Does DESOLATE have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for DESOLATE.

Do we both need to own DESOLATE to play together?

Yes. DESOLATE 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 DESOLATE?

About 7 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is DESOLATE multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. DESOLATE is a horror game released in 2019, 67% positive on Steam (7,881 reviews), with 7 playing right now. $2.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooHorror · Horror

DESOLATE is a first person horror survival experience. Form a research team with up to 4 players and explore an open world filled with mysteries and unsolved…

How DESOLATE plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support

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: Survival, Open World, Horror, Zombies, First-Person, Adventure, Action, Gore

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Quick answers

Is DESOLATE co-op?: Yes, DESOLATE supports co-op.
Does DESOLATE have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for DESOLATE.
Do we both need to own DESOLATE to play together?: Yes. DESOLATE 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 DESOLATE?: About 7 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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