Is Star Realms co-op?

Star Realms does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.

Does Star Realms have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Star Realms.

Do we both need to own Star Realms to play together?

Not always. Star Realms 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 Star Realms?

About 57 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Star Realms multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer. Star Realms is a cards & tabletop game released in 2016, 87% positive on Steam (2,069 reviews), with 57 playing right now. Free on Steam.

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How Star Realms 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
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: Deckbuilding, Strategy, Card Battler, Card Game, Board Game, Sci-fi, Turn-Based Strategy, Combat

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Quick answers

Is Star Realms co-op?: Star Realms does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.
Does Star Realms have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Star Realms.
Do we both need to own Star Realms to play together?: Not always. Star Realms 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 Star Realms?: About 57 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