troubleshooting

Friend Can’t See Server

Solutions:

• Use Favorites instead of search
• Make sure both have same game version
• Try direct connect with IP
• Check firewall settings

Connection Issues

Solutions:

• Check internet connection
• Verify firewall allows game
• Try different server
• Restart game and Steam

Download Problems

Solutions:

• Wait for downloads to complete
• Check Fast Download Guide
• Clear cache if needed
• Verify game files

Tips for Best Experience

1. Use voice chat - Steam voice chat or Discord
2. Coordinate roles - Choose different perks
3. Stick together - Teamwork is essential
4. Save favorite servers - For easy access
5. Check server rules - Before joining

Related Content

• How to Play with Friends (Detailed Guide)
• Server Browser
• All Servers