Is Project Heartbeat co-op?

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

Does Project Heartbeat have PvP?

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

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

Yes. Project Heartbeat 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 Project Heartbeat?

About 6 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Project Heartbeat multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Project Heartbeat is a rhythm & music game released in 2020, 89% positive on Steam (365 reviews), with 6 playing right now. $9.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Rhythm & music

Project Heartbeat is the ultimate cute community-driven rhythm game, featuring music from top artists of the…

How Project Heartbeat 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
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full 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: Indie, Early Access, Rhythm, Music, Moddable, Anime, Multiplayer, Competitive

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Quick answers

Is Project Heartbeat co-op?: Project Heartbeat does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Project Heartbeat have PvP?: Yes, Project Heartbeat has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Project Heartbeat to play together?: Yes. Project Heartbeat 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 Project Heartbeat?: About 6 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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