Is Subsistence co-op?

Yes, Subsistence supports co-op.

Does Subsistence have PvP?

Yes, Subsistence has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Subsistence to play together?

Yes. Subsistence 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 Subsistence?

About 180 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Subsistence multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Subsistence is a survival craft game released in 2016, 72% positive on Steam (13,113 reviews), with 180 playing right now. $9.79 on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooSurvival · Survival craft

Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and…

How Subsistence plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
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

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: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Crafting, Open World, Building, Base-Building, Sandbox

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Quick answers

Is Subsistence co-op?: Yes, Subsistence supports co-op.
Does Subsistence have PvP?: Yes, Subsistence has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Subsistence to play together?: Yes. Subsistence 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 Subsistence?: About 180 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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