Does Inkbound have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Inkbound.

Do we both need to own Inkbound to play together?

Yes. Inkbound is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Inkbound?

About 178 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Inkbound multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Inkbound is a turn-based & grand strategy game released in 2024, 87% positive on Steam (3,693 reviews), with 178 playing right now. $29.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooStrategy · Turn-based & grand strategy

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

How Inkbound plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
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: Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Rogue-lite, PvE, Rogue-like, Strategy RPG, Online Co-Op, Turn-Based Strategy

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Quick answers

Is Inkbound co-op?: Yes, Inkbound supports co-op.
Does Inkbound have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Inkbound.
Do we both need to own Inkbound to play together?: Yes. Inkbound is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Inkbound?: About 178 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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