Is Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop co-op?

Yes, Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop supports co-op.

Does Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop have PvP?

Yes, Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop to play together?

Yes. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop 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 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop?

About 179 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Can you play Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on LAN?

Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op and LAN PvP for Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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Is Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is a co-op horde shooter game released in 2017, 95% positive on Steam (22,649 reviews), with 179 playing right now. Free on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooShooter · Co-op horde shooter

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

How Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full 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: Twin Stick Shooter, PvE, Top-Down Shooter, Co-op, Class-Based, Third-Person Shooter, Aliens, Level Editor

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Quick answers

Is Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop co-op?: Yes, Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop supports co-op.
Does Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop have PvP?: Yes, Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop to play together?: Yes. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop 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 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop?: About 179 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Can you play Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on LAN?: Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op and LAN PvP for Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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