- Steam pricePrice
- $14.99
- Release
- May 8, 2020
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Local split-screen players share one mining sandbox, digging voxel terrain and developing the same operation from hand tools into hydro-powered machinery. They divide excavation, hauling, pipe construction, crafting, and vehicle work; Steam Remote Play Together supports remote participation.
About this game
Hydroneer drops you into a physics-driven mining world where dirt, water, and ore collide. You dig for gold and other resources, set up conveyors and processing equipment, then watch your operation grow from a simple pan to an automated empire. Local co-op means you and a friend share the same screen, splitting the labor or racing to see who strikes it richest first.
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The sandbox encourages tinkering: redirect water flows to wash dirt, craft harvesting gear, build workshops, and experiment with physics-based contraptions. Playing together turns excavation into a conversation, whether you are coordinating sluice angles or laughing over a tipping conveyor. Hydroneer supports local split-screen and single-screen co-op, plus Steam Remote Play Together. Sessions lean toward long, open-ended builds where teamwork speeds up resource chains and turns sprawling bases into cooperative puzzles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in Hydroneer?
Hydroneer supports local co-op only-you and a friend share the same screen or play split-screen on one machine. You can also use Steam Remote Play Together to stream the session to a remote partner. There's no online multiplayer outside of Remote Play.
Can both players build and mine at the same time?
Yes. Both players can dig, place equipment, redirect water, and manage the mining operation simultaneously on the shared screen. You can split tasks-one person mining while the other sets up conveyors-or work together on the same build.
Do we need good communication to play co-op effectively?
Absolutely. Hydroneer's physics-based systems-water flow, conveyor angles, resource chains-turn into cooperative puzzles. Talking through who handles what part of the operation makes building faster and prevents accidents like tipping equipment or clogging sluices.