Empyrion - Galactic Survival: split-screen and player count

Simulation · Space · Open World Survival Craft

A space survival sandbox: build bases and ships block by block, then fly between planets to mine, explore and fight aliens and pirates.

Who can play

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Friends start on the same planet with almost nothing, pool resources into a base and their first ship, then head into space together.
Building is the heart of it, so groups split naturally into miners, builders and pilots.
Sessions run long and the systems take time to learn.
One player hosts a co-op game from their save, or the group joins a dedicated server; each player needs a copy.

78%

Mostly positive on Steam

Steam Deck Playable

No split-screen. Online for up to 100 on PC. LAN play for up to 100 on PC. 78% positive of 29,000 Steam reviews.

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Updated October 27, 2026

Does Empyrion - Galactic Survival have couch co-op?: No. Empyrion - Galactic Survival has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Empyrion - Galactic Survival together?: Local co-op on separate screens for up to 100 on PC. Online co-op and versus for up to 100 on PC.
Do you need two copies of Empyrion - Galactic Survival?: Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Empyrion - Galactic Survival story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together on a local network and online.
What platforms is Empyrion - Galactic Survival on?: PC.; One of 3,994 co-op games
Does Empyrion - Galactic Survival work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Empyrion - Galactic Survival free?: No, it's a paid game.

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