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Air Defender player count chart
Air Defender has very few players on Steam right now (9). Its all-time peak was 162.
History from Nov 1, 2025
Air Defender monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -58.44% | 32 |
| October 2026 | 17 | -15% | 77 |
| September 2026 | 20 | +266.67% | 66 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | -60.87% | 18 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | +0% | 46 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | +39.39% | 46 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | -43.1% | 33 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | -20.55% | 58 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | +180.77% | 73 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -53.57% | 26 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | -49.55% | 56 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | -31.48% | 111 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | n/a | 162 |
How many people play Air Defender right now?
9 people are playing Air Defender on Steam right now. That makes it the #7,634 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10 players. Today's peak is 52% below its 30-day average daily peak of 21.
Air Defender player count history
Over the last 30 days Air Defender averaged a daily peak of 21 players, down 25% compared with the 30 days before (28). Its highest point this month (77) is 52% below the same period last year (162). In its first month after release (Nov 28, 2025) it peaked at 111 players. Today's player count is 6% of its all-time peak of 162, set on Nov 1, 2025.
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About Air Defender
Command the sky in a tense real-time strategy simulation where you manage a nation's air defenses. Analyze radar contacts, scramble interceptor jets, and make split-second decisions to protect your airspace from hostile threats.
- Developer
- ROTOR3
- Released
- Nov 28, 2025
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Air Defender price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Air Defender is at its full price of $20.19. It usually goes on sale for about 33% off (around $13.53), and the lowest we have recorded is $13.52.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Air Defender reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Latest Air Defender news and patch notes
- Oct 26, 2026 Air Defender is 33% off until 29 October
- Oct 22, 2026 Autumn Update 3 Patch notes
- Oct 7, 2026 New voices are coming, Air Defender is 20% off until 8 October
- Sep 17, 2026 Autumn Update 2 Patch notes
- Sep 14, 2026 Major Autumn Update Patch notes
- Sep 11, 2026 Major Autumn Update Patch notes
- May 23, 2026 Bug Fixes & Additions Patch notes
- May 2, 2026 Hotfix, Version 0.6.9.102 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
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Air Defender FAQ
Is Air Defender dead?
Air Defender has very few players on Steam right now (9). Its all-time peak was 162.
How many people play Air Defender?
9 people are playing Air Defender on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Air Defender?
Air Defender reached its all-time Steam peak of 162 concurrent players on Nov 1, 2025.
Is Air Defender growing or declining?
Air Defender is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 21, down 25% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does Air Defender cost?
Air Defender costs $20.19 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Air Defender has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Air Defender on Steam is $13.52 (33% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $20.19 right now.
Is Air Defender on sale right now?
No, Air Defender is at its full price of $20.19 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 33%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 33%.
When did Air Defender come out?
Air Defender was released on Steam on Nov 28, 2025.
Who made Air Defender?
Air Defender was developed by ROTOR3.
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