Is The Settlers Online co-op?

The Settlers Online does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.

Does The Settlers Online have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for The Settlers Online.

Do we both need to own The Settlers Online to play together?

Yes. The Settlers Online 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 The Settlers Online?

Player counts were not available when this page was built.

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Is The Settlers Online multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer. The Settlers Online is a builder & management game released in 2015, 37% positive on Steam (1,069 reviews). price varies on Steam.

Online multiplayerSingle-player tooStrategy · Builder & management

Build a medieval kingdom in The Settlers Online!

How The Settlers Online 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
Single-player mode: 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: Free to Play, City Builder, Strategy, Multiplayer, Simulation, Medieval, Classic, Singleplayer

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Quick answers

Is The Settlers Online co-op?: The Settlers Online does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.
Does The Settlers Online have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for The Settlers Online.
Do we both need to own The Settlers Online to play together?: Yes. The Settlers Online 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 The Settlers Online?: Player counts were not available when this page was built.

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