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Dark Hours: Prologue player count chart
Dark Hours: Prologue has a small but active player base. 85 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2024
Dark Hours: Prologue monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 170 | -10.99% | 495 |
| October 2026 | 191 | -9.91% | 531 |
| September 2026 | 212 | -12.63% | 595 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +2.56% | 681 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -0.15% | 664 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -4.18% | 665 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -3.21% | 694 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +5.13% | 717 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +7.91% | 682 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -13.42% | 632 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +4.29% | 730 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -13.37% | 700 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +13.01% | 808 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +8.99% | 715 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -4.51% | 656 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +48.7% | 687 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -22.48% | 462 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +5.3% | 596 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -43.46% | 566 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +18.6% | 1,001 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +10.47% | 844 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -15.86% | 764 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -9.38% | 908 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -26.49% | 1,002 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -11.95% | 1,363 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +54.95% | 1,548 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -18.85% | 999 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -65.91% | 1,231 |
| July 2024 | n/a | n/a | 3,611 |
How many people are playing Dark Hours: Prologue?
85 people are playing Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,824 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 495 players. Today's peak is 20% above its 30-day average daily peak of 411.
Is Dark Hours: Prologue growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Dark Hours: Prologue averaged a daily peak of 411 players, up 8% compared with the 30 days before (380). Its highest point this month (531) is 34% below the same period last year (808). In its first month after release (Jul 18, 2024) it peaked at 1,231 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 3,611, set on Jul 1, 2024.
Best time to play Dark Hours: Prologue
Based on the last 14 days, Dark Hours: Prologue is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York), when about 79% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Dark Hours: Prologue players by hour and weekday
When Dark Hours: Prologue 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 Dark Hours: Prologue
Dark Hours: Prologue is a free co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with a monster. Forget your plan, your mission: survive! Explore and cooperate to find a way out or hide and wish for daylight.
- Developer
- Piece of Cake studios
- Publisher
- Piece of Cake studios, Kepler Ghost
- Released
- Jul 18, 2024
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 19 languages
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Dark Hours: Prologue price
Dark Hours: Prologue is free to play on Steam.
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Dark Hours: Prologue reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Latest Dark Hours: Prologue news and patch notes
- Dec 17, 2025 30,000 Discord Members Giveaway 🎁 Win your Steam key for Dark Hours FULL Game!
- Oct 23, 2025 Dark Hours FULL GAME, 1.0 is OUT NOW!
- Aug 21, 2025 Dark Hours FULL GAME | The "Cruise into Madness!" Major Update +25% off Discount
- May 15, 2025 Dark Hours FULL GAME | The "Watt the Hell!" Major Update +20% off Discount
- Feb 27, 2025 Dark Hours FULL GAME | The "All Bets Down!" Major Update + 20% off discount
- Jan 22, 2025 20,000 Members Discord Giveaway
- Jan 16, 2025 15% SALE on Dark Hours now!
- Dec 20, 2024 Vacation, holiday season, and Merry Christmas!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Dark Hours: Prologue FAQ
Is Dark Hours: Prologue dead?
Dark Hours: Prologue has a small but active player base. 85 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
How many people play Dark Hours: Prologue?
85 people are playing Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 495 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Dark Hours: Prologue?
Dark Hours: Prologue reached its all-time Steam peak of 3,611 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2024.
Is Dark Hours: Prologue growing or declining?
Dark Hours: Prologue is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 411, up 8% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Dark Hours: Prologue most active?
Dark Hours: Prologue usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York).
Is Dark Hours: Prologue free?
Yes, Dark Hours: Prologue is free to play on Steam.
When did Dark Hours: Prologue come out?
Dark Hours: Prologue was released on Steam on Jul 18, 2024.
Who made Dark Hours: Prologue?
Dark Hours: Prologue was developed by Piece of Cake studios and published by Piece of Cake studios, Kepler Ghost.
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