Is Path of Exile co-op?

Yes, Path of Exile supports co-op.

Does Path of Exile have PvP?

Yes, Path of Exile has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Path of Exile to play together?

Yes. Path of Exile 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 Path of Exile?

About 4,694 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Path of Exile multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Path of Exile is an action rpg & dungeon crawler game released in 2013, 89% positive on Steam (235,091 reviews), with 4,694 playing right now. Free on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooRPG · Action RPG & dungeon crawler

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those…

How Path of Exile plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
MMO: Yes
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: Free to Play, Dark Fantasy, Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Loot, MMORPG, Multiplayer, Dungeon Crawler

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Quick answers

Is Path of Exile co-op?: Yes, Path of Exile supports co-op.
Does Path of Exile have PvP?: Yes, Path of Exile has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Path of Exile to play together?: Yes. Path of Exile 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 Path of Exile?: About 4,694 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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