Is Styx: Shards of Darkness co-op?

Yes, Styx: Shards of Darkness supports co-op.

Does Styx: Shards of Darkness have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Styx: Shards of Darkness.

Do we both need to own Styx: Shards of Darkness to play together?

Yes. Styx: Shards of Darkness 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 Styx: Shards of Darkness?

About 34 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Styx: Shards of Darkness multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Styx: Shards of Darkness is an action-adventure game released in 2017, 83% positive on Steam (5,956 reviews), with 34 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooAction-adventure · Action-adventure

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How Styx: Shards of Darkness plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
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
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: Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Third Person, Assassin

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Quick answers

Is Styx: Shards of Darkness co-op?: Yes, Styx: Shards of Darkness supports co-op.
Does Styx: Shards of Darkness have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Styx: Shards of Darkness.
Do we both need to own Styx: Shards of Darkness to play together?: Yes. Styx: Shards of Darkness 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 Styx: Shards of Darkness?: About 34 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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