Poll

Is Orcs Must Die! 2 Multiplayer?

Yes

Orcs Must Die! 2 is multiplayer online for 2 players, but it has no split screen.

  • PC 

Orcs Must Die! 2 multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 online

Can you play Orcs Must Die! 2 split screen or online?

Orcs Must Die! 2 has no split screen or local co-op on PC: each player needs their own device, and up to 2 can play together online. Everyone needs their own copy.

CrossplayNot needed

Does Orcs Must Die! 2 have crossplay?

It's only on PC, so everyone plays there.

What it costs

Copies neededYes, one copy each

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

Age rating12+

What age is Orcs Must Die! 2 for?

PEGI 12

What is Orcs Must Die! 2 like?

Two fill hallways with traps and fight together against waves of orcs.

You play the War Mage or the Sorceress and defend fortresses and mines against waves of orcs and monsters in third person, placing traps and fighting yourself. Co-op for two covers the story campaign and Endless Mode, and owners of the first Orcs Must Die! on Steam unlock co-op versions of 10 of its levels in Classic Mode. It is Windows only and has no split screen, so each of you needs your own copy and PC, online or over a LAN.

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Will your group like Orcs Must Die! 2?

Yes

Pairs on PC who like tower defense with action and want to plan their traps together before each wave.

No

Anyone on console or Mac, since it is Windows only, or who wants couch co-op, since it has no shared screen. It is rated PEGI 12 for violence.

What games are like Orcs Must Die! 2?

If your group likes Orcs Must Die! 2, the closest are Kingdom Two Crowns, Slay the Spire 2 and Bloons TD 6. Like Orcs Must Die! 2, all three are played on the same side.

Info checked on October 22, 2026.