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The Pale Beyond player count chart
The Pale Beyond has very few players on Steam right now (9). Its all-time peak was 500.
History from Feb 1, 2023
The Pale Beyond monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -90% | 25 |
| October 2026 | 44 | +575.68% | 250 |
| September 2026 | n/a | +48% | 37 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +8.7% | 25 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -28.12% | 23 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -20% | 32 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -53.49% | 40 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +145.71% | 86 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +34.62% | 35 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -18.75% | 26 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +3.23% | 32 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -3.12% | 31 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -23.81% | 32 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -43.24% | 42 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +270% | 74 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -31.03% | 20 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +7.41% | 29 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -38.64% | 27 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +91.3% | 44 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -23.33% | 23 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +15.38% | 30 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +4% | 26 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -16.67% | 25 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +3.45% | 30 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -12.12% | 29 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -52.86% | 33 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +159.26% | 70 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -27.03% | 27 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -11.9% | 37 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +55.56% | 42 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +0% | 27 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -55.74% | 27 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -63.25% | 61 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +84.44% | 166 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -1.1% | 90 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +85.71% | 91 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +36.11% | 49 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -28% | 36 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -53.27% | 50 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -29.14% | 107 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +228.26% | 151 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -41.77% | 46 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +25.4% | 79 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -84.41% | 63 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -19.2% | 404 |
| February 2023 | n/a | n/a | 500 |
How many people are playing The Pale Beyond?
At this moment The Pale Beyond has 9 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #7,987 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 12 players. Today's peak is 74% below its 30-day average daily peak of 46.
Is The Pale Beyond growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days The Pale Beyond averaged a daily peak of 46 players, up 283% compared with the 30 days before (12). Its highest point this month (250) is 681% above the same period last year (32). In its first month after release (Feb 24, 2023) it peaked at 404 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 500, set on Feb 1, 2023.
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About The Pale Beyond
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.
- Developer
- Saltstone Studios
- Publisher
- Fellow Traveller
- Released
- Feb 24, 2023
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 1 language
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The Pale Beyond price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Pale Beyond is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 80% off (around $4.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.99.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 Pale Beyond reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Pale Beyond achievements
The Pale Beyond has 47 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 15.0% of them; the rarest, Comeuppance, is held by 0.8% of players.
PrologueComplete the prologue.60.9%
The Ice Doesn't Care You're Here.Get your first crew member killed.44.2%
Act I40.7%
Act II31.2%
Act III25.4%
Act IV24.7%
A Fruitless EndeavourSurvive the ice, unstained.24.0%
Act V23.8%
The DoctorSurvive with Dr. Nutlee alive and loyal to you.23.7%
The JournalistSurvive with Kasha alive and loyal to you.23.7%
The KennelmasterSurvive with Cordell alive and loyal to you.23.2%
A Commitment KeptHidden achievement22.3%
Captain ShawHidden achievement21.6%
...For WarmthFind love on the ice.21.4%
The Science OfficerSurvive with Templeton alive and loyal to you.21.3%
The NavigatorSurvive with Kurt alive and loyal to you.20.8%
The EngineerSurvive with Hammond alive and loyal to you.20.6%
InternshipBring the Stowaway there and back again.20.5%
The CookSurvive with Junior alive and loyal to you.19.7%
The Importance of Maintaining DecorumSuccumb to the ice.17.4%
An Ernest AttemptSurvive the ice with all crew alive.15.6%
DispersalHidden achievement15.4%
Down with the ShipHidden achievement15.4%
A Thousand WordsHidden achievement15.2%
EnvoyageHidden achievement11.6%
Up in FlamesHidden achievement9.7%
First EncountersMeet all crew members in the prologue.9.5%
The CarpenterSurvive with Grimley alive and loyal to you.9.5%
A Quest AbandonedHidden achievement9.4%
AwarenessBecome stained with awareness.8.9%
BondedSurvive the ice with all crew alive and loyal.8.1%
BeneficialHidden achievement7.8%
A Sound DecisionHidden achievement6.4%
Isaac's GunHidden achievement6.2%
TerminusHidden achievement5.0%
MaroonedHidden achievement4.3%
Within EarshotHidden achievement3.1%
DetainedHidden achievement2.0%
This Place Wants Us DeadSurvive the ice on Hard mode.1.7%
Immutable MutinyComplete the game with no loyalty left from anyone.1.1%
Short StaffedSurvive the ice without bringing Runt and their father.1.1%
Worth his SaltHidden achievement1.1%
Down in FlamesHidden achievement1.0%
Old ReliableHidden achievement0.9%
Middle ManagementHidden achievement0.9%
DeplorableThe worst fates.0.8%
ComeuppanceHidden achievement0.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
The Pale Beyond DLC
The Pale Beyond has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| The Pale Beyond Digital Artbook ↗ | $9.99 | |
| The Pale Beyond Original Soundtrack ↗ | $9.99 | |
| The Pale Beyond Deluxe Soundtrack ↗ | $14.99 | |
Latest The Pale Beyond news and patch notes
- Oct 10, 2026 The Pale Beyond is On Sale During LudoNarraCon!
- Jun 6, 2026 The Hearth & Harbour Takes Part in the Story Rich Showcase!
- Apr 18, 2026 The Pale Beyond, 80% Off During the Fellow Traveller Publisher Sale!
- Mar 19, 2026 🌸The Pale Beyond 80% Off During Steam Spring Sale!🌸
- Mar 17, 2026 ☘️Happy St. Patrick's Day From The Pale Beyond!☘️
- Dec 18, 2025 ❄️The Pale Beyond 80% Off During Steam Winter Sale!❄️
- Dec 12, 2025 QR code Patch notes
- Oct 23, 2025 Mac OS Patch Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Pale Beyond FAQ
Is The Pale Beyond dead?
The Pale Beyond has very few players on Steam right now (9). Its all-time peak was 500.
How many people play The Pale Beyond?
9 people are playing The Pale Beyond on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 12 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Pale Beyond?
The Pale Beyond reached its all-time Steam peak of 500 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2023.
Is The Pale Beyond growing or declining?
The Pale Beyond is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 46, up 283% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does The Pale Beyond cost?
The Pale Beyond costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Pale Beyond has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Pale Beyond on Steam is $3.99 (80% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $19.99 right now.
Is The Pale Beyond on sale right now?
No, The Pale Beyond is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 80%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.
Is The Pale Beyond good?
Steam players rate The Pale Beyond Very Positive: 89% of 1,862 reviews are positive.
When did The Pale Beyond come out?
The Pale Beyond was released on Steam on Feb 24, 2023.
Who made The Pale Beyond?
The Pale Beyond was developed by Saltstone Studios and published by Fellow Traveller.
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