Do we both need to own OBEY to play together?

Yes. OBEY 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 OBEY?

Player counts were not available when this page was built.

Can you play OBEY on LAN?

Yes. Steam lists LAN PvP for OBEY, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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Is OBEY multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. OBEY is a real-time strategy game released in 2020, 85% positive on Steam (442 reviews). $7.99 on Steam.

PvPStrategy · Real-time strategy

OBEY is an asymmetrical multiplayer game. In many games you send commands to teammates or AI units. In OBEY…

How OBEY 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: Yes
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Controller: Partial controller support
Mods: Steam Workshop

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: Strategy, Action, Indie, Multiplayer, Robots, Cute, Psychological, Early Access

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Quick answers

Is OBEY co-op?: OBEY does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP.
Does OBEY have PvP?: Yes, OBEY has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own OBEY to play together?: Yes. OBEY 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 OBEY?: Player counts were not available when this page was built.
Can you play OBEY on LAN?: Yes. Steam lists LAN PvP for OBEY, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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