DDNet

Difficult cooperative 2D platforming built around precision and teamwork

DDNet Team · Released Aug 17, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 47K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 597 in 30 days
Playing now: 1,518; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Jan 9, 2025

What is DDNet?

DDNet is a free-to-play 2D precision platformer with solo and multiplayer modes. Players use grappling hooks and weapons to cross thousands of community-made maps, cooperate with teammates, and compete for records.

For you if...

+you enjoy demanding precision platforming and repeated practice
+you want online co-op built around close coordination
+you like creating or playing community-made maps

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving platformers with a gentle learning curve
−you want to avoid relying on other players

What players say

88% of 46,673 reviews are positive · 82% of 597 in the last 30 days

Players praise the movement mechanics, grappling hook, demanding maps, and teamwork. Common complaints include lag spikes, crashes, connection problems, griefing, and hostile chat.

Screenshots and trailer

DDNet system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: 1.4GHz or faster
Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 capable
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Italian, Czech, Danish, Norwegian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Finnish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Catalan, Estonian, Galician, Kyrgyz, Serbian, Slovak.