


- 8players
- 30–90 min
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- Switch
Build medieval siege machines from planks, wheels and cannons, then watch them wreck castles or fall apart in glorious physics.
Who can play
- No split-screen on any platform.
- Same room, own screens for up to 8 players on PC.
- Online for up to 8 players on PC.
- No crossplay between platform families.
- Each player online needs their own copy.
How it plays
Multiplayer happens in the Multiverse on PCUp to eight players share a level to battle each other's machines, race to complete objectives or build together in a sandbox, online or over LAN.
The campaign stays single-player.
The PlayStation, Xbox and Switch versions have no multiplayer at all, so groups should play on PC, each with a copy.
Is it good
Overwhelmingly positive on Steam
- 78Top criticsOpenCritic · Jan 2025 (OpenCritic top critic average, 10 reviews, as of Jan 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 67%RecommendOpenCritic · Jan 2025 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 11 reviews, as of Jan 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
110 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
No crossplay between platform families. No split-screen. Online for up to 8 on PC. LAN play for up to 8 on PC. 95% positive of 48,000 Steam reviews.
- PC
Multiverse sessions: battle each other's machines, race for objectives or build together.
- PS5
- Xbox
- Switch
Quick facts
- Developer
- Spiderling Studios
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
- Released
- Feb 18, 2020 on PC
- Feb 10, 2022 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Sep 12, 2024 on Switch
- Languages
- Text in 14 languages
In these lists
Answers
- Does Besiege have couch co-op?
- No. Besiege has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
- How many players can play Besiege together?
- Local co-op and versus on separate screens for up to 8 on PC. Online co-op and versus for up to 8 on PC.
- Is Besiege crossplay?
- No: everyone online needs the same platform family.
- Do you need two copies of Besiege?
- Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
- What platforms is Besiege on?
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
- One of 3,994 co-op games
- Does Besiege work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Besiege free?
- No, it's a paid game.
















