Free peer-to-peer virtual LAN

LAN games.
Any distance.

Create a room, share one code, and play with friends as if everyone were on the same router.

No accounts. No paid tier. Open source.

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How it works

From download to game night in three steps.

01

Create a room

Open OrbitLan and start a private network. There is no account or setup maze.

02

Share the code

Your friends paste one short code and join the same encrypted virtual LAN.

03

Launch the game

Choose LAN or direct-IP multiplayer. OrbitLan handles the connection.

Direct when possibleGame traffic flows friend to friend for lower latency.
Encrypted between peersYour private network stays private.
Free and open sourceMIT licensed, with self-hosting supported.

Keep game night online.

OrbitLan will stay free. If it helps your group, an optional contribution keeps the shared relay running.

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