Is The Colonists co-op?

Yes, The Colonists supports co-op.

Does The Colonists have PvP?

Yes, The Colonists has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own The Colonists to play together?

Yes. The Colonists 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 The Colonists?

About 19 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is The Colonists multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. The Colonists is a factory & automation game released in 2018, 86% positive on Steam (1,161 reviews), with 19 playing right now. $24.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooSandbox & building · Factory & automation

Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.

How The Colonists plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
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: City Builder, Colony Sim, Automation, Building, Economy, Management, Robots, Survival

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Quick answers

Is The Colonists co-op?: Yes, The Colonists supports co-op.
Does The Colonists have PvP?: Yes, The Colonists has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own The Colonists to play together?: Yes. The Colonists 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 The Colonists?: About 19 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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