Official multiplayer support for Stranded Deep is strictly limited to two players. As of early 2026, there is no known working mod that successfully expands the player count to three or more. Current Multiplayer Status
For groups of three or more looking for a similar island-survival experience, the community frequently recommends titles built for larger groups:
With three players, the entire survival strategy changes:
Why three players, and not four or five? Most Stranded Deep mods support up to three because the game’s map is small—only a few dozen islands. Three players feel like a castaway crew; four feels like a tourist group. With three, each player has a clear identity (the chef, the carpenter, the diver). The group remains interdependent: lose one player, and the others must cover their role. This mirrors real survival dynamics—small, tight-knit groups outperform both loners and large, disorganized crowds.
Can I play multiplayer with more than 3 players : r/strandeddeep 14 Aug 2023 —
Hard-Coded Limits: The game's engine has hard-coded scaling and database tables designed for a maximum of two participants in the current build. Alternative Survival Games for 3+ Players