Victoria 3 does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.

Does Victoria 3 have PvP?

Yes, Victoria 3 has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Victoria 3 to play together?

Yes. Victoria 3 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 Victoria 3?

About 4,609 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Victoria 3 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Victoria 3 is a turn-based & grand strategy game released in 2022, 67% positive on Steam (52,618 reviews), with 4,609 playing right now. $14.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooStrategy · Turn-based & grand strategy

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How Victoria 3 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
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
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: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical, Political Sim, Strategy, Capitalism, Politics, Diplomacy

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Quick answers

Is Victoria 3 co-op?: Victoria 3 does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Victoria 3 have PvP?: Yes, Victoria 3 has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Victoria 3 to play together?: Yes. Victoria 3 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 Victoria 3?: About 4,609 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