CONTROL Ultimate Edition Price History and Player Count

Control Ultimate Edition

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Control Ultimate Edition

Remedy EntertainmentAug 27, 2020Action, Adventure

$39.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Verified
  • Action
  • Supernatural
  • Female Protagonist
  • Story Rich
  • Adventure
  • Third Person
  • Singleplayer
  • Atmospheric
  • Horror
  • Sci-fi
Playing now
480
Updated 6 minutes ago
24-hour peak
1,089
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
9,193
Aug 30, 2020
Avg this month
947
-43.6% vs last month
Steam reviews
86%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Control Ultimate Edition player count chart

Control Ultimate Edition has a small but active player base. 480 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 27% on the month before).

History from Aug 1, 2020

Control Ultimate Edition monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026947-732-43.6%1,853
October 20261,679-417-19.9%4,641
September 20262,096+2,238+78.89%5,075
August 2026n/a+1,363+92.47%2,837
July 2026n/a-878-37.33%1,474
June 2026n/a+1,324+128.79%2,352
May 2026n/a-304-22.82%1,028
April 2026n/a+62+4.88%1,332
March 2026n/a-280-18.06%1,270
February 2026n/a-681-30.52%1,550
January 2026n/a-320-12.54%2,231
December 2025n/a+1,089+74.49%2,551
November 2025n/a-1,019-41.07%1,462
October 2025n/a+458+22.64%2,481
September 2025n/a-668-24.82%2,023
August 2025n/a+1,606+148.02%2,691
July 2025n/a-511-32.02%1,085
June 2025n/a+962+151.74%1,596
May 2025n/a-57-8.25%634
April 2025n/a-179-20.57%691
March 2025n/a+244+38.98%870
February 2025n/a-447-41.66%626
January 2025n/a-28-2.54%1,073
December 2024n/a+17+1.57%1,101
November 2024n/a+114+11.75%1,084
October 2024n/a-108-10.02%970
September 2024n/a+246+29.57%1,078
August 2024n/a-88-9.57%832
July 2024n/a+5+0.55%920
June 2024n/a-519-36.19%915
May 2024n/a+495+52.72%1,434
April 2024n/a-106-10.14%939
March 2024n/a-156-12.99%1,045
February 2024n/a-249-17.17%1,201
January 2024n/a-87-5.66%1,450
December 2023n/a-346-18.37%1,537
November 2023n/a+188+11.09%1,883
October 2023n/a+676+66.34%1,695
September 2023n/a+443+76.91%1,019
August 2023n/a-378-39.62%576
July 2023n/a+10+1.06%954
June 2023n/a+280+42.17%944
May 2023n/a-680-50.6%664
April 2023n/a+540+67.16%1,344
March 2023n/a+44+5.79%804
February 2023n/a-297-28.1%760
January 2023n/a+7+0.67%1,057
December 2022n/a-15-1.41%1,050
November 2022n/a+127+13.54%1,065
October 2022n/a-767-44.99%938
September 2022n/a+993+139.47%1,705
August 2022n/a-1,336-65.23%712
July 2022n/a+1,268+162.56%2,048
June 2022n/a+167+27.24%780
May 2022n/a-432-41.34%613
April 2022n/a+495+90%1,045
March 2022n/a-395-41.8%550
February 2022n/a-483-33.82%945
January 2022n/a+215+17.72%1,428
December 2021n/a+109+9.87%1,213
November 2021n/a-454-29.14%1,104
October 2021n/a-713-31.4%1,558
September 2021n/a+920+68.1%2,271
August 2021n/a-413-23.41%1,351
July 2021n/a+144+8.89%1,764
June 2021n/a-745-31.5%1,620
May 2021n/a-2,435-50.73%2,365
April 2021n/a+3,113+184.53%4,800
March 2021n/a+133+8.56%1,687
February 2021n/a-1,346-46.41%1,554
January 2021n/a-96-3.2%2,900
December 2020n/a-362-10.78%2,996
November 2020n/a+1,593+90.25%3,358
October 2020n/a-5,365-75.25%1,765
September 2020n/a-2,063-22.44%7,130
August 2020n/an/an/a9,193

How many people play Control Ultimate Edition right now?

Right now, 480 players are in Control Ultimate Edition on Steam. That makes it the #875 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,089 players. Today's peak is 49% below its 30-day average daily peak of 2,153.

Control Ultimate Edition player count history

Over the last 30 days Control Ultimate Edition averaged a daily peak of 2,153 players, down 27% compared with the 30 days before (2,930). Its highest point this month (3,833) is 162% above the same period last year (1,462). In its first month after release (Aug 27, 2020) it peaked at 9,193 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 9,193, set on Aug 30, 2020.

Best time to play Control Ultimate Edition

Based on the last 14 days, Control Ultimate Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 56% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Control Ultimate Edition players by hour and weekday

When Control Ultimate Edition 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.

BusiestSunday at 19:00 UTCabout 2,804 players on average
QuietestThursday at 07:00 UTCabout 747 players on average
Busy vs quiet3.8xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Control Ultimate Edition

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Developer
Remedy Entertainment
Released
Aug 27, 2020
Genre
Action, Adventure
Steam Deck
Verified
Languages
13 languages, 4 with full audio

Screenshots

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Control Ultimate Edition price history

$39.99
price now (US)
$3.99
lowest recorded (-90%) · Sep 5, 2026 archived
-80%
typical sale discount · 8 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Control Ultimate Edition is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 80% off (around $8.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.99.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.

Control Ultimate Edition price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States$39.99$39.9935.63 EURbase
Euro area39,99€$44.8839.99 EUR+12%
United Kingdom£32.99$44.4039.56 EUR+11%
CanadaC$ 47.99$34.3630.62 EUR-14%
AustraliaA$ 49.95$34.9731.15 EUR-13%
New ZealandNZ$ 49.99$28.1025.04 EUR-30%
BrazilR$99,99$18.2916.30 EUR-54%
MexicoMex$ 469.99$25.2822.52 EUR-37%
Argentina (LATAM USD)$18.49$18.4916.47 EUR-54%
Poland149,99 zł$38.3634.17 EUR-4%
SwitzerlandCHF 35.49$43.3938.66 EUR+9%
Norway399,00 kr$42.9138.23 EUR+7%
Turkey (MENA USD)$18.49$18.4916.47 EUR-54%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)$18.49$18.4916.47 EUR-54%
South AfricaR 330.00$20.1017.91 EUR-50%
India cheapest₹1,499.00$15.8714.14 EUR-60%
IndonesiaRp 299 999$16.6014.79 EUR-58%
China¥138.00$20.6918.44 EUR-48%
Japan¥4,500$28.4025.30 EUR-29%
South Korea₩ 39,900$29.6726.44 EUR-26%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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Control Ultimate Edition reviews over time

86% Very Positive86% of 66,483 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Control Ultimate Edition achievements

Control Ultimate Edition has 67 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 30.0% of them; the rarest, Vending Spree, is held by 3.4% of players.

  • Choose to be ChosenObtain the Service Weapon89.5%
  • Welcome to the Oldest HouseHidden achievement79.4%
  • Paranatural PowerhouseObtain the Launch Ability72.0%
  • Strange CollectionCollect 40 Collectibles64.3%
  • Unknown CallerHidden achievement64.0%
  • ParautilitarianUnlock 1 Ability Upgrade62.1%
  • Astral ConstructionConstruct a Weapon Form or Mod60.4%
  • Ritualistic ThinkingCleanse 5 Control Points58.4%
  • Shifting PositionsObtain the Evade Ability56.5%
  • Directorial OverrideHidden achievement52.0%
  • Unstable MatterKill 50 enemies with the Launch Ability51.8%
  • Ritual IntuitionCleanse 10 Control Points48.0%
  • Record KeeperCollect 80 Collectibles47.3%
  • Proper Handling ProceduresUse Launch to throw a grenade or rocket45.2%
  • Old Boys' ClubHidden achievement45.0%
  • Insular TelekinesisObtain the Shield Ability42.6%
  • Paranatural CollectionCollect more than 100,000 Source41.4%
  • ThresholdHidden achievement41.3%
  • Bureau ArchivistCollect 120 Collectibles39.3%
  • Psychic OccupationObtain the Seize Ability39.2%
  • Rising ThoughtObtain the Levitate Ability38.3%
  • Career DevelopmentUnlock all 3 Personal Mod slots38.1%
  • My Brother's KeeperHidden achievement38.0%
  • The Importance of SynergyComplete 5 Side Missions36.2%
  • Cognitive IntruderCompel 10 enemies with the Seize Ability35.9%
  • The Face of the EnemyHidden achievement33.6%
  • Discerning the PatternCleanse 25 Control Points33.3%
  • First On the SceneComplete 1 Bureau Alert33.2%
  • Finnish TangoHidden achievement31.1%
  • Astral PhenomenaHidden achievement31.0%
  • Non-Standard IssueUpgrade any Weapon Form to Level 330.4%
  • PolarisHidden achievement30.2%
  • Take ControlHidden achievement29.8%
  • Interdimensional DefenderKilled 1000 Hiss29.0%
  • Expert ParautilitarianSpend 50 Ability Points29.0%
  • Inter-Departmental CooperationComplete 10 Side Missions25.9%
  • Living ArchetypesHidden achievement24.7%
  • War GamesComplete 5 Board Countermeasures23.0%
  • Altered Manifestations May OccurHidden achievement22.5%
  • Familiar MethodologiesHidden achievement21.0%
  • FBC Crisis Solution Task ForceComplete 15 Side Missions21.0%
  • Aggressive GrowthHidden achievement20.8%
  • Multiple ApplicationsUse Multi-Launch to hit 3 targets19.5%
  • CREATE_DESTROY_ACHIEVEMENTUse Shape and Fracture a combined total of 100 times18.1%
  • The Third ThingHidden achievement17.1%
  • Astral PlumbingHidden achievement16.2%
  • In-depth InvestigationsFind 80% of the Collectibles in the Investigations Sector15.6%
  • Hostile Work EnvironmentKill 50 Hiss Sharpened15.5%
  • Master ParautilitarianSpend 100 Ability Points15.4%
  • Head of CommunicationsHidden achievement15.3%
  • Workplace RecreationPlay a single game in Arcade Mode13.4%
  • Star PerformanceHidden achievement13.2%
  • Crisis ManagementComplete 5 Bureau Alerts12.5%
  • Surge of PowerHidden achievement10.6%
  • Volatile DebrisKill 10 enemies with the Shield Burst Ability8.2%
  • A Strong FoundationComplete all Missions in the Foundation8.2%
  • Elevated MindKill 25 Airborne Rangers7.1%
  • Surge ProtectorKill 50 enemies with Surge6.8%
  • Astral TacticianComplete 25 Board Countermeasures6.3%
  • Chief InvestigatorFind 80% of the hidden locations in the Investigations Sector5.2%

Showing the 60 most unlocked of 67 achievements.

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Control Ultimate Edition FAQ

Is Control Ultimate Edition dead?

Control Ultimate Edition has a small but active player base. 480 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 27% on the month before).

How many people play Control Ultimate Edition?

480 people are playing Control Ultimate Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,089 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Control Ultimate Edition?

Control Ultimate Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 9,193 concurrent players on Aug 30, 2020.

Is Control Ultimate Edition growing or declining?

Control Ultimate Edition is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 2,153, down 27% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Control Ultimate Edition most active?

Control Ultimate Edition usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).

How much does Control Ultimate Edition cost?

Control Ultimate Edition costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Control Ultimate Edition has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Control Ultimate Edition on Steam is $3.99 (90% off), on Sep 5, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $39.99 right now.

Is Control Ultimate Edition on sale right now?

No, Control Ultimate Edition is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 80%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.

Where is Control Ultimate Edition cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Control Ultimate Edition is cheapest in India at ₹1,499.00, about $15.87 or 60% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is Control Ultimate Edition good?

Steam players rate Control Ultimate Edition Very Positive: 86% of 66,483 reviews are positive.

When did Control Ultimate Edition come out?

Control Ultimate Edition was released on Steam on Aug 27, 2020.

Who made Control Ultimate Edition?

Control Ultimate Edition was developed by Remedy Entertainment.

Is Control Ultimate Edition still worth playing?

Control Ultimate Edition has a smaller but active community on Steam today (480 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).

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