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DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
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DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince player count chart
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince has a small but active player base. 242 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 44% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2024
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 197 | -47.18% | 371 |
| October 2026 | 373 | -32.18% | 1,330 |
| September 2026 | 550 | +183.7% | 1,549 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -50.36% | 546 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -70.13% | 1,100 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +9.45% | 3,683 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +1699.47% | 3,365 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -42.99% | 187 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +6.15% | 328 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +6.19% | 309 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -4.9% | 291 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -2.55% | 306 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -16.04% | 314 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -17.98% | 374 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +147.83% | 456 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -34.98% | 184 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -51.29% | 283 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +27.41% | 581 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +96.55% | 456 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -45.28% | 232 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +60.61% | 424 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -27.67% | 264 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -29.94% | 365 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +19.22% | 521 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -49.36% | 437 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -66.6% | 863 |
| September 2024 | n/a | n/a | 2,584 |
How many people are playing DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?
242 people are playing DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,572 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 371 players. Today's peak is 26% below its 30-day average daily peak of 500.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince player count history
Over the last 30 days DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince averaged a daily peak of 500 players, down 44% compared with the 30 days before (885). Its highest point this month (923) is 194% above the same period last year (314). In its first month after release (Sep 11, 2024) it peaked at 863 players. Today's player count is 7% of its all-time peak of 3,683, set on Jun 1, 2026.
Best time to play DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
Based on the last 14 days, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is busiest around 13:00 UTC (8 AM in New York) and quietest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York), when about 59% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince 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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Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®! Recruit monsters from the DQ series, synthesize new creatures and compose your ideal team.
- Developer
- Square Enix
- Released
- Sep 11, 2024
- Genre
- RPG
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 2 with full audio
Screenshots
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is 80% off at $7.99, 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.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -80% $7.99 | $7.99 | base |
| Euro area | -80% 7,99€ | $8.92 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | -80% £6.99 | $9.36 | +17% |
| Canada | -80% C$ 10.69 | $7.60 | -5% |
| Australia | -80% A$ 10.99 | $7.55 | -5% |
| New Zealand | -80% NZ$ 12.79 | $7.09 | -11% |
| Brazil | -80% R$34,98 | $6.36 | -20% |
| Mexico | -80% Mex$ 140.00 | $7.49 | -6% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -80% $6.39 | $6.39 | -20% |
| Poland | 31,80 zł | $8.08 | +1% |
| Switzerland | -80% CHF 7.98 | $9.74 | +22% |
| Norway | -80% 87,80 kr | $9.31 | +17% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -80% $6.39 | $6.39 | -20% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -80% $6.99 | $6.99 | -13% |
| South Africa | -80% R 139.80 | $8.45 | +6% |
| India cheapest | -80% ₹499.00 | $5.31 | -34% |
| Indonesia | -80% Rp 119 800 | $6.62 | -17% |
| China | -80% ¥49.60 | $7.43 | -7% |
| Japan | -80% ¥996 | $6.29 | -21% |
| South Korea | -80% ₩ 9,960 | $7.33 | -8% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince on Twitch
Twitch category "DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 29 Oct 2026, with a peak of 197 viewers and 17 on average.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince streamers this week
天宮ちほ33- 雪丸ゆづき12
- なゆたねむ11
- Kyru_relicflame10
Average viewers while live.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince achievements
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince has 15 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 40.6% of them; the rarest, The Dark Prince, is held by 8.2% of players.
Setting ForthHidden achievement93.3%- Finding One's ElfHidden achievement77.3%
- Smells Like TreasureHidden achievement68.6%
- Last Will and BattlementsHidden achievement55.6%
- Cardinal SyntherAwarded for synthesising monsters 50 times.51.2%
- Wrangle of AttackAwarded for winning 500 battles45.2%
- Deceits and PaybackHidden achievement42.7%
- Sins of the FatherHidden achievement34.3%
- Master of MonsterkindHidden achievement31.4%
- Saviour of RealmsHidden achievement24.5%
- Xtreme WranglerAwarded for creating a Rank X monster through synthesis.21.5%
- Colosseum ColossusAwarded for being crowned champion of the Endor Colosseum.20.5%
- Maulosseum MaulossusAwarded for conquering the Maulosseum.18.2%
- Medal DetectorAwarded for collecting 40 mini medals.15.8%
- The Dark PrinceHidden achievement8.2%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince news and patch notes
- Jun 9, 2026 DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World is available for pre-purchase now!
- Feb 5, 2026 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined launches today!
- Jan 7, 2026 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Demo available now!
- Oct 10, 2025 Update Content Patch notes
- Sep 12, 2025 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is available for pre-purchase now!
- Oct 17, 2024 Notification about the v1.0.1 update Patch notes
- Sep 11, 2024 DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is out today!
- Aug 27, 2024 Pre-orders now open for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince FAQ
Is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince dead?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince has a small but active player base. 242 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 44% on the month before).
How many people play DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?
242 people are playing DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 371 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince reached its all-time Steam peak of 3,683 concurrent players on Jun 1, 2026.
Is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince growing or declining?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 500, down 44% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince most active?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince usually has the most players around 13:00 UTC (8 AM in New York) and the fewest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York).
How much does DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince cost?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is on sale on Steam right now: $7.99, 80% off its usual $39.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince on Steam is $7.99 (80% off), on Nov 5, 2026. It costs $7.99 right now.
Is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince on sale right now?
Yes. DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is 80% off on Steam right now, $7.99 instead of $39.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Where is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is cheapest in India at ₹499.00, about $5.31 or 34% below the US price of $7.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince good?
Steam players rate DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince Mostly Positive: 72% of 1,439 reviews are positive.
When did DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince come out?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince was released on Steam on Sep 11, 2024.
Who made DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince was developed by Square Enix.
Is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince still worth playing?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince has a smaller but active community on Steam today (242 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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