# Co-op Guide: Playing with 2–4 Coworkers

> How multiplayer works in CRACK: hosting and joining, per-player money, transferring funds, splitting roles, and the co-op-only achievements.

Source page: https://crack-wiki.pages.dev/guides/co-op/ · Category: Guides · Updated: 2026-10-28

CRACK is built for **four coworkers**. The developer's launch note says it is "better with 4", and the egg scales up to a demolition job that rewards splitting up the work.

## Hosting and joining

- Co-op runs over **Steam online multiplayer**. One player hosts and friends join through Steam.
- Since **v1.0.35**, hosting or joining gives up after **30 seconds** if it can't reach Steam, instead of hanging on *Connecting…*.
- **v1.0.31** raised the Steam timeout from 10 to 30 seconds to reduce dropped connections.
- Some world actions are **host-only**.

> **Solo players:** v1.0.43 added **Offline Mode**. In Offline Mode the pause menu actually pauses the game.

## Money is per-player

Each worker has their **own balance**. That matters because:

- Expensive items (dynamite, workbot upgrades, scaffolding) are easier to afford if you pool money.
- The **funds transfer device** moves money between accounts. Send $1,000 to a coworker for **Team Player**.
- **Wealth redistribution** events can take more than half of one player's money, so spreading cash out limits the damage.

## Suggested roles for a team of four

| Role | Job |
|---|---|
| **Breaker** | Front-line cracking with the best tool, picks targets |
| **Hauler** | Buckets and golf cart runs to the Resource Depot |
| **Engineer** | Scaffolding, workbot purchases, upgrades and repairs |
| **Lookout** | Watches the agitation monitor, runs the sedative computer, handles events like pipe bursts and audits |

Rotate roles every few shifts so everyone can buy upgrades.

## Co-op-only achievements

These need at least one other player:

- **Team Player:** transfer $1,000 to a coworker (1.9%)
- **Arcade Master:** beat a coworker at every two-player arcade game (0.5%)
- **Egg on Your Face:** hit a coworker in the head with an egg (7.0%)
- **Hit and Run:** run over a coworker with a vehicle (49.8%)

See the full list on the [Achievements](https://crack-wiki.pages.dev/achievements/) page.

## Co-op fixes worth knowing

- Snake turns now respond properly in multiplayer (v1.0.35).
- Leaderboard names in Cyrillic now show up (v1.0.31).
- Golf carts can be upgraded from anywhere, not only in the bay (v1.0.35).

## Quick answers

### How many players can play CRACK together?

One to four players, over Steam online co-op. You can also play solo, and since v1.0.43 there is an Offline Mode for solo play without a connection.

### Do players share money in CRACK co-op?

No. Each player has their own balance. You can send money to a coworker with the transfer device, and sending $1,000 unlocks the Team Player achievement.

### Does CRACK have local co-op?

CRACK lists online co-op on Steam for Windows, macOS and Linux. The store page lists no local split-screen co-op.

## Sources

- [CRACK on Steam (store page)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4312190/CRACK/)
- [Patch notes v1.0.31, v1.0.35, v1.0.43](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4312190)
- [Steam achievements list](https://steamcommunity.com/stats/4312190/achievements/)