Quake 4 does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.

Does Quake 4 have PvP?

Steam's store page doesn't flag a PvP category, but Quake 4 is tagged competitive — it's player-versus-player.

Do we both need to own Quake 4 to play together?

Yes. Quake 4 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 Quake 4?

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

Is Quake 4 on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Quake 4 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 Quake 4 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Quake 4 is a sci-fi shooter game released in 2011, 88% positive on Steam (3,424 reviews), with 18 playing right now. $14.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerSingle-player tooShooter · Sci-fi shooter

As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival…

How Quake 4 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
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: FPS, Action, Shooter, Sci-fi, Gore, Horror, Singleplayer, Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Quake 4 co-op?: Quake 4 does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.
Does Quake 4 have PvP?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a PvP category, but Quake 4 is tagged competitive — it's player-versus-player.
Do we both need to own Quake 4 to play together?: Yes. Quake 4 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 Quake 4?: About 18 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is Quake 4 on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Quake 4 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