
Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
Permafrost player count chart
Permafrost has a small but active player base. 250 people are playing it on Steam right now.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Permafrost monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 574 | -64.19% | 1,192 |
| October 2026 | 1,603 | n/a | 8,188 |
How many people are playing Permafrost?
250 people are playing Permafrost on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,308 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 645 players. Today's peak is 70% below its 30-day average daily peak of 2,142.
Is Permafrost growing or declining?
In its first month after release (Oct 9, 2026) it peaked at 8,188 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 8,188, set on Oct 11, 2026.
Best time to play Permafrost
Based on the last 14 days, Permafrost is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 61% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Permafrost players by hour and weekday
When Permafrost 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 Permafrost
Permafrost is a story-driven survival sandbox set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Discover a vast lore-rich open world, alone or in co-op with up to 4 players. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to outlast the cold.
- Developer
- SpaceRocket Games
- Publisher
- Toplitz Productions
- Released
- Oct 9, 2026
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
- Languages
- 9 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
Permafrost price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Permafrost is at its full price of $24.99. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $19.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $19.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Permafrost price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.99 | $24.99 | base |
| Euro area | 24,99€ | $28.05 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £21.99 | $29.60 | +18% |
| Canada | C$ 34.99 | $25.05 | 0% |
| Australia | A$ 37.99 | $26.60 | +6% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 37.99 | $21.36 | -15% |
| Brazil | R$99,00 | $18.11 | -28% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 359.00 | $19.31 | -23% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) cheapest | $13.49 | $13.49 | -46% |
| Poland | 89,00 zł | $22.76 | -9% |
| Switzerland | CHF 24.99 | $30.55 | +22% |
| Norway | 269,00 kr | $28.93 | +16% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $13.49 | $13.49 | -46% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $13.49 | $13.49 | -46% |
| South Africa | R 269.00 | $16.39 | -34% |
| India | ₹1,499.00 | $15.87 | -37% |
| Indonesia | Rp 259 999 | $14.39 | -42% |
| China | ¥119.00 | $17.85 | -29% |
| Japan | ¥2,799 | $17.66 | -29% |
| South Korea | ₩ 24,000 | $17.85 | -29% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Permafrost reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Permafrost on Twitch
Twitch category "Permafrost", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Permafrost Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 14 Oct 2026, with a peak of 1,956 viewers and 554 on average.
Permafrost streamers right now
Troaken10
Top Permafrost streamers this week
Timdoggrev161
BirdFurgeson86
Yunakura78
vischuh2174
Cere73
Average viewers while live.
Permafrost achievements
Permafrost has 42 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 29.4% of them; the rarest, The Hell Has Frozen, is held by 1.6% of players.
Tool TimeCraft your first tool.93.5%
Schematic StarterUnlock the first recipe in the blueprint tree.90.7%
Smash It!Break a destructible object.89.9%
LocksmithOpen a lock.88.8%
Spark of LifeStart a fire for the first time.87.8%
SurvivorSurvive a full day without dying.84.0%
Sausage for the DogPet the dog.78.7%
DisposableUse an item until it breaks.58.4%
Cold ResistanceSpend over 300 seconds in a cold zone.52.7%
First StepsExperience your first death.52.3%
Leap of FailDie from falling from a great height. Maybe try a haystack next time?41.5%
ArchitectConstruct 100 structures.33.3%
Cultist SlayerKill 20 Moon Cultists.30.0%
Memory CollectorCollect 10 recordings.28.8%
Party TimeHidden achievement28.5%
Jack of All TradesAchieve level 10 (or higher) in 5 Different Skills.27.3%
ScavengerLoot 100 containers.27.2%
Station SpecialistLearn Tailoring Bench, Disassembly Bench and Weapons Bench Recipes.25.8%
ExplorerWalk 31 miles on foot.21.7%
AllyFind the Runners Faction Camp.18.6%
MineralogistCollect Moonrock.15.6%
OverheatedReach a body temperature over 104°F.15.3%
The EndHidden achievement13.4%
Hell RunnerComplete White Hell without equipping the Lunar Armor.13.4%
Master of OneReach level 20 in any skill.13.3%
S.O.S.Shoot with a flare gun.12.3%
LumberjackCut down 100 trees.11.5%
Hunter’s PrizeFind a Volkodav's Rifle.10.2%
Connoisseur’s BargainSell a bottle of rare whiskey to a trader.10.0%
TrapperCatch a rabbit using a trap.9.5%
Crafting EnthusiastCraft 300 items.8.1%
ArcherKill an animal using a bow from over 55 yards.7.1%
RecyclerDisassemble 300 items.6.9%
Heads UpHidden achievement6.2%
SharpshooterShoot 1,000 projectiles.4.6%
Pain ThresholdReach level 5 in the Toughness skill.4.6%
HandymanRepair 50 items.3.4%
Killing SpreeKill 5 enemies in 15 seconds.3.1%
Unlucky DuoSimultaneously have parasites and be drunk.2.1%
WealthyCollect over 10,000 cash.2.0%
CartographerHidden achievement1.6%
The Hell Has FrozenHidden achievement1.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Permafrost DLC
Permafrost has 4 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Permafrost news and patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Quests & Controls Fix
- Oct 29, 2026 Quest Fix & Improvements To Optimization & Technical Performance
- Oct 27, 2026 Crash, Quest and Voiceover Fixes
- Oct 21, 2026 Quest, Item and Equipment Fixes
- Oct 16, 2026 Gamepad Improvements & Crash Fix
- Oct 15, 2026 Gamepad, Fast Travel & Quest Fixes
- Oct 14, 2026 Quest Fixes, Fewer Crashes & More Moon Rock
- Oct 11, 2026 Quest Fixes & Steam Invites
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Permafrost FAQ
Is Permafrost dead?
Permafrost has a small but active player base. 250 people are playing it on Steam right now.
How many people play Permafrost?
250 people are playing Permafrost on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 645 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Permafrost?
Permafrost reached its all-time Steam peak of 8,188 concurrent players on Oct 11, 2026.
When is Permafrost most active?
Permafrost usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Permafrost cost?
Permafrost costs $24.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Permafrost has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Permafrost on Steam is $19.99 (20% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $24.99 right now.
Is Permafrost on sale right now?
No, Permafrost is at its full price of $24.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 20%.
Where is Permafrost cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Permafrost is cheapest in Argentina (LATAM USD) at $13.49, about $13.49 or 46% below the US price of $24.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Permafrost good?
Steam players rate Permafrost Mostly Positive: 72% of 1,964 reviews are positive.
When did Permafrost come out?
Permafrost was released on Steam on Oct 9, 2026.
Who made Permafrost?
Permafrost was developed by SpaceRocket Games and published by Toplitz Productions.
Is Permafrost still worth playing?
Permafrost has a smaller but active community on Steam today (250 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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