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Eco player count chart
Eco has a small but active player base. 500 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 22% on the month before).
History from May 1, 2016
Eco monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 396 | -15.38% | 838 |
| October 2026 | 468 | -23.9% | 945 |
| September 2026 | 615 | -9.95% | 1,494 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +78.96% | 1,659 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +3.23% | 927 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -28.56% | 898 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -38.08% | 1,257 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +89.54% | 2,030 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -21.94% | 1,071 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +5.05% | 1,372 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +11.82% | 1,306 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -26.45% | 1,168 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -0.81% | 1,588 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +40.93% | 1,601 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -1.56% | 1,136 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +8.66% | 1,154 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -19.42% | 1,062 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -12.07% | 1,318 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -2.09% | 1,499 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -20.14% | 1,531 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +18.19% | 1,917 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -8.36% | 1,622 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +24.82% | 1,770 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -14.16% | 1,418 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +6.65% | 1,652 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -15.12% | 1,549 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -14.52% | 1,825 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +89.44% | 2,135 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -22.76% | 1,127 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -7.01% | 1,459 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -11.66% | 1,569 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -13.03% | 1,776 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -20.58% | 2,042 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -53.16% | 2,571 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -0.87% | 5,489 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +286.12% | 5,537 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -1.44% | 1,434 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +7.62% | 1,455 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -9.44% | 1,352 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +23.8% | 1,493 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +3.34% | 1,206 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -24.61% | 1,167 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -15.73% | 1,548 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +3.03% | 1,837 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -22.65% | 1,783 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +8.47% | 2,305 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -1.3% | 2,125 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -11.18% | 2,153 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +62.36% | 2,424 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -23.94% | 1,493 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +13.86% | 1,963 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +14.1% | 1,724 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -10.8% | 1,511 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -31.14% | 1,694 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +16.31% | 2,460 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +24.19% | 2,115 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -22.98% | 1,703 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -11.2% | 2,211 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +46.47% | 2,490 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +7.8% | 1,700 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -3.84% | 1,577 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -36.16% | 1,640 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -4.18% | 2,569 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +16.16% | 2,681 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +5.92% | 2,308 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -9.88% | 2,179 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -14.59% | 2,418 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -27.54% | 2,831 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -23.39% | 3,907 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +3.34% | 5,100 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +111.17% | 4,935 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -0.17% | 2,337 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -16.54% | 2,341 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -39.27% | 2,805 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +330.88% | 4,619 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -6.13% | 1,072 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -8.05% | 1,142 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -50.83% | 1,242 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +2.72% | 2,526 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +42.3% | 2,459 |
| March 2020 | n/a | -19.81% | 1,728 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -1.73% | 2,155 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +89.54% | 2,193 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +29.13% | 1,157 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +18.05% | 896 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +3.12% | 759 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -2.52% | 736 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -32.53% | 755 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +3.8% | 1,119 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +22.08% | 1,078 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -6.26% | 883 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -46.23% | 942 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +2.22% | 1,752 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +61.7% | 1,714 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +29.43% | 1,060 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +8.48% | 819 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -17.67% | 755 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -6.14% | 917 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +57.84% | 977 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -27.52% | 619 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -28.83% | 854 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -40.68% | 1,200 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -49.9% | 2,023 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -42.02% | 4,038 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +15.87% | 6,964 |
| February 2018 | n/a | +85757.14% | 6,010 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -22.22% | 7 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +80% | 9 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| October 2017 | n/a | n/a | 5 |
| September 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| August 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| July 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| June 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| May 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| April 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| March 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| February 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| January 2017 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| December 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| November 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| October 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| September 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| August 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| July 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| June 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| May 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
How many people play Eco right now?
500 people are playing Eco on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,190 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 596 players. Today's peak is 21% below its 30-day average daily peak of 750.
Is Eco growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Eco averaged a daily peak of 750 players, down 22% compared with the 30 days before (958). Its highest point this month (945) is 40% below the same period last year (1,588). In its first month after release (Oct 1, 2017) it peaked at 5 players. Today's player count is 7% of its all-time peak of 6,964, set on Mar 11, 2018.
Best time to play Eco
Based on the last 14 days, Eco is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 69% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Eco players by hour and weekday
When Eco 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.
Compare Eco with similar games
Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About Eco
Build a civilization of real people, working together to advance society and stop a meteor, all without destroying the ecosystem in the process.
- Developer
- Strange Loop Games
- Released
- Oct 1, 2017
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 10 languages
Screenshots
Eco price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Eco is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $22.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $22.49.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.
Eco price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 28,99€ | $32.54 | +8% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.63 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 38.99 | $27.92 | -7% |
| Australia | A$ 43.95 | $30.77 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 43.59 | $24.50 | -18% |
| Brazil | R$88,99 | $16.28 | -46% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 334.99 | $18.02 | -40% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 138,99 zł | $35.54 | +19% |
| Switzerland | CHF 33.50 | $40.96 | +37% |
| Norway | 335,00 kr | $36.03 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.49 | $14.49 | -52% |
| South Africa | R 270.00 | $16.45 | -45% |
| India | ₹1,300.00 | $13.76 | -54% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 245 999 | $13.61 | -55% |
| China | ¥108.00 | $16.20 | -46% |
| Japan | ¥3,400 | $21.46 | -28% |
| South Korea | ₩ 32,000 | $23.80 | -21% |
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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Eco reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Eco on Twitch
Twitch category "Eco", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Eco Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 3 Nov 2026, with a peak of 164 viewers and 40 on average.
Eco streamers right now
Top Eco streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Eco achievements
Eco has 87 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 2.1% of them; the rarest, Perfect Pairing, is held by 0.0% of players.
Chop ChopChopped down first tree.27.0%
Reap What You SowGather 100 farmable items on land you own.14.4%
Setting up ShopOpened a store with at least one item listed.11.8%
Craving SatisfiedEat food you've got a hankering for.11.5%
Appetizer ApprenticeCraft 5 types of food.7.4%
Shotgun!Ride a vehicle as a passenger.6.1%
Wheels in MotionCraft a vehicle.6.0%
How to Cook a WolfSuccessfully hunt a wolf.5.6%
Hammer TimeCraft 3 types of tools.5.5%
Chop Chop x100Chopped down 100 trees on the same server.5.3%
Chip Off the Old BlockCreate 1 masonry item.5.0%
Big GameSuccessfully hunt a bison.4.6%
Eureka MomentCraft a skill book.4.2%
Deer HunterSuccessfully hunt a deer.3.5%
FoxtrotSuccessfully hunt a fox.3.5%
Masonry MasterCreate 5 types of masonry items.3.5%
Construction YardDig 1000 blocks with powered vehicles on the same server.3.3%
Knot BadCraft a boat.3.0%
Fireworks ShowOnline for the destruction of the meteor.2.9%
By the People, For the PeopleConstitution passed.2.9%
PolymathCraft 3 different skill books.2.8%
Ore CollectorMine 100 ore.2.7%
Sow It BeginsPlant 100 seeds.2.6%
DilettanteCreate your first culture.2.3%
Forestry 101Plant 100 trees on the same server.2.1%
Sew It BeginsCraft 1 clothing item.2.1%
Fresh Out of the OvenCreate a baked good.2.0%
Grease MonkeyCraft 3 types of vehicles.2.0%
The PreamblePropose a ratification of a constitution.1.9%
Sculptor of CitiesCreate 20 types of masonry items.1.9%
Yum!Discover your favorite food.1.7%
Blech!Discover your most disliked food.1.7%
Entree ExpertCraft 25 types of food.1.7%
CultivatedCreate 10 culture.1.4%
Noteworthy ConstructionCreate architecture that generates 5 culture.1.4%
Tool MasterCraft 10 types of tools.1.4%
Remarkable WorkCreate a piece of artwork that generates 20 culture.1.2%
Hard Day's WorkCompleted first contract.1.2%
RockhoundMine 1000 ore.1.2%
Factory FarmerPlant 1000 seeds.1.1%
Master MechanicCraft 5 types of vehicles.1.1%
Born LeaderBecome elected to a government position.1.0%
Nobel LaureateCraft 10 different skill books.1.0%
Gracious GuestAttend a dinner party as a guest.0.9%
Rolling in DoughCreate 5 types of baked goods.0.9%
Foundational ExcellenceCreate architecture that generates 20 culture.0.8%
Make it RainMinted First Currency.0.7%
Fresh CanvasCreate an artwork that generates 5 culture.0.7%
Cultured GatheringAttend a dinner party that generates more than 10 culture.0.7%
ArtisanCreate 50 culture.0.6%
Crafty CaptainCraft 3 types of boats.0.5%
Toolsmith TitanCraft 20 types of tools.0.5%
Structural MagnificenceCreate architecture that generates 50 culture.0.4%
Conversion FeesHave another player use your currency exchange.0.3%
It's Obviously RiggedLose an election.0.3%
Breaking BreadHost a dinner party.0.3%
Confection PerfectionCreate 20 types of baked goods.0.3%
Gathering of MindsAttend a dinner party that generates more than 50 culture.0.3%
Cultural PhenomenonBecome the top ranked cultural creator when at least 10 citizens have created any culture.0.2%
VirtuosoCreate 200 culture.0.2%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 87 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Eco news and patch notes
- Oct 16, 2026 Hotfix 14.2.1 released! Patch notes
- Oct 8, 2026 Update 14.2 released! Economic Statistics & Improved Store Functionality!
- Sep 6, 2026 Hotfix 14.1.1 released! Patch notes
- Sep 2, 2026 Update 14.1 released! Improved Storage Management!
- Aug 13, 2026 Hotfix 14.0.3 released! Patch notes
- Aug 7, 2026 Hotfix 14.0.2 released! Patch notes
- Aug 6, 2026 Hotfix 14.0.1 released! Patch notes
- Aug 6, 2026 Update 14 released! Garbage & Recycling, Pollution, Reworked Modules and more!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Eco FAQ
Is Eco dead?
Eco has a small but active player base. 500 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 22% on the month before).
How many people play Eco?
500 people are playing Eco on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 596 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Eco?
Eco reached its all-time Steam peak of 6,964 concurrent players on Mar 11, 2018.
Is Eco growing or declining?
Eco is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 750, down 22% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Eco most active?
Eco usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Eco cost?
Eco costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Eco has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Eco on Steam is $22.49 (25% off), on Aug 10, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Eco on sale right now?
No, Eco is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 25%.
Where is Eco cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Eco is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 245 999, about $13.61 or 55% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Eco good?
Steam players rate Eco Very Positive: 80% of 14,106 reviews are positive.
When did Eco come out?
Eco was released on Steam on Oct 1, 2017.
Who made Eco?
Eco was developed by Strange Loop Games.
Is Eco still worth playing?
Eco has a smaller but active community on Steam today (500 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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