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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 player count chart
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has a small but active player base. 213 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, 2019
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 205 | -16.33% | 462 |
| October 2026 | 245 | -13.73% | 766 |
| September 2026 | 284 | +16.2% | 782 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -7.55% | 673 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +1.25% | 728 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -18.02% | 719 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +31.68% | 877 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -5.67% | 666 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -11.19% | 706 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -17.62% | 795 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +45.55% | 965 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -20.22% | 663 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -9.58% | 831 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -19.95% | 919 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -4.09% | 1,148 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +30.25% | 1,197 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +37.16% | 919 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -16.98% | 670 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +33.61% | 807 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -41.42% | 604 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -10.97% | 1,031 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +15.8% | 1,158 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +2.46% | 1,000 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -0.91% | 976 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -25.72% | 985 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -11.42% | 1,326 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +56.75% | 1,497 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -41.34% | 955 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +27.19% | 1,628 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -29.13% | 1,280 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +37.76% | 1,806 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -20.69% | 1,311 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -5.22% | 1,653 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -4.49% | 1,744 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -25.13% | 1,826 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -25.89% | 2,439 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +192.79% | 3,291 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -23.49% | 1,124 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -8.13% | 1,469 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -10.52% | 1,599 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +70.19% | 1,787 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -45.68% | 1,050 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +35.74% | 1,933 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -2.8% | 1,424 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +35.02% | 1,465 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -39.82% | 1,085 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +1.35% | 1,803 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -23.58% | 1,779 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -6.51% | 2,328 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -18.44% | 2,490 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +111.43% | 3,053 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -2.17% | 1,444 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +6.88% | 1,476 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +9.43% | 1,381 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -44.18% | 1,262 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +29.79% | 2,261 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +71.46% | 1,742 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -7.04% | 1,016 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +12.1% | 1,093 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -17.51% | 975 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -41.22% | 1,182 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -28.02% | 2,011 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +131.29% | 2,794 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -16.57% | 1,208 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +29.17% | 1,448 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -27.86% | 1,121 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +31.03% | 1,554 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -48.55% | 1,186 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +77.58% | 2,305 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -10.73% | 1,298 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +23.96% | 1,454 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +23.34% | 1,173 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -25.59% | 951 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +23.84% | 1,278 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -1.9% | 1,032 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -40.63% | 1,052 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +23.23% | 1,772 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -3.94% | 1,438 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +4.61% | 1,497 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -15.23% | 1,431 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +67.46% | 1,688 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -38.54% | 1,008 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +17.48% | 1,640 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +31.82% | 1,396 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +20.2% | 1,059 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -44.28% | 881 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -56.19% | 1,581 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -57.12% | 3,609 |
| July 2019 | n/a | n/a | 8,416 |
How many people play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 right now?
At this moment EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has 213 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #1,557 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 414 players. Today's peak is 14% below its 30-day average daily peak of 481.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 averaged a daily peak of 481 players, down 10% compared with the 30 days before (537). Its highest point this month (728) is 12% below the same period last year (831). In its first month after release (Jul 11, 2019) it peaked at 8,416 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 8,416, set on Jul 14, 2019.
Best time to play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
Based on the last 14 days, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York), when about 67% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.
- Developer
- SANDLOT
- Publisher
- D3PUBLISHER
- Released
- Jul 11, 2019
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 4 languages, 4 with full audio
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 price history
Good time to buy? Decent, but it has been cheaper. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is 59% off at $24.59 right now; the lowest we have recorded is $14.99 (Jan 5, 2026).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.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -59% $24.59 | $24.59 | base |
| Euro area | -59% 20,49€ | $23.00 | -6% |
| United Kingdom | -59% £19.06 | $25.65 | +4% |
| Canada | -59% C$ 28.28 | $20.25 | -18% |
| Australia | -59% A$ 34.82 | $24.38 | -1% |
| New Zealand | -59% NZ$ 31.36 | $17.63 | -28% |
| Brazil | -59% R$45,09 | $8.25 | -66% |
| Mexico | -59% Mex$ 216.47 | $11.64 | -53% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -59% $24.59 | $24.59 | 0% |
| Poland | 88,14 zł | $22.54 | -8% |
| Switzerland | -59% CHF 23.57 | $28.82 | +17% |
| Norway | -59% 168,92 kr | $18.17 | -26% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -59% $24.59 | $24.59 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -59% $11.47 | $11.47 | -53% |
| South Africa | -59% R 134.89 | $8.22 | -67% |
| India cheapest | -59% ₹532.00 | $5.63 | -77% |
| Indonesia | -59% Rp 102 499 | $5.67 | -77% |
| China | -59% ¥66.83 | $10.02 | -59% |
| Japan | -59% ¥2,451 | $15.47 | -37% |
| South Korea | -59% ₩ 25,010 | $18.60 | -24% |
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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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 on Twitch
Twitch category "Earth Defense Force 5", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 25 Oct 2026, with a peak of 50 viewers and 8 on average.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 achievements
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has 39 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.5% of them; the rarest, Conquest 100%, is held by 1.4% of players.
RescueRescued 5 other players in co-op play.51.7%- Conquest 5%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 5%.50.4%
- Conquest 10%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 10%.36.4%
- Master DiverWing Diver's health has reached 550.30.5%
- MedicHealed another player in co-op play.30.0%
- Master RangerRanger's health has reached 1000.27.2%
- Super RescueRescued 50 other players in co-op play.26.4%
- Master Air RaiderAir Raider's health has reached 1000.24.6%
- Master FencerFencer's health has reached 1250.23.6%
- Conquest 15%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 15%.21.6%
- Conquest 20%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 20%.11.2%
- Conquest 25%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 25%.8.0%
- Conquest 30%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 30%.6.3%
- Conquest 35%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 35%.5.2%
- Conquest 40%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 40%.4.6%
- Conquest 45%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 45%.4.1%
- Conquest 50%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 50%.3.8%
- Conquest 55%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 55%.3.5%
- Conquest 60%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 60%.3.3%
- Conquest 62%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 62%.2.9%
- Conquest 64%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 64%.2.8%
- Conquest 66%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 66%.2.7%
- Conquest 68%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 68%.2.6%
- Conquest 70%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 70%.2.5%
- Conquest 72%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 72%.2.2%
- Conquest 74%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 74%.2.1%
- Conquest 76%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 76%.2.0%
- Conquest 78%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 78%.1.9%
- Conquest 80%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 80%.1.8%
- Conquest 82%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 82%.1.7%
- Conquest 84%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 84%.1.7%
- Conquest 86%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 86%.1.6%
- Conquest 88%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 88%.1.6%
- Conquest 90%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 90%.1.5%
- Conquest 92%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 92%.1.5%
- Conquest 94%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 94%.1.5%
- Conquest 96%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 96%.1.5%
- Conquest 98%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 98%.1.4%
- Conquest 100%Main Story Total Completion Rate has reached 100%.1.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 DLC
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has 20 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 news and patch notes
- Oct 23, 2025 "FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL" Available Now!!
- Nov 14, 2024 『デジボク地球防衛軍２』ユーザーアンケート実施中！
- Nov 14, 2024 EDFWB2 Extra Mission Pack AVAILABLE NOW!!
- Nov 7, 2024 EDFWB2 Extra Mission Pack will be availabe on November 14th!!
- Oct 17, 2024 EDF6 Additional Mission Pack 2 “Visions of Malice” AVAILABLE NOW!!
- Oct 10, 2024 EDF6 Mission Pack 2 “Visions of Malice” will be availabe on October 17th!
- Sep 26, 2024 “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2” DEPLOYS TODAY ON STEAM!!
- Sep 24, 2024 SAVE UP TO 84% OFF! TGS SALE 2024
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 FAQ
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 dead?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has a small but active player base. 213 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5?
213 people are playing EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 414 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 reached its all-time Steam peak of 8,416 concurrent players on Jul 14, 2019.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 growing or declining?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 481, down 10% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 most active?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York).
How much does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 cost?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is on sale on Steam right now: $24.59, 59% off its usual $59.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 on Steam is $14.99 (75% off), on Jan 5, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $24.59 right now.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 on sale right now?
Yes. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is 59% off on Steam right now, $24.59 instead of $59.99. The lowest we have recorded is $14.99.
Where is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is cheapest in India at ₹532.00, about $5.63 or 77% below the US price of $24.59. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 good?
Steam players rate EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 Very Positive: 94% of 11,580 reviews are positive.
When did EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 come out?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 was released on Steam on Jul 11, 2019.
Who made EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 was developed by SANDLOT and published by D3PUBLISHER.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 still worth playing?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (213 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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