Don't Starve Together: crossplay and split-screen

Survival · Open World Survival Craft · Open World

Survive a hostile hand-drawn wilderness where hunger, darkness, monsters and the changing seasons all work against you.

Who can play

Split-screen for 2 players on PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Same room, own screens for up to 64 players on PC and up to 4 on Switch.
Online for up to 64 players on PC, up to 6 on PS5 and Xbox and up to 4 on Switch.
No crossplay between platform families. Windows, Mac and Linux players play together; each console family plays only with itself. Shared Unlocks carries items across platforms, not matches.
Each player online needs their own copy. On one screen, one copy is enough.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Survival depends on dividing workSomeone keeps the fire going, someone gathers food, someone fights.
Dead players turn into ghosts until a friend revives them, so expect constant talking and some blame when someone wanders off at night.
On PC every player needs a copy and a screen; the console versions add two-player split-screen on one console.

94%

Very positive on Steam

22k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Verified

No crossplay between platform families. Split-screen for 2 on PS5, Xbox and Switch. LAN play for up to 64 on PC and up to 4 on Switch.

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Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Don't Starve Together split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PS5, Xbox and Switch. Not on PC.; One of 262 split-screen games
How many players can play Don't Starve Together together?: Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PS5, Xbox and Switch. Local co-op on separate screens for up to 64 on PC. Local co-op on separate screens for up to 4 on Switch. Online co-op for up to 64 on PC. Online co-op for up to 6 on PS5 and Xbox. Online co-op for up to 4 on Switch.
Is Don't Starve Together crossplay?: No: everyone online needs the same platform family. Windows, Mac and Linux players play together; each console family plays only with itself. Shared Unlocks carries items across platforms, not matches.
Do you need two copies of Don't Starve Together?: On one screen, one copy is enough. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Don't Starve Together story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together on a local network, online and on one screen.
What platforms is Don't Starve Together on?: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Don't Starve Together work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Don't Starve Together free?: No, it's a paid game.

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