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Crusader Kings III player count chart
No, Crusader Kings III is not dead. 12,166 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 17,082. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2020
Crusader Kings III monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 15,483 | -19.64% | 25,130 |
| October 2026 | 19,267 | +12.17% | 35,940 |
| September 2026 | 17,177 | -13.7% | 28,450 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +9.87% | 32,966 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +9.64% | 30,005 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -17.38% | 27,366 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +1.55% | 33,121 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +7.4% | 32,616 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +5.23% | 30,370 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +6.6% | 28,860 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +1.4% | 27,072 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -65.2% | 26,697 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +16.53% | 76,719 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +118.34% | 65,837 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +12.25% | 30,153 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +10.81% | 26,863 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -8.05% | 24,243 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -15.9% | 26,365 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +13.55% | 31,350 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -14.54% | 27,610 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +18.4% | 32,306 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -5.91% | 27,286 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +4.19% | 28,999 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -4.76% | 27,833 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -30.47% | 29,223 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -17.07% | 42,029 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +68.8% | 50,679 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +28.34% | 30,023 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +9.66% | 23,394 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -19.97% | 21,334 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +12.3% | 26,658 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -25.53% | 23,739 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +38.03% | 31,877 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +9.19% | 23,095 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +1.39% | 21,151 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -21.61% | 20,861 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +30.34% | 26,611 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +5.98% | 20,417 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -7.73% | 19,265 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -15.22% | 20,879 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -11.78% | 24,628 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -38.35% | 27,915 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +85.73% | 45,278 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +29.43% | 24,378 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -3.75% | 18,835 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +2.48% | 19,568 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +7.1% | 19,094 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -10.47% | 17,829 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -20.66% | 19,914 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -27.37% | 25,099 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +64.79% | 34,555 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -1.72% | 20,969 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -20.23% | 21,335 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +5.98% | 26,746 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +4.43% | 25,236 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -9.47% | 24,165 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -57.78% | 26,693 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +221.19% | 63,229 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +12.76% | 19,686 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +8.75% | 17,459 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +2.3% | 16,054 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -11.21% | 15,693 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +1.57% | 17,674 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +1.62% | 17,400 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -2.49% | 17,123 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -6.22% | 17,561 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -5.19% | 18,725 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -45.38% | 19,749 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +118.87% | 36,159 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -27.93% | 16,521 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +7.05% | 22,922 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -14.36% | 21,413 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -45.85% | 25,004 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -53.3% | 46,173 |
| September 2020 | n/a | n/a | 98,872 |
How many people are playing Crusader Kings III?
Right now, 12,166 players are in Crusader Kings III on Steam. That makes it the #87 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17,082 players. Today's peak is 30% below its 30-day average daily peak of 24,367.
Crusader Kings III player count trend
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings III averaged a daily peak of 24,367 players, up 2% compared with the 30 days before (23,833). Its highest point this month (34,465) is 55% below the same period last year (76,719). In its first month after release (Sep 1, 2020) it peaked at 98,872 players. Today's player count is 12% of its all-time peak of 98,872, set on Sep 6, 2020.
Best time to play Crusader Kings III
Based on the last 14 days, Crusader Kings III is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 45% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Crusader Kings III 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 Crusader Kings III
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Released
- Sep 1, 2020
- Genre
- RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 1 with full audio
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Crusader Kings III price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Crusader Kings III is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 70% off (around $15.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $14.99.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.
Crusader Kings III price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.99 | $49.99 | base |
| Euro area | 49,99€ | $56.11 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £41.99 | $56.52 | +13% |
| Canada | C$ 66.99 | $47.97 | -4% |
| Australia | A$ 69.95 | $48.97 | -2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 79.99 | $44.97 | -10% |
| Brazil | R$188,99 | $34.57 | -31% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 767.00 | $41.26 | -17% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $34.99 | $34.99 | -30% |
| Poland | 208,99 zł | $53.45 | +7% |
| Switzerland | CHF 52.49 | $64.18 | +28% |
| Norway | 559,00 kr | $60.12 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $34.99 | $34.99 | -30% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $35.49 | $35.49 | -29% |
| South Africa | R 763.00 | $46.48 | -7% |
| India | ₹3,139.00 | $33.23 | -34% |
| Indonesia | Rp 563 999 | $31.21 | -38% |
| China cheapest | ¥198.00 | $29.69 | -41% |
| Japan | ¥6,990 | $44.11 | -12% |
| South Korea | ₩ 55,000 | $40.90 | -18% |
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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Crusader Kings III reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Crusader Kings III on Twitch
Twitch category "Crusader Kings III", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Crusader Kings III Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 14 Oct 2026, with a peak of 10,130 viewers and 1,751 on average.
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Crusader Kings III achievements
Crusader Kings III has 198 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.7% of them; the rarest, The Father, the Son, and the Holy Grandson, is held by 0.7% of players.
You'll Never Take Me Alive!Travel to a safe holding while your Capital is infected by a Epidemic67.3%
Divine RightReach the maximum level of Legitimacy65.4%
Until Death Do Us PartMarry another character61.3%
PatronageFund an Inspired character's Project, and receive the end result60.0%
I Made ThisLoot an artifact you do not have a claim on and pass it down to your heir50.3%
Stressful SituationSuffer from a Mental Break45.9%
Moving up in the WorldIncrease your Rank41.8%
Band of BrothersHave every camp followers temperament be positive and have at least 10 camp followers38.1%
Promised LandPermit a group of religious exiles to settle in your realm38.1%
Stamp of ApprovalStarting as a character that has not passed any Exam, pass an Exam in China35.8%
Holier Than ThouHave three Personal Tenets and 100 Spiritual Fulfillment at the same time35.0%
Con-fed-upForm a Confederation33.4%
Legendary!Complete a Legend30.9%
A Thousand and One NightOrchestrate a Grand Wedding where the Spouses become Soulmates30.7%
Crème de la CrèmeReach the maximum amount of Court Grandeur28.6%
There and Back AgainFinish both tracks of the Traveler Trait28.5%
Know Your PlaceDefeat a faction in a war28.3%
Delusions of GrandeurBe at least 6 levels above your expected Court Grandeur27.5%
Fine PrintUse a hook to modify a feudal contract26.0%
Blood of my BloodBecome Blood Brothers25.9%
Epic PaperworkAdopt the Administrative Government via Decision25.3%
Non Nobis DomineFound a Holy Order24.7%
The Very BestFinish any track in the Hastiluder Trait24.6%
Rich in DiversityAs a character of a Faith with Jizya or Tax Nonbelievers Doctrines, have ten Vassals of other faiths23.7%
One of a KindObtain a mythological rarity artifact from an Adventurer Inspiration23.6%
For the Faith!Take part in a successful Great Holy War, on either side22.6%
The Succession is SafeHave ten living children22.0%
SaintReach the highest possible Piety Level22.0%
Turning to DiamondsReach the highest possible Stress level21.9%
Dreadful RulerHave the maximum amount of dread21.2%
Followed by ShadowsKnow ten secrets simultaneously21.1%
Upper-upperReach the highest level of Merit20.8%
Converging PathsCreate a Hybrid Culture20.5%
CelebrityReach the highest possible Prestige Level20.2%
Bad BloodGo to war with one of your siblings over a Claim20.2%
Neverending StoryComplete your ancestor's Legend after their death19.7%
Upward MobilitySuccessfully claim your Liege's title while having a higher Legitimacy Level than them19.6%
ProlificHave one hundred living dynasty members19.1%
Flying ColorsPass all Exams with one character19.0%
Way of LifeComplete an entire Lifestyle (all three trees)18.4%
The Emerald IsleStarting as an Irish ruler, hold the Kingdom of Ireland18.3%
A Legacy to Last the AgesComplete an entire Dynasty Legacy18.0%
Grand GovernorStarting as landless, work your way up to becoming a Minister in China16.9%
Changing CourseCreate a Divergent Culture16.3%
Can't Touch ThisHave an infected Barony at the maximum Epidemic Resistance16.3%
Cut off the Head... and the Body will FollowSuccessfully use the Eradicate Casus Belli against a House that you have a Feuding Relation with16.2%
Confucian ScholarFinish the Confucian Education track and have 5 disciples15.8%
From Rags to RichesStarting as a Count, lead your line to rule an Empire15.4%
The True Royal CourtAs a vassal king to an emperor, have a higher court grandeur than they do15.2%
A House of My OwnCreate a Cadet Branch of your Dynasty15.1%
Mandate of HeavenClaim the Hegemony of China and choose a name for your new Imperial Dynasty15.1%
An Unfortunate AccidentInherit a title from someone you murdered14.8%
Highway of IdeasStarting as a ruler of a culture with no Silk Road Innovations, discover a Silk Road Innovation14.5%
It's not a Cult!Create a Faith14.2%
They Belong in a MuseumAppoint a character with a completed Adventure inspiration as your Antiquarian14.2%
Hunting AccidentSucceed with the Murder Intent while on a Hunt13.9%
Tribute BandHave 30 Tributaries13.4%
HoarderHave an artifact in every slot in the Inventory and Court13.1%
Little William MarshalWin every Contest at a Grand Tournament with at least three Contests12.5%
Pathway to HeavenWith one Character, go on Pilgrimages to all of your Holy Sites12.4%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 198 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Crusader Kings III DLC
Crusader Kings III has 33 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Crusader Kings III news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 "Silk & Silver" Dev Diary #9, 3D Art, Music, Modding
- Oct 27, 2026 "Silk & Silver" Dev Diary #8, Trade in Practice
- Oct 21, 2026 Update 1.20.1.2 Patch notes
- Oct 20, 2026 "Silk & Silver" Dev Diary #7, Guelphs & Ghibellines
- Oct 19, 2026 Crusader Kings III: Silk & Silver, Available November 17th
- Oct 13, 2026 Update 1.20.1
- Oct 6, 2026 Update 1.20.0.4 Patch notes
- Oct 1, 2026 Update 1.20.0.3 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Crusader Kings III FAQ
Is Crusader Kings III dead?
No, Crusader Kings III is not dead. 12,166 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 17,082. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Crusader Kings III?
12,166 people are playing Crusader Kings III on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17,082 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Crusader Kings III?
Crusader Kings III reached its all-time Steam peak of 98,872 concurrent players on Sep 6, 2020.
Is Crusader Kings III growing or declining?
Crusader Kings III is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 24,367, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Crusader Kings III most active?
Crusader Kings III usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Crusader Kings III cost?
Crusader Kings III costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Crusader Kings III has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Crusader Kings III on Steam is $14.99 (70% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $49.99 right now.
Is Crusader Kings III on sale right now?
No, Crusader Kings III is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 70%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 70%.
Where is Crusader Kings III cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Crusader Kings III is cheapest in China at ¥198.00, about $29.69 or 41% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Crusader Kings III good?
Steam players rate Crusader Kings III Very Positive: 90% of 142,914 reviews are positive.
When did Crusader Kings III come out?
Crusader Kings III was released on Steam on Sep 1, 2020.
Who made Crusader Kings III?
Crusader Kings III was developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
Is Crusader Kings III still worth playing?
Crusader Kings III has a big, active player base on Steam today (12,166 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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