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Empires of the Undergrowth
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Empires of the Undergrowth player count chart
Empires of the Undergrowth has a small but active player base. 799 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 147% on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2017
Empires of the Undergrowth monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,131 | -18.98% | 2,290 |
| October 2026 | 1,396 | +230.81% | 3,265 |
| September 2026 | 422 | -5.92% | 1,160 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -22.01% | 1,233 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +8.59% | 1,581 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +9.89% | 1,456 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -11.13% | 1,325 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +11.69% | 1,491 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +35.81% | 1,335 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -47.55% | 983 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +110.09% | 1,874 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +42.49% | 892 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -3.69% | 626 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -7.54% | 650 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +0.72% | 703 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -22.87% | 698 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +23.97% | 905 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -18.16% | 730 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -29.37% | 892 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -13.37% | 1,263 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +47.27% | 1,458 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -14.66% | 990 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +26.09% | 1,160 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +0.77% | 920 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -29.11% | 913 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -12.08% | 1,288 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +20.28% | 1,465 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -29.72% | 1,218 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -72.73% | 1,733 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +923.51% | 6,356 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +6.15% | 621 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +2.81% | 585 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +41.19% | 569 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -29.79% | 403 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -4.33% | 574 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +44.23% | 600 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -35.7% | 416 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +0.78% | 647 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +13.63% | 642 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -66.65% | 565 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +216.64% | 1,694 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -20.97% | 535 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -6.62% | 677 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +21.24% | 725 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -4.17% | 598 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -2.95% | 624 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +11.83% | 643 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -48.01% | 575 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +57.1% | 1,106 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -14.25% | 704 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -37.23% | 821 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -47.72% | 1,308 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +466.06% | 2,502 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +17.55% | 442 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -1.31% | 376 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +21.73% | 381 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -4.86% | 313 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -13.19% | 329 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -18.84% | 379 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +58.84% | 467 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -22.02% | 294 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -9.81% | 377 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -26.15% | 418 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +48.95% | 566 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +5.56% | 380 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -30.64% | 360 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +2.77% | 519 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +27.85% | 505 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +16.86% | 395 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -7.65% | 338 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -4.69% | 366 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -21.47% | 384 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -2.4% | 489 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +14.38% | 501 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +24.43% | 438 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +4.14% | 352 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +1.81% | 338 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -12.63% | 332 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +6.15% | 380 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -30.21% | 358 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +6.21% | 513 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +33.06% | 483 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +77.07% | 363 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -2.84% | 205 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +11.05% | 211 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +0.53% | 190 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -14.48% | 189 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -9.8% | 221 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -32.88% | 245 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -29.26% | 365 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -31.2% | 516 |
| April 2019 | n/a | +396.69% | 750 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +21.77% | 151 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -19.48% | 124 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +23.2% | 154 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -21.88% | 125 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -28.57% | 160 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +89.83% | 224 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +7.27% | 118 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -50.67% | 110 |
| July 2018 | n/a | +33.53% | 223 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +12.08% | 167 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -31.65% | 149 |
| April 2018 | n/a | +57.97% | 218 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -10.97% | 138 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -37.25% | 155 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -74.82% | 247 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +8075% | 981 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -40% | 12 |
| October 2017 | n/a | +900% | 20 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +100% | 2 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -50% | 1 |
| July 2017 | n/a | +0% | 2 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -71.43% | 2 |
| May 2017 | n/a | +0% | 7 |
| April 2017 | n/a | n/a | 7 |
How many people are playing Empires of the Undergrowth?
799 people are playing Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam right now. That makes it the #877 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,217 players. Today's peak is 20% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,522.
Empires of the Undergrowth player count history
Over the last 30 days Empires of the Undergrowth averaged a daily peak of 1,522 players, up 147% compared with the 30 days before (617). Its highest point this month (3,265) is 422% above the same period last year (626). In its first month after release (Apr 1, 2017) it peaked at 7 players. Today's player count is 13% of its all-time peak of 6,356, set on Jun 1, 2024.
Best time to play Empires of the Undergrowth
Based on the last 14 days, Empires of the Undergrowth is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 00:00 UTC (7 PM in New York), when about 42% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Empires of the Undergrowth players by hour and weekday
When Empires of the Undergrowth 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 Empires of the Undergrowth
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
- Developer
- Slug Disco
- Publisher
- Hooded Horse, Slug Disco
- Released
- Apr 1, 2017
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 17 languages, 1 with full audio
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Empires of the Undergrowth price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Empires of the Undergrowth is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $15.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Empires of the Undergrowth price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 29,99€ | $33.48 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.45 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 29.99 | $21.32 | -29% |
| Australia | A$ 39.95 | $27.45 | -8% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 39.99 | $22.17 | -26% |
| Brazil | R$59,99 | $10.90 | -64% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 299.99 | $16.04 | -47% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 99,99 zł | $25.42 | -15% |
| Switzerland | CHF 29.95 | $36.57 | +22% |
| Norway | 299,00 kr | $31.72 | +6% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | -60% |
| South Africa | R 299.00 | $18.08 | -40% |
| India cheapest | ₹999.00 | $10.64 | -65% |
| Indonesia | Rp 199 999 | $11.05 | -63% |
| China | ¥99.00 | $14.84 | -51% |
| Japan | ¥2,980 | $18.82 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 29,900 | $22.01 | -27% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Empires of the Undergrowth reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Empires of the Undergrowth on Twitch
Twitch category "Empires of the Undergrowth", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Empires of the Undergrowth Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 23 Oct 2026, with a peak of 375 viewers and 50 on average.
Empires of the Undergrowth streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Empires of the Undergrowth streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Empires of the Undergrowth achievements
Empires of the Undergrowth has 186 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.4% of them; the rarest, Take It Outside, is held by 0.2% of players.
New HomeBeat the level "New Home".65.2%
New Home, MediumBeat "New Home" on medium difficulty.60.1%
SubjugationBeat the level "Subjugation".57.8%
Subjugation, MediumBeat "Subjugation" on medium difficulty.52.8%
The First ExperimentBeat the formicarium challenge "The First Experiment".52.6%
The First Experiment, MediumBeat "The First Experiment" on medium difficulty.46.4%
Rising TideBeat the level "Rising Tide".34.9%
The Second ExperimentBeat the formicarium challenge "The Second Experiment".33.9%
Queen of the HillBeat the level "Queen of the Hill".32.9%
Rising Tide, MediumBeat "Rising Tide" on medium difficulty.31.7%
New Home, ChallengeBeat "New Home" with the challenge active.31.6%
The Second Experiment, MediumBeat "The Second Experiment" on medium difficulty.31.1%
Queen of the Hill, MediumBeat "Queen of the Hill" on medium difficulty.30.0%
Separation Of DutiesBeat "Queen of the Hill" on medium difficulty after fending off two ladybirds within 30 seconds of each other from separate aphid clusters.28.8%
The HarvestBeat the level "The Harvest".27.4%
Front LineBeat the level "Front Line".26.3%
Subjugation, ChallengeBeat "Subjugation" with the challenge active.25.0%
Quantity, not QualityBeat "New Home" on medium difficulty without upgrading any soldiers.24.0%
Possibly the Final ExperimentBeat the formicarium challenge "Possibly the Final Experiment".24.0%
The Harvest, MediumBeat "The Harvest" on medium difficulty.23.4%
Front Line, MediumBeat "Front Line" on medium difficulty.22.9%
First InningsBeat "New Home" before 10 mole crickets have attacked with the challenge active.22.1%
Cold BloodBeat the level "Cold Blood".21.4%
A Bridge Too FarBeat the level "A Bridge Too Far".20.1%
Possibly the Final Experiment, MediumBeat "Possibly the Final Experiment" on medium difficulty.19.6%
The Final ExperimentBeat the formicarium challenge "The Final Experiment".19.1%
Cold Blood, MediumBeat "Cold Blood" on medium difficulty.17.4%
New Home, HardBeat "New Home" on hard difficulty.17.1%
A Bridge Too Far, MediumBeat "A Bridge Too Far" on medium difficulty.16.4%
Subjugation, HardBeat "Subjugation" on hard difficulty.15.4%
The First Experiment, HardBeat "The First Experiment" on hard difficulty.14.7%
The Final Experiment, MediumBeat "The Final Experiment" on medium difficulty.14.2%
Rapid GrowthBeat "Subjugation" on medium difficulty within 16 minutes.13.4%
Rising Tide, ChallengeBeat "Rising Tide" with the challenge active.12.8%
Queen of the Hill, ChallengeBeat "Queen of the Hill" with the challenge active.12.5%
The Harvest, ChallengeBeat "The Harvest" with the challenge active.11.4%
Front Line, ChallengeBeat "Front Line" with the challenge active.11.2%
TriageBeat the level "Triage".11.2%
The Second Experiment, HardBeat "The Second Experiment" on hard difficulty.10.1%
Last Mound StandingBeat the level "Last Mound Standing".9.7%
Drive Them BackBeat the level "Drive Them Back".9.4%
The REAL Final ExperimentBeat the formicarium challenge "The REAL Final Experiment".9.2%
Rising Tide, HardBeat "Rising Tide" on hard difficulty.9.1%
Queen of the Hill, HardBeat "Queen of the Hill" on hard difficulty.9.1%
Triage, MediumBeat "Triage" on medium difficulty.8.5%
Front Line, HardBeat "Front Line" on hard difficulty.7.6%
The Harvest, HardBeat "The Harvest" on hard difficulty.7.3%
Last Mound Standing, MediumBeat "Last Mound Standing" on medium difficulty.7.1%
New Home, ImpossibleBeat "New Home" on impossible difficulty.7.0%
The REAL Final Experiment, MediumBeat "The REAL Final Experiment" on medium difficulty.6.7%
Possibly the Final Experiment, HardBeat "Possibly the Final Experiment" on hard difficulty.6.6%
Cold Blood, ChallengeBeat "Cold Blood" with the challenge active.6.5%
Drive Them Back, MediumBeat "Drive Them Back" on medium difficulty.6.5%
Grab The Bull By The HornsBeat "Cold Blood" on medium difficulty with both enemy colonies still alive.6.4%
The First Experiment, ImpossibleBeat "The First Experiment" on impossible difficulty.5.9%
Free WillisBeat "Rising Tide" on medium difficulty after returning the full unharvested sardine to the ocean.5.9%
Clever Little AntsBeat "The Final Experiment" without a single ant being hit by the Dragantula's charge attack.5.8%
New Home, ExtremeBeat "New Home" on extreme difficulty.5.7%
A Bridge Too Far, ChallengeBeat "A Bridge Too Far" with the challenge active.5.6%
The First Experiment, ExtremeBeat "The First Experiment" on extreme difficulty.5.3%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 186 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Empires of the Undergrowth DLC
Empires of the Undergrowth has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Empires of the Undergrowth, Supporter Pack ↗ | $9.99 | |
| Empires of the Undergrowth, Exploding Ants ↗ | $4.99 | |
Latest Empires of the Undergrowth news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Patch Notes, More fixes for the SWAMPED! Update Patch notes
- Oct 31, 2026 October 2026 Newsletter, Roadmap, SWAMPED! Update, Hungry Spider
- Oct 21, 2026 Patch Notes, Fixes for the SWAMPED! Update Patch notes
- Oct 19, 2026 Save 75% on Empires of the Undergrowth
- Oct 19, 2026 The SWAMPED! Update, New Swamp Map & Critters
- Oct 17, 2026 Optional Beta Update, Balance, Fixes & QoL Changes
- Oct 11, 2026 Optional Beta Invite, New Creatures, New Map, Setup Saving & Editing!
- Oct 1, 2026 Save 70% on Empires of the Undergrowth
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Empires of the Undergrowth FAQ
Is Empires of the Undergrowth dead?
Empires of the Undergrowth has a small but active player base. 799 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 147% on the month before).
How many people play Empires of the Undergrowth?
799 people are playing Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,217 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Empires of the Undergrowth?
Empires of the Undergrowth reached its all-time Steam peak of 6,356 concurrent players on Jun 1, 2024.
Is Empires of the Undergrowth growing or declining?
Empires of the Undergrowth is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,522, up 147% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Empires of the Undergrowth most active?
Empires of the Undergrowth usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 00:00 UTC (7 PM in New York).
How much does Empires of the Undergrowth cost?
Empires of the Undergrowth costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Empires of the Undergrowth has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam is $7.49 (75% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Empires of the Undergrowth on sale right now?
No, Empires of the Undergrowth is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 75%.
Where is Empires of the Undergrowth cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Empires of the Undergrowth is cheapest in India at ₹999.00, about $10.64 or 65% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Empires of the Undergrowth good?
Steam players rate Empires of the Undergrowth Very Positive: 94% of 19,151 reviews are positive.
When did Empires of the Undergrowth come out?
Empires of the Undergrowth was released on Steam on Apr 1, 2017.
Who made Empires of the Undergrowth?
Empires of the Undergrowth was developed by Slug Disco and published by Hooded Horse, Slug Disco.
Is Empires of the Undergrowth still worth playing?
Empires of the Undergrowth has a smaller but active community on Steam today (799 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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