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The Sapling player count chart
The Sapling has very few players on Steam right now (40). Its all-time peak was 214.
History from Dec 1, 2019
The Sapling monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -19.35% | 75 |
| October 2026 | 29 | -3.33% | 93 |
| September 2026 | 30 | +43.48% | 66 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -11.54% | 46 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -5.45% | 52 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -3.51% | 55 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -9.52% | 57 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -17.11% | 63 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +46.15% | 76 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -55.56% | 52 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +134% | 117 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -63.24% | 50 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +28.3% | 136 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -10.17% | 106 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +202.56% | 118 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +14.71% | 39 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -50.72% | 34 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +11.29% | 69 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +37.78% | 62 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -35.71% | 45 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -19.54% | 70 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -40.82% | 87 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +133.33% | 147 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -38.24% | 63 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +13.33% | 102 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +12.5% | 90 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +128.57% | 80 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +9.38% | 35 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -28.89% | 32 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -68.75% | 45 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -32.71% | 144 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +345.83% | 214 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +2.13% | 48 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +2.17% | 47 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -31.34% | 46 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +52.27% | 67 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -58.1% | 44 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +40% | 105 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +70.45% | 75 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +25.71% | 44 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -35.19% | 35 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +0% | 54 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -26.03% | 54 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -16.09% | 73 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +77.55% | 87 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +8.89% | 49 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +221.43% | 45 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -22.22% | 14 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -43.75% | 18 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +68.42% | 32 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -68.33% | 19 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +275% | 60 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -27.27% | 16 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +29.41% | 22 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +54.55% | 17 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -21.43% | 11 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +0% | 14 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -74.07% | 14 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +22.73% | 54 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +46.67% | 44 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +328.57% | 30 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -12.5% | 7 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +33.33% | 8 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -25% | 6 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -46.67% | 8 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +400% | 15 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -25% | 3 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +0% | 4 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +33.33% | 4 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -25% | 3 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +33.33% | 4 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -40% | 3 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +150% | 5 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -33.33% | 2 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +0% | 3 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +50% | 3 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +100% | 2 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -50% | 1 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +0% | 2 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -33.33% | 2 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +50% | 3 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -60% | 2 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| December 2019 | n/a | n/a | 5 |
How many people play The Sapling right now?
40 people are playing The Sapling on Steam right now. That makes it the #4,285 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 60 players. Today's peak is 22% above its 30-day average daily peak of 49.
Is The Sapling growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days The Sapling averaged a daily peak of 49 players, up 17% compared with the 30 days before (42). Its highest point this month (93) is 32% below the same period last year (136). In its first month after release (Dec 12, 2019) it peaked at 5 players. Today's player count is 19% of its all-time peak of 214, set on Apr 1, 2024.
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About The Sapling
The Sapling is a simulation game where you design your own plants, animals, algae and fungi, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!
- Developer
- Wessel Stoop
- Released
- Dec 12, 2019
- Genre
- Simulation, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language
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The Sapling price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. The Sapling costs $17.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
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The Sapling reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Sapling achievements
The Sapling has 5 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 53.3% of them; the rarest, Cool Completionist, is held by 13.0% of players.
Sweet SuccessComplete your first scenario89.7%- Adventurous ArchitectHidden achievement59.4%
- Courageous CarnivoresGet one of your animals eaten54.9%
- Unbelievable UltraChoose an animal color humans cannot see49.7%
- Cool CompletionistFinish all scenarios in the game13.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
The Sapling DLC
The Sapling has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | The Sapling Soundtrack ↗ | $5.99 |
The Sapling FAQ
Is The Sapling dead?
The Sapling has very few players on Steam right now (40). Its all-time peak was 214.
How many people play The Sapling?
40 people are playing The Sapling on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 60 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Sapling?
The Sapling reached its all-time Steam peak of 214 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2024.
Is The Sapling growing or declining?
The Sapling is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 49, up 17% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does The Sapling cost?
The Sapling costs $17.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Sapling has been on Steam?
We have not seen The Sapling discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $17.99.
Is The Sapling on sale right now?
No, The Sapling is at its full price of $17.99 on Steam right now.
Is The Sapling good?
Steam players rate The Sapling Very Positive: 89% of 1,494 reviews are positive.
When did The Sapling come out?
The Sapling was released on Steam on Dec 12, 2019.
Who made The Sapling?
The Sapling was developed by Wessel Stoop.
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