Is Monster Train co-op?

Monster Train does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.

Does Monster Train have PvP?

Yes, Monster Train has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Monster Train to play together?

Yes. Monster Train 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 Monster Train?

About 595 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Monster Train multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Monster Train is a cards & tabletop game released in 2020, 96% positive on Steam (21,868 reviews), with 595 playing right now. $24.99 on Steam.

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Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical…

How Monster Train plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
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: Card Battler, Rogue-lite, Card Game, Turn-Based Tactics, Deckbuilding, Rogue-like, Turn-Based Strategy, PvP

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Quick answers

Is Monster Train co-op?: Monster Train does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Monster Train have PvP?: Yes, Monster Train has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Monster Train to play together?: Yes. Monster Train 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 Monster Train?: About 595 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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