Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Ikaruga as co-op.

Does Ikaruga have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Ikaruga.

Do we both need to own Ikaruga to play together?

Not always. Ikaruga 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 Ikaruga?

About 5 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Ikaruga have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Ikaruga 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 Ikaruga multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. Ikaruga is a classic & campaign shooter game released in 2014, 95% positive on Steam (2,223 reviews), with 5 playing right now. $9.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooShooter · Classic & campaign shooter

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get…

How Ikaruga 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
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: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Classic, Action, Great Soundtrack, Shooter, Sci-fi

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Quick answers

Is Ikaruga co-op?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Ikaruga as co-op.
Does Ikaruga have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Ikaruga.
Do we both need to own Ikaruga to play together?: Not always. Ikaruga 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 Ikaruga?: About 5 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Ikaruga have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Ikaruga 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