Is Monster Hunter Stories co-op?

Monster Hunter Stories does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.

Does Monster Hunter Stories have PvP?

Yes, Monster Hunter Stories has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Monster Hunter Stories to play together?

Yes. Monster Hunter Stories 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 Monster Hunter Stories?

About 42 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Monster Hunter Stories multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Monster Hunter Stories is a rpg game released in 2024, 91% positive on Steam (852 reviews), with 42 playing right now. $9.89 on Steam.

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Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways! No longer are you hunting monsters, but…

How Monster Hunter Stories 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
Controller: Partial 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: RPG, JRPG, 3D, Fantasy, PvP, Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Story Rich

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Quick answers

Is Monster Hunter Stories co-op?: Monster Hunter Stories does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Monster Hunter Stories have PvP?: Yes, Monster Hunter Stories has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Monster Hunter Stories to play together?: Yes. Monster Hunter Stories 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 Monster Hunter Stories?: About 42 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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