Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 co-op?

Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 supports co-op.

Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 have PvP?

Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 to play together?

Not always. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5?

About 153 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 with shared/split-screen co-op on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP, plus local/split-screen. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is a mechs game released in 2019, 94% positive on Steam (10,763 reviews), with 153 playing right now. $59.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooVehicle combat · Mechs

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms.…

How EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Yes
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Action, Online Co-Op, Third-Person Shooter, Co-op, Mechs, Aliens, Shooter, Local Co-Op

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Quick answers

Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 co-op?: Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 supports co-op.
Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 have PvP?: Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 to play together?: Not always. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5?: About 153 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 with shared/split-screen co-op on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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