Yes, CHKN has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own CHKN to play together?

Yes. CHKN 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 CHKN?

About 13 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is CHKN multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. CHKN is a creature survival game released in 2016, 80% positive on Steam (1,655 reviews), with 13 playing right now. Free on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooSurvival · Creature survival

Behold, the miracle of life… packed into cubes! Create fantastic creatures in an open-world sandbox game like no other. Explore, craft, and survive—all with…

How CHKN 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: Partial 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: Sandbox, Adventure, Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Building, Simulation, Open World Survival Craft

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Quick answers

Is CHKN co-op?: Yes, CHKN supports co-op.
Does CHKN have PvP?: Yes, CHKN has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own CHKN to play together?: Yes. CHKN 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 CHKN?: About 13 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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