DARK SOULS: Prepare To Die Edition Player Count: Is It Dead?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition

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DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition

FromSoftware, Inc.Aug 24, 2012Action, RPG

Free to play Very PositiveSteam Deck Unsupported
  • Souls-like
  • RPG
  • Difficult
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Action
  • Exploration
  • Lore-Rich
  • Fantasy
  • Adventure
  • Atmospheric
Playing now
116
Updated 21 minutes ago
24-hour peak
116
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
11,248
Apr 1, 2016
Avg this month
81
-12.9% vs last month
Steam reviews
91%
Very Positive

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

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition player count chart

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has a small but active player base. 116 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).

History from Aug 1, 2012

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 202681-12-12.9%156
October 202693-22-19.13%162
September 2026115-9-3.95%219
August 2026n/a+23+11.22%228
July 2026n/a-1-0.49%205
June 2026n/a-5-2.37%206
May 2026n/a+8+3.94%211
April 2026n/a-2-0.98%203
March 2026n/a-46-18.33%205
February 2026n/a-8-3.09%251
January 2026n/a+38+17.19%259
December 2025n/a+10+4.74%221
November 2025n/a+25+13.44%211
October 2025n/a+7+3.91%186
September 2025n/a-36-16.74%179
August 2025n/a-21-8.9%215
July 2025n/a-23-8.88%236
June 2025n/a+19+7.92%259
May 2025n/a-51-17.53%240
April 2025n/a+4+1.39%291
March 2025n/a+4+1.41%287
February 2025n/a+12+4.43%283
January 2025n/a+40+17.32%271
December 2024n/a+21+10%231
November 2024n/a-16-7.08%210
October 2024n/a-18-7.38%226
September 2024n/a-114-31.84%244
August 2024n/a-59-14.15%358
July 2024n/a+22+5.57%417
June 2024n/a+130+49.06%395
May 2024n/a-28-9.56%265
April 2024n/a-33-10.12%293
March 2024n/a+14+4.49%326
February 2024n/a+48+18.18%312
January 2024n/a+35+15.28%264
December 2023n/a-45-16.42%229
November 2023n/a-16-5.52%274
October 2023n/a+28+10.69%290
September 2023n/a-7-2.6%262
August 2023n/a-30-10.03%269
July 2023n/a+62+26.16%299
June 2023n/a-12-4.82%237
May 2023n/a-34-12.01%249
April 2023n/a-69-19.6%283
March 2023n/a-2-0.56%352
February 2023n/a+14+4.12%354
January 2023n/a+82+31.78%340
December 2022n/a-3-1.15%258
November 2022n/a+20+8.3%261
October 2022n/a-20-7.66%241
September 2022n/a-4-1.51%261
August 2022n/a-10-3.64%265
July 2022n/a-29-9.54%275
June 2022n/a-252-45.32%304
May 2022n/a-279-33.41%556
April 2022n/a-194-18.85%835
March 2022n/a+321+45.34%1,029
February 2022n/a+108+18%708
January 2022n/a+67+12.57%600
December 2021n/a-125-19%533
November 2021n/a+251+61.67%658
October 2021n/a-61-13.03%407
September 2021n/a-40-7.87%468
August 2021n/a+9+1.8%508
July 2021n/a-48-8.78%499
June 2021n/a-14-2.5%547
May 2021n/a+10+1.81%561
April 2021n/a-89-13.91%551
March 2021n/a-57-8.18%640
February 2021n/a-122-14.9%697
January 2021n/a+93+12.81%819
December 2020n/a-104-12.53%726
November 2020n/a+391+89.07%830
October 2020n/a-110-20.04%439
September 2020n/a-57-9.41%549
August 2020n/a-44-6.77%606
July 2020n/a-23-3.42%650
June 2020n/a-177-20.82%673
May 2020n/a-58-6.39%850
April 2020n/a+101+12.52%908
March 2020n/a+12+1.51%807
February 2020n/a+144+22.12%795
January 2020n/a+57+9.6%651
December 2019n/a+74+14.23%594
November 2019n/a-7-1.33%520
October 2019n/a+0+0%527
September 2019n/a-48-8.35%527
August 2019n/a-8-1.37%575
July 2019n/a-122-17.3%583
June 2019n/a-143-16.86%705
May 2019n/a-205-19.47%848
April 2019n/a+17+1.64%1,053
March 2019n/a-195-15.84%1,036
February 2019n/a-751-37.89%1,231
January 2019n/a+959+93.74%1,982
December 2018n/a+110+12.05%1,023
November 2018n/a-56-5.78%913
October 2018n/a+50+5.44%969
September 2018n/a-199-17.8%919
August 2018n/a-535-32.37%1,118
July 2018n/a-1,238-42.82%1,653
June 2018n/a+149+5.43%2,891
May 2018n/a+42+1.56%2,742
April 2018n/a-11-0.41%2,700
March 2018n/a-540-16.61%2,711
February 2018n/a-822-20.18%3,251
January 2018n/a+1,185+41.03%4,073
December 2017n/a+397+15.94%2,888
November 2017n/a-472-15.93%2,491
October 2017n/a+327+12.41%2,963
September 2017n/a-281-9.63%2,636
August 2017n/a-197-6.33%2,917
July 2017n/a-274-8.09%3,114
June 2017n/a-1,372-28.82%3,388
May 2017n/a-551-10.37%4,760
April 2017n/a+1,496+39.21%5,311
March 2017n/a-301-7.31%3,815
February 2017n/a-164-3.83%4,116
January 2017n/a+780+22.29%4,280
December 2016n/a-223-5.99%3,500
November 2016n/a-1,380-27.04%3,723
October 2016n/a+1,852+56.97%5,103
September 2016n/a-172-5.02%3,251
August 2016n/a-2,688-43.99%3,423
July 2016n/a-430-6.57%6,111
June 2016n/a-3,418-34.32%6,541
May 2016n/a-1,289-11.46%9,959
April 2016n/a+2,396+27.07%11,248
March 2016n/a+1,997+29.13%8,852
February 2016n/a+1,056+18.21%6,855
January 2016n/a+713+14.02%5,799
December 2015n/a+1,226+31.76%5,086
November 2015n/a-587-13.2%3,860
October 2015n/a-1,286-22.43%4,447
September 2015n/a+822+16.74%5,733
August 2015n/a+1,019+26.18%4,911
July 2015n/a-552-12.42%3,892
June 2015n/a+259+6.19%4,444
May 2015n/a-1,274-23.34%4,185
April 2015n/a+10+0.18%5,459
March 2015n/a+911+20.07%5,449
February 2015n/a-1,048-18.76%4,538
January 2015n/a-750-11.84%5,586
December 2014n/a+2,443+62.75%6,336
November 2014n/a+1,425+57.74%3,893
October 2014n/a-413-14.34%2,468
September 2014n/a-664-18.73%2,881
August 2014n/a-1,833-34.08%3,545
July 2014n/a-458-7.85%5,378
June 2014n/a-1,811-23.68%5,836
May 2014n/a+638+9.1%7,647
April 2014n/a-3,164-31.1%7,009
March 2014n/a+2,264+28.63%10,173
February 2014n/a-2,476-23.84%7,909
January 2014n/a+554+5.64%10,385
December 2013n/a+764+8.43%9,831
November 2013n/a+3,506+63.05%9,067
October 2013n/a-1,986-26.32%5,561
September 2013n/a+1,412+23.02%7,547
August 2013n/a-2,807-31.39%6,135
July 2013n/a+5,191+138.39%8,942
June 2013n/a-350-8.53%3,751
May 2013n/a-887-17.78%4,101
April 2013n/a+403+8.79%4,988
March 2013n/a+897+24.32%4,585
February 2013n/a-3,936-51.63%3,688
January 2013n/a+1,845+31.93%7,624
December 2012n/a+1,738+43.01%5,779
November 2012n/a+358+9.72%4,041
October 2012n/a-4,567-55.36%3,683
September 2012n/a-2,305-21.84%8,250
August 2012n/an/an/a10,555

How many people are playing DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?

116 people are playing DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,711 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 116 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 132.

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition player count trend

Over the last 30 days DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition averaged a daily peak of 132 players, down 15% compared with the 30 days before (156). Its highest point this month (156) is 26% below the same period last year (211). In its first month after release (Aug 24, 2012) it peaked at 10,555 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 11,248, set on Apr 1, 2016.

Best time to play DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition

Based on the last 14 days, DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die 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 55% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition players by hour and weekday

When DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die 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 18:00 UTCabout 144 players on average
QuietestFriday at 08:00 UTCabout 48 players on average
Busy vs quiet3.0xmore 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 DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition

Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy?

Developer
FromSoftware, Inc.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Released
Aug 24, 2012
Genre
Action, RPG
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Languages
10 languages, 1 with full audio

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DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition reviews over time

91% Very Positive91% of 78,137 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

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

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition achievements

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has 41 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 20.2% of them; the rarest, The Dark Soul, is held by 3.2% of players.

  • EnkindleLight bonfire flame.72.7%
  • Estus FlaskAcquire Estus Flask.67.6%
  • Reach LordranArrive in Lordran.63.6%
  • Covenant: Way of WhiteDiscover Way of White covenant.44.7%
  • Ring the Bell (Undead Church)Ring Bell of Awakening at Undead Church.42.8%
  • Ring the Bell (Quelaag's Domain)Ring Bell of Awakening in Quelaag's domain.34.2%
  • Reach Anor LondoArrive in Anor Londo.31.7%
  • LordvesselAcquire the Lordvessel.29.4%
  • Rite of KindlingAcquire the Rite of Kindling.28.6%
  • Art of AbysswalkingAcquire the Art of Abysswalking.28.3%
  • Covenant: Chaos ServantHidden achievement26.6%
  • Defeat Seath the ScalelessHidden achievement24.4%
  • Defeat the Four KingsHidden achievement24.2%
  • Defeat Gravelord NitoHidden achievement24.0%
  • Covenant: Forest HunterHidden achievement23.4%
  • Defeat Bed of ChaosHidden achievement23.4%
  • Covenant: Princess's GuardHidden achievement19.7%
  • Defeat Crossbreed PriscillaHidden achievement19.5%
  • To Link the FireHidden achievement17.0%
  • Defeat the Dark Sun GwyndolinHidden achievement16.5%
  • Strongest WeaponAcquire best weapon through standard reinforcement.15.3%
  • Covenant: Path of the DragonHidden achievement14.9%
  • Covenant: Gravelord ServantHidden achievement14.8%
  • Covenant: Warrior of SunlightHidden achievement12.5%
  • Covenant: Blade of the DarkmoonHidden achievement12.2%
  • Dark LordHidden achievement10.7%
  • Lightning WeaponAcquire best weapon through lightning reinforcement.9.5%
  • Covenant: DarkwraithHidden achievement9.3%
  • Raw WeaponAcquire best weapon through raw reinforcement.7.9%
  • Divine WeaponAcquire best weapon through divine reinforcement.7.0%
  • Enchanted WeaponAcquire best weapon through enchanted reinforcement.6.4%
  • Fire WeaponAcquire best weapon through fire reinforcement.5.7%
  • Chaos WeaponAcquire best weapon through chaos reinforcement.5.7%
  • Crystal WeaponAcquire best weapon through crystal reinforcement.5.5%
  • Occult WeaponHidden achievement5.5%
  • Wisdom of a SageAcquire all sorceries.5.1%
  • Bond of a PyromancerAcquire all pyromancies.4.6%
  • Magic WeaponAcquire best weapon through magic reinforcement.4.6%
  • Prayer of a MaidenAcquire all miracles.3.6%
  • Knight's HonorAcquire all rare weapons.3.4%
  • The Dark SoulAll achievements completed. Congratulations!3.2%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition FAQ

Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition dead?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has a small but active player base. 116 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).

How many people play DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?

116 people are playing DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 116 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 11,248 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2016.

Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition growing or declining?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 132, down 15% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition most active?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die 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).

Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition free?

Yes, DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition is free to play on Steam.

Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition good?

Steam players rate DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition Very Positive: 91% of 78,137 reviews are positive.

When did DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition come out?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition was released on Steam on Aug 24, 2012.

Who made DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition was developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition still worth playing?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has a smaller but active community on Steam today (116 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).

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