Volcanoids is a unique steampunk survival game where the multiplayer experience (co-op) significantly enhances the core gameplay loop of building and upgrading a massive mobile drillship. While it can be played solo, players generally find that sharing the responsibilities of resource management, ship maintenance, and combat makes the experience far more engaging.
The game supports peer-to-peer co-op for up to . Recent updates have significantly improved stability, making it easy to join via Steam invites.
The storage system is intuitive, allowing friends to share supplies easily to complete modules. However, the game lacks player markers on the map, which can make finding teammates frustrating. Pros and Cons
Teams can split up—some members gather surface resources while others manage internal production or defend the ship from robotic "COG" enemies.
Quests are synchronized across the crew, allowing everyone to contribute to research, construction, and the main story objectives.