Descenders does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.

Does Descenders have PvP?

Yes, Descenders has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Descenders to play together?

Yes. Descenders 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 Descenders?

About 190 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Is Descenders on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Descenders was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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Is Descenders multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Descenders is an extreme sports game released in 2019, 94% positive on Steam (19,233 reviews), with 190 playing right now. $24.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooSports · Extreme sports

Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your…

How Descenders 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
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: In the catalog (rotates monthly — see the list)

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: Sports, Racing, Cycling, Action, Bikes, Multiplayer, Great Soundtrack, Procedural Generation

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Quick answers

Is Descenders co-op?: Descenders does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Descenders have PvP?: Yes, Descenders has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Descenders to play together?: Yes. Descenders 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 Descenders?: About 190 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is Descenders on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Descenders was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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