Is Stronghold: Definitive Edition co-op?

Stronghold: Definitive Edition does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.

Does Stronghold: Definitive Edition have PvP?

Yes, Stronghold: Definitive Edition has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Stronghold: Definitive Edition to play together?

Yes. Stronghold: Definitive Edition 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 Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

About 236 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Stronghold: Definitive Edition multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Stronghold: Definitive Edition is a building & crafting game released in 2023, 86% positive on Steam (8,681 reviews), with 236 playing right now. $14.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooSandbox & building · Building & crafting

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How Stronghold: Definitive Edition 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
Single-player mode: Yes
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: City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox, Building, Colony Sim, RTS

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Quick answers

Is Stronghold: Definitive Edition co-op?: Stronghold: Definitive Edition does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Stronghold: Definitive Edition have PvP?: Yes, Stronghold: Definitive Edition has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Stronghold: Definitive Edition to play together?: Yes. Stronghold: Definitive Edition 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 Stronghold: Definitive Edition?: About 236 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