Steam Player Count
Top Steam games by players
| # | Game | 7 days | Current players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Counter-Strike 2 | 1,148,709 | |
| 2 |  Dota 2 | 780,241 | |
| 3 |  PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | 681,904 | |
| 4 |  Phantom Blade Zero | 309,562 | |
| 5 |  ROB RUN | 274,629 | |
| 6 |  Apex Legends™ | 229,570 | |
| 7 |  Bongo Cat | 189,503 | |
| 8 |  Slay the Spire 2 | 182,181 | |
| 9 |  AION 2 | 164,251 | |
| 10 |  Call of Duty® | 149,294 | |
| 11 |  Deadlock | 137,916 | |
| 12 |  Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim | 129,964 | |
| 13 |  Rust | 119,132 | |
| 14 |  Wallpaper Engine | 119,036 | |
| 15 |  Delta Force | 113,879 | |
| 16 |  Path of Exile | 108,760 | |
| 17 |  Team Fortress 2 | 100,908 | |
| 18 |  War Thunder | 95,892 | |
| 19 |  Cyberpunk 2077 | 95,613 | |
| 20 |  WARDOGS | 95,581 |
How to check Steam player count
Type a game name in the search field to see how many people are playing right now. The leaderboard below shows 20 popular games with live player counts, refreshing every 60 seconds.
Data comes directly from the Steam API and reflects the number of users who currently have a game running through Steam. This includes all players - in a match, at the main menu, or idling.
What player count tells you
- Matchmaking: More online players mean faster match search and shorter queue times
- Game health: Stable or growing counts indicate active development and support
- Before buying: Check counts before buying a multiplayer game, then compare prices via our Steam Price Checker
- Peak hours: Counts vary through the day: Steam as a whole is busiest around 14:00 UTC, and each game has its own peak hours
Frequently asked questions
How do I check how many people are playing a Steam game?
Enter a game name in the search field at the top of the page. The tool will show the current number of online players. Data refreshes every 60 seconds via the Steam API.
What does Steam player count mean?
It is the number of people who currently have a game running through Steam. This includes everyone from active match players to those who left the game at the menu. The number shows current activity, not total owners.
What is a good player count?
There is no single threshold: it depends on the game type. As a rough guide, a matchmaking game needs a few thousand concurrent players for quick queues in every region and mode, a co-op game played with friends works with a few hundred, and a niche multiplayer game with around 50 regular players often keeps a dedicated community.
Does the count include players from other platforms?
No, only Steam players are shown. If a game is also available on Epic Games Store, Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch, those players are not included. For most PC games, Steam remains the platform with the largest player base.
When are the most players online?
Steam's own statistics page shows one daily wave: the number of users online is highest around 14:00 UTC (afternoon in Europe, evening in East Asia) and lowest around 07:00 UTC. All-time records have typically been set on Sundays, for example on January 11 and October 11, 2026.