Is Monster Sanctuary co-op?

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

Does Monster Sanctuary have PvP?

Yes, Monster Sanctuary has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Monster Sanctuary to play together?

Yes. Monster Sanctuary 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 Monster Sanctuary?

About 166 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Is Monster Sanctuary on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Monster Sanctuary 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 Monster Sanctuary multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Monster Sanctuary is a rpg game released in 2020, 92% positive on Steam (11,439 reviews), with 166 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooRPG · RPG

Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

How Monster Sanctuary 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: Creature Collector, Pixel Graphics, Metroidvania, Turn-Based Tactics, Singleplayer, Turn-Based Combat, Exploration, Fantasy

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Quick answers

Is Monster Sanctuary co-op?: Monster Sanctuary does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Monster Sanctuary have PvP?: Yes, Monster Sanctuary has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Monster Sanctuary to play together?: Yes. Monster Sanctuary 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 Monster Sanctuary?: About 166 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is Monster Sanctuary on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Monster Sanctuary 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