Do we both need to own Hobs to play together?

Yes. Hobs 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 Hobs?

Player counts were not available when this page was built.

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Is Hobs multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Hobs is a cards & tabletop game released in 2019, 86% positive on Steam (1,182 reviews). Free on Steam.

PvPCards & tabletop · Cards & tabletop

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How Hobs 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

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: Free to Play, Strategy, Card Game, Indie, Early Access, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based Strategy, Online Co-Op

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Quick answers

Is Hobs co-op?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Hobs as co-op.
Does Hobs have PvP?: Yes, Hobs has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Hobs to play together?: Yes. Hobs 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 Hobs?: Player counts were not available when this page was built.

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