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Is Arise: A Simple Story multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. Arise: A Simple Story is a party game game released in 2020, 92% positive on Steam (2,468 reviews), with 5 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

Co-opLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Party game

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet…

Steam tags: Emotional, 3D Platformer, Time Manipulation, Exploration, Cute, Relaxing, Puzzle-Platformer, Local Co-Op

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Quick answers

Is Arise: A Simple Story co-op?
Yes, Arise: A Simple Story supports co-op.
Does Arise: A Simple Story have PvP?
Steam does not list PvP for Arise: A Simple Story.
How many people play Arise: A Simple Story?
About 5 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-09).

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; updated 2026-09-09. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.