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Space Defender player count chart
Space Defender has very few players on Steam right now (48). Its all-time peak was 56.
History from May 1, 2025
Space Defender monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -5.36% | 53 |
| October 2026 | 22 | +833.33% | 56 |
| September 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 6 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 0 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 0 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 0 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | -100% | 0 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 1 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 0 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -100% | 0 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +0% | 1 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | n/a | 1 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | -100% | 0 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | n/a | 1 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | n/a | 0 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | -100% | 0 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | +100% | 2 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | +0% | 1 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | n/a | 1 |
How many people are playing Space Defender?
At this moment Space Defender has 48 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #4,489 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 50 players. Today's peak is 39% above its 30-day average daily peak of 36.
Space Defender player count trend
Over the last 30 days Space Defender averaged a daily peak of 36 players, up 89% compared with the 30 days before (19). In its first month after release (May 1, 2025) it peaked at 1 players. Today's player count is 86% of its all-time peak of 56, set on Oct 5, 2026.
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About Space Defender
A top-down space shooter with deep RPG progression. Fly a voiced story in four acts, from a war across three galaxies to the gravity wells of Kepler, lead your wingmen, hunt pirate captains and hold a collapsing front. Solo, or with a friend on the second controller.
- Developer
- Petit Vaisseau
- Released
- May 1, 2025
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Languages
- 15 languages, 6 with full audio
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Space Defender price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Space Defender is 30% off at $6.99, 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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Space Defender reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Space Defender achievements
Space Defender has 42 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 33.7% of them; the rarest, Law of Gravity, is held by 0.4% of players.
First SortieComplete your first contract.92.9%
SalvagerComplete a Salvage contract.84.3%
RescuerComplete a Rescue contract.83.1%
Giant SlayerDestroy an elite ship.82.3%
SeasonedComplete 10 contracts.77.2%
Bounty HunterComplete a Hunt contract.74.9%
Radio SilenceComplete a Strike contract.71.9%
WingmanFly with your first wingman.70.2%
The Line HeldComplete a Holdout contract.65.0%
AceComplete 25 contracts.61.7%
ResistanceComplete every priority order of Act I.61.1%
Course for PerseusUnlock the jump to the Perseus galaxy.60.8%
Away TeamComplete your first planet expedition.58.1%
Frontier GuardianComplete 50 contracts.46.5%
Deep TerritoryUnlock the jump to the third galaxy.43.5%
Counter-offensiveComplete every priority order of Act II.43.5%
Admiral of the FleetReach the rank of Admiral.40.2%
Frontier SquadronFly with three wingmen.37.7%
Toward the NexusComplete every priority order of Act III.29.4%
Rust AboardEnlist Kessa Varn in your crew.26.8%
The Nexus FallsDestroy the Nexus.26.7%
Nobody Left BehindBring back a wingman who was shot down.24.7%
UnmaskedDefeat the Mask.21.6%
Second ChanceEnlist Dorn Halvek in your crew.19.1%
Full HangarOwn every ship the shipyard sells.18.2%
The FireHidden achievement16.6%
Sector LegendComplete 100 contracts.15.8%
The PriceHidden achievement8.5%
Where It All BeganUnlock the jump to the Kepler galaxy.8.3%
Every Signal AnsweredComplete each of the 12 expeditions.6.9%
Into the DarkComplete your first descent into a shaft.6.8%
No MercyDestroy the Nexus in Hard mode.5.4%
The Leviathan FallsDestroy the Leviathan at the bottom of shaft 14.4.6%
The Shafts of KeplerComplete every priority order of Act IV.4.5%
I Count ElevenHidden achievement4.1%
The DawnHidden achievement4.0%
Siege BreakerTake first place on a pinball table.2.3%
Old GuardDestroy the Nexus in a Veteran game.1.8%
Bare HullDestroy the Nexus without a shield equipped.0.9%
Iron WillComplete every priority order of Act IV in a Veteran game.0.8%
Port ChampionTake first place on a spaceport's ROCK BREAKER table.0.6%
Law of GravityLet a gravity well crush 10 enemies.0.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Space Defender DLC
Space Defender has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Space Defender: Frontier Squadron, Supporter Pack ↗ | $4.99 | |
Latest Space Defender news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Last days at the current price
- Nov 3, 2026 Update 1.3.9: sharper wingmen, pirates in their own colours
- Nov 2, 2026 The Supporter Pack is out
- Nov 2, 2026 Update 1.3.8: legendary ships, a living front, weapons with a role Patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 Update 1.3.6: Nine new languages and a tactical simulation room Patch notes
- Oct 28, 2026 Space Defender is out on iPhone, iPad and Android
- Oct 28, 2026 Patch 1.3.5: Your feedback, round two Patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 Update 1.3.4: three new arcade games, a real role for player 2 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Space Defender FAQ
Is Space Defender dead?
Space Defender has very few players on Steam right now (48). Its all-time peak was 56.
How many people play Space Defender?
48 people are playing Space Defender on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 50 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Space Defender?
Space Defender reached its all-time Steam peak of 56 concurrent players on Oct 5, 2026.
Is Space Defender growing or declining?
Space Defender is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 36, up 89% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does Space Defender cost?
Space Defender is on sale on Steam right now: $6.99, 30% off its usual $9.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Space Defender has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Space Defender on Steam is $6.99 (30% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $6.99 right now.
Is Space Defender on sale right now?
Yes. Space Defender is 30% off on Steam right now, $6.99 instead of $9.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Is Space Defender good?
Steam players rate Space Defender Very Positive: 97% of 86 reviews are positive.
When did Space Defender come out?
Space Defender was released on Steam on May 1, 2025.
Who made Space Defender?
Space Defender was developed by Petit Vaisseau.
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