Is Returnal™ co-op?

Yes, Returnal™ supports co-op.

Does Returnal™ have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Returnal™.

Do we both need to own Returnal™ to play together?

Yes. Returnal™ 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 Returnal™?

About 84 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Returnal™ multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Returnal™ is an action-adventure game released in 2023, 82% positive on Steam (8,446 reviews), with 84 playing right now. $59.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooAction-adventure · Action-adventure

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How Returnal™ 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
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

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: Action, Bullet Hell, Rogue-like, Singleplayer, Co-op, Female Protagonist, Online Co-Op, Action Roguelike

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Quick answers

Is Returnal™ co-op?: Yes, Returnal™ supports co-op.
Does Returnal™ have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Returnal™.
Do we both need to own Returnal™ to play together?: Yes. Returnal™ 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 Returnal™?: About 84 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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