player vs player
Human opponents only
Player vs player describes competitive gameplay where human participants compete directly against each other rather than against computer-controlled opponents.
Common in video games and tabletop gaming, it contrasts with player vs environment modes: The arena is strictly player vs player—no bots.
Often abbreviated PvP.
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- death matchContest ending in fatality
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- aimPurpose or direction
frames · block · gladiator · combo system · zoning · counterplay · opponent · teamplay · combatant · dodge · face-off · strike · kill streak · spacing · showdown · clash · MOBA · ranked match
competitive structure
player vs playerco-op
Member-owned organization
cooperative play · PvE · raid · dungeon crawl
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