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SIDE EFFECTS player count chart
SIDE EFFECTS has very few players on Steam right now (7). Its all-time peak was 657.
History from Nov 1, 2025
SIDE EFFECTS monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -37.74% | 33 |
| October 2026 | 18 | +38.46% | 53 |
| September 2026 | 13 | -41.24% | 57 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +79.63% | 97 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -21.74% | 54 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +35.29% | 69 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -26.09% | 51 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -20.69% | 69 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -28.69% | 87 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -37.76% | 122 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -61.11% | 196 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -23.29% | 504 |
| November 2025 | n/a | n/a | 657 |
How many people are playing SIDE EFFECTS?
Right now, 7 players are in SIDE EFFECTS on Steam. That makes it the #8,969 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 25 players. Today's peak is 22% below its 30-day average daily peak of 32.
SIDE EFFECTS player count trend
Over the last 30 days SIDE EFFECTS averaged a daily peak of 32 players, up 28% compared with the 30 days before (25). Its highest point this month (53) is 92% below the same period last year (657). In its first month after release (Nov 21, 2025) it peaked at 504 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 657, set on Nov 1, 2025.
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About SIDE EFFECTS
A twisted trial of pill roulette for up to 4 players (solo or online). Pick your poison. Use experimental items to shift the odds. And remember: only one of you can survive.
- Developer
- hirohun, Mr.Pootsley, Jaybooty, Lofar42
- Publisher
- Free Lives
- Released
- Nov 21, 2025
- Genre
- Indie, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 10 languages
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SIDE EFFECTS price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. SIDE EFFECTS is at its full price of $4.99. It usually goes on sale for about 40% off (around $2.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $2.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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SIDE EFFECTS reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Latest SIDE EFFECTS news and patch notes
- Dec 17, 2025 Update v1.09 Patch notes
- Dec 16, 2025 Beta v1.09 Patch notes
- Dec 11, 2025 Hotfix 1.08 Patch notes
- Dec 10, 2025 Patch v1.07 Patch notes
- Dec 9, 2025 Patch v1.05
- Nov 23, 2025 10000 Patients have participated
- Nov 21, 2025 Side Effects is out today!
- Nov 11, 2025 Side Effects gets multiplayer, launching 21st November!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
SIDE EFFECTS FAQ
Is SIDE EFFECTS dead?
SIDE EFFECTS has very few players on Steam right now (7). Its all-time peak was 657.
How many people play SIDE EFFECTS?
7 people are playing SIDE EFFECTS on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 25 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for SIDE EFFECTS?
SIDE EFFECTS reached its all-time Steam peak of 657 concurrent players on Nov 1, 2025.
Is SIDE EFFECTS growing or declining?
SIDE EFFECTS is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 32, up 28% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does SIDE EFFECTS cost?
SIDE EFFECTS costs $4.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price SIDE EFFECTS has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for SIDE EFFECTS on Steam is $2.99 (40% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $4.99 right now.
Is SIDE EFFECTS on sale right now?
No, SIDE EFFECTS is at its full price of $4.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 40%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 40%.
When did SIDE EFFECTS come out?
SIDE EFFECTS was released on Steam on Nov 21, 2025.
Who made SIDE EFFECTS?
SIDE EFFECTS was developed by hirohun, Mr.Pootsley, Jaybooty, Lofar42 and published by Free Lives.
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