NBA 2K17 does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Local / split-screen, Single-player too.

Does NBA 2K17 have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for NBA 2K17.

Do we both need to own NBA 2K17 to play together?

Not always. NBA 2K17 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 NBA 2K17?

About 54 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does NBA 2K17 have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists NBA 2K17 with shared/split-screen play 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 NBA 2K17 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer, plus local/split-screen. NBA 2K17 is a basketball game released in 2016, 54% positive on Steam (8,798 reviews), with 54 playing right now. price varies on Steam.

Online multiplayerLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooSports · Basketball

Following the record-breaking launch of NBA 2K16, the NBA 2K franchise continues to stake its claim as the most authentic sports video game with NBA 2K17. As…

How NBA 2K17 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
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Shared / split screen: 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: Basketball, Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation, Singleplayer, Realistic, Action, Character Customization

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Quick answers

Is NBA 2K17 co-op?: NBA 2K17 does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Local / split-screen, Single-player too.
Does NBA 2K17 have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for NBA 2K17.
Do we both need to own NBA 2K17 to play together?: Not always. NBA 2K17 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 NBA 2K17?: About 54 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does NBA 2K17 have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists NBA 2K17 with shared/split-screen play on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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