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Foundation: Galactic Frontier is more popular right now with 190 players on Steam, 3.2 times as many players as Shadow Empire (59). The highest all-time peak belongs to Shadow Empire (594 players).
Concurrent players on Steam. Drag or pinch to zoom; the table below has every number.
| Stat |  Foundation: Galactic Frontier |  Shadow Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 190 | 59 |
| 24-hour peak | 190 | 73 |
| All-time peak | 190Nov 7, 2026 | 594Dec 1, 2020 |
| 30-day average players | n/a | 74 |
| Steam reviews | n/a | 87% positive1,471 reviews |
| Price now (US) | Free to play | $39.99 |
| Lowest price we have seen | Free | $39.99 Oct 13, 2026 |
| Release date | Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 3, 2020 |
Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.
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Foundation: Galactic Frontier is more popular right now with 190 players on Steam, 3.2 times as many players as Shadow Empire (59). The highest all-time peak belongs to Shadow Empire (594 players).
Shadow Empire peaked at 594 concurrent players on December 1, 2020. Foundation: Galactic Frontier peaked at 190 concurrent players on November 7, 2026.
Foundation: Galactic Frontier is free to play. Shadow Empire costs $39.99 on the US Steam store.
Player counts updated 5 minutes ago.
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