No, DREADMOOR does not have multiplayer or co-op. It is a single-player game, and the developers have said the game is not designed for co-op or multiplayer, with only “a small chance” that something gets added in the far future.
That answer comes straight from the team. Below is exactly what they said, why they decided against it, and what you can still share with friends.
What the Developers Said
On launch day, November 9, 2026, Digital Vortex Entertainment, the game’s publisher, pinned a post titled On Multiplayer and Co-op to the game’s Steam forums because the question kept coming up. The short version: “Unfortunately the game is not designed for co-op or multiplayer.”
The pinned FAQ on the same forum says the same thing more bluntly: “DREADMOOR is a single-player only game.” The Steam store page lists Single-player as its only play mode, with no online or local co-op tags.
Why There Is No Co-op
The team did consider it. The pinned post explains that the first reaction from many people was that co-op would be great, and that co-op was tried during the first playtests. After looking at how the game is built (the quests, activities and story), the team found that very few parts of it would be improved by having someone else along.
Making co-op work would have meant redesigning much of the game from the roots, and in the team’s words, it “ultimately would become a different game.”
That fits what DREADMOOR is going for. Dream Dock’s dev diaries describe a lonely, tense trip: one trawler, fog, darkness and open water, far from the safety of the settlements. A second angler on deck would change that feeling.
Could Multiplayer Be Added Later?
Do not plan on it. The pinned post leaves the door open only slightly: “There is a small chance that, in the far future something gets added, but for now, please don’t hold your breath for coop/mp.”
DREADMOOR is in Early Access, and the developers expect it to stay there for about 6 to 12 months. Their plans for the full release, listed on the Steam page, are new areas with new adventures, more fish species, new fishing mechanics and more boat upgrades. Multiplayer is not on that list.
What You Can Still Share With Friends
- Steam Family Sharing. The store page lists Family Sharing, so people in your Steam family can borrow the game.
- The trawler cosmetics. The optional $4.99 Supporter Pack adds six cosmetic items for your trawler (two dashboard figurines, two flags and two ship wheels), which show up in your own game and your screenshots.
- Tips and routes. Since everyone plays the same Submerged Lands alone, comparing notes on fishing spots and quests is the closest thing to co-op. Our guides to how to fish, how to save and how to heal cover the basics a new friend will ask about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DREADMOOR co-op? No. It is single-player only, with no online or local co-op.
Will DREADMOOR get multiplayer? It is not planned. The developers say there is only a small chance something gets added in the far future.
Did DREADMOOR ever have co-op? The team tried co-op during its first playtests and decided against it, because the game would have needed a deep redesign.
Can friends play my copy? Steam Family Sharing is supported, so members of your Steam family can play it on their own account.
Is DREADMOOR like Dredge? Both are dark fishing games, and both are single-player. DREADMOOR is first-person, with combat on land and at sea.