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Thrive player count chart
Thrive has very few players on Steam right now (18). Its all-time peak was 235.
History from Nov 1, 2021
Thrive monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -45.45% | 36 |
| October 2026 | 22 | +10% | 66 |
| September 2026 | 20 | -22.54% | 55 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +65.12% | 71 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +79.17% | 43 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -67.12% | 24 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +204.17% | 73 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -60.66% | 24 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +96.77% | 61 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -8.82% | 31 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -32% | 34 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -18.03% | 50 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +205% | 61 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -16.67% | 20 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -66.2% | 24 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +222.73% | 71 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -18.52% | 22 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -41.3% | 27 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +58.62% | 46 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -56.72% | 29 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -71.49% | 67 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +312.28% | 235 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -6.56% | 57 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +7.02% | 61 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +7.55% | 57 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -31.17% | 53 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +13.24% | 77 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +142.86% | 68 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -36.36% | 28 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +120% | 44 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -25.93% | 20 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +0% | 27 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -35.71% | 27 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +75% | 42 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -38.46% | 24 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +50% | 39 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +0% | 26 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +0% | 26 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +0% | 26 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -35% | 26 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +42.86% | 40 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -37.78% | 28 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -19.64% | 45 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +55.56% | 56 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -40% | 36 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +39.53% | 60 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -8.51% | 43 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +95.83% | 47 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -52% | 24 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -9.09% | 50 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -29.49% | 55 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -40.91% | 78 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +388.89% | 132 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -15.62% | 27 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -53.62% | 32 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +213.64% | 69 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -4.35% | 22 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -17.86% | 23 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -70.53% | 28 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +163.89% | 95 |
| November 2021 | n/a | n/a | 36 |
How many people play Thrive right now?
At this moment Thrive has 18 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #6,209 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 21 players. Today's peak is 34% below its 30-day average daily peak of 32.
Thrive player count history
Over the last 30 days Thrive averaged a daily peak of 32 players, up 7% compared with the 30 days before (30). Its highest point this month (66) is 8% above the same period last year (61). In its first month after release (Nov 26, 2021) it peaked at 95 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 235, set on Feb 1, 2025.
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About Thrive
An evolution simulation game. Take control of your species in the environment and edit your species as a whole. Compete with other evolving species for resources on an alien planet.
- Developer
- Revolutionary Games Studio
- Released
- Nov 26, 2021
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language
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Thrive price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Thrive costs $4.99 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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Thrive reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Thrive achievements
Thrive has 22 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.9% of them; the rarest, Perfectly Packed, is held by 0.0% of players.
The EditorEdit your microbe for the first time31.5%
Yum!Engulf another cell or a chunk28.0%
Going NuclearPlace and survive with the nucleus for a generation20.4%
Thrivin'Reach generation 15 with a single species with at least normal difficulty16.0%
Taste the SunGenerate more glucose than you use through photosynthesis15.1%
Better TogetherForm a cell colony13.8%
Microbial MassacreKill 50 microbes12.6%
Beyond the CellReach the multicellular stage12.3%
Vents are my HomeMake a cell that only uses chemosynthesis for energy6.5%
Tasty RadiationMake a cell that gains energy from radioactivity and gain energy5.7%
Cannot Improve on PerfectionMake no changes to your microbe in the editor5.5%
Micro-BorgSuccessfully perform endosymbiosis4.7%
Ultimate ColonyGrow a multicellular colony of at least 21 living cells0.3%
Beyond the MicrobialReach the macroscopic stage0.3%
Ultimate Cellular FirepowerFire at least 10 toxin projectiles at once as a multicellular organism0.2%
Microscopic Birds and BeesSuccessfully reproduce sexually in the multicellular stage0.2%
Specialized WeaponsLeave the multicellular editor with a cell type containing at least 5 pilus or toxin organelles, while every other cell type has at most 10.1%
You Animal!Reproduce as a multicellular species with at least 10 cells, with every cell only getting ATP from glucose and no organelles producing glucose0.0%
Specialization SpecialistIn multicellular, have at least 3 cell types with over 50% specialization and a different most common organelle in each0.0%
Just a Flesh WoundLose at least 30% of your total body plan of at least 10 cells, then survive to the editor0.0%
In Search of a HomeTravel at least 1,000 units of distance during a single life as a spore0.0%
Perfectly PackedLeave the multicellular editor with a body plan of at least 10 cells and no gaps or holes in its full layout0.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Thrive news and patch notes
- Oct 24, 2026 Devblog #54: The Achievementing
- Oct 17, 2026 Thrive 1.7.0 Public Beta is now Available
- Aug 30, 2026 Devblog #53: The Birds and the Bees Update
- Aug 22, 2026 Thrive 1.6.0 Public Beta is now Available
- Aug 7, 2026 Thrive Soundtrack Expanded
- May 23, 2026 Devblog #52: More Specialized
- May 16, 2026 Thrive 1.1.0 Public Beta is now Available
- Mar 16, 2026 Thrive Patch 1.0.1.1 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Thrive FAQ
Is Thrive dead?
Thrive has very few players on Steam right now (18). Its all-time peak was 235.
How many people play Thrive?
18 people are playing Thrive on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 21 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Thrive?
Thrive reached its all-time Steam peak of 235 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2025.
Is Thrive growing or declining?
Thrive is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 32, up 7% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does Thrive cost?
Thrive costs $4.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Thrive has been on Steam?
We have not seen Thrive discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $4.99.
Is Thrive on sale right now?
No, Thrive is at its full price of $4.99 on Steam right now.
Is Thrive good?
Steam players rate Thrive Very Positive: 92% of 1,327 reviews are positive.
When did Thrive come out?
Thrive was released on Steam on Nov 26, 2021.
Who made Thrive?
Thrive was developed by Revolutionary Games Studio.
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