Hot Lava does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.

Does Hot Lava have PvP?

Yes, Hot Lava has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Hot Lava to play together?

Yes. Hot Lava 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 Hot Lava?

About 16 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Hot Lava multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Hot Lava is an arcade racing game released in 2019, 93% positive on Steam (5,815 reviews), with 16 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooDriving · Arcade racing

The Floor is Hot Lava! Run, jump, climb, and surf across nostalgia-packed environments flooded with hot molten lava. Explore alone, or join your friends. And…

How Hot Lava 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: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full 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: Precision Platformer, 3D Platformer, Parkour, Racing, Exploration, Time Attack, PvP, First-Person

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Quick answers

Is Hot Lava co-op?: Hot Lava does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Hot Lava have PvP?: Yes, Hot Lava has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Hot Lava to play together?: Yes. Hot Lava 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 Hot Lava?: About 16 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