Hero Siege: crossplay, split-screen and player count

Jan 29, 2014
2–4players
Evenings at a time

Action RPG · Pixel Graphics · Hack and Slash

A fast pixel-art action RPG in the Diablo mould: pick a class, carve through acts of demons and chase loot through seasonal updates.

67%Mixed37,000 Steam reviews460 playing nowSteam Deck playable

Who can play

Split-screen for 2 players on PC and PS5.
Online for up to 4 players on PC and PS5.
Crossplay between PC and PS5. Purchases do not carry over between PC and PlayStation.
One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

Up to four players share a game online, clearing zones together while their builds grow.
Two can also play on one PC or PS5 with a split screen that merges when they stand together.
PC and PlayStation players can play together, though purchases do not carry over.
On PC, a friend without the game can join through Remote Play Together.

Action
Newcomer friendly

Is it good

67%

Mixed on Steam

of 37,000 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

“Fun and addictive gameplay, great graphics and sound”
95/100 · Cub Like Foot
“THE HERO SIEGE EXPERIENCE IS AN IMPRESSIVE ONE.”
100/100 · Game Maker Blog
“Hack'N'Slash at its best!!”
87/100 · IGN

From its Steam store page, where the publisher chooses the quotes.

460 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

Crossplay between PC and PS5. Purchases do not carry over between PC and PlayStation. Split-screen for 2 on every platform.

- PC
- PS5
PC, PlayStation 5Editor (how we check facts)
Same screen
2players, split-screen, full story together
The split screen merges into one view when the two heroes are close.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
4players, full story together

Quick facts

Developer: Panic Art Studios
Publisher: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
Released: Jan 29, 2014 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC
Languages: Text in 11 languages, voices in English

In these lists

Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Hero Siege split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PC and PS5.; One of 262 split-screen games
How many players can play Hero Siege together?: Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PC and PS5. Online co-op for up to 4 on PC and PS5.
Is Hero Siege crossplay?: Yes. Crossplay between PC and PS5. Purchases do not carry over between PC and PlayStation.; One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
Do you need two copies of Hero Siege?: On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.; One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
Can you play the Hero Siege story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen and online.
What platforms is Hero Siege on?: PC and PlayStation 5.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Hero Siege work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Hero Siege free?: No, it's a paid game.

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