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Distant Worlds 2 player count chart
Distant Worlds 2 has a small but active player base. 60 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 94% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2022
Distant Worlds 2 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 113 | -28.48% | 212 |
| October 2026 | 158 | +95.06% | 366 |
| September 2026 | 81 | -15.43% | 159 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -20% | 188 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +43.29% | 235 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +6.49% | 164 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -3.75% | 154 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -26.94% | 160 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +9.5% | 219 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -14.16% | 200 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -8.63% | 233 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +49.12% | 255 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -21.92% | 171 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +2.34% | 219 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -18.01% | 214 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +14.98% | 261 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -1.3% | 227 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -36.46% | 230 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -26.27% | 362 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +46.57% | 491 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +40.76% | 335 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -13.45% | 238 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -19.35% | 275 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -40.7% | 341 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -19.92% | 575 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +208.15% | 718 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +37.06% | 233 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +13.33% | 170 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -21.05% | 150 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -17.75% | 190 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -9.77% | 231 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -27.89% | 256 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -4.05% | 355 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +90.72% | 370 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -8.49% | 194 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -19.7% | 212 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +37.5% | 264 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -36.42% | 192 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +13.96% | 302 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +38.74% | 265 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -30.55% | 191 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -24.66% | 275 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -16.28% | 365 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -38.5% | 436 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +234.43% | 709 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +17.78% | 212 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -8.63% | 180 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -28.36% | 197 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +47.06% | 275 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -27.24% | 187 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -15.46% | 257 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +12.59% | 304 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -31.65% | 270 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -32.13% | 395 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -57.83% | 582 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -72.26% | 1,380 |
| March 2022 | n/a | n/a | 4,974 |
How many people are playing Distant Worlds 2?
60 people are playing Distant Worlds 2 on Steam right now. That makes it the #3,486 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 127 players. Today's peak is 44% below its 30-day average daily peak of 225.
Distant Worlds 2 player count history
Over the last 30 days Distant Worlds 2 averaged a daily peak of 225 players, up 94% compared with the 30 days before (116). Its highest point this month (366) is 114% above the same period last year (171). In its first month after release (Mar 10, 2022) it peaked at 1,380 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 4,974, set on Mar 1, 2022.
Best time to play Distant Worlds 2
Based on the last 14 days, Distant Worlds 2 is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 52% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Distant Worlds 2 players by hour and weekday
When Distant Worlds 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.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Distant Worlds 2
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
- Developer
- CodeForce
- Publisher
- Slitherine Ltd.
- Released
- Mar 10, 2022
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Distant Worlds 2 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Distant Worlds 2 is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $25.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $14.94.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.
Distant Worlds 2 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.99 | $49.99 | base |
| Euro area | -70% 14,69€ | $16.49 | -67% |
| United Kingdom | -70% £12.59 | $16.95 | -66% |
| Canada | -70% C$ 19.49 | $13.96 | -72% |
| Australia | -70% A$ 22.05 | $15.44 | -69% |
| New Zealand | -70% NZ$ 21.44 | $12.05 | -76% |
| Brazil | -70% R$40,49 | $7.41 | -85% |
| Mexico | -70% Mex$ 154.49 | $8.31 | -83% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -70% $6.89 | $6.89 | -86% |
| Poland | -14% 69,59 zł | $17.80 | -64% |
| Switzerland | -70% CHF 16.65 | $20.36 | -59% |
| Norway | -70% 167,70 kr | $18.04 | -64% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -70% $6.89 | $6.89 | -86% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -70% $6.89 | $6.89 | -86% |
| South Africa | -70% R 124.50 | $7.58 | -85% |
| India | -70% ₹600.00 | $6.35 | -87% |
| Indonesia cheapest | -70% Rp 112 799 | $6.24 | -88% |
| China | -70% ¥50.40 | $7.56 | -85% |
| Japan | -70% ¥1,650 | $10.41 | -79% |
| South Korea | -70% ₩ 15,900 | $11.82 | -76% |
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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Distant Worlds 2 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Distant Worlds 2 on Twitch
Twitch category "Distant Worlds 2", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Distant Worlds 2 DLC
Distant Worlds 2 has 5 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Distant Worlds 2 news and patch notes
- Oct 28, 2026 Post-release update
- Oct 7, 2026 Distant Worlds 2: Shadows Rising is out now
- Sep 23, 2026 Dev Diary #4, Improvements to Standard Empire Gameplay
- Sep 21, 2026 Regular Update now available
- Sep 2, 2026 Dev Diary #3, Lone Pirate
- Aug 19, 2026 Dev Diary #2, Pirate Factions
- Aug 5, 2026 Dev Diary #1, An introduction to the upcoming DLC
- Jul 23, 2026 DLC Announcement & Command Update Release
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Distant Worlds 2 FAQ
Is Distant Worlds 2 dead?
Distant Worlds 2 has a small but active player base. 60 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 94% on the month before).
How many people play Distant Worlds 2?
60 people are playing Distant Worlds 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 127 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Distant Worlds 2?
Distant Worlds 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 4,974 concurrent players on Mar 1, 2022.
Is Distant Worlds 2 growing or declining?
Distant Worlds 2 is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 225, up 94% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Distant Worlds 2 most active?
Distant Worlds 2 usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Distant Worlds 2 cost?
Distant Worlds 2 costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Distant Worlds 2 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Distant Worlds 2 on Steam is $14.94 (35% off), on Mar 19, 2024 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $49.99 right now.
Is Distant Worlds 2 on sale right now?
No, Distant Worlds 2 is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 70%.
Where is Distant Worlds 2 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Distant Worlds 2 is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 112 799, about $6.24 or 88% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Distant Worlds 2 good?
Steam players rate Distant Worlds 2 Mostly Positive: 71% of 3,574 reviews are positive.
When did Distant Worlds 2 come out?
Distant Worlds 2 was released on Steam on Mar 10, 2022.
Who made Distant Worlds 2?
Distant Worlds 2 was developed by CodeForce and published by Slitherine Ltd..
Is Distant Worlds 2 still worth playing?
Distant Worlds 2 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (60 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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