listenservers
A listen server is a multiplayer hosting setup in which the host player's computer runs both the game client and the game server, allowing other players to join by connecting to the host's IP address. The host participates as a player while also acting as the session’s server.
How it works: The game is started in a host mode, and other players connect to the
Advantages include simplicity and low setup cost, as no separate server infrastructure is needed. It is convenient
Compared with dedicated servers, listen servers place the burden of hosting on a single player and typically
Historically, listen servers were common in classic PC multiplayer titles such as Quake and early Counter-Strike