Is Shadowgrounds co-op?

Shadowgrounds does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Local / split-screen, Single-player too.

Does Shadowgrounds have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Shadowgrounds.

Do we both need to own Shadowgrounds to play together?

Not always. Shadowgrounds supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play Shadowgrounds?

About 1 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Shadowgrounds have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Shadowgrounds with shared/split-screen play on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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Is Shadowgrounds multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer, plus local/split-screen. Shadowgrounds is a sci-fi shooter game released in 2006, 81% positive on Steam (1,558 reviews), with 1 playing right now. $1.04 on Steam.

Online multiplayerLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooShooter · Sci-fi shooter

Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The…

How Shadowgrounds 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
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Shared / split screen: Yes

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: Top-Down Shooter, Sci-fi, Aliens, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer, Horror, Top-Down

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Quick answers

Is Shadowgrounds co-op?: Shadowgrounds does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Local / split-screen, Single-player too.
Does Shadowgrounds have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Shadowgrounds.
Do we both need to own Shadowgrounds to play together?: Not always. Shadowgrounds supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play Shadowgrounds?: About 1 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Shadowgrounds have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Shadowgrounds with shared/split-screen play on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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