RISK: Global Domination: local multiplayer and player count

19 Feb 2020
6players
30–90 min

PC

Board Game · Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy

The official digital version of the RISK board game, with classic rules and over 120 maps from world maps to fantasy settings.

79%Mostly positive42,000 Steam reviews1.5k playing nowSteam Deck playable

Who can play

Shared-screen play for up to 6 players on PC.
Online for up to 6 players on PC.
Free to play.

SteamPrice on SteamPlay free

Free to play

How it plays

It plays like the board game without the setupFriends gather in a private game online or pass one computer around, and the alliances and betrayals are the same as at the table.
Most people already know the rules, so a mixed group gets going quickly.
It is free, with paid map packs and cosmetics.

Strategy
Competitive
Newcomer friendly
Good with kids

Is it good

79%

Mostly positive on Steam

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1.5k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

Shared-screen versus and online versus for up to 6 on PC. Free to play. 79% positive of 42,000 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCEditor (how we check facts)
Same screen
6players, shared screen, versus, side modes only
Pass and play: two to six players take turns at one computer.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
6players, versus, side modes only
Friends meet in private games of up to six seats, which AI players can fill.

Quick facts

Developer: SMG Studio
Platforms: PC
Released: 19 Feb 2020 on PC
Languages: Text in 9 languages

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play RISK: Global Domination on one screen?: Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen versus for up to 6 on PC.; One of 1,795 local multiplayer games on PC
How many players can play RISK: Global Domination together?: Shared-screen versus for up to 6 on PC. Online versus for up to 6 on PC.
Do you need two copies of RISK: Global Domination?: No. On one screen, one copy is enough. It's free to play; on PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.
What platforms is RISK: Global Domination on?: PC.
Does RISK: Global Domination work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is RISK: Global Domination free?: Yes, it's free to play.

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