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CRUEL player count chart
CRUEL has very few players on Steam right now (14). Its all-time peak was 180.
History from Jan 1, 2025
CRUEL monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -31.43% | 24 |
| October 2026 | 14 | +27.27% | 35 |
| September 2026 | 11 | -10% | 27 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | -3.23% | 30 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | -6.06% | 31 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | +13.79% | 33 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | -3.33% | 29 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | -18.92% | 30 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | -17.78% | 37 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -56.73% | 45 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +153.66% | 104 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | -2.38% | 41 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | -27.59% | 42 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | -18.31% | 58 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | +69.05% | 71 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | +55.56% | 42 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | -52.63% | 27 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | -36.67% | 57 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | +275% | 90 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -33.33% | 24 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | -47.06% | 36 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | -62.22% | 68 |
| January 2025 | not enough data | n/a | 180 |
How many people play CRUEL right now?
At this moment CRUEL has 14 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #6,532 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 14 players. Today's peak is 22% below its 30-day average daily peak of 18.
CRUEL player count history
Over the last 30 days CRUEL averaged a daily peak of 18 players, down 14% compared with the 30 days before (21). Its highest point this month (24) is 43% below the same period last year (42). In its first month after release (Jan 9, 2025) it peaked at 68 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 180, set on Jan 1, 2025.
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About CRUEL
A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements
- Developer
- James Dornan
- Released
- Jan 9, 2025
- Genre
- Action, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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CRUEL price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. CRUEL costs $9.99 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
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
How many copies has CRUEL sold?
We estimate CRUEL has sold 65K to 130K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $560K to $1.1M in gross revenue.
These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.
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CRUEL reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
CRUEL achievements
CRUEL has 22 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 5.8% of them; the rarest, Six pack, is held by 0.7% of players.
Gambling is badDie to a gambling addiction21.8%- MurdererKill someone.15.3%
- Maybe this timeDie 10 times trying to complete a run14.0%
- Second thoughtsSpare the dog11.2%
- Fidget spinnerSpin all weapons on a single floor9.6%
- Crack open a windowFart an enemy out of a window8.5%
- Are you okay?Seriously6.9%
- Want fries with that?Gain a 100 combo streak6.8%
- UpgradesCollect a total of 10 perks in a single run6.2%
- GroovyObtain the classic loadout5.1%
- Heads up!Kick a severed head into an enemy4.4%
- DiabetesMake the dog fat4.1%
- All on blackWin gambling 3 times in a single run3.7%
- 88 mphSet fire to three enemies at once with friction2.2%
- Dear diaryFill a page in the diary2.0%
- Morning routineGet to floor 20 in endless1.7%
- HeadclickerGet 10,000 headshots1.2%
- UntouchableGain a 300 combo streak1.1%
- Built differentComplete a perfectionist run0.7%
- Defenestrationkick 1000 enemies out of windows0.7%
- England modeComplete no guns mode0.7%
- Six packHold six cans at once0.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest CRUEL news and patch notes
- Jan 28, 2026 Update 0.9.3
- Jan 9, 2026 Anniversary Update
- Jan 29, 2025 Update 0.6.6
- Jan 13, 2025 Hotfix 0.6.5 Patch notes
- Jan 12, 2025 Hotfix 0.6.4 Patch notes
- Jan 12, 2025 Update 0.6.3
- Jan 10, 2025 HOTFIX 0.6.2 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
CRUEL FAQ
Is CRUEL dead?
CRUEL has very few players on Steam right now (14). Its all-time peak was 180.
How many people play CRUEL?
14 people are playing CRUEL on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 14 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for CRUEL?
CRUEL reached its all-time Steam peak of 180 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2025.
Is CRUEL growing or declining?
CRUEL is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 18, down 14% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does CRUEL cost?
CRUEL costs $9.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price CRUEL has been on Steam?
We have not seen CRUEL discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $9.99.
Is CRUEL on sale right now?
No, CRUEL is at its full price of $9.99 on Steam right now.
Is CRUEL good?
Steam players rate CRUEL Overwhelmingly Positive: 95% of 1,023 reviews are positive.
When did CRUEL come out?
CRUEL was released on Steam on Jan 9, 2025.
Who made CRUEL?
CRUEL was developed by James Dornan.
How many copies has CRUEL sold?
We estimate CRUEL has sold 65K to 130K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.
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