Steam's store page doesn't flag a PvP category, but DDNet is tagged Team-Based — it's player-versus-player.

Do we both need to own DDNet to play together?

Yes. DDNet 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 DDNet?

About 2,679 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Can you play DDNet on LAN?

Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op for DDNet, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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Is DDNet multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. DDNet is a co-op platformer game released in 2020, 89% positive on Steam (37,450 reviews), with 2,679 playing right now. Free on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Co-op platformer

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How DDNet 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: Yes
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
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: Online Co-Op, Free to Play, Multiplayer, 2D Platformer, Precision Platformer, 2D, Level Editor, Puzzle-Platformer

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Quick answers

Is DDNet co-op?: Yes, DDNet supports co-op.
Does DDNet have PvP?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a PvP category, but DDNet is tagged Team-Based — it's player-versus-player.
Do we both need to own DDNet to play together?: Yes. DDNet 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 DDNet?: About 2,679 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Can you play DDNet on LAN?: Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op for DDNet, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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