Palworld

Open World · Survival · Creature Collector

Survivors catch creatures called Pals and put them to work at a shared base, from farming and mining to fighting bosses.

Who can play

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox

Groups usually split into builders, explorers and boss hunters, then meet up at a base that keeps growing between sessions.
Progress lives in the host's world, so play is easiest when that player is online or the group runs a dedicated server.
Each player needs a copy, and PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox players can share a world.

94%

Very positive on Steam

26k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Verified

Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. No split-screen. Online for up to 4 on every platform. 94% positive of 420,000 Steam reviews.

Updated October 27, 2026

Does Palworld have couch co-op?: No. Palworld has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Palworld together?: Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Palworld crossplay?: Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox.; One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
Do you need two copies of Palworld?: Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Palworld story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
What platforms is Palworld on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Palworld work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Palworld free?: No, it's a paid game. It's included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
Is Palworld 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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