Project Zomboid co-op

Split-screen for up to 4 players · online co-op up to 32 · full campaign in co-op

2013 · The Indie Stone · 82/100

Split-screen

Yes

PC, Linux, Mac

Local

up to 4 players

Online

co-op up to 32

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: Yes
Local co-op: up to 4 players
Online co-op: up to 32 players
Full campaign in co-op: Yes
Cross-play: Not documented
Drop-in / drop-out: Yes
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Developer: The Indie Stone

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-10-07

What it is

Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, a massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die?

The Knox Event is used to refer to the zombie outbreak that occurs prior to and throughout the game. The event first takes place around Muldraugh and West Point, Kentucky. The incident is considered to have begun on the 4th of July, 1993, American Day of Independence. Just two days later the military evacuated residences from around the affected area and set up blockades in what is now known as the Knox Evacuation. The affected area is given the name: the Exclusion Zone, with the primary camp being south of Louisville.

Frequently asked

Does Project Zomboid have split screen?

Yes. Project Zomboid has split screen on PC, Linux & Mac, locally for up to 4 players.

How many players can play Project Zomboid locally and online?

Locally: up to 4 players. Online: co-op up to 32.

Does Project Zomboid support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Project Zomboid. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.