The Riftbreaker: crossplay, split-screen and player count

Base Building · Tower Defense · Survival

Pilot a mech suit on an alien planet, build a sprawling base of mines and power grids, and defend it from huge creature waves.

Who can play

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Up to four players share one base in the campaign or Survival mode, so one can expand the power grid while others clear nests or scout for resources.
Sessions run online or over LAN, and a free dedicated server app can host them on a separate PC.
The developer says co-op is only in the PC version; on PlayStation and Xbox the game is single-player.
Each player needs a copy.

90%

Very positive on Steam

410 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

No crossplay between platform families. No split-screen. Online for up to 4 on PC. LAN play for up to 4 on PC. 90% positive of 22,000 Steam reviews.

Updated October 27, 2026

Does The Riftbreaker have couch co-op?: No. The Riftbreaker has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play The Riftbreaker together?: Local co-op on separate screens for up to 4 on PC. Online co-op for up to 4 on PC.
Is The Riftbreaker crossplay?: No: everyone online needs the same platform family.
Do you need two copies of The Riftbreaker?: Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the The Riftbreaker story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together on a local network and online.
What platforms is The Riftbreaker on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 3,994 co-op games
Does The Riftbreaker work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is The Riftbreaker free?: No, it's a paid game.

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