Is Desert Child co-op?

Desert Child does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Local / split-screen, Single-player too.

Does Desert Child have PvP?

Yes, Desert Child has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Desert Child to play together?

Not always. Desert Child supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play Desert Child?

Player counts were not available when this page was built.

Does Desert Child have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Desert Child with shared/split-screen PvP on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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Multiplayer games › Driving › Arcade racing

Is Desert Child multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP, plus local/split-screen. Desert Child is an arcade racing game released in 2018, 57% positive on Steam (332 reviews). $2.99 on Steam.

PvPLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooDriving · Arcade racing

You are a hungry, young hoverbike racer who needs to get off Earth before it E-X-P-L-O-D-E-S. Hunt bounties,…

How Desert Child plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full 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: Racing, Action-Adventure, Shooter, Singleplayer, Shoot 'Em Up, Pixel Graphics, Funny, Local Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Desert Child co-op?: Desert Child does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Local / split-screen, Single-player too.
Does Desert Child have PvP?: Yes, Desert Child has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Desert Child to play together?: Not always. Desert Child supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play Desert Child?: Player counts were not available when this page was built.
Does Desert Child have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Desert Child with shared/split-screen PvP on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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