Darwin Project: split-screen and player count

Battle Royale · Survival · Action

A ten-player battle royale in a frozen arena: craft, track and fight with axe and bow while a Show Director steers the match from above.

Who can play

SteamPrice on SteamPlay free

Free to play

A full group can fill its own custom matchTen fight with axes, bows and traps while staying warm, and the eleventh plays Show Director, closing zones and dropping storms to keep the show interesting.
Smaller groups can queue as duos.
It is free to play.
Active development ended in 2020 with the servers kept running, and in 2026 the studio brought back Classic mode and new updates on Steam.

81%

Very positive on Steam

Steam Deck Unsupported

No split-screen. Online versus for up to 11 on every platform. Free to play. Crossplay is not confirmed yet. 81% positive of 18,000 Steam reviews.

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Updated October 27, 2026

Does Darwin Project have couch co-op?: No. Darwin Project has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Darwin Project together?: Online versus for up to 11 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Darwin Project crossplay?: Crossplay not yet confirmed.
Do you need two copies of Darwin Project?: No. It's free to play.
What platforms is Darwin Project on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Does Darwin Project work on Steam Deck?: No: Steam rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Darwin Project free?: Yes, it's free to play.

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