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Core Keeper player count chart
No, Core Keeper is not dead. 3,816 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 5,253. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 66% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2022
Core Keeper monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 4,303 | -48.06% | 8,404 |
| October 2026 | 8,284 | +76.44% | 29,129 |
| September 2026 | 4,695 | +81.04% | 10,086 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -22.69% | 5,571 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -35.48% | 7,206 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +32.26% | 11,168 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -22.74% | 8,444 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -59.01% | 10,930 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +6.67% | 26,666 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +157.31% | 24,998 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -8.04% | 9,715 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +38.58% | 10,564 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -14.08% | 7,623 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +83.38% | 8,872 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -31.66% | 4,838 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -40.52% | 7,079 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +46.41% | 11,902 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +2.81% | 8,129 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -37.13% | 7,907 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +3.4% | 12,576 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +25.48% | 12,162 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -10.47% | 9,692 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -14.05% | 10,826 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -40.68% | 12,595 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +3.71% | 21,232 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -55.94% | 20,472 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +1.31% | 46,465 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +846.21% | 45,863 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -12.33% | 4,847 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +40.76% | 5,529 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -8.12% | 3,928 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -43.74% | 4,275 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +85.75% | 7,599 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -36.26% | 4,091 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +9.48% | 6,418 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +11.06% | 5,862 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -64.52% | 5,278 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +203.51% | 14,878 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +88.03% | 4,902 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -40.12% | 2,607 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -20.45% | 4,354 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -49.07% | 5,473 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +32.88% | 10,746 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +26.91% | 8,087 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -5.36% | 6,372 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +1.07% | 6,733 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -1.17% | 6,662 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -47.78% | 6,741 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +259.71% | 12,910 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -1.73% | 3,589 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -31.8% | 3,652 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -29.83% | 5,355 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -41.18% | 7,631 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +84.03% | 12,974 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -61.58% | 7,050 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -46.82% | 18,351 |
| March 2022 | n/a | n/a | 34,508 |
How many people are playing Core Keeper?
At this moment Core Keeper has 3,816 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #246 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5,253 players. Today's peak is 56% below its 30-day average daily peak of 11,998.
Is Core Keeper growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Core Keeper averaged a daily peak of 11,998 players, up 66% compared with the 30 days before (7,220). Its highest point this month (29,129) is 282% above the same period last year (7,623). In its first month after release (Mar 1, 2022) it peaked at 34,508 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 46,465, set on Sep 1, 2024.
Best time to play Core Keeper
Based on the last 14 days, Core Keeper is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 48% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Core Keeper players by hour and weekday
When Core Keeper 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 Core Keeper
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
- Developer
- Pugstorm
- Publisher
- Fireshine Games, bilibili
- Released
- Mar 1, 2022
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 13 languages
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Core Keeper price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Core Keeper is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 30% off (around $13.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $9.59.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.
Core Keeper price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 19,99€ | $22.44 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £15.99 | $21.52 | +8% |
| Canada | C$ 25.99 | $18.61 | -7% |
| Australia | A$ 29.50 | $20.65 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 28.99 | $16.30 | -18% |
| Brazil | R$59,99 | $10.97 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 227.99 | $12.26 | -39% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 79,99 zł | $20.46 | +2% |
| Switzerland | CHF 21.99 | $26.89 | +34% |
| Norway | 220,00 kr | $23.66 | +18% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | -50% |
| South Africa | R 185.00 | $11.27 | -44% |
| India | ₹880.00 | $9.31 | -53% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 165 999 | $9.19 | -54% |
| China | ¥76.00 | $11.40 | -43% |
| Japan | ¥2,300 | $14.52 | -27% |
| South Korea | ₩ 21,500 | $15.99 | -20% |
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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Core Keeper reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Core Keeper on Twitch
Twitch category "Core Keeper", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Core Keeper Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 2 Nov 2026, with a peak of 1,239 viewers and 291 on average.
Core Keeper streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Core Keeper achievements
Core Keeper has 59 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 15.7% of them; the rarest, Fortune and Glory, is held by 0.2% of players.
A Slimey EncounterHidden achievement64.4%- Bugging OutHidden achievement53.2%
- Your Very FirstHatched your first pet from an egg52.3%
- You're a WizardHidden achievement44.3%
- Watch Your StepHidden achievement43.3%
- Rock and Stone!Equipped the Ring of Rock and Ring of Stone38.9%
- Beam Me UpUsed a waypoint38.6%
- From the Skies!Hidden achievement37.3%
- Slippery ShinobiHidden achievement34.3%
- A Good LifeFed cattle30.2%
- Toxic PersonalityHidden achievement28.9%
- From the Depths!Hidden achievement28.7%
- Farmer MidasHarvested a golden plant28.3%
- Pet ProdigyReached max level on a pet26.6%
- Just DesertsHidden achievement25.1%
- Slippery When WetHidden achievement23.3%
- Song of the WoodsHidden achievement18.6%
- Burning ThroughHidden achievement18.0%
- Howl of the SeaHidden achievement17.5%
- Roar of the FlamesHidden achievement17.1%
- Visitor From A Dying WorldHidden achievement15.4%
- Nature NurturerGained 100 skill points in gardening15.0%
- The Rune SongHidden achievement14.6%
- ThalassophobiaHidden achievement14.4%
- The Phantom SparkHidden achievement12.6%
- Cambrian BehemothHidden achievement10.4%
- Legendary FossilHidden achievement10.3%
- Wielder of LegendsHidden achievement10.1%
- The Soul SeekerHidden achievement9.3%
- Completely HookedGained 100 skill points in fishing9.2%
- Float like a butterfly...Gained 100 skill points in running8.9%
- Silence the SymphonyHidden achievement8.8%
- Robin HoodGained 100 skill points in range8.5%
- Crafty ExplorerGained 100 skill points in crafting8.5%
- ...Sting like a beeGained 100 skill points in melee8.3%
- Cheese it!Gained 100 skill points in cooking8.2%
- Health ConsciousGained 100 skill points in vitality7.9%
- Diggy Diggy HoleGained 100 skill points in mining7.4%
- Certified ChefDiscovered 100 recipes in the cook book6.7%
- In a RushHidden achievement6.3%
- I want ’em all!Stored all color variations of one pet type in a chest5.0%
- The Heart of the CardsHidden achievement4.9%
- Legion CommanderHad 8 or more active minions4.8%
- A Throne Fit for a KingHidden achievement4.6%
- Calculated ProphecyHidden achievement4.3%
- A Strange SongPlay the Tune of Tempest4.0%
- A Wizard Is Never LateGained 100 skill points in magic3.7%
- Stay Away From The Summoner!Gained 100 skill points in summoning3.7%
- Whisper of the VoidHidden achievement3.7%
- The Titan BreathHidden achievement3.5%
- Gossip GroupTalked to a Big Larva3.4%
- 5 Centimeters Per SecondPlanted 10 Cherry Trees3.2%
- Explosion MasteryGained 100 skill points in explosions2.4%
- Giddy UpSaddle-straddle-skedaddled cattle2.4%
- Impersonator SyndromeHidden achievement2.1%
- The Credence of RuinHidden achievement1.9%
- The Veil CruxHidden achievement0.8%
- Racer's GarageStored 3 different kinds of Go-Karts in a chest0.4%
- Fortune and GloryEquipped a Hookshot and the Explorer's vanity set0.2%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Core Keeper DLC
Core Keeper has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Core Keeper, Explorer's Guide ↗ | $7.99 |
 | Core Keeper Soundtrack ↗ | $7.99 |
Latest Core Keeper news and patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 CK 1.3.0.7, Security patch Patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Community Wrap-Up, October 2026
- Oct 9, 2026 CK 1.3.0.6, Hotfix Patch notes
- Oct 8, 2026 Core Keeper’s Free Weekend, Your Adventure Starts Here!
- Oct 7, 2026 1.3.0.5, Stability Patch Patch notes
- Sep 30, 2026 Community Wrap-Up, September 2026
- Sep 30, 2026 1.3.0.4, Hotfix Patch notes
- Sep 29, 2026 1.3.0.3, Stability Patch Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Core Keeper FAQ
Is Core Keeper dead?
No, Core Keeper is not dead. 3,816 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 5,253. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 66% on the month before).
How many people play Core Keeper?
3,816 people are playing Core Keeper on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5,253 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Core Keeper?
Core Keeper reached its all-time Steam peak of 46,465 concurrent players on Sep 1, 2024.
Is Core Keeper growing or declining?
Core Keeper is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 11,998, up 66% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Core Keeper most active?
Core Keeper usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
How much does Core Keeper cost?
Core Keeper costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Core Keeper has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Core Keeper on Steam is $9.59 (40% off), on Jul 11, 2024 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Core Keeper on sale right now?
No, Core Keeper is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 30%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 40%.
Where is Core Keeper cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Core Keeper is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 165 999, about $9.19 or 54% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Core Keeper good?
Steam players rate Core Keeper Very Positive: 92% of 68,062 reviews are positive.
When did Core Keeper come out?
Core Keeper was released on Steam on Mar 1, 2022.
Who made Core Keeper?
Core Keeper was developed by Pugstorm and published by Fireshine Games, bilibili.
Is Core Keeper still worth playing?
Core Keeper has a big, active player base on Steam today (3,816 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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