You can play Chained Beasts with 1–4 players, solo, in local same-screen co-op, or online with crossplay. For Chained Beasts co-op on the same PC, bring at least 1 gamepad; for Steam online play, select co-op and invite your Steam friends to your lobby.
How many players can play Chained Beasts co-op?
Chained Beasts supports 1–4 players in total, including you. That means you can enter alone or form a duo, trio, or full four-player party.
| Party | Total players |
|---|---|
| Solo | 1 |
| Duo | 2 |
| Trio | 3 |
| Full party | 4 |
The four-player limit includes you, so a full party is you plus three friends.
Can you play Chained Beasts single player?
Yes, you can play Chained Beasts solo without assembling a multiplayer party. You can fight through the arena on your own, then bring friends along when you want co-op.
If you want to learn the combat before coordinating with other players, start with the Chained Beasts tips.
What do you need for Chained Beasts local co-op?
Chained Beasts supports local couch co-op, and same-screen play on PC requires at least 1 gamepad. Have that controller ready before gathering everyone around the same PC.
Players can also use multiple controllers: one player described a local group playing entirely with controllers. That player reported accidentally adding another lobby player when touching the keyboard and mouse, so keep an eye on your party when switching input devices.
For the PC hardware requirements beyond controllers, check the Chained Beasts system requirements.
Is Chained Beasts split screen or same screen?
Chained Beasts local co-op uses the same screen, with players sharing the view of the room or arena.
How do you play Chained Beasts multiplayer online?
On Steam, add your friends, select co-op, then send them an invitation to your lobby.
- Add the people you want to play with as Steam friends.
- Select co-op in Chained Beasts.
- Send your friends a lobby invitation.
Steam also supports Remote Play Together, which is a separate option from the game's online crossplay.
Does Chained Beasts support crossplay?
Yes, Chained Beasts supports online crossplay between platforms. You can plan a cross-platform co-op party rather than requiring everyone to play on the same platform.
The game's platforms include Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with Game Pass access on Xbox and Windows PC.
How do you fight together in Chained Beasts multiplayer?
Coordinate your movement so the chain trips enemies instead of tangling your party around a pillar.
The chain can do more than trip foes: loop it around an enemy and squeeze to deal damage. One duo chose to attempt its chain-squeeze kill challenge on the last enemy, leaving fewer opponents to interrupt the maneuver. Try that approach when you want room to coordinate the circle together.
Once your party is together, you can turn the chain into another weapon. Choose your fighter with the Chained Beasts characters page, then head into the arena with a shared plan for movement.