- 8players
- 30–90 min
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
A hardcore tactical shooter with no crosshair, lethal weapons and a minimal HUD, played in co-op against AI or in large team battles.
Who can play
- No split-screen on any platform.
- Online for up to 8 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
- Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Parties form across platforms with an invite code; the party leader's crossplay setting applies to everyone.
- Each player online needs their own copy.
- PCEpic Games StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
- PS5PlayStation StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
- XboxMicrosoft StoreGet it (opens the store in a new tab)
How it plays
Co-op is the friendliest way inA squad pushes through objectives against computer-controlled enemies, calling in artillery and covering each other's angles.
Versus matches are larger and less forgiving.
One or two hits kill, so clear callouts matter more than fast aim.
Each player needs a copy, and PC and console players can party up.
Is it good
85%
Very positive on Steam
- 78MetascoreMetacritic (Metascore; opens Metacritic in a new tab)
- 79Top criticsOpenCritic · May 2022 (OpenCritic top critic average, 55 reviews, as of May 2022; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 61%RecommendOpenCritic · Nov 2025 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 59 reviews, as of Nov 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
810 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Parties form across platforms with an invite code; the party leader's crossplay setting applies to everyone.
- 8
Co-op matches put eight players against AI; versus matches run up to 14 a side on PC and 10 a side on console.
Quick facts
- Developer
- New World Interactive
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Series
- Insurgency
- Released
- Dec 12, 2018 on PC
- Controllers
- Full controller support on PC
- Languages
- Text in 23 languages, voices in English
- Age rating
- Mature 17+ (ESRB): Blood and gore, violence, strong language
In these lists
Answers
- Does Insurgency: Sandstorm have couch co-op?
- No. Insurgency: Sandstorm has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
- How many players can play Insurgency: Sandstorm together?
- Online co-op and versus for up to 8 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
- Is Insurgency: Sandstorm crossplay?
- Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Parties form across platforms with an invite code; the party leader's crossplay setting applies to everyone.
- One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
- Do you need two copies of Insurgency: Sandstorm?
- Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
- Can you play the Insurgency: Sandstorm story together?
- Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
- What platforms is Insurgency: Sandstorm on?
- PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- One of 290 co-op games on PS5
- Does Insurgency: Sandstorm work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Insurgency: Sandstorm free?
- No, it's a paid game.
