Is Project Zomboid co-op?

Yes, Project Zomboid supports co-op.

Does Project Zomboid have PvP?

Yes, Project Zomboid has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Project Zomboid to play together?

Not always. Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid?

About 22,864 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Project Zomboid have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP, plus local/split-screen. Project Zomboid is a zombie survival game released in 2013, 94% positive on Steam (377,063 reviews), with 22,864 playing right now. $16.74 on Steam.

Co-opPvPLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooSurvival · Zombie survival

Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG…

How Project Zomboid 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
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support
Mods: Steam Workshop

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: Survival, Zombies, Open World, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op

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Quick answers

Is Project Zomboid co-op?: Yes, Project Zomboid supports co-op.
Does Project Zomboid have PvP?: Yes, Project Zomboid has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Project Zomboid to play together?: Not always. Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid?: About 22,864 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Project Zomboid have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Project Zomboid 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.

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass