Ricochet does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP.

Does Ricochet have PvP?

Yes, Ricochet has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Ricochet to play together?

Yes. Ricochet 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 Ricochet?

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

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Is Ricochet multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Ricochet is a sci-fi shooter game released in 2000, 83% positive on Steam (6,028 reviews), with 4 playing right now. $4.99 on Steam.

PvPShooter · Sci-fi shooter

A futuristic action game that challenges your agility as well as your aim, Ricochet features one-on-one and team matches played in a variety of futuristic…

How Ricochet 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: Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Classic, First-Person, Sci-fi, Shooter, Space

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Quick answers

Is Ricochet co-op?: Ricochet does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP.
Does Ricochet have PvP?: Yes, Ricochet has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Ricochet to play together?: Yes. Ricochet 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 Ricochet?: About 4 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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