PeerDen sets up a virtual LAN on your machine and tunnels traffic to other players. Works with any game that has LAN multiplayer. Direct peer-to-peer when possible, relay fallback when needed.
Sets up a TUN adapter on your machine so your games see a real LAN. If a game has LAN multiplayer, it'll work with PeerDen.
Traffic goes directly between peers using UDP hole-punching when possible. If that fails (strict NAT, etc.), there's a server-side relay so you can still connect.
A lightweight server handles matchmaking, room management, and helps peers find each other. Game data goes peer-to-peer when it can, through the relay when it can't.
Windows and macOS right now. Linux is on the list but not done yet.
Create a room, share the name, friends join. Public lobbies are browsable in-app. You can also find people on the forums.
No paywalls, no premium tiers, no bandwidth caps. If you want to help keep the servers on, there's a Ko-fi.
Choose your platform below. Need help? Visit the forums for installation guides.
Windows 10 / 11
64-bit
macOS 12+
Intel & Apple Silicon
| OS | Windows 10+ or macOS 12+ |
| RAM | 2 GB minimum |
| Disk | ~25 MB |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
| Permissions | Admin/root (for TUN adapter) |
Get help, share game configs, find players.
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