Completely confused--What is the path forward for simple multi-player?

[Joe-Censored]

There is no such thing as a “simple multi-player game”.

Choose from any of the available network API’s:

What are the pros and cons of available network solutions/assets

[EDIT 04/04/23] WARNING: This list hasn’t been updated in a few years so a lot of information is missing and outdated. This is a simple list of the best solutions and assets and their pros and cons so that I (and others) can make the best choice for their multiplayer projects. Here’s a link to a similar google doc where you can get more information on some of the solutions listed here, and general networking terms: Here’s a spreadsheet with even more information. thanks @F-R-O-S-T-Y and @…