What is a gaming companion?
A gaming companion is someone you book to play games with for an agreed length of time. Instead of queuing with strangers, you choose a person whose games, skill level, language and style suit you, agree a session, and play together. Companions are not coaches: the goal is company and a better session, not a lesson — though some people offer both.
What a gaming companion actually does
The core of it is simple: you play together for the session you booked. In practice that covers a wide range — duo queueing ranked, filling a missing role in a team, running an MMO dungeon, playing something casual, or just having someone on voice chat while you both play.
A good companion adapts to what you want out of the session. Some players want a focused, communicative teammate who calls plays; others want a relaxed hour with someone friendly. Saying which one you want when you book is the single biggest factor in whether the session goes well.
How it differs from coaching
A companion plays with you. A coach analyses how you play and gives you feedback and a plan to improve. If you want to climb, book a coach; if you want better games and company, book a companion.
The distinction matters for expectations. A companion is not obliged to review your mistakes, and a coaching session is usually not the place for casual conversation. Some people offer both as separate services — check what a specific service actually includes before booking.
What it is not
It is not boosting, and it is not account sharing. Handing your account to someone else breaks the terms of service of essentially every major game and can get it banned. A legitimate companion plays alongside you, on your own account, in your own games.
It is also not a dating service. Companion sessions are about playing and socialising within the boundaries each person sets on their profile.
What a session typically costs
There is no single market price: each companion sets their own rate, and it varies with their experience, the game, and the session length. On Silhouette, browsing profiles is free and you pay per session at the price shown on the service you choose — there is no subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gaming companion?
Someone you book to play games with for an agreed length of time. You choose them based on the games they play, their skill level, the languages they speak and their reviews.
Is a gaming companion the same as a coach?
No. A companion plays with you; a coach analyses your gameplay and gives you feedback to improve. Some people offer both, as separate services.
Is booking a gaming companion legitimate?
Yes, as long as you play your own account together. What is not legitimate is account sharing or boosting, which breaks most games' terms of service.
How much does a gaming companion cost?
It depends on the person, the game and the session length — each companion sets their own price. On Silhouette browsing is free and you pay per session.
What games can I book a companion for?
Most popular multiplayer titles, plus casual and social games. Each companion lists the specific games they offer sessions for.