- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Release
- November 16, 2021
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Two players complete the host’s campaign on a shared screen, with the second character joining from the co-op menu. Both dismantle scenery, fight, gather, craft, and solve tombs within the same camera and save; Remote Play streams that session instead of providing native online play.
About this game
DYSMANTLE drops you onto a ruined island where nearly every object can be smashed to pieces and harvested for crafting. This action-RPG leans into true co-op, letting two players team up locally to explore, fight mutants, and rebuild civilization from the rubble. The bittersweet post-apocalypse setting blends survival tension with a surprising sense of freedom.
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You will gather materials from thousands of destructible items, craft tools and weapons, level up your character, and solve environmental puzzles to unlock new zones. Farming, fishing, cooking, and base-building add layers of progression, while combat keeps you sharp against waves of enemies. Sharing the workload with a partner makes scavenging faster and fights more forgiving, though coordination matters when both players want the same rare scrap.
Local couch co-op supports split-screen play on Windows and Mac, including Steam Remote Play Together for distance sessions. The steady rhythm of breaking, looting, and upgrading creates a satisfying loop that rewards teamwork and patient exploration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play DYSMANTLE online with a friend?
DYSMANTLE offers local couch co-op with split-screen support. You can play online with a friend using Steam Remote Play Together, which streams one player's game to the other, but there is no native online multiplayer.
How does co-op work when both players want to collect the same materials?
Both players can break objects and gather materials independently in split-screen. Since nearly everything on the island is destructible, there's plenty to smash and harvest, though you'll need to coordinate if you're both after specific rare resources in the same area.
Is DYSMANTLE more about combat or exploration?
DYSMANTLE blends both. You'll spend time exploring the island, smashing thousands of objects for crafting materials, solving environmental puzzles, and fighting mutants. The game also includes farming, fishing, cooking, and base-building, so it's as much about survival and progression as it is about combat.