GAME VS GAME
No Man's Sky is more popular right now with 10,859 players on Steam, 2.8 times as many players as The Long Dark (3,934). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 13,371 players on average against 3,545 for The Long Dark. The highest all-time peak belongs to No Man's Sky (212,620 players).
Concurrent players on Steam. Drag or pinch to zoom; the table below has every number.
| Stat |  No Man's Sky |  The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 10,859 | 3,934 |
| 24-hour peak | 14,229 | 4,565 |
| All-time peak | 212,620Aug 12, 2016 | 15,003Apr 1, 2026 |
| 30-day average players | 13,371 | 3,545 |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive423k reviews | 88.9% positive124k reviews |
| Price now (US) | -60% $23.99 | -54% $18.38 |
| Lowest price we have seen | $23.99 Oct 27, 2026 | $3.49 Apr 5, 2026 |
| Twitch viewers now | 103254 on average, 7 days | 83204 on average, 7 days |
| Release date | Aug 12, 2016 | Sep 1, 2014 |
Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.
No Man's SkyThe Long DarkPick 2 to 4 games. Only games with a player count page can be compared.
No Man's Sky is more popular right now with 10,859 players on Steam, 2.8 times as many players as The Long Dark (3,934). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 13,371 players on average against 3,545 for The Long Dark. The highest all-time peak belongs to No Man's Sky (212,620 players).
No Man's Sky peaked at 212,620 concurrent players on August 12, 2016. The Long Dark peaked at 15,003 concurrent players on April 1, 2026.
No Man's Sky costs $23.99 on the US Steam store. The Long Dark costs $18.38 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $3.49.
Player counts updated 8 minutes ago.
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