How co-op works
Online players can cooperate in one procedural galaxy by flying a ship together—one steers while another fires—or commanding separate vessels. They pool work to mine, trade, build ships and stations, repair allies, fight pirates and factions, and expand a shared alliance or empire.
About this game
Avorion is a procedural space sandbox that lets you design fully custom starships from dynamically scalable blocks and then take them into a shared galaxy. True co-op play means you and your crew can team up to mine asteroids, trade resources, engage in large-scale space battles, and work together to defend against an unknown enemy tearing the galaxy apart.
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The block-based ship construction gives every vessel a unique profile, and the open-ended systems reward creativity and experimentation. You can specialize roles within your group, whether someone focuses on engineering and resource gathering while others handle combat or exploration. The sense of building an empire together, from humble beginnings to a sprawling fleet, makes every session feel like a shared achievement.
Avorion supports online co-op, LAN play, and cross-platform multiplayer across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Whether you host a persistent server or drop in for a few hours, the game thrives on communication-heavy teamwork and long-term collaboration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in Avorion?
You can play together online, over LAN, or via cross-platform multiplayer across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Join the same server or host your own persistent world, then team up to mine, trade, fight, and build ships together in a shared galaxy.
Can we each control our own ships, or do we share one?
Each player can build and pilot their own custom ships. You're free to specialize roles-one person might focus on mining and engineering while another handles combat or trading-then coordinate as a fleet.
Is Avorion better for quick drop-in sessions or long-term co-op campaigns?
It works for both, but the game really shines in longer campaigns where you build an empire together from scratch. Persistent servers let you continue progress over multiple sessions, making it ideal for groups that enjoy communication-heavy teamwork and long-term goals.
Do we need to be on the same platform to play together?
No, Avorion supports cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Windows, Mac, and Linux can all join the same game.