Deep Rock Galactic: crossplay, split-screen and player count

Dwarves · FPS · Procedural Generation

Four dwarf miners dig through procedurally generated caves for minerals while fending off swarms of giant bugs.

Who can play

No split-screen on any platform.
Online for up to 4 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
No crossplay between platform families. Xbox plays only with the Microsoft Store PC version, not Steam; PS4 and PS5 play together but with no other platform.
Each player online needs their own copy.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox

The four classes split the work cleanlyThe Driller tunnels, the Engineer builds platforms, the Gunner strings ziplines and the Scout lights up the cave.
Missions run 20 to 40 minutes and the pace leaves room to chat between swarms.
Each player needs a copy; a bot drone helps when you play alone.

97%

Overwhelmingly positive on Steam

3.9k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

No crossplay between platform families. No split-screen. Online for up to 4 on every platform. 97% positive of 300,000 Steam reviews.

Updated October 27, 2026

Does Deep Rock Galactic have couch co-op?: No. Deep Rock Galactic has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Deep Rock Galactic together?: Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Deep Rock Galactic crossplay?: No: everyone online needs the same platform family. Xbox plays only with the Microsoft Store PC version, not Steam; PS4 and PS5 play together but with no other platform.
Do you need two copies of Deep Rock Galactic?: Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Deep Rock Galactic story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
What platforms is Deep Rock Galactic on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Deep Rock Galactic work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Deep Rock Galactic free?: No, it's a paid game. It's included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
Is Deep Rock Galactic on Game Pass?: Yes: included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.; One of 150 PC Game Pass multiplayer games

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