Risk of Rain (2013): crossplay, couch co-op and player count

19 Nov 2013
2–4players
30–90 min

PC
PS5
Xbox
Switch

Action Roguelike · Roguelike · Platformer

The original side-scrolling roguelike: survivors on a hostile planet stack strange items while the difficulty climbs with every minute.

93%Very positive21,000 Steam reviewsMetascore 77 · OpenCritic 77 · 73% of critics recommend24 playing nowSteam Deck playable

Who can play

Shared-screen play for up to 4 players on PC, PS5 and Switch and 2 on Xbox.
Online for up to 4 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox and 2 on Switch.
No crossplay between platform families. PC connects by IP address and each console plays on its own network; PS4 and PS Vita players can play together.
One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.

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1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

Friends pick different survivors and fight through randomly built levels, piling up items until someone becomes absurdly strong while the clock keeps making monsters tougher.
A fallen player waits for the next level to rejoin, and a full run takes about an hour.
It is hard and unforgiving, which suits groups who enjoy retrying.
Up to four can share one screen on PC, PlayStation and Switch, and Remote Play Together lets Steam friends join the local mode.

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Is it good

93%

Very positive on Steam

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24 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

No crossplay between platform families. Shared-screen for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Switch and 2 on Xbox. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together.

- PC
- PS5
PC, PlayStation 5
Same screen
4players, shared screen, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)
Up to four on one screen. On PS4 two players per console can also join an online lobby together.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
4players, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)
PC hosts by IP address; on PS4 friends join through PSN invites or matchmaking.
- Xbox
Xbox Series X|S
Same screen
2players, shared screen, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)
The Xbox store text lists local multiplayer but no player count; two is the floor.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
4players, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)
PC hosts by IP address; on PS4 friends join through PSN invites or matchmaking.
- Switch
Nintendo Switch
Same screen
4players, shared screen, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)
Up to four on one screen. On PS4 two players per console can also join an online lobby together.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
2players, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)
Nintendo lists two players for online play.

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Quick facts

Developer: Hopoo Games
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Series: Risk of Rain
Released: 19 Nov 2013 on PC
28 Oct 2014 on Mac and Linux
Controllers: Partial controller support on PC
Languages: Text in 1 language

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Risk of Rain (2013) on one screen?: Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Switch. Shared-screen co-op for up to 2 on Xbox.; One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5
How many players can play Risk of Rain (2013) together?: Shared-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Switch. Shared-screen co-op for up to 2 on Xbox. Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Online co-op for up to 2 on Switch.
Is Risk of Rain (2013) crossplay?: No: everyone online needs the same platform family. PC connects by IP address and each console plays on its own network; PS4 and PS Vita players can play together.
Do you need two copies of Risk of Rain (2013)?: 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 Risk of Rain (2013) story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen and online.
What platforms is Risk of Rain (2013) on?: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Risk of Rain (2013) work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Risk of Rain (2013) free?: No, it's a paid game.

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