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The Gunk player count chart
The Gunk has very few players on Steam right now (44). Its all-time peak was 514.
History from May 1, 2022
The Gunk monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | +18.92% | 44 |
| October 2026 | 12 | -40% | 37 |
| September 2026 | 20 | +89.66% | 55 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -25.64% | 29 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -20.41% | 39 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -10.91% | 49 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -19.12% | 55 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -49.63% | 68 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +43.62% | 135 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -39.35% | 94 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -14.36% | 155 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +41.41% | 181 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +11.3% | 128 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +33.72% | 115 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -11.34% | 86 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -81.13% | 97 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +1017.39% | 514 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +58.62% | 46 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -48.21% | 29 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +55.56% | 56 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +9.09% | 36 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -17.5% | 33 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -78.61% | 40 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +544.83% | 187 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -47.27% | 29 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +175% | 55 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -41.18% | 20 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +17.24% | 34 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -29.27% | 29 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -80.38% | 41 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +703.85% | 209 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -46.94% | 26 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +4.26% | 49 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -32.86% | 47 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -18.6% | 70 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +405.88% | 86 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -34.62% | 17 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +73.33% | 26 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +0% | 15 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -31.82% | 15 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -45% | 22 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +14.29% | 40 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +118.75% | 35 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +33.33% | 16 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -25% | 12 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +45.45% | 16 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -21.43% | 11 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -17.65% | 14 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +13.33% | 17 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +7.14% | 15 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -46.15% | 14 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -84.24% | 26 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +650% | 165 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -77.32% | 22 |
| May 2022 | n/a | n/a | 97 |
How many people play The Gunk right now?
At this moment The Gunk has 44 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #5,000 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 44 players. Today's peak is 110% above its 30-day average daily peak of 21.
The Gunk player count history
Over the last 30 days The Gunk averaged a daily peak of 21 players, down 22% compared with the 30 days before (27). Its highest point this month (44) is 66% below the same period last year (128). In its first month after release (Apr 29, 2022) it peaked at 97 players. Today's player count is 9% of its all-time peak of 514, set on Jul 1, 2025.
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About The Gunk
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
- Developer
- Image & Form Games
- Publisher
- Thunderful Publishing
- Released
- Apr 29, 2022
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 1 with full audio
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The Gunk price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. The Gunk is 88% off at $2.25, 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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The Gunk reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Gunk achievements
The Gunk has 17 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 34.6% of them; the rarest, Space Archaeologist, is held by 6.6% of players.
First GunkHidden achievement81.8%- Land the ShipHidden achievement76.6%
- Learning on the GoScanned fifteen objects54.4%
- Two Birds With OneThrew one on another53.6%
- Go CampingHidden achievement47.2%
- Give me FiveInstalled five upgrades40.3%
- Mega GunkHidden achievement39.0%
- Charged UpHidden achievement32.0%
- Charge OffMake one charge off a cliff30.7%
- Try Some GardeningHidden achievement29.2%
- Friends After AllHidden achievement28.8%
- What's so bad about Wilderness?Hidden achievement26.6%
- Slip One PastGrabbed an unaware Gunk Spitter13.5%
- Take ChargeMade one charge into another10.8%
- Three's a CrowdBlasted three to smithereens9.8%
- All InInstalled all upgrades7.1%
- Space ArchaeologistFilled the encyclopedia6.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest The Gunk news and patch notes
- Jul 26, 2022 Hidden Artifacts found: The Gunk Steam Community Items available now!
- Jun 23, 2022 The Gunk is 20% OFF for Steam Summer Sale! 👨🚀
- May 25, 2022 The Gunk, Fixes and Improvements Patch (Patch Notes) Patch notes
- Apr 29, 2022 From The Depths Of Space To Your PC: The Gunk is NOW Available on Steam! 🚀
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Gunk FAQ
Is The Gunk dead?
The Gunk has very few players on Steam right now (44). Its all-time peak was 514.
How many people play The Gunk?
44 people are playing The Gunk on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 44 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Gunk?
The Gunk reached its all-time Steam peak of 514 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2025.
Is The Gunk growing or declining?
The Gunk is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 21, down 22% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does The Gunk cost?
The Gunk is on sale on Steam right now: $2.25, 88% off its usual $18.45. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Gunk has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Gunk on Steam is $2.25 (88% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $2.25 right now.
Is The Gunk on sale right now?
Yes. The Gunk is 88% off on Steam right now, $2.25 instead of $18.45. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Is The Gunk good?
Steam players rate The Gunk Very Positive: 86% of 2,767 reviews are positive.
When did The Gunk come out?
The Gunk was released on Steam on Apr 29, 2022.
Who made The Gunk?
The Gunk was developed by Image & Form Games and published by Thunderful Publishing.
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