Is Desperation co-op?

Yes, Desperation supports co-op.

Does Desperation have PvP?

Yes, Desperation has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Desperation to play together?

Yes. Desperation 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 Desperation?

Player counts were not available when this page was built.

Can you play Desperation on LAN?

Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op and LAN PvP for Desperation, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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Is Desperation multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Desperation is a looter shooter game released in 2021, 70% positive on Steam (10 reviews). $4.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooShooter · Looter shooter

In Desperation, you are an elite soldier, tasked to survive in an unknown location. You will be facing many…

How Desperation plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Yes
MMO: Yes
Single-player mode: Yes

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: Early Access, Action, RPG, Action RPG, FPS, Third-Person Shooter, 3D, First-Person

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Quick answers

Is Desperation co-op?: Yes, Desperation supports co-op.
Does Desperation have PvP?: Yes, Desperation has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Desperation to play together?: Yes. Desperation 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 Desperation?: Player counts were not available when this page was built.
Can you play Desperation on LAN?: Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op and LAN PvP for Desperation, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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