Spiral Knights Player Count: Is It Dead?

Spiral Knights

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Spiral Knights

Grey HavensJun 14, 2011Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play

Free to play Very PositiveSteam Deck Playable
  • Free to Play
  • Massively Multiplayer
  • RPG
  • Adventure
  • Action
  • Multiplayer
  • Online Co-Op
  • Dungeon Crawler
  • Hack and Slash
  • Co-op
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Playing now
215
Updated 24 minutes ago
24-hour peak
296
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
12,998
Jun 16, 2011
Avg this month
169
-15.08% vs last month
Steam reviews
83%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Spiral Knights player count chart

Spiral Knights has a small but active player base. 215 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 12% on the month before).

History from Jun 16, 2011

Spiral Knights monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026169-30-15.08%296
October 2026199-43-17.77%388
September 2026242-303-40.84%439
August 2026n/a-1-0.13%742
July 2026n/a+27+3.77%743
June 2026n/a-334-31.81%716
May 2026n/a+579+122.93%1,050
April 2026n/a+228+93.83%471
March 2026n/a+17+7.52%243
February 2026n/a-18-7.38%226
January 2026n/a-5-2.01%244
December 2025n/a+59+31.05%249
November 2025n/a-26-12.04%190
October 2025n/a+36+20%216
September 2025n/a+12+7.14%180
August 2025n/a-23-12.04%168
July 2025n/a-2-1.04%191
June 2025n/a-46-19.25%193
May 2025n/a+56+30.6%239
April 2025n/a+19+11.59%183
March 2025n/a-29-15.03%164
February 2025n/a-4-2.03%193
January 2025n/a-51-20.56%197
December 2024n/a+68+37.78%248
November 2024n/a-19-9.55%180
October 2024n/a-11-5.24%199
September 2024n/a+19+9.95%210
August 2024n/a+38+24.84%191
July 2024n/a-21-12.07%153
June 2024n/a-20-10.31%174
May 2024n/a+17+9.6%194
April 2024n/a-7-3.8%177
March 2024n/a-1-0.54%184
February 2024n/a+13+7.56%185
January 2024n/a-10-5.49%172
December 2023n/a-56-23.53%182
November 2023n/a+20+9.17%238
October 2023n/a-19-8.02%218
September 2023n/a+33+16.18%237
August 2023n/a-4-1.92%204
July 2023n/a+9+4.52%208
June 2023n/a+6+3.11%199
May 2023n/a-19-8.96%193
April 2023n/a-21-9.01%212
March 2023n/a+43+22.63%233
February 2023n/a-45-19.15%190
January 2023n/a+17+7.8%235
December 2022n/a-74-25.34%218
November 2022n/a+87+42.44%292
October 2022n/a-33-13.87%205
September 2022n/a+19+8.68%238
August 2022n/a-2-0.9%219
July 2022n/a+3+1.38%221
June 2022n/a+13+6.34%218
May 2022n/a+2+0.99%205
April 2022n/a-16-7.31%203
March 2022n/a-4-1.79%219
February 2022n/a-17-7.08%223
January 2022n/a+5+2.13%240
December 2021n/a-78-24.92%235
November 2021n/a+33+11.79%313
October 2021n/a+12+4.48%280
September 2021n/a-26-8.84%268
August 2021n/a+19+6.91%294
July 2021n/a-6-2.14%275
June 2021n/a-19-6.33%281
May 2021n/a-110-26.83%300
April 2021n/a+62+17.82%410
March 2021n/a-5-1.42%348
February 2021n/a-7-1.94%353
January 2021n/a+12+3.45%360
December 2020n/a-57-14.07%348
November 2020n/a+38+10.35%405
October 2020n/a+7+1.94%367
September 2020n/a-15-4%360
August 2020n/a-53-12.38%375
July 2020n/a-47-9.89%428
June 2020n/a-94-16.52%475
May 2020n/a-4-0.7%569
April 2020n/a+61+11.91%573
March 2020n/a+192+60%512
February 2020n/a-43-11.85%320
January 2020n/a-23-5.96%363
December 2019n/a-18-4.46%386
November 2019n/a+107+36.03%404
October 2019n/a-11-3.57%297
September 2019n/a-88-22.22%308
August 2019n/a+50+14.45%396
July 2019n/a-27-7.24%346
June 2019n/a+61+19.55%373
May 2019n/a-74-19.17%312
April 2019n/a-103-21.06%386
March 2019n/a+56+12.93%489
February 2019n/a-20-4.42%433
January 2019n/a+74+19.53%453
December 2018n/a-11-2.82%379
November 2018n/a-36-8.45%390
October 2018n/a-21-4.7%426
September 2018n/a-43-8.78%447
August 2018n/a-20-3.92%490
July 2018n/a-22-4.14%510
June 2018n/a+29+5.77%532
May 2018n/a-7-1.37%503
April 2018n/a-10-1.92%510
March 2018n/a-46-8.13%520
February 2018n/a-31-5.19%566
January 2018n/a+26+4.55%597
December 2017n/a-1-0.17%571
November 2017n/a-74-11.46%572
October 2017n/a+32+5.21%646
September 2017n/a-7-1.13%614
August 2017n/a-86-12.16%621
July 2017n/a-207-22.65%707
June 2017n/a+49+5.66%914
May 2017n/a+116+15.49%865
April 2017n/a+8+1.08%749
March 2017n/a-4-0.54%741
February 2017n/a-68-8.36%745
January 2017n/a-603-42.58%813
December 2016n/a+704+98.88%1,416
November 2016n/a-67-8.6%712
October 2016n/a+24+3.18%779
September 2016n/a-28-3.58%755
August 2016n/a-108-12.12%783
July 2016n/a-7-0.78%891
June 2016n/a+63+7.54%898
May 2016n/a+13+1.58%835
April 2016n/a+62+8.16%822
March 2016n/a-53-6.52%760
February 2016n/a+26+3.3%813
January 2016n/a-49-5.86%787
December 2015n/a-39-4.46%836
November 2015n/a-85-8.85%875
October 2015n/a+135+16.36%960
September 2015n/a-75-8.33%825
August 2015n/a+25+2.86%900
July 2015n/a-140-13.79%875
June 2015n/a+37+3.78%1,015
May 2015n/a-88-8.26%978
April 2015n/a+37+3.6%1,066
March 2015n/a-119-10.37%1,029
February 2015n/a-92-7.42%1,148
January 2015n/a-259-17.28%1,240
December 2014n/a+70+4.9%1,499
November 2014n/a-52-3.51%1,429
October 2014n/a+165+12.54%1,481
September 2014n/a+93+7.6%1,316
August 2014n/a-281-18.68%1,223
July 2014n/a-201-11.79%1,504
June 2014n/a+198+13.14%1,705
May 2014n/a-19-1.25%1,507
April 2014n/a-67-4.21%1,526
March 2014n/a+99+6.63%1,593
February 2014n/a-421-21.98%1,494
January 2014n/a-40-2.05%1,915
December 2013n/a+51+2.68%1,955
November 2013n/a-694-26.71%1,904
October 2013n/a-308-10.6%2,598
September 2013n/a-1,166-28.63%2,906
August 2013n/a+531+15%4,072
July 2013n/a+1,904+116.31%3,541
June 2013n/a-75-4.38%1,637
May 2013n/a-141-7.61%1,712
April 2013n/a+188+11.29%1,853
March 2013n/a-435-20.71%1,665
February 2013n/a+333+18.85%2,100
January 2013n/a-336-15.98%1,767
December 2012n/a-897-29.9%2,103
November 2012n/a+946+46.06%3,000
October 2012n/a+0+0%2,054
September 2012n/a+13+0.64%2,054
August 2012n/a-417-16.97%2,041
July 2012n/a+0+0%2,458
June 2012n/a-561-18.58%2,458
May 2012n/a+354+13.28%3,019
April 2012n/a-57-2.09%2,665
March 2012n/a-52-1.87%2,722
February 2012n/a-373-11.85%2,774
January 2012n/a-8,203-72.27%3,147
December 2011n/a+8,802+345.45%11,350
November 2011n/a-596-18.96%2,548
October 2011n/a-924-22.71%3,144
September 2011n/a-1,024-20.11%4,068
August 2011n/a-4,097-44.59%5,092
July 2011n/a-3,809-29.3%9,189
June 2011n/an/an/a12,998

How many people play Spiral Knights right now?

At this moment Spiral Knights has 215 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #1,910 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 296 players. Today's peak is 10% above its 30-day average daily peak of 270.

Spiral Knights player count trend

Over the last 30 days Spiral Knights averaged a daily peak of 270 players, down 12% compared with the 30 days before (306). Its highest point this month (388) is 104% above the same period last year (190). In its first month after release (Jun 14, 2011) it peaked at 12,998 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 12,998, set on Jun 16, 2011.

Best time to play Spiral Knights

Based on the last 14 days, Spiral Knights is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 47% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

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Spiral Knights players by hour and weekday

When Spiral Knights 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.

BusiestSunday at 20:00 UTCabout 307 players on average
QuietestWednesday at 08:00 UTCabout 107 players on average
Busy vs quiet2.9xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

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About Spiral Knights

Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

Developer
Grey Havens
Released
Jun 14, 2011
Genre
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
Steam Deck
Playable
Languages
4 languages

Screenshots

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Spiral Knights price

Spiral Knights is free to play on Steam.

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Spiral Knights reviews over time

83% Very Positive83% of 24,251 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Spiral Knights on Twitch

0
watching now
0
live channels
21
24-hour peak viewers
4
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Spiral Knights", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Spiral Knights Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 25 Oct 2026, with a peak of 65 viewers and 9 on average.

Spiral Knights streamers right now

Nobody in our samples.

Top Spiral Knights streamers this week

  1. Lego2build19
  2. JGErrant13
  3. mapashett13

Average viewers while live.

Top Twitch streamers across all games

Spiral Knights achievements

Spiral Knights has 54 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.4% of them; the rarest, Dauntless Delver, is held by 0.2% of players.

  • First StepsSuccessfully reach the Rescue Camp.77.7%
  • Welcome, StrangerCross the chasm into Haven.51.0%
  • SwordsmanAmass 3 swords in your Arsenal.38.6%
  • ArmorerAmass 3 armors in your Arsenal.35.4%
  • GunslingerAmass 3 guns in your Arsenal.27.6%
  • Jump StartRevive yourself.25.5%
  • Mission AccomplishedReach the first Clockworks Terminal.25.0%
  • Expert SwordsmanAmass 5 swords in your Arsenal.22.3%
  • HatterAmass 3 helmets in your Arsenal.20.8%
  • One-Star SmithAlchemize a 1 star item.16.4%
  • Pharma SuitableUse 10 Health Capsules.15.9%
  • Expert GunslingerAmass 5 guns in your Arsenal.15.2%
  • O Frabjous Day!Defeat the fabled Snarbolax that lives deep within the Gloaming Wildwoods.11.6%
  • World of MoorcraftPay a visit to Moorcraft Manor.11.5%
  • Helping HandRevive a downed party member.11.3%
  • Star-Spangled BomberObtain a Firecracker bomb.11.1%
  • BombardierAmass 3 bombs in your Arsenal.10.3%
  • Apprentice AlchemistAlchemize 5 items.10.0%
  • ShieldbearerAmass 3 shields in your Arsenal.9.7%
  • Spiral SpelunkerEarn clearance to explore Tier 2 of the Clockworks.9.6%
  • Applied EntropyBuild an item to heat level 10.9.0%
  • Two-Star SmithAlchemize a 2 star item.8.4%
  • Conditioned ResponseUse 10 Remedy Capsules.8.0%
  • Expert HatterAmass 5 helmets in your Arsenal.6.9%
  • Adept AlchemistAlchemize 10 items.6.5%
  • Expert ArmorerAmass 5 armors in your Arsenal.5.8%
  • Master SwordsmanAmass 10 swords in your Arsenal.5.6%
  • Bronze SurvivorComplete a Tier 1 expedition without having to revive.5.5%
  • Three-Star SmithAlchemize a 3 star item.5.4%
  • Son of a Nutcracker!Hit an opponent with a snowball in Lockdown.4.9%
  • Energize!Power up a derelict Mecha Knight.4.8%
  • Royal PainDefeat the Royal Jelly squatting in the Royal Jelly Palace.4.2%
  • An Emberlight in the DarkPay a visit to Emberlight, the town of gremlin outcasts.4.0%
  • Accomplished AlchemistAlchemize 25 items.3.5%
  • Four-Star SmithAlchemize a 4 star item.3.1%
  • Expert ShieldbearerAmass 5 shields in your Arsenal.2.8%
  • Terrible Twin TurretsDefeat the Roarmulus Twins.2.8%
  • Ascendant AlchemistAlchemize 50 items.2.1%
  • Expert BombardierAmass 5 bombs in your Arsenal.2.1%
  • Go DeepEarn clearance to explore Tier 3 of the Clockworks.2.0%
  • HardcoreDescend to the Core Terminal.1.7%
  • Five-Star SmithAlchemize a 5 star item.1.4%
  • Free SpiritDefeat Lord Vanaduke in the heart of the Firestorm Citadel.1.3%
  • Master GunslingerAmass 10 guns in your Arsenal.1.1%
  • Silver SurvivorComplete a Tier 2 expedition without having to revive.1.0%
  • Mad HatterAmass 10 helmets in your Arsenal.0.7%
  • Stellar SetAmass an Arsenal that includes a 5 star helmet, armor, shield, gun and bomb.0.6%
  • Master BombardierAmass 10 bombs in your Arsenal.0.5%
  • Master ArmorerAmass 10 armors in your Arsenal.0.5%
  • Master ShieldbearerAmass 10 shields in your Arsenal.0.4%
  • Fully LoadedUnlock and fill every equipment slot.0.3%
  • Gold SurvivorComplete a Tier 3 expedition without having to revive.0.3%
  • Cradle and AllTravel the entire Clockworks from depth 0 to depth 29 in a single expedition.0.3%
  • Dauntless DelverTravel the entire Clockworks from depth 0 to depth 29 in a single expedition without having to revive.0.2%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Spiral Knights DLC

Spiral Knights has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.

DLCReleasedPrice (US)
Spiral Knights: Operation Crimson Hammer ↗Feb 29, 2012Free

Latest Spiral Knights news and patch notes

Official announcements from the developer on Steam.

Spiral Knights FAQ

Is Spiral Knights dead?

Spiral Knights has a small but active player base. 215 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 12% on the month before).

How many people play Spiral Knights?

215 people are playing Spiral Knights on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 296 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Spiral Knights?

Spiral Knights reached its all-time Steam peak of 12,998 concurrent players on Jun 16, 2011.

Is Spiral Knights growing or declining?

Spiral Knights is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 270, down 12% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Spiral Knights most active?

Spiral Knights usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).

Is Spiral Knights free?

Yes, Spiral Knights is free to play on Steam.

Is Spiral Knights good?

Steam players rate Spiral Knights Very Positive: 83% of 24,251 reviews are positive.

When did Spiral Knights come out?

Spiral Knights was released on Steam on Jun 14, 2011.

Who made Spiral Knights?

Spiral Knights was developed by Grey Havens.

Is Spiral Knights still worth playing?

Spiral Knights has a smaller but active community on Steam today (215 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).

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