Not natively. DREDGE ships single-player; the community mod Cosmic Horror Fishing Buddies adds co-op — Fish the same haunted sea together; most events sync, a few still don't.

Does DREDGE have PvP?

Only with the Cosmic Horror Fishing Buddies mod, which is co-op only.

Do we both need to own DREDGE to play together?

Yes. DREDGE 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 DREDGE?

About 517 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Is DREDGE on PC Game Pass?

Yes — DREDGE was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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Is DREDGE multiplayer? Yes — with Cosmic Horror Fishing Buddies

Not out of the box — but the Cosmic Horror Fishing Buddies mod makes it co-op. DREDGE is a hunting & fishing game released in 2023, 96% positive on Steam (43,966 reviews), with 517 playing right now. $10.79 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooMultiplayer via mod: Cosmic Horror Fishing BuddiesSimulation · Hunting & fishing

How to play DREDGE with a friend: Cosmic Horror Fishing Buddies

Fish the same haunted sea together; most events sync, a few still don't. Steam lists DREDGE as single-player, so it won't show up in Steam's own "games we both own" view as something you can play together — Ready Up counts it anyway, marked "Via mod", and you can hide mod-only games with one filter if that's not your thing.

Players: 2+
Modes: co-op
Status: Beta — playable, rough edges, expect bugs
You need: Dredge Mod Manager
Price: Free

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DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets.…

How DREDGE plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: In the catalog (rotates monthly — see the list)

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: Exploration, Fishing, Lovecraftian, Adventure, Open World, Mystery, Inventory Management, Atmospheric

Do you and a friend both own DREDGE?

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Quick answers

Is DREDGE co-op?: Not natively. DREDGE ships single-player; the community mod Cosmic Horror Fishing Buddies adds co-op — Fish the same haunted sea together; most events sync, a few still don't.
Does DREDGE have PvP?: Only with the Cosmic Horror Fishing Buddies mod, which is co-op only.
Do we both need to own DREDGE to play together?: Yes. DREDGE 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 DREDGE?: About 517 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is DREDGE on PC Game Pass?: Yes — DREDGE was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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