Does Cuphead have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Cuphead.

Do we both need to own Cuphead to play together?

Not always. Cuphead 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 Cuphead?

About 2,080 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Cuphead have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Cuphead with shared/split-screen co-op 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 Cuphead multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. Cuphead is a co-op platformer game released in 2017, 96% positive on Steam (186,835 reviews), with 2,080 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

Co-opLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Co-op platformer

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly…

How Cuphead plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Yes
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
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: Difficult, Cartoon, Co-op, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Local Co-Op, 2D, Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Cuphead co-op?: Yes, Cuphead supports co-op.
Does Cuphead have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Cuphead.
Do we both need to own Cuphead to play together?: Not always. Cuphead 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 Cuphead?: About 2,080 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Cuphead have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Cuphead with shared/split-screen co-op on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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