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Vanguard Galaxy player count chart
Vanguard Galaxy has a small but active player base. 241 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 7% on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2025
Vanguard Galaxy monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 251 | +2.87% | 339 |
| October 2026 | 244 | +6.55% | 346 |
| September 2026 | 229 | -3.55% | 380 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -22.13% | 394 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -45.12% | 506 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +328.84% | 922 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -39.27% | 215 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -16.9% | 354 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +14.52% | 426 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -39.61% | 372 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -23.67% | 616 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +583.9% | 807 |
| November 2025 | n/a | n/a | 118 |
How many people play Vanguard Galaxy right now?
Right now, 241 players are in Vanguard Galaxy on Steam. That makes it the #1,595 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 269 players. Today's peak is 7% below its 30-day average daily peak of 288.
Vanguard Galaxy player count trend
Over the last 30 days Vanguard Galaxy averaged a daily peak of 288 players, up 7% compared with the 30 days before (270). Its highest point this month (346) is 193% above the same period last year (118). In its first month after release (Oct 30, 2025) it peaked at 118 players. Today's player count is 26% of its all-time peak of 922, set on Jun 1, 2026.
Best time to play Vanguard Galaxy
Based on the last 14 days, Vanguard Galaxy is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 25% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Vanguard Galaxy players by hour and weekday
When Vanguard Galaxy 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 Vanguard Galaxy
A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.
- Developer
- Bat Roost Games
- Released
- Oct 30, 2025
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language
Screenshots
Vanguard Galaxy price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Vanguard Galaxy costs $8.99 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.
Vanguard Galaxy price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.99 | $8.99 | base |
| Euro area | 8,79€ | $9.81 | +9% |
| United Kingdom | £7.49 | $10.03 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 11.79 | $8.38 | -7% |
| Australia | A$ 13.19 | $9.06 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 13.25 | $7.35 | -18% |
| Brazil | R$29,99 | $5.45 | -39% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 112.99 | $6.04 | -33% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 | -44% |
| Poland | 40,99 zł | $10.42 | +16% |
| Switzerland | CHF 9.99 | $12.20 | +36% |
| Norway | 99,00 kr | $10.50 | +17% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 | -44% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $5.79 | $5.79 | -36% |
| South Africa | R 91.00 | $5.50 | -39% |
| India | ₹450.00 | $4.79 | -47% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 82 499 | $4.56 | -49% |
| China | ¥36.00 | $5.40 | -40% |
| Japan | ¥1,000 | $6.32 | -30% |
| South Korea | ₩ 9,900 | $7.29 | -19% |
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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Vanguard Galaxy reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Vanguard Galaxy on Twitch
Twitch category "Vanguard Galaxy", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Vanguard Galaxy Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 23 Oct 2026, with a peak of 7 viewers and 0 on average.
Vanguard Galaxy achievements
Vanguard Galaxy has 25 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 31.5% of them; the rarest, Mining Titan, is held by 2.0% of players.
Space DustMine 10 ore from asteroids81.1%- ScrapperCollect 10 salvage from wrecks80.4%
- Lawless GalaxyDestroy 10 Corsair Syndicate ships61.7%
- Just Starting OutReach level 1060.3%
- Mining IndustryMine 1,000 ore from asteroids48.1%
- Finders KeepersCollect 1,000 salvage from wrecks45.5%
- Careful, She's FragileSalvage a high-grade (blue) piece of equipment41.2%
- Climbing the LadderReach level 2037.9%
- Limit BreakUse a bonus skillpoint item37.7%
- Wake Me Up When We Get ThereRun the Autopilot for 8 hours straight36.5%
- Space PoliceDestroy 1,000 Corsair Syndicate ships26.9%
- Local LegendReach level 3026.2%
- Hostile EncounterDestroy 10 Meridia's Chosen ships24.4%
- Dependable AllyDestroy the enemy space station in a Warzone21.9%
- Bane of the Dread PortDestroy a Dread Port space station21.7%
- Nobody Will Miss ThatCompletely exhaust a salvage site in a Graveyard system19.4%
- RustpunkCollect 10,000 salvage from wrecks19.0%
- Idle GameRun the Autopilot for a total of 100 hours17.9%
- Mining MagnateMine 10,000 ore from asteroids17.7%
- Joining the Big LeaguesPurchase a Frigate17.3%
- King of the HillDestroy a Frigate16.6%
- Defender of HumanityDestroy 1,000 Meridia's Chosen ships12.2%
- Hitting the MotherlodeCompletely exhaust an asteroid field in a Motherlode system12.2%
- Scrap GuruCollect 100,000 salvage from wrecks2.5%
- Mining TitanMine 100,000 ore from asteroids2.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Vanguard Galaxy DLC
Vanguard Galaxy has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Vanguard Galaxy, Soundtrack ↗ | $3.99 |
 | Vanguard Galaxy, Supporter Pack ↗ | $6.99 |
Latest Vanguard Galaxy news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Beta Update 0.8.3.5 Patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 Beta Update 0.8.3.4 Patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 Beta Update 0.8.3.3 Patch notes
- Oct 23, 2026 Beta Hotfix 0.8.3.2 Patch notes
- Oct 23, 2026 Beta Update 0.8.3.1 Patch notes
- Oct 22, 2026 New Beta Update 0.8.3, Empire
- Oct 17, 2026 Update 0.8.2.5 Patch notes
- Oct 13, 2026 Upcoming Beta, Empire
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Vanguard Galaxy FAQ
Is Vanguard Galaxy dead?
Vanguard Galaxy has a small but active player base. 241 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 7% on the month before).
How many people play Vanguard Galaxy?
241 people are playing Vanguard Galaxy on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 269 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Vanguard Galaxy?
Vanguard Galaxy reached its all-time Steam peak of 922 concurrent players on Jun 1, 2026.
Is Vanguard Galaxy growing or declining?
Vanguard Galaxy is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 288, up 7% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Vanguard Galaxy most active?
Vanguard Galaxy usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Vanguard Galaxy cost?
Vanguard Galaxy costs $8.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Vanguard Galaxy has been on Steam?
We have not seen Vanguard Galaxy discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $8.99.
Is Vanguard Galaxy on sale right now?
No, Vanguard Galaxy is at its full price of $8.99 on Steam right now.
Where is Vanguard Galaxy cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Vanguard Galaxy is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 82 499, about $4.56 or 49% below the US price of $8.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Vanguard Galaxy good?
Steam players rate Vanguard Galaxy Very Positive: 90% of 603 reviews are positive.
When did Vanguard Galaxy come out?
Vanguard Galaxy was released on Steam on Oct 30, 2025.
Who made Vanguard Galaxy?
Vanguard Galaxy was developed by Bat Roost Games.
Is Vanguard Galaxy still worth playing?
Vanguard Galaxy has a smaller but active community on Steam today (241 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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