Dead Island 2 Player Count: Is It Dead?

Dead Island 2

Steam app 934700

Dead Island 2

Dambuster StudiosApr 22, 2024Action, Adventure

$49.99 Mostly PositiveSteam Deck Playable
  • Co-op
  • Zombies
  • Gore
  • First-Person
  • Action-Adventure
  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Horror
  • Adventure
  • Action RPG
  • Dark
Playing now
1,136
Updated 9 minutes ago
24-hour peak
1,644
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
18,542
Jan 1, 2026
Avg this month
1,504
+30.78% vs last month
Steam reviews
77%
Mostly Positive

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

Dead Island 2 player count chart

No, Dead Island 2 is not dead. 1,136 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,644. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 25% on the month before).

History from Apr 1, 2024

Dead Island 2 monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 20261,504+354+30.78%3,187
October 20261,150+199+20.93%2,754
September 2026951-178-6.36%2,622
August 2026n/a-2,827-50.24%2,800
July 2026n/a+1,670+42.2%5,627
June 2026n/a-1,368-25.69%3,957
May 2026n/a-5,517-50.89%5,325
April 2026n/a+6,800+168.23%10,842
March 2026n/a-1,030-20.31%4,042
February 2026n/a-13,470-72.65%5,072
January 2026n/a+7,716+71.27%18,542
December 2025n/a+9,301+609.9%10,826
November 2025n/a-542-26.22%1,525
October 2025n/a+578+38.82%2,067
September 2025n/a-272-15.45%1,489
August 2025n/a-917-34.24%1,761
July 2025n/a-622-18.85%2,678
June 2025n/a+459+16.16%3,300
May 2025n/a+476+20.13%2,841
April 2025n/a+331+16.27%2,365
March 2025n/a+44+2.21%2,034
February 2025n/a+329+19.81%1,990
January 2025n/a+45+2.78%1,661
December 2024n/a-407-20.12%1,616
November 2024n/a-392-16.23%2,023
October 2024n/a+219+9.97%2,415
September 2024n/a+15+0.69%2,196
August 2024n/a-1,970-47.46%2,181
July 2024n/a-262-5.94%4,151
June 2024n/a-3,683-45.49%4,413
May 2024n/a-3,958-32.84%8,096
April 2024n/an/an/a12,054

How many people are playing Dead Island 2?

Right now, 1,136 players are in Dead Island 2 on Steam. That makes it the #611 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,644 players. Today's peak is 9% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,805.

Dead Island 2 player count history

Over the last 30 days Dead Island 2 averaged a daily peak of 1,805 players, up 25% compared with the 30 days before (1,445). Its highest point this month (3,187) is 109% above the same period last year (1,525). In its first month after release (Apr 22, 2024) it peaked at 8,096 players. Today's player count is 6% of its all-time peak of 18,542, set on Jan 1, 2026.

Best time to play Dead Island 2

Based on the last 14 days, Dead Island 2 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 47% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Dead Island 2 players by hour and weekday

When Dead Island 2 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 14:00 UTCabout 2,296 players on average
QuietestFriday at 06:00 UTCabout 725 players on average
Busy vs quiet3.2xmore 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 Dead Island 2

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Developer
Dambuster Studios
Publisher
Deep Silver
Released
Apr 22, 2024
Genre
Action, Adventure
Steam Deck
Playable
Languages
14 languages, 1 with full audio

Screenshots

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Dead Island 2 price history

$49.99
price now (US)
$4.99
lowest recorded (-90%) · Oct 27, 2026
-90%
typical sale discount · 3 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Dead Island 2 is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $5.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.99.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.

Dead Island 2 price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States$49.99$49.9944.77 EURbase
Euro area49,99€$55.8149.99 EUR+12%
United Kingdom£39.99$53.5347.94 EUR+7%
CanadaC$ 68.99$49.0543.93 EUR-2%
AustraliaA$ 74.95$51.5046.12 EUR+3%
New ZealandNZ$ 83.95$46.5441.68 EUR-7%
BrazilR$249,00$45.2440.52 EUR-9%
MexicoMex$ 790.00$42.2437.83 EUR-16%
Argentina (LATAM USD)$37.49$37.4933.58 EUR-25%
Poland211,26 zł$53.7048.10 EUR+7%
SwitzerlandCHF 56.50$69.0061.80 EUR+38%
Norway493,00 kr$52.2946.84 EUR+5%
Turkey (MENA USD)$37.49$37.4933.58 EUR-25%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)$37.49$37.4933.58 EUR-25%
South AfricaR 790.00$47.7742.78 EUR-4%
India₹2,800.00$29.8126.70 EUR-40%
IndonesiaRp 534 000$29.5026.42 EUR-41%
China cheapest¥185.80$27.8524.94 EUR-44%
Japan¥5,889$37.2033.31 EUR-26%
South Korea₩ 50,700$37.3133.42 EUR-25%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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Dead Island 2 reviews over time

77% Mostly Positive77% of 30,339 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

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

Dead Island 2 on Twitch

54
watching now
35
live channels
341
24-hour peak viewers
63
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Dead Island 2", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Dead Island 2 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 7 Nov 2026, with a peak of 341 viewers and 142 on average.

Dead Island 2 streamers right now

Nobody in our samples.

Top Dead Island 2 streamers this week

  1. Nautalio41
  2. Samurai_Genetics41
  3. ForesTLamb35
  4. strongcat_ZG31
  5. MoriMementoVT26

Average viewers while live.

Top Twitch streamers across all games

Dead Island 2 achievements

Dead Island 2 has 59 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 23.4% of them; the rarest, Shoulda Stayed Dead, is held by 1.5% of players.

  • Welcome To Hell-AHidden achievement85.0%
  • Hotel CaliforniaHidden achievement71.5%
  • Break A LegMaim 100 limbs.64.9%
  • Hazardous MaterialsSlay 100 Zombies using Caustic, Fire, or Shock damage.52.9%
  • Personal Assistant Personally AssistedHidden achievement51.0%
  • Coup de GrâceSlay 25 zombies using finishing moves.50.9%
  • Git Gutte!Hidden achievement48.8%
  • Friends Like TheseHidden achievement44.3%
  • Apex PredatorKnock down 10 Apex Variants.41.5%
  • BookwormCollect 50 Journals.40.1%
  • Dr. Reed, I Presume?Hidden achievement39.7%
  • Stacking the DeckCollect 30 Skill Cards.39.4%
  • This is My WeaponFully upgrade a Superior weapon and customize it with a mod or perk in every slot.38.5%
  • I Got a Zombie Army and You Can't Harm MePerform 25 perfect defensive moves.34.5%
  • But Doctor, I Am ButchoHidden achievement34.1%
  • Can't Handle the TruthHidden achievement31.9%
  • Like Riding a BikeHidden achievement30.7%
  • A Patton EmergesHidden achievement29.7%
  • Ooh, Shiny!Find your first Legendary Weapon.29.5%
  • ZombologistUnlock every zombie type in the Zompedia.29.3%
  • Slayer SquadComplete any 5 quests in co-op.29.1%
  • Our True NatureHidden achievement28.3%
  • Anger ManagementSlay 50 zombies with Fury Attacks.27.6%
  • Perks of the JobComplete 5 Blueprint Challenges.27.2%
  • Making Your MarkComplete 10 non-Story Quests.25.2%
  • I Am the ResurrectionRevive other Slayers 5 times.24.7%
  • Down with the SicknessHidden achievement19.7%
  • Humanity DistilledHidden achievement19.1%
  • Max HeadroomReach level 30.18.5%
  • Whatever It TakesHidden achievement18.0%
  • Go, Bobcats!Hidden achievement17.7%
  • Rising StarComplete 20 non-Story Quests.17.1%
  • Jumbo KeyringUnlock 10 Zombie Lockboxes.15.9%
  • Pork ChoppedHidden achievement15.2%
  • Internet FamousHidden achievement13.5%
  • SmorgasbordComplete the first tier of every Exploration Challenge.13.5%
  • Not Even My Final FormHidden achievement12.7%
  • One of UsHidden achievement12.4%
  • Three's a CrowdHidden achievement12.3%
  • Make it SoHidden achievement11.4%
  • On SafariComplete the first tier of every Zombie Challenge.11.4%
  • Variety is the Spice of DeathComplete the first tier of every Weapon Challenge.11.0%
  • No EncoresHidden achievement9.9%
  • Gore HorseHidden achievement9.5%
  • Drop The BeatHidden achievement9.3%
  • LA InfluentialComplete 40 non-Story Quests.8.5%
  • Sharpest Tool in the BoxComplete 5 Lost & Found Weapon Quests.8.1%
  • Sole SurvivorComplete all Lost & Found Missing Person Quests.7.7%
  • Survival SkillsComplete the first tier of every Survivor Challenge.5.8%
  • Top That, Tisha!Get five headshots with the Crossbow in quick succession.4.9%
  • Donk!Throw a melee weapon and hit a zombie 35+ meters away.4.3%
  • The Direct ApproachRam into 5 zombies in a single charge4.1%
  • Rip 'n' TearSlay 5 zombies with a supercharged Ripper, and bisect 5 more with a Sawblade Launcher3.0%
  • Festival Clean Up SimulatorHidden achievement3.0%
  • Bucket ListComplete the first tier of every Combat Challenge.2.4%
  • WilhelmSend 15 zombies to their doom in the bottomless pits.2.3%
  • Lawn and OrderHidden achievement2.2%
  • Groundhog SlayComplete all Story Quests in NG+. No actual groundhogs were harmed in the completion of this.1.9%
  • Shoulda Stayed DeadHidden achievement1.5%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Dead Island 2 FAQ

Is Dead Island 2 dead?

No, Dead Island 2 is not dead. 1,136 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,644. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 25% on the month before).

How many people play Dead Island 2?

1,136 people are playing Dead Island 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,644 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Dead Island 2?

Dead Island 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 18,542 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2026.

Is Dead Island 2 growing or declining?

Dead Island 2 is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,805, up 25% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Dead Island 2 most active?

Dead Island 2 usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).

How much does Dead Island 2 cost?

Dead Island 2 costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Dead Island 2 has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Dead Island 2 on Steam is $4.99 (90% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $49.99 right now.

Is Dead Island 2 on sale right now?

No, Dead Island 2 is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.

Where is Dead Island 2 cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Dead Island 2 is cheapest in China at ¥185.80, about $27.85 or 44% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is Dead Island 2 good?

Steam players rate Dead Island 2 Mostly Positive: 77% of 30,339 reviews are positive.

When did Dead Island 2 come out?

Dead Island 2 was released on Steam on Apr 22, 2024.

Who made Dead Island 2?

Dead Island 2 was developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver.

Is Dead Island 2 still worth playing?

Dead Island 2 has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,136 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).

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