Does Hydroneer have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Hydroneer.

Do we both need to own Hydroneer to play together?

Not always. Hydroneer 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 Hydroneer?

About 374 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Hydroneer have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Hydroneer 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 Hydroneer multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. Hydroneer is a factory & automation game released in 2020, 87% positive on Steam (25,123 reviews), with 374 playing right now. $4.49 on Steam.

Co-opLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooSandbox & building · Factory & automation

Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of…

How Hydroneer plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Yes
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): 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: Base-Building, Mining, Automation, Sandbox, Co-op, Open World, Multiplayer, Building

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Quick answers

Is Hydroneer co-op?: Yes, Hydroneer supports co-op.
Does Hydroneer have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Hydroneer.
Do we both need to own Hydroneer to play together?: Not always. Hydroneer 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 Hydroneer?: About 374 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Hydroneer have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Hydroneer 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