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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair player count chart
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has a small but active player base. 81 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 14% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2016
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 93 | -6.06% | 184 |
| October 2026 | 99 | -15.38% | 307 |
| September 2026 | 117 | +15.93% | 313 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -4.59% | 270 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +8.02% | 283 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +6.07% | 262 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +19.9% | 247 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +1.48% | 206 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +9.14% | 203 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -16.59% | 186 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +28.16% | 223 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -32.03% | 174 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +11.79% | 256 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -17.03% | 229 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -10.68% | 276 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +43.06% | 309 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +24.86% | 216 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -26.69% | 173 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +22.28% | 236 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -13.45% | 193 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -20.64% | 223 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +17.57% | 281 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +21.32% | 239 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -9.22% | 197 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -16.54% | 217 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -13.04% | 260 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +41.71% | 299 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -16.93% | 211 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -5.22% | 254 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -16.51% | 268 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +5.94% | 321 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -6.48% | 303 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +9.09% | 324 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +13.36% | 297 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -19.63% | 262 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -31.37% | 326 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +88.49% | 475 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -12.2% | 252 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +9.96% | 287 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -13.29% | 261 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +24.38% | 301 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -39.65% | 242 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +26.1% | 401 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -24.11% | 318 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +48.06% | 419 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -39.27% | 283 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -0.43% | 466 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -36.15% | 468 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +41.51% | 733 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -55.54% | 518 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +1.66% | 1,165 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +453.62% | 1,146 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -5.48% | 207 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -10.98% | 219 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -30.51% | 246 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +13.1% | 354 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +57.29% | 313 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -11.95% | 199 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +18.32% | 226 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -19.41% | 191 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -41.34% | 237 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -51.33% | 404 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +139.88% | 830 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +13.07% | 346 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +11.27% | 306 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -19.35% | 275 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +40.33% | 341 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -55.66% | 243 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +131.22% | 548 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -22.8% | 237 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +12.45% | 307 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +50% | 273 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -21.55% | 182 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +5.45% | 232 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -2.22% | 220 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -13.46% | 225 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -8.13% | 260 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -26.68% | 283 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +18.4% | 386 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -29.74% | 326 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +119.91% | 464 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -10.97% | 211 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -12.55% | 237 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +16.31% | 271 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -3.72% | 233 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -8.33% | 242 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -31.43% | 264 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -57.17% | 385 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +6.77% | 899 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +14.71% | 842 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +17.44% | 734 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -43.95% | 625 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +2.76% | 1,115 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +37.52% | 1,085 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -4.94% | 789 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +85.68% | 830 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -26.6% | 447 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -25% | 609 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +36.93% | 812 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -51.15% | 593 |
| July 2018 | n/a | +7.72% | 1,214 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +253.29% | 1,127 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +2.24% | 319 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -18.54% | 312 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -20.04% | 383 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -47.3% | 479 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +10.85% | 909 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +3.27% | 820 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +52.4% | 794 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -15.28% | 521 |
| September 2017 | n/a | -16.67% | 615 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -47.99% | 738 |
| July 2017 | n/a | +17.86% | 1,419 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +117.33% | 1,204 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -43.41% | 554 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +16.41% | 979 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +37.87% | 841 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -35.72% | 610 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +7.96% | 949 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +27.21% | 879 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -45.85% | 691 |
| October 2016 | n/a | -20.2% | 1,276 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -54.6% | 1,599 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -40.71% | 3,522 |
| July 2016 | n/a | n/a | 5,940 |
How many people play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair right now?
At this moment EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has 81 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #3,274 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 168 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 171.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair averaged a daily peak of 171 players, down 14% compared with the 30 days before (199). Its highest point this month (282) is 10% above the same period last year (256). In its first month after release (Jul 18, 2016) it peaked at 5,940 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 5,940, set on Jul 24, 2016.
Best time to play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
Based on the last 14 days, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York), when about 55% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair players by hour and weekday
When EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
It's a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.Co-op play supported.
- Developer
- SANDLOT
- Publisher
- D3PUBLISHER
- Released
- Jul 18, 2016
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 2 languages, 2 with full audio
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is 55% off at $8.99, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair achievements
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has 51 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 6.4% of them; the rarest, Fencing Master, is held by 0.5% of players.
Higher and HigherReached a height of 200 meters.50.5%
Professional HeroRescued 5 other players in co-op play.46.9%
This is My Rifle, This is My GunObtained 10% of all available weapons.45.2%
You're Gonna Be Okay, SonHealed another player in co-op play.20.8%
Just Doing My JobRescued 50 other players in co-op play.19.9%
Certified DiverWing Diver's health has reached 550.11.9%
Ranger RegimenRanger's health has reached 1000.11.2%
Breathe DeeplyAir Raider's health has reached 1000.8.4%
Do You Have a Permit for That?Obtained 50% of all available weapons.8.3%
Ravager-Proof FencerFencer's health has reached 1250.6.7%
I Just Really Hate TunnelsDestroyed 200 underground tunnel exits.6.6%
Deroys DestroyedDefeated 200 Deroys.6.1%
Ant RepellantDefeated 20,000 ant-type bugs.6.0%
Dragon FallDefeated 2400 Dragons.5.9%
More Like Dead QueensDefeated 24 death queens.5.1%
Let Them Eat CakeDefeated 24 queens.4.9%
Shields YieldDefeated 120 shield bearers.4.4%
Achilles ApprovesDestroyed 900 Hectors.4.2%
Reaving the NestDestroyed 6 flying-type bug nests.3.9%
Dent-ified Flying ObjectsDestroyed 2000 flying vehicles.3.9%
Does Whatever a Spider Can'tDefeated 12,000 spider-type bugs.3.7%
Got the Bees! Got the Bees!Defeated 4000 flying-type bugs.3.6%
A Walk in the ParkCleared all stages on Normal difficulty as a Ranger.3.2%
Call a Taxidermist, I Have an IdeaDestroyed 30 Erginuses.3.1%
I Got a Permit For This OneObtained all available weapons.2.8%
Kings are Dropping Like FliesDefeated 40 king spiders.2.4%
Jumping ShipDestroyed 200 large transport ships.2.4%
Winging ItCleared all stages on Normal difficulty as a Wing Diver.2.3%
Net LossDefeated 360 Retiarii.2.2%
Drones PwnedDestroyed 5000 flying drones.1.9%
Ranger DangerCleared all stages on Hard difficulty as a Ranger.1.6%
Wait Till Your Fathership Gets HomeDestroyed 6 motherships.1.6%
Countless Screaming ArgonautsDestroyed 20 Argos.1.5%
Clearing the AirCleared all stages on Normal difficulty as an Air Raider.1.4%
Wing of TruthCleared all stages on Hard difficulty as a Wing Diver.1.3%
Fencing ScholarCleared all stages on Normal difficulty as a Fencer.1.3%
Quadrupeds QuelledDestroyed 12 quadruped fortresses.1.3%
The Brains in Pain Fall Mainly for Your GainDestroyed 6 Brains.1.3%
Red Dead RoboticsDestroyed 150 red drones.1.0%
The Air Up ThereCleared all stages on Hard difficulty as an Air Raider.0.9%
Thou Hast Done WellDefeated 20 Greater Wild Dragons.0.9%
Rangers Lead the WayCleared all stages on Inferno difficulty as a Ranger.0.8%
Lord of the WingsCleared all stages on Inferno difficulty as a Wing Diver.0.8%
Fencing Free ScholarCleared all stages on Hard difficulty as a Fencer.0.8%
Ranger PowerCleared all stages on Hardest difficulty as a Ranger.0.7%
WingmasterCleared all stages on Hardest difficulty as a Wing Diver.0.6%
Incoming TrophyCleared all stages on Inferno difficulty as an Air Raider.0.6%
Carrier HarrierDestroyed 500 carriers.0.6%
Air to the ThroneCleared all stages on Hardest difficulty as an Air Raider.0.5%
Fencing ProvostCleared all stages on Hardest difficulty as a Fencer.0.5%
Fencing MasterCleared all stages on Inferno difficulty as a Fencer.0.5%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair DLC
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has 18 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair news and patch notes
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Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair FAQ
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair dead?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has a small but active player base. 81 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 14% on the month before).
How many people play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?
81 people are playing EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 168 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair reached its all-time Steam peak of 5,940 concurrent players on Jul 24, 2016.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair growing or declining?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 171, down 14% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair most active?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York).
How much does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair cost?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is on sale on Steam right now: $8.99, 55% off its usual $19.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair on Steam is $8.99 (55% off), on Nov 3, 2026. It costs $8.99 right now.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair on sale right now?
Yes. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is 55% off on Steam right now, $8.99 instead of $19.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair good?
Steam players rate EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair Overwhelmingly Positive: 95% of 10,054 reviews are positive.
When did EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair come out?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair was released on Steam on Jul 18, 2016.
Who made EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair was developed by SANDLOT and published by D3PUBLISHER.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair still worth playing?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has a smaller but active community on Steam today (81 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
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