Yes, DayZ has player-versus-player modes.

How many people play DayZ?

About 37,066 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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Is DayZ multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. DayZ is a zombie survival game released in 2018, 77% positive on Steam (430,252 reviews), with 37,066 playing right now. $24.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPSurvival · Zombie survival

How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited…

Steam tags: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Shooter, PvP

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Quick answers

Is DayZ co-op?: Yes, DayZ supports co-op.
Does DayZ have PvP?: Yes, DayZ has player-versus-player modes.
How many people play DayZ?: About 37,066 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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; updated 2026-09-08. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.