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Chinese Parents player count chart
Chinese Parents has a small but active player base. 87 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 45% on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2018
Chinese Parents monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 251 | -46.82% | 646 |
| October 2026 | 472 | +85.1% | 1,293 |
| September 2026 | 255 | -47.8% | 711 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +96.54% | 1,362 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -19.14% | 693 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -3.38% | 857 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +14.6% | 887 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -13.42% | 774 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +5.8% | 894 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +10.89% | 845 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -10.25% | 762 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -10.06% | 849 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -12.59% | 944 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +75.32% | 1,080 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -24.79% | 616 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -24.17% | 819 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -16.92% | 1,080 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +69.93% | 1,300 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -6.82% | 765 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -31.07% | 821 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -14.56% | 1,191 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +8.4% | 1,394 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +6.46% | 1,286 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -18.21% | 1,208 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -22.14% | 1,477 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +21.29% | 1,897 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -40.17% | 1,564 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -53.83% | 2,614 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +20.29% | 5,662 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +1458.61% | 4,707 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -21.96% | 302 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -15.87% | 387 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +61.4% | 460 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +0.71% | 285 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -12.92% | 283 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +10.92% | 325 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +1.74% | 293 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -10.84% | 288 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +14.13% | 323 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -26.11% | 283 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -13.74% | 383 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +48.49% | 444 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -7.14% | 299 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +0.31% | 322 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +3.55% | 321 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -21.72% | 310 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -60.75% | 396 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +115.6% | 1,009 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +5.64% | 468 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +21.04% | 443 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -17.75% | 366 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -13.76% | 445 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -24.56% | 516 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -61.53% | 684 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +268.12% | 1,778 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -14.06% | 483 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +7.25% | 562 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +5.01% | 524 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +11.38% | 499 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -3.03% | 448 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +3.36% | 462 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -17.07% | 447 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -8.02% | 539 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +5.4% | 586 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -7.95% | 556 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -14.08% | 604 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +26.9% | 703 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +0.73% | 554 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -16.92% | 550 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -1.63% | 662 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +6.83% | 673 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +0% | 630 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -4.11% | 630 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -37.13% | 657 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -13.21% | 1,045 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -25.77% | 1,204 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +5.67% | 1,622 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +1.25% | 1,535 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -70.9% | 1,516 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +159.93% | 5,209 |
| March 2020 | n/a | -31.98% | 2,004 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -25.61% | 2,946 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +69.3% | 3,960 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -6.51% | 2,339 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -12.21% | 2,502 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +2.52% | 2,850 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +100.43% | 2,780 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -36.81% | 1,387 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -29.15% | 2,195 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +87.87% | 3,098 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +2.36% | 1,649 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -63.98% | 1,611 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -75.87% | 4,472 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -14.09% | 18,530 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +686.62% | 21,569 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -50.78% | 2,742 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -82.91% | 5,571 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +36.6% | 32,593 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +298162.5% | 23,861 |
| March 2018 | n/a | n/a | 8 |
| February 2018 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
How many people are playing Chinese Parents?
Right now, 87 players are in Chinese Parents on Steam. That makes it the #3,069 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 425 players. Today's peak is 44% below its 30-day average daily peak of 755.
Chinese Parents player count trend
Over the last 30 days Chinese Parents averaged a daily peak of 755 players, up 45% compared with the 30 days before (521). Its highest point this month (1,293) is 37% above the same period last year (944). In its first month after release (Mar 1, 2018) it peaked at 8 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 32,593, set on Oct 1, 2018.
Best time to play Chinese Parents
Based on the last 14 days, Chinese Parents is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 87% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Chinese Parents players by hour and weekday
When Chinese Parents 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 Chinese Parents
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
- Developer
- 墨鱼玩游戏
- Released
- Mar 1, 2018
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 4 languages
Screenshots
Chinese Parents price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Chinese Parents is at its full price of $9.99. It usually goes on sale for about 45% off (around $5.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $5.49.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.
Chinese Parents price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.99 | $9.99 | base |
| Euro area | 8,19€ | $9.14 | -8% |
| United Kingdom | £7.19 | $9.62 | -4% |
| Canada | C$ 11.49 | $8.17 | -18% |
| Australia | A$ 14.50 | $9.96 | 0% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 12.39 | $6.87 | -31% |
| Brazil | R$29,99 | $5.45 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 113.99 | $6.09 | -39% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 35,99 zł | $9.15 | -8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 10.50 | $12.82 | +28% |
| Norway | 72,00 kr | $7.64 | -24% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $6.29 | $6.29 | -37% |
| South Africa | R 79.00 | $4.78 | -52% |
| India cheapest | ₹400.00 | $4.26 | -57% |
| Indonesia | Rp 82 433 | $4.55 | -54% |
| China | ¥36.00 | $5.40 | -46% |
| Japan | ¥980 | $6.19 | -38% |
| South Korea | ₩ 10,500 | $7.73 | -23% |
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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Chinese Parents reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Chinese Parents on Twitch
Twitch category "Chinese Parents", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Chinese Parents achievements
Chinese Parents has 23 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 42.0% of them; the rarest, Collection Maniac, is held by 2.0% of players.
School 101Play till turn 13.86.7%- Grab The Red EnvelopeObtain your first red envelope.79.8%
- Class PresidentBecome the class President77.5%
- New BeginningComplete your first playthrough.75.0%
- Family InheritanceComplete your second playthrough.74.3%
- FledglingAcquire the Prize of Potential at the talent show.66.7%
- Richie RichSave up ￥1,001 pocket money.65.8%
- Self-reliantAcquire the Grand Prize at the talent show.61.2%
- Super IntelligentAttain 10,000 IQ.52.5%
- Extraordinary MemoryAttain 10,000 Memory.50.7%
- Unbound ImaginationAttain 10,000 Imagination.49.1%
- Overly CompassionateAttain 10,000 EQ.46.4%
- Generation After GenerationPlay through >5 generations.35.6%
- Love Is In The AirAttain >90% intimacy with one girl.29.0%
- Highly ExperiencedCollect >25% traits.28.8%
- Happy Mother's DayBuy your mother a gift from the Shop.25.5%
- Godly ConstitutionAttain 10,000 Constitution.17.6%
- Literary GeniusWin the top prize for your composition.14.8%
- Persevere Through GenerationsPlay through >10 generations.13.3%
- Die-hard FanCollect >50% traits.8.1%
- Trait CollectionistCollect >75% traits.4.1%
- Lady WooerAttain an average intimacy of >20% with all girls.2.5%
- Collection ManiacCollect all traits.2.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Chinese Parents DLC
Chinese Parents has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Chinese Parents, E-Sports Life DLC ↗ | $1.99 |
Latest Chinese Parents news and patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 2.1.0.1 E-Sports Life Mode Fixes Patch notes
- Oct 20, 2026 E-Sports Life Mode Fixes Patch notes
- Oct 15, 2026 The E-Sports Life DLC Is Here!
- Oct 2, 2026 The Autumn Sale Is Here, Save 45%!
- Aug 15, 2026 Major Gameplay Update & 45% Off Sale Now Live!
- Aug 12, 2025 Summer Camp Special! "Bang Bang Barrage" × "Chinese Parents" Value Bundle
- Jun 27, 2025 Experience the Multi-Flavored "Life": Summer Sale Specials & Three Bundles
- May 22, 2025 Chinese Parents and Insects Awaken, Now Available in a Special Bundle!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Chinese Parents FAQ
Is Chinese Parents dead?
Chinese Parents has a small but active player base. 87 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 45% on the month before).
How many people play Chinese Parents?
87 people are playing Chinese Parents on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 425 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Chinese Parents?
Chinese Parents reached its all-time Steam peak of 32,593 concurrent players on Oct 1, 2018.
Is Chinese Parents growing or declining?
Chinese Parents is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 755, up 45% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Chinese Parents most active?
Chinese Parents usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
How much does Chinese Parents cost?
Chinese Parents costs $9.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Chinese Parents has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Chinese Parents on Steam is $5.49 (45% off), on Oct 15, 2026. It costs $9.99 right now.
Is Chinese Parents on sale right now?
No, Chinese Parents is at its full price of $9.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 45%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 45%.
Where is Chinese Parents cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Chinese Parents is cheapest in India at ₹400.00, about $4.26 or 57% below the US price of $9.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Chinese Parents good?
Steam players rate Chinese Parents Very Positive: 91% of 27,137 reviews are positive.
When did Chinese Parents come out?
Chinese Parents was released on Steam on Mar 1, 2018.
Who made Chinese Parents?
Chinese Parents was developed by 墨鱼玩游戏.
Is Chinese Parents still worth playing?
Chinese Parents has a smaller but active community on Steam today (87 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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