Race your friends online
Say how many players race, how many laps there are, and what happens at the finish line. Manus builds the track, the karts, and the results screen.
Multiplayer game maker
Describe a game to play with friends. The Manus multiplayer game maker builds it, sets up the game server, and gives you a link to share.
Players in this matchRound 4 of 5
- MMayaWins: 3
- LLeoWins: 2
- PriyaWins: 1
- SSamWins: 0
Last car on the platform wins the round.
Make a multiplayer racing game
Describe the track, the laps, and the karts. Manus builds the race and its server, so your friends drive on the same track at the same time.
What you ask for after the race
- Widen the hairpin on lap 2. Three of us crashed there.
- Give the player in last place a small speed boost.
- Add a rematch button to the results screen.
Manus updates the game and the server, then you race again.
Start from Critter Kart
Critter Kart is a 3D kart racer made with Manus. Build on it and ask for online races with your friends.
Make this game multiplayer: let four friends race online on the same track, show everyone’s place during the race, and add a rematch button.
Planning a 3D track or arena? See what else you can build with the 3D game maker.
Build multiplayer games for head-to-head matches
One-on-one duels need fair rules. Play a match, then change damage, speed, and spawn rates until both players have a real chance.
Tweak panelChange values while you play. No new prompt needed.
- Damage24
- Move speed6.5
- Gravity9.8
- Power-up spawn rate8 s
Balance a one-on-one match
Head-to-head games live or die on balance. Play a few rounds with a friend, then ask Manus to adjust whatever felt unfair.
Start from Mage Knight
Mage Knight is a spell-casting dungeon game made with Manus. It already has a co-op mode for two knights and a one-on-one online versus mode.
Use the online versus mode in this game: make one-on-one duels best of five, show both health bars, and add a rematch button.
Multiplayer browser games for co-op and party nights
Published games run in the browser, so friends join from a link on a laptop or phone, with nothing to install.
Team up against a boss
Give each player a role so the team has to work together.
Host a party game night
Quick rounds and one scoreboard for the group.
Planning a trivia night instead? Try the quiz game maker.
How to make a multiplayer game in four steps
Describe it, play it, turn on multiplayer, and share the link. Manus sets up the game server for you.
From idea to match in four steps
- Describe the gameChoose Create games and say how many people play, how a round works, and how someone wins.
- Play and tweak itPlay the first version in the Preview tab. Ask for changes in chat, or adjust speed, damage, and gravity in the tweak panel.
- Turn on multiplayerGo to Configure, choose Multiplayer, and select or buy a Cloud Computer to run the server. Manus handles the rest.
- Publish and send the linkPublish the game as a website and share the link. Friends open it and join the same match.
Good to know
- Building the game uses Manus credits. The Cloud Computer that runs the game server is a separate purchase.
- The game server runs on your Cloud Computer, so the game stays online after you close your laptop.
- Play a test match with one friend first. Fix what they notice, then invite the whole group.
- Read how multiplayer setup works in the Manus 2.0 launch post.
More ways to make games with Manus
- AI game makerTurn a description into a playable browser game.
- AI game generatorTurn a text prompt into a game, then tweak it as you play.
- 3D game makerCreate 3D games with AI from a description.
- Quiz game makerBuild a trivia game with rounds and a scoreboard.
- Game idea generatorGet game ideas with a core loop, a setting and a twist.
- Cloud ComputerHost multiplayer games you build.
Multiplayer game maker FAQ
What is a multiplayer game maker?
A multiplayer game maker builds games that several people play at the same time. In Manus, you describe the game, and it builds the game, sets up the game server, and gives you a link that friends open to join.
Can I make a multiplayer game without coding?
Yes. Describe the game in plain words, play the first version, and ask for changes in chat. Manus writes the code for the game and for its server, so you don’t have to set up networking or deploy anything yourself.
How do I turn on multiplayer?
Go to Configure, choose Multiplayer, and select or buy a Cloud Computer to run the game server. Manus handles the rest. It works for racing, head-to-head, competitive, and 3D games.
What kinds of multiplayer games can I make?
Racing, head-to-head, and competitive games work well, in 2D or 3D, and you can ask for co-op modes too. Think kart races, one-on-one duels, bumper car arenas, and boss fights for a team. If you need a starting point, try the game idea generator.
Why does a multiplayer game need a Cloud Computer?
Every player connects to the same game server, and that server has to stay online. It runs on a Manus Cloud Computer, so your game keeps running after you close your laptop.
How much does it cost to make a multiplayer game?
Building a game is a Manus task, and tasks use credits. How many depends on how complex the game is and how long the work takes. Multiplayer games also need a Cloud Computer for the game server, which is a separate purchase.
How do my friends join the game?
Publish the game and send the link. Your friends open it in a browser and join the same match, with nothing to install.
Can I change the game after my friends play it?
Yes. Ask for changes in chat, or adjust values like speed, damage, gravity, and spawn rate in the tweak panel while you play. What your friends notice in a match can shape the next version.
Build the game. Send the link. Play together.
Tell Manus what you want to play with your friends.
Start building