Sker Ritual: online co-op on PC and Steam Deck

Apr 18, 2024
4+players

PC
PS5
Xbox

Adventure · Atmospheric · Action-Adventure

Tear through endless waves of supernatural enemies in this co-op horror horde shooter. Play solo or with up to 4 players, unleash god-like Miracle powers, supercharge your arsenal, and survive devastating boss encounters on Sker Island.

83%Very positive4,900 Steam reviewsOpenCritic 72 · 55% of critics recommendSteam Deck playable

Who can play

Store

Split-screen is not confirmed.
Online on PC. Steam lists 4-player online. Xbox lists 4-player online play. Not confirmed on PS5 and Xbox.
Steam and Xbox list cross-platform play; which platforms play together is not confirmed.
Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.

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How it plays

Is it good

83%

Very positive on Steam

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Steam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

Steam lists online co-op for PC. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet. 83% positive of 4,900 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
Not listed
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
4+players
- Xbox
Xbox Series X|SStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
Not confirmed
Same room, own screens
Not confirmed
Online
4+players
- PS5, not confirmed
Not confirmed: available, how it plays together is not checked yet

Play modes here come from the Steam and Xbox store listings, which give no player limits. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: Wales Interactive
Publisher: Skybound Games
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Released: Apr 18, 2024 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Controllers: Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages: Text in 15 languages, voices in English

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Does Sker Ritual have couch co-op?: No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Not confirmed yet on PS5 and Xbox. Online play is the way to play it together.
Is Sker Ritual crossplay?: Steam and Xbox list cross-platform multiplayer; which platforms play together is not yet confirmed.
Do you need two copies of Sker Ritual?: No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
What platforms is Sker Ritual on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 3,994 co-op games
Does Sker Ritual work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Sker Ritual free?: No, it's a paid game.

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