Is Hide and Shriek co-op?

Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Hide and Shriek as co-op.

Does Hide and Shriek have PvP?

Yes, Hide and Shriek has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Hide and Shriek to play together?

Yes. Hide and Shriek 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 Hide and Shriek?

About 8 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Hide and Shriek multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Hide and Shriek is a horror game released in 2017, 83% positive on Steam (5,238 reviews), with 8 playing right now. Free on Steam.

PvPHorror · Horror

Scare or be scared in this FREE adrenaline-pumping multiplayer game full of hijinks and mischief! Set traps, cast spells, and scare the living hell out of your…

How Hide and Shriek plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam

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: Multiplayer, Horror, Free to Play, First-Person, Action, Competitive, Funny, Atmospheric

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Quick answers

Is Hide and Shriek co-op?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Hide and Shriek as co-op.
Does Hide and Shriek have PvP?: Yes, Hide and Shriek has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Hide and Shriek to play together?: Yes. Hide and Shriek 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 Hide and Shriek?: About 8 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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