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LAN (local area network) games (programming.dev)
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Also known as local multi-device games. Are games that you can play by connecting to the same network and play with family. examples:

  • BombSquad
  • Juicy Realm
  • Rusted Warfare
  • Mindustry
  • UFO99
  • Krafteers
  • Mini Militia
  • ReCharge RC

Please tell me about any LAN game that you know of. Appreciate it.

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[–] Khanzarate 3 points 2 days ago

You do need to forward the port in some routers.

Or connect via Ethernet cable and avoid the router, if possible.

But yeah, once any initial little hiccups are done, its actually very smooth, opening Minecraft takes longer.

Also that can turn on cheats in a world where cheats are disabled.