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Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Four heroes cut through ratmen and Chaos troops with melee weapons, spells and careers that shape the team.
Online co-op for up to 4 players. No crossplay.
- 4 online
Where to buy
Playing together
- Online co-op4 players
- Local co-opNoOnline only
- NoSame platform onlyFriends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- YesA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- Not confirmedFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckUnsupportedValve's own rating
About the game
You fight through ruined towns, forests and marshes during the collapse of the Warhammer world. Ratmen and Chaos troops crowd the paths, while larger enemies and hidden attackers break up the fighting. You swing, block, push and dodge in close combat, then use ranged weapons or spells when a dangerous target needs to fall.
Up to four players choose heroes and careers with different weapons, talents and abilities. You protect a teammate who draws enemy attention and rescue anyone dragged away from the group. Repeating missions earns experience and equipment, while hidden books add risk for extra rewards. The appeal is learning the fights together and trying another build. The characters exchange insults and jokes, but a crowded battle asks for attention.
How it feels
Kind of game
A team takes on missions or runs full of enemies. You pick gear, cover each other and pick each other up.
- At its heart
- Now and then
- Laughter and chaos
- Fear
- Story
- Time to hang out
- Exploring
- Building and creating
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- About
- Fantasy adventure, Monsters
Rated on our own feel scale. 6 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
If you liked Warhammer: Vermintide 2
You will probably enjoy these too. Each one says why.
Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
Why it scores 100%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Squad shooter
- Core to both
- Tension and danger, Fighting
- About
- Fantasy adventure and Monsters
- Notable in both
- Working in sync, Planning ahead, Getting better, Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- Co-op
- Online co-op for up to 4 players
- 4 online
Both send your squad into fights where you watch each other's backs. Both keep you on edge. Both are about a fantasy adventure and monsters that hunt you.
No big difference from Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Why it scores 93%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Squad shooter
- Core to both
- Tension and danger, Fighting
- About
- Monsters
- Notable in both
- Working in sync, Planning ahead, Getting better, Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- Co-op
- Online co-op for up to 4 players
- 4 online
- Crossplay
Both send your squad into fights where you watch each other's backs. Both are about monsters that hunt you. Both have a lot of fighting side by side.
No big difference from Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
Sker Ritual
Why it scores 91%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Squad shooter
- Core to both
- Tension and danger, Fighting
- About
- Monsters
- Notable in both
- Working in sync, Getting better, Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- Co-op
- Online co-op for up to 4 players
How Sker Ritual differs
- More figuring things out than Warhammer: Vermintide 2
- 4 online
- Crossplay
Both send your squad into fights where you watch each other's backs. Both keep you on edge. Both are about monsters that hunt you.
But more figuring things out than Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
All co-op facts
Last checked 24 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Fewest players online
- Not confirmed
- Most players on one screen
- Does not apply
- Split or shared screen
- Does not apply
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- No
The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
- 1517
- Confirmed free setups
- Does not apply
- Crossplay between
- Does not apply
- Only one of you needs to buy it
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Sources
17 pages
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Most players online, Genres, About, Getting better, Steam app ID, Platforms, Release status, Free base co-op.
- Online co-op: The description supports fighting with up to three friends.
- Most players online: Four players form the cooperative team. Versus has a separate total and is excluded from this cap.
- Genres: The maker calls this a cooperative action game in the About section.
- About: The maker places the heroes against Skaven and Chaos forces in Warhammer Fantasy.
- Getting better: The maker describes careers, weapon choices and increasing difficulty levels.
- Steam app ID: The matching base product is app 552500.
- Platforms: The PC version lists Windows requirements.
- Release status: The released base game has an Add to Cart option.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
levelinfinite.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Release date, Most players online.
- Release date: The publisher group page gives March 8, 2018.
- Most players online: The official game summary independently calls this four-player co-op.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Release status, Steam app ID.
- Release status: The public product data marks the game as released.
- Steam app ID: Steam identifies Warhammer: Vermintide 2 as app 552500.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Unsupported on Steam Deck.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Local co-op, Most players online, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: The exact PS4 product explicitly supports playback on PS5 with possible feature differences. This compatibility counts in current availability.
- Local co-op: The store gives one offline player and up to four online players. The maker interview also rejects split-screen at release.
- Most players online: The listing supports up to four online players.
- Free base co-op: The checked PlayStation full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
xbox.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online.
- Platforms: The listing supports Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with Series optimization.
- Most players online: The capability list gives online co-op for two to four.
forums.fatsharkgames.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay.
- Crossplay: A Fatshark staff response on May 13, 2024 says there are no plans for crossplay and PC crossplay cannot work with the current setup.
forums.fatsharkgames.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay.
- Crossplay: A second Fatshark staff response on June 21, 2018 says cross-platform play is not planned. Current platform requests remain requests, rather than release evidence.
psu.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Local co-op.
- Local co-op: PlayStation Universe, November 21, 2018, quotes the senior producer saying split-screen is absent at release. The current PS4 page still gives one offline player.
pcgamer.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Kind of game, Sessions, Working in sync, Fear, Fighting, Getting better, Planning ahead, Time to hang out.
- Kind of game: PC Gamer, March 11, 2018, describes distinct combat roles and rescues during horde missions.
- Sessions: The review reports missions around 30 minutes and repeated attempts with different enemy spawns.
- Working in sync: A trapped hero needs another player to rescue them.
- Fear: Dark mines and sudden monsters create some frightening moments.
- Fighting: Melee attacks and blocks occupy the fights.
- Getting better: Dodges, parries and charged attacks take practice.
- Planning ahead: Careers and weapon choices give the group different roles.
- Time to hang out: PC Gamer stresses attention, rescues and call-outs in fights. Talk stays on the task in front of you, the same level as Darktide.
destructoid.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Tension and danger, Exploring, Unlocks and progress.
- Tension and danger: Destructoid, March 15, 2018, describes constant uncertainty and party wipes from overlapping threats.
- Exploring: Hidden books reward searches away from the direct route.
- Unlocks and progress: The review describes character levels, careers and reward chests after missions.
vermintide.comOfficial site, read 23 October 2026
Backs Sessions, Planning ahead.
- Sessions: The free mode is built around repeated expeditions with changing routes and temporary boons.
- Planning ahead: The team chooses routes, equipment and tactics during expeditions.
steamcommunity.comStore page, read 23 October 2026
Backs Laughter and chaos, Story.
- Laughter and chaos: The ten visible helpful-review cards include praise for character banter. This supports minor humour, rather than frequent physical mishaps.
- Story: A detailed card describes a story setup and developed characters alongside repeated missions.
vermintide.comOfficial news, read 23 October 2026
Backs Building and creating.
- Building and creating: Fatshark describes crafting, salvaging and upgrading equipment in the September 9, 2020 patch notes. This supports minor gear crafting.
vermintide.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Friends can join mid-game.
- Platforms: The July 26, 2021 shipped patch documents PS5 enhancements and a PS5/PS4 Pro fix, independently supporting title-specific compatibility.
- Friends can join mid-game: The shipped patch fixes joining a map after its obstacles were already broken, establishing entry into progressed PlayStation PvE maps.
vermintide.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Friends can join mid-game.
- Friends can join mid-game: The June 22, 2023 hotfix addresses hotjoining the progressed Skittergate finale and Tower of Treachery after a puzzle. This does not promise every challenge or full party accepts a newcomer.
xbox.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked Xbox full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.