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DARKEST DAYS player count chart
DARKEST DAYS has a small but active player base. 140 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 33% on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2025
DARKEST DAYS monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 126 | -31.15% | 216 |
| October 2026 | 183 | -30.15% | 365 |
| September 2026 | 262 | -2.2% | 401 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -2.84% | 410 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -13.88% | 422 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -25.3% | 490 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -4.93% | 656 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -14.6% | 690 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -8.8% | 808 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -5.64% | 886 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +8.55% | 939 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -0.92% | 865 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -14.66% | 873 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -4.3% | 1,023 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -4.47% | 1,069 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +9.71% | 1,119 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -13.92% | 1,020 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -39.85% | 1,185 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +13.09% | 1,970 |
| April 2025 | n/a | n/a | 1,742 |
How many people are playing DARKEST DAYS?
140 people are playing DARKEST DAYS on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,421 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 157 players. Today's peak is 29% below its 30-day average daily peak of 220.
DARKEST DAYS player count history
Over the last 30 days DARKEST DAYS averaged a daily peak of 220 players, down 33% compared with the 30 days before (328). Its highest point this month (343) is 61% below the same period last year (873). In its first month after release (Apr 23, 2025) it peaked at 1,970 players. Today's player count is 7% of its all-time peak of 1,970, set on May 1, 2025.
Best time to play DARKEST DAYS
Based on the last 14 days, DARKEST DAYS is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 37% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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DARKEST DAYS players by hour and weekday
When DARKEST DAYS 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 DARKEST DAYS
DARKEST DAYS is a zombie shooting RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a sudden zombie outbreak. Explore a dark yet captivating open world, build a sanctuary with fellow survivors, grow stronger, and fight for survival.
- Developer
- NHN
- Released
- Apr 23, 2025
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 14 languages, 1 with full audio
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DARKEST DAYS price
DARKEST DAYS is free to play on Steam.
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DARKEST DAYS reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
DARKEST DAYS on Twitch
Twitch category "DARKEST DAYS", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Latest DARKEST DAYS news and patch notes
- Oct 14, 2026 [Event] Gifts of Appreciation
- Oct 13, 2026 [Notice] DARKEST DAYS Service Closure Announcement
- Aug 31, 2026 [Maintenance Complete] August 31 (Mon) Scheduled Maintenance Notice
- May 7, 2026 [Notice] Announcement Regarding the Suspension of Content Updates
- Apr 1, 2026 [Event] April Special Coupon Giveaway Event!
- Mar 11, 2026 [Update] 3/11 (Wed) Version 0.28.6 Release Notice
- Mar 10, 2026 [Update] 3/10 (Tue) Non-Maintenance Patch Notice
- Mar 5, 2026 [Update] 3/5 (Thu) Version 0.28.5 Release Notice
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
DARKEST DAYS FAQ
Is DARKEST DAYS dead?
DARKEST DAYS has a small but active player base. 140 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 33% on the month before).
How many people play DARKEST DAYS?
140 people are playing DARKEST DAYS on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 157 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for DARKEST DAYS?
DARKEST DAYS reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,970 concurrent players on May 1, 2025.
Is DARKEST DAYS growing or declining?
DARKEST DAYS is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 220, down 33% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is DARKEST DAYS most active?
DARKEST DAYS usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
Is DARKEST DAYS free?
Yes, DARKEST DAYS is free to play on Steam.
Is DARKEST DAYS good?
Steam players rate DARKEST DAYS Mixed: 49% of 5,206 reviews are positive.
When did DARKEST DAYS come out?
DARKEST DAYS was released on Steam on Apr 23, 2025.
Who made DARKEST DAYS?
DARKEST DAYS was developed by NHN.
Is DARKEST DAYS still worth playing?
DARKEST DAYS has a smaller but active community on Steam today (140 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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