Yes, Project Zomboid fully supports crossplay.
Yes, Project Zomboid supports full crossplay across PC, Mac, Linux. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.
Project Zomboid is available on the following platforms:
| Feature | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Crossplay | Yes | All listed platforms can play together. |
| Cross-Progression | No | Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform. |
| Split Screen / Couch Co-op | Yes | Two players can share one screen locally. |
No — Project Zomboid does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.
Yes — Project Zomboid supports split screen / couch co-op, so players can share one screen on supported platforms.
Yes — Project Zomboid supports local split-screen co-op for up to four players on one PC, a rarity for the survival genre. Each player uses a controller and you share one screen. Online co-op is separate and handled through servers.
Project Zomboid multiplayer runs through player-run servers: you can host your own or join a public one, and everyone on PC — Windows, Mac or Linux — plays together, since there are no console versions to bridge. Larger dedicated servers can host many survivors at once. There is no separate crossplay to enable because the game is PC-only.
Project Zomboid has a full single-player sandbox you can play entirely offline, with no connection required. Multiplayer is an optional layer on top for co-op and PvP.
Yes. Valve rated Project Zomboid Steam Deck Verified back in 2023, and the ongoing Build 42 work has kept it running smoothly on the handheld at a locked 60 FPS with the right settings.
Not in the console sense — it is PC-only (Windows, Mac and Linux) on Steam, with no PlayStation, Xbox or Switch versions. All PC players can play together on the same servers, but there are no other platforms to cross-play with.
Not for now. The Indie Stone has said its focus is the Build 42 overhaul, with no current plans for console or mobile versions.
Yes. It supports local split-screen co-op for up to four players on one PC with controllers — unusual for a survival game.
Local split-screen supports up to four players, and online play runs through player-run dedicated servers that can host many more.
Yes. It has been Steam Deck Verified since 2023 and runs well on the handheld.
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