Does Dota 2 have PvP?

Steam's store page doesn't flag a PvP category, but Dota 2 is tagged Competitive, PvP, Team-Based, e-sports — it's player-versus-player.

Do we both need to own Dota 2 to play together?

Yes. Dota 2 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 Dota 2?

About 623,941 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Dota 2 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Dota 2 is a moba game released in 2013, 82% positive on Steam (2,498,969 reviews), with 623,941 playing right now. Free on Steam.

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How Dota 2 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
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: Free to Play, MOBA, Multiplayer, Strategy, e-sports, Team-Based, Competitive, Action

Do you and a friend both own Dota 2?

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Quick answers

Is Dota 2 co-op?: Yes, Dota 2 supports co-op.
Does Dota 2 have PvP?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a PvP category, but Dota 2 is tagged Competitive, PvP, Team-Based, e-sports — it's player-versus-player.
Do we both need to own Dota 2 to play together?: Yes. Dota 2 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 Dota 2?: About 623,941 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