Player search / current status
Machine Party matchmaking & LFG
There is no automatic public matchmaking queue or lobby list in the current build. Machine Party expects you to host or join a private room with a code shared by friends, or find a group through the official community channel.
No in-game public matchmaking or lobby list is supported. The developers direct players to the official Looking For Group Discord; otherwise use a private room ID or a Steam invitation from someone already hosting a lobby.
How the lobby works
Private rooms replace quick play
The host creates a room and receives a long numeric ID. Guests enter that ID through Join Room. A complete session needs two to four players; the game does not currently fill empty slots with strangers or advertised bots.
This setup is fast when everyone already knows one another, but it creates an extra step for solo players. Public Steam discussions often contain temporary room IDs, and community LFG groups organize sessions outside the game.
Finding a group
Where to look for players
- Steam Community discussions: look for current looking-for-group posts or recent room IDs.
- Official Looking For Group Discord: Use the developer-linked LFG server to find players.
- Your Steam friends list: invite people after creating a lobby, or send the room ID directly.
- Existing gaming groups: Machine Party works best when voice chat and familiar rivalries are already part of the session.
A room ID can expire when the host leaves or recreates the lobby. Prefer a live conversation over copying a number from an old post.
Safety
Share only what the lobby needs
A numeric room ID is enough to attempt joining. Never give another player your Steam password, account recovery code, session cookie, private IP address, or remote-control access. A legitimate host does not need those details.
When joining strangers, use Steam’s blocking and reporting tools if someone becomes abusive. Voice chat through a moderated community can be easier to control than sharing a personal server invitation publicly.
Future changes
Will public matchmaking be added?
The developer announcements say in-game matchmaking and lobby lists are not supported by the game’s original design. That is a current design statement, not just a launch limitation; this page will change only if the developer announces a new supported path.
The official Steam news feed is the primary source for the current matchmaking limitation; community LFG guidance is separated from official claims.