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Captain of Industry player count chart
No, Captain of Industry is not dead. 2,259 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,258. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 9% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2022
Captain of Industry monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,318 | +16.72% | 3,509 |
| October 2026 | 1,986 | -18.47% | 3,716 |
| September 2026 | 2,436 | -16.01% | 4,631 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -12.31% | 5,514 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +34.36% | 6,288 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -18.18% | 4,680 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -20.65% | 5,720 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -20.25% | 7,209 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +150% | 9,040 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -7.19% | 3,616 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +9.01% | 3,896 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +2.55% | 3,574 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -12.39% | 3,485 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -12.69% | 3,978 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -18.32% | 4,556 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -17.09% | 5,578 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -32.33% | 6,728 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -10.41% | 9,942 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +423.69% | 11,097 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -5.95% | 2,119 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +45.45% | 2,253 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +1.18% | 1,549 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +10.06% | 1,531 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -8.43% | 1,391 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -12.2% | 1,519 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +6.86% | 1,730 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -18.89% | 1,619 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -14.96% | 1,996 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -16.63% | 2,347 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -28.54% | 2,815 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -32.98% | 3,939 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +241.88% | 5,877 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -6.22% | 1,719 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -3.22% | 1,833 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +6.88% | 1,894 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +1.55% | 1,772 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -10.28% | 1,745 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +11.14% | 1,945 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -18.34% | 1,750 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -34.9% | 2,143 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -38.18% | 3,292 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +47.83% | 5,325 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +143.05% | 3,602 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +18.75% | 1,482 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -15.16% | 1,248 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +0.75% | 1,471 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +7.51% | 1,460 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -12.5% | 1,358 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -22.9% | 1,552 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -1.71% | 2,013 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -27.3% | 2,048 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -31.39% | 2,817 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -32.96% | 4,106 |
| June 2022 | n/a | n/a | 6,125 |
How many people play Captain of Industry right now?
2,259 people are playing Captain of Industry on Steam right now. That makes it the #391 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,258 players. Today's peak is 16% above its 30-day average daily peak of 2,814.
Is Captain of Industry growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Captain of Industry averaged a daily peak of 2,814 players, down 9% compared with the 30 days before (3,093). Its highest point this month (3,716) is 7% above the same period last year (3,485). In its first month after release (May 31, 2022) it peaked at 6,125 players. Today's player count is 20% of its all-time peak of 11,097, set on May 1, 2025.
Best time to play Captain of Industry
Based on the last 14 days, Captain of Industry is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 48% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Captain of Industry players by hour and weekday
When Captain of Industry 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 Captain of Industry
Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.
- Developer
- MaFi Games
- Released
- May 31, 2022
- Genre
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 20 languages
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Captain of Industry price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Captain of Industry is at its full price of $34.99. It usually goes on sale for about 30% off (around $24.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $23.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Captain of Industry price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.99 | $34.99 | base |
| Euro area | 33,99€ | $37.95 | +8% |
| United Kingdom | £29.50 | $39.49 | +13% |
| Canada | C$ 44.99 | $31.98 | -9% |
| Australia | A$ 50.95 | $35.01 | 0% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 49.99 | $27.71 | -21% |
| Brazil | R$101,99 | $18.53 | -47% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 389.99 | $20.85 | -40% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $17.99 | $17.99 | -49% |
| Poland | 161,99 zł | $41.18 | +18% |
| Switzerland | CHF 38.99 | $47.61 | +36% |
| Norway | 390,00 kr | $41.37 | +18% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $17.99 | $17.99 | -49% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $16.49 | $16.49 | -53% |
| South Africa | R 315.00 | $19.05 | -46% |
| India | ₹1,500.00 | $15.97 | -54% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 284 999 | $15.75 | -55% |
| China | ¥128.00 | $19.19 | -45% |
| Japan | ¥3,900 | $24.63 | -30% |
| South Korea | ₩ 37,500 | $27.60 | -21% |
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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Captain of Industry reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Captain of Industry on Twitch
Twitch category "Captain of Industry", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Captain of Industry Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 17 Oct 2026, with a peak of 461 viewers and 162 on average.
Captain of Industry streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Captain of Industry streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Captain of Industry DLC
Captain of Industry has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Captain of Industry news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Patch notes for v0.8.8b Patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Patch notes for v0.8.8a Patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Update 4.3 Mixed Materials, Overlays, Radiation Shielded Trains, and Web API
- Oct 21, 2026 Captain's Diary #57: What's in the upcoming Update 4.3
- Sep 23, 2026 Patch notes for v0.8.7d Patch notes
- Sep 15, 2026 Patch notes for v0.8.7c Patch notes
- Sep 10, 2026 Patch notes for v0.8.7b Patch notes
- Aug 22, 2026 Patch notes for v0.8.7a Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Captain of Industry FAQ
Is Captain of Industry dead?
No, Captain of Industry is not dead. 2,259 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,258. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 9% on the month before).
How many people play Captain of Industry?
2,259 people are playing Captain of Industry on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,258 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Captain of Industry?
Captain of Industry reached its all-time Steam peak of 11,097 concurrent players on May 1, 2025.
Is Captain of Industry growing or declining?
Captain of Industry is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 2,814, down 9% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Captain of Industry most active?
Captain of Industry usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Captain of Industry cost?
Captain of Industry costs $34.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Captain of Industry has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Captain of Industry on Steam is $23.99 (20% off), on Apr 4, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $34.99 right now.
Is Captain of Industry on sale right now?
No, Captain of Industry is at its full price of $34.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 30%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 30%.
Where is Captain of Industry cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Captain of Industry is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 284 999, about $15.75 or 55% below the US price of $34.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Captain of Industry good?
Steam players rate Captain of Industry Very Positive: 90% of 11,743 reviews are positive.
When did Captain of Industry come out?
Captain of Industry was released on Steam on May 31, 2022.
Who made Captain of Industry?
Captain of Industry was developed by MaFi Games.
Is Captain of Industry still worth playing?
Captain of Industry has a big, active player base on Steam today (2,259 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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