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DEATH STRANDING player count chart
DEATH STRANDING has a small but active player base. 87 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 10% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2020
DEATH STRANDING monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -13.61% | 127 |
| October 2026 | 70 | -13.58% | 147 |
| September 2026 | 81 | -4.29% | 156 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -5.23% | 163 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -2.27% | 172 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -17.76% | 176 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -44.13% | 214 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -10.3% | 383 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +92.34% | 427 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +16.84% | 222 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -1.04% | 190 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -11.11% | 192 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -5.68% | 216 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -26.84% | 229 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -42.14% | 313 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -55.18% | 541 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -11.32% | 1,207 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +215.05% | 1,361 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -2.26% | 432 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -36.13% | 442 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +154.41% | 692 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -13.1% | 272 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +0.97% | 313 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -17.55% | 310 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -3.34% | 376 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +23.89% | 389 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +3.29% | 314 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +15.15% | 304 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -10.2% | 264 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -2.33% | 294 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -8.23% | 301 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -24.25% | 328 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -38.76% | 433 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +92.12% | 707 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -4.42% | 368 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -3.99% | 385 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +12.96% | 401 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -12.99% | 355 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -8.31% | 408 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +12.37% | 445 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -15.57% | 396 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +1.96% | 469 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -4.76% | 460 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +3.43% | 483 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -27.6% | 467 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -42.41% | 645 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -10.76% | 1,120 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +45.42% | 1,255 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +4.99% | 863 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -5.63% | 822 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -2.24% | 871 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +1.6% | 891 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -11.14% | 877 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -17.34% | 987 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -39.21% | 1,194 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -7.27% | 1,964 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -44.94% | 2,118 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -26.6% | 3,847 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -38.08% | 5,241 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -27.7% | 8,464 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +173.5% | 11,706 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -31.11% | 4,280 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +117.31% | 6,213 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -34.96% | 2,859 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +17.92% | 4,396 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -55.14% | 3,728 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +32.47% | 8,311 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +108.79% | 6,274 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -9.52% | 3,005 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -58.38% | 3,321 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -6.04% | 7,979 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -17.86% | 8,492 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +170.2% | 10,338 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -56.31% | 3,826 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -42.96% | 8,758 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -52.78% | 15,353 |
| July 2020 | n/a | n/a | 32,515 |
How many people play DEATH STRANDING right now?
87 people are playing DEATH STRANDING on Steam right now. That makes it the #3,201 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 87 players. Today's peak is 15% below its 30-day average daily peak of 102.
DEATH STRANDING player count trend
Over the last 30 days DEATH STRANDING averaged a daily peak of 102 players, down 10% compared with the 30 days before (113). Its highest point this month (147) is 32% below the same period last year (216). In its first month after release (Jul 14, 2020) it peaked at 32,515 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 32,515, set on Jul 14, 2020.
Best time to play DEATH STRANDING
Based on the last 14 days, DEATH STRANDING is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York), when about 50% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About DEATH STRANDING
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.
- Developer
- KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
- Publisher
- 505 Games
- Released
- Jul 14, 2020
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 20 languages, 12 with full audio
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Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
DEATH STRANDING achievements
DEATH STRANDING has 63 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 35.9% of them; the rarest, Greatest of Great Deliverers, is held by 2.3% of players.
Delivering Is What I DoHidden achievement91.8%
Good SamaritanDeliver your first piece of lost cargo.91.7%
Rebuilding AmericaHidden achievement82.4%
Like and Be LikedHidden achievement82.1%
Apprentice BuilderComplete your first structure (signs, ladders, and climbing anchors also count).76.3%
A New Day for the UCAHidden achievement75.2%
A Baby BlessingGet a Like from BB.69.9%
Prominent PorterReach Grade 10 in any delivery evaluation category.69.6%
Building BridgesReach Bridge Link Grade 1.67.7%
Well ConnectedReach connection level three with a facility.66.4%
The Custom KidHidden achievement65.3%
Chiral CrafterHidden achievement63.1%
Boots Are a Porter's Best FriendChange footwear for the first time.62.6%
The People's PorterHidden achievement61.4%
A Shout in the DarkSend a shout out and have it returned for the first time.57.2%
Everyday DeliveryComplete a standard order.55.0%
I Couldn't Hold it In!Hidden achievement55.0%
Soothing SoundsHidden achievement51.1%
Sleep Tight, Little BBSoothe a crying BB and stop the crying for the first time.50.6%
Snooze 'n' SootheHeal by sleeping for the first time.50.4%
Catcher CrusherDefeat a Catcher.49.0%
We Need YouHidden achievement48.3%
A Thirst for KnowledgeHidden achievement47.3%
Giver of GiftsMake your first donation of weapons, equipment, etc.45.7%
All Roads Lead to the UCAComplete your first road.40.9%
Well-TraveledTravel 80 km and complete an order.38.6%
The Automation RevolutionComplete a standard order with a delivery bot.38.4%
PathfinderHelp porters through a MULE or terrorist area for the first time.36.0%
I Won't BreakHidden achievement33.9%
BB...Hidden achievement33.6%
We're Whole AgainHidden achievement29.7%
Pumped PorterDeliver 3,000 kg of cargo.29.5%
The World's Most Popular PorterHidden achievement29.4%
BBs: A Bridge Between This World and the One BeyondHidden achievement27.6%
BBHidden achievement27.5%
Soak and SighHidden achievement25.5%
Deliveries DoneComplete 36 standard orders.25.2%
Sixty Deaths and Sixty Births in a DayHidden achievement24.8%
The Particle of GodHidden achievement24.1%
I'm Your Die-HardmanHidden achievement23.8%
Bring Back My BabyHidden achievement23.6%
She's waiting for you on the Beach.Hidden achievement23.4%
Thank You, SamHidden achievement22.9%
Thanks for EverythingHidden achievement22.2%
Rest In PiecesIn a BT area, cut an umbilical cord for the first time without the BT noticing.22.0%
The Post Guides the PresentRead 100 mails.17.5%
Public Service PorterDispose of chiralium-contaminated cargo in the crater lake for the first time.15.0%
Hooked on Delivering!?Deliver 700 items of cargo.14.7%
ChildminderReach maximum connection level with BB.12.7%
A Helping HandIssue your first supply request.9.4%
God Particle Go-GetterHidden achievement8.9%
Master BuilderComplete at least one of every type of structure (including signs, ladders, and climbing anchors.)7.3%
The Past Guides the PresentRead 100 interviews.5.5%
Any Porter in a StormHidden achievement4.7%
Birth of a LegendComplete at least 10 unique premium deliveries in each order category with an evaluation of "Legend," "Legend of Legends," or "Legend of Legends of Legends."4.1%
In Sam We TrustHidden achievement3.5%
Great DelivererHidden achievement3.3%
Best BelovedHidden achievement3.2%
Trail-BlazerUpgrade all types of structure to the maximum level.3.1%
Growth of a LegendComplete at least 20 unique premium deliveries in each order category with an evaluation of "Legend of Legends" or "Legend of Legends of Legends."2.6%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 63 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest DEATH STRANDING news and patch notes
- Apr 14, 2026 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH IS NOW STEAM DECK VERIFIED!
- Mar 19, 2026 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH IS OUT NOW ON PC!
- Mar 17, 2026 PRELOAD IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH!
- Mar 12, 2026 A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
- Feb 12, 2026 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH LAUNCHES ON PC MARCH 19
- Jun 15, 2023 ENJOY 50% OFF DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
- Aug 22, 2022 Patch notes Patch notes
- May 16, 2022 ENJOY 20% OFF DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
DEATH STRANDING FAQ
Is DEATH STRANDING dead?
DEATH STRANDING has a small but active player base. 87 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 10% on the month before).
How many people play DEATH STRANDING?
87 people are playing DEATH STRANDING on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 87 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for DEATH STRANDING?
DEATH STRANDING reached its all-time Steam peak of 32,515 concurrent players on Jul 14, 2020.
Is DEATH STRANDING growing or declining?
DEATH STRANDING is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 102, down 10% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is DEATH STRANDING most active?
DEATH STRANDING usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York).
When did DEATH STRANDING come out?
DEATH STRANDING was released on Steam on Jul 14, 2020.
Who made DEATH STRANDING?
DEATH STRANDING was developed by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and published by 505 Games.
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