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Bard Idle player count chart
Bard Idle has a small but active player base. 92 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 12% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2022
Bard Idle monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 87 | -3.33% | 110 |
| October 2026 | 90 | +12.5% | 124 |
| September 2026 | 80 | +4.59% | 114 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -4.39% | 109 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -26.92% | 114 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -3.7% | 156 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -0.61% | 162 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +7.95% | 163 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +1.34% | 151 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -1.32% | 149 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -27.4% | 151 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +6.12% | 208 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +29.8% | 196 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +0% | 151 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -3.82% | 151 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -14.67% | 157 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +11.52% | 184 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -9.34% | 165 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -10.78% | 182 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -8.52% | 204 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +1.83% | 223 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -6.41% | 219 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +6.85% | 234 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +7.35% | 219 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +4.08% | 204 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -21.91% | 196 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +2.45% | 251 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +18.36% | 245 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -9.21% | 207 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +12.87% | 228 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -10.62% | 202 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +0.44% | 226 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +19.68% | 225 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -1.57% | 188 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -11.98% | 191 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -26.94% | 217 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +7.61% | 297 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +0.73% | 276 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -1.44% | 274 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -1.42% | 278 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -7.84% | 282 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -10.26% | 306 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +8.6% | 341 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +1.62% | 314 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -11.21% | 309 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +0.58% | 348 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -1.98% | 346 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -9.49% | 353 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -54.01% | 390 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -15.71% | 848 |
| September 2022 | n/a | n/a | 1,006 |
How many people are playing Bard Idle?
92 people are playing Bard Idle on Steam right now. That makes it the #3,347 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 92 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 105.
Bard Idle player count trend
Over the last 30 days Bard Idle averaged a daily peak of 105 players, up 12% compared with the 30 days before (94). Its highest point this month (124) is 37% below the same period last year (196). In its first month after release (Sep 1, 2022) it peaked at 1,006 players. Today's player count is 9% of its all-time peak of 1,006, set on Sep 1, 2022.
Best time to play Bard Idle
Based on the last 14 days, Bard Idle is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 21% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Bard Idle players by hour and weekday
When Bard Idle 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 Bard Idle
Build a unique team, where each character has a random weapon, race and class. Strong combinations of heroes, enhanced by the ballad creation system and jelly dwarfs, will capture your adventure in history!
- Developer
- Illegal Turtle 🐢
- Released
- Sep 1, 2022
- Genre
- Indie, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 2 languages
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Bard Idle price
Bard Idle is free to play on Steam.
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Bard Idle reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Bard Idle achievements
Bard Idle has 56 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 9.7% of them; the rarest, Dragon child, is held by 1.3% of players.
ZONE 5Reach zone 558.9%
ZONE 10Reach zone 1044.7%
ZONE 15Reach zone 1541.3%
ZONE 20Reach zone 2038.7%
ZONE 25Reach zone 2532.9%
ZONE 30Reach zone 3026.1%
ZONE 35Reach zone 3521.3%
ZONE 40Reach zone 4018.6%
ZONE 45Reach zone 4516.4%
A hit!Kill 1000 enemy heroes15.3%
ZONE 50Reach zone 5014.4%
Citadel wallsLast 60 minutes in battle without getting camped out13.3%
ZONE 55Reach zone 559.9%
ZONE 60Reach zone 609.2%
GladiatorKill 1000 enemies with legionary9.0%
AmusementKill 25 enemies with a joke8.8%
ZONE 65Reach zone 658.7%
Bedtime storyKill 500 enemies with invisible heroes8.4%
ZONE 70Reach zone 708.3%
FloristGet all flowers in one adventure8.3%
ZONE 75Reach zone 758.0%
Zone 80Reach zone 807.5%
Knowing the greatUse 500 altars7.2%
Zone 85Reach zone 857.1%
Zone 90Reach zone 906.7%
ZONE 95Reach zone 956.4%
ZONE 100Reach zone 1006.3%
Toad's tearDefeat 100 toads5.8%
Jelly addictionGet all jelly dwarfs in one adventure and upgrade each one to level 75.6%
And one soldier in the fieldKill 5 toads in the Hero's Way quest in one adventure5.2%
Dark thingsResurrect an undead hero with dark hand 100 times5.1%
An unexpected journeyUse dragon eye4.2%
Axe porridgeHire at least one lumberjack and get axe spice4.0%
GluttonTake cherry spice after 9 spices3.7%
Love and moonUse magic tree 500 times by elf druid only3.6%
Colorful startUnlock all ordinary dyes3.2%
Fifty shades of cheeseCollect 100k of cheese strike in one adventure3.0%
Secret powerStart adventure with 3 or more modes enabled3.0%
I just startedAchieve 6 combo hits for any hero2.9%
DaenerysDefeat the second dragon2.9%
Dark passionElevate a hero to lich2.8%
SquidwardTurn 100 enemies into octopuses2.7%
Ave Caesar!Gather a squad of 19 legionaries and 1 legate of legion2.6%
BushidoGive butterfly katana to butterfly mages2.5%
All at onceUnlock all gradient dyes2.5%
Warrior to the coreVisit the arena 30 times2.4%
Glow with happinessUnlock all glow dyes2.3%
ScourgeDesecrate altar 100 times2.2%
Bullseye!For Shooting master, ricochet kill 1000 enemies1.8%
Is it safe?Unlock all x-ray dyes1.8%
Lord of the stonesGet 25 sapphire spheres from caravans in one adventure1.7%
Dark thoughtsUnlock all dark dyes1.4%
Shiny smileUnlock all shiny dyes1.4%
Flaming spiritUnlock all flame dyes1.3%
Epic adventureUnlock all epic dyes1.3%
Dragon childUnlock all dyes in game1.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Bard Idle DLC
Bard Idle has 26 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Bard Idle news and patch notes
- Oct 26, 2026 Halloween
- Jun 9, 2026 1.02b Patch notes
- Apr 27, 2026 1.02 Patch notes
- Dec 23, 2025 1.01 Patch notes
- Nov 28, 2025 Leaving Early Access, Deep story, Coda
- Jul 21, 2025 0.62b Patch notes
- Jul 12, 2025 Treasure trove
- Jun 6, 2025 Bard Roadmap 2025
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Bard Idle FAQ
Is Bard Idle dead?
Bard Idle has a small but active player base. 92 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 12% on the month before).
How many people play Bard Idle?
92 people are playing Bard Idle on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 92 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Bard Idle?
Bard Idle reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,006 concurrent players on Sep 1, 2022.
Is Bard Idle growing or declining?
Bard Idle is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 105, up 12% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Bard Idle most active?
Bard Idle usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
Is Bard Idle free?
Yes, Bard Idle is free to play on Steam.
When did Bard Idle come out?
Bard Idle was released on Steam on Sep 1, 2022.
Who made Bard Idle?
Bard Idle was developed by Illegal Turtle 🐢.
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