Does Palworld have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Palworld.

Do we both need to own Palworld to play together?

Yes. Palworld 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 Palworld?

About 18,028 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Is Palworld on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Palworld 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 Palworld multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Palworld is a creature survival game released in 2026, 94% positive on Steam (380,709 reviews), with 18,028 playing right now. $20.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooSurvival · Creature survival

Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

How Palworld plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support
Mods: Steam Workshop
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: Open World, Survival, Creature Collector, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op, Crafting, Co-op

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Quick answers

Is Palworld co-op?: Yes, Palworld supports co-op.
Does Palworld have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Palworld.
Do we both need to own Palworld to play together?: Yes. Palworld 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 Palworld?: About 18,028 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is Palworld on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Palworld 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