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Escape from Tarkov player count chart
No, Escape from Tarkov is not dead. 14,312 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 33,011. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 14% on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2025
Escape from Tarkov monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 21,936 | -3.58% | 42,127 |
| October 2026 | 22,750 | +8.41% | 44,094 |
| September 2026 | 20,985 | -15.53% | 38,853 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +39.43% | 45,997 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +4.18% | 32,989 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +10.27% | 31,664 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +43.34% | 28,714 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -3.92% | 20,032 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -9.28% | 20,849 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -35.21% | 22,982 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -10.09% | 35,474 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -17.46% | 39,455 |
| November 2025 | n/a | n/a | 47,800 |
How many people are playing Escape from Tarkov?
At this moment Escape from Tarkov has 14,312 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #81 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 33,011 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 37,473.
Escape from Tarkov player count trend
Over the last 30 days Escape from Tarkov averaged a daily peak of 37,473 players, up 14% compared with the 30 days before (32,987). Its highest point this month (44,094) is 3% above the same period last year (42,711). In its first month after release (Nov 15, 2025) it peaked at 47,800 players. Today's player count is 30% of its all-time peak of 47,800, set on Nov 16, 2025.
Best time to play Escape from Tarkov
Based on the last 14 days, Escape from Tarkov is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 00:00 UTC (7 PM in New York), when about 60% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Escape from Tarkov players by hour and weekday
When Escape from Tarkov 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 Escape from Tarkov
Escape from Tarkov is the original extraction FPS where every raid is a gamble with death. Prep your raid, bleed, endure and fight through ruthless PMC players and Scavs, gain tactical advantage and cling to your loot — only extraction decides if you live or lose it all.
- Developer
- Battlestate Games
- Released
- Nov 15, 2025
- Genre
- Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 20 languages
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Escape from Tarkov price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Escape from Tarkov is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $37.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $37.49.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.
Escape from Tarkov price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.99 | $49.99 | base |
| Euro area | 49,99€ | $56.11 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £43.99 | $59.21 | +18% |
| Canada | C$ 69.99 | $50.12 | 0% |
| Australia | A$ 74.99 | $52.50 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 85.99 | $48.34 | -3% |
| Brazil | R$115,00 | $21.04 | -58% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 364.99 | $19.63 | -61% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | -60% |
| Poland | 212,99 zł | $54.47 | +9% |
| Switzerland | CHF 46.99 | $57.45 | +15% |
| Norway | 585,99 kr | $63.02 | +26% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | -60% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | -60% |
| South Africa | R 855.00 | $52.08 | +4% |
| India | ₹1,780.00 | $18.84 | -62% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 324 999 | $17.99 | -64% |
| China | ¥199.99 | $29.99 | -40% |
| Japan | ¥7,500 | $47.33 | -5% |
| South Korea | ₩ 69,500 | $51.68 | +3% |
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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Escape from Tarkov reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Escape from Tarkov on Twitch
Twitch category "Escape from Tarkov", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Escape from Tarkov Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 10 Aug 2026, with a peak of 188,941 viewers and 119,703 on average.
Escape from Tarkov streamers right now
DesmondPilak478
ToastRackTV286
TickleMePink230
CoolDee__218
ゴリゴリ181
Top Escape from Tarkov streamers this week
TheBurntPeanut39,546
sasatikk6,970
ありさか4,638
BOBito2173,737
Glorious_E3,725
Average viewers while live.
Escape from Tarkov achievements
Escape from Tarkov has 98 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.4% of them; the rarest, Reach the Summit, is held by 0.0% of players.
Welcome to TarkovHidden achievement58.5%
First Time Always HurtsHidden achievement43.4%
VagabondUse the transit from any location42.1%
You Are Not My BrotherHidden achievement36.3%
Deal to MakeNeutralize Reshala for the first time while playing as a PMC29.6%
Call your brotherNeutralize Tagilla for the first time while playing as a PMC29.3%
Time To Clean My KarmaNeutralize Partisan for the first time while playing as a PMC28.3%
Silence at the sawmillNeutralize Shturman for the first time while playing as a PMC26.0%
Ready for AnythingSurvive 10 consecutive raids while playing as a PMC24.5%
U-SUCCEliminate 50 USEC PMC operatives24.1%
BEAR with meEliminate 50 BEAR PMC operatives23.5%
LostHidden achievement23.3%
Sanatorium OrderlyNeutralize Sanitar for the first time while playing as a PMC22.2%
Art of StyleNeutralize Killa for the first time while playing as a PMC20.4%
PathfinderFully explore Tarkov and its inhabitants19.1%
TravelerSurvive and extract from every location in Tarkov while playing as a PMC18.7%
Grouse HuntingNeutralize Glukhar for the first time while playing as a PMC18.6%
Now There Are Three of Them!Neutralize Knight, Birdeye, and Big Pipe in a single raid for the first time while playing as a PMC16.7%
That's What She SaidHidden achievement16.7%
Funny Graveyard KeeperNeutralize Kaban for the first time while playing as a PMC14.7%
JusticeNeutralize Kollontay for the first time while playing as a PMC12.7%
PMCSurvive 300 raids while playing as a PMC10.7%
Blind FuryEliminate any enemy while suffering from the Flash effect while playing as a PMC9.0%
Jack of All TradesComplete all of Gunsmith series tasks7.9%
Hammer and ScytheNeutralize Tagilla 15 times while playing as a PMC7.4%
Man of His WordHidden achievement7.3%
FireflyMeet Lightkeeper for the first time while playing as a PMC6.6%
BelieverReach level 30 with a seasonal character6.5%
Dawn of a New EraObtain Secure container Kappa after the introduction of the Seasons system6.1%
Pay Your DebtLearn what happened to Kozlov5.8%
TheseusUncover the secret of The Labyrinth5.8%
PrestigiousHidden achievement5.6%
InfernoLearn everything about the Blue Fire5.5%
This is a Tarkov showdownNeutralize Reshala 15 times while playing as a PMC5.3%
I’m on a BoatHidden achievement4.9%
I Hear the Voice of DarknessNeutralize Knight 15 times while playing as a PMC4.8%
Don't Need Any HelpReach level 30 with a seasonal character without selecting any Personal Positive modifiers4.6%
King of the SawmillNeutralize Shturman 15 times while playing as a PMC4.2%
Just BusinessHidden achievement4.1%
Trail of BreadcrumbsFind traces of a mysterious organization in Tarkov4.1%
Through Another's EyesDiscover what the cultists were really after4.0%
This Is All (Not) CoincidenceFind out what happened to a certain BEAR squad3.7%
When the Light FadesHidden achievement3.7%
All-Wheel DriveResolve the issue with the BTR driver one way or another3.5%
Better ServedHidden achievement3.5%
First StepReach the League rank Survivor3.4%
Samsara Wheel Spins AgainNeutralize Partisan 15 times while playing as a PMC2.8%
Long Live the King!Neutralize every Boss once while playing as a PMC2.5%
Another Cold CaseNeutralize Glukhar 15 times while playing as a PMC2.1%
Smoke the Peace PipeNeutralize Big Pipe 15 times while playing as a PMC2.0%
PMC's Best FriendSurvive and extract from Interchange through the Scav Co-Op extraction while playing as a PMC1.9%
The Red BookNeutralize Birdeye 15 times while playing as a PMC1.9%
Top SecretHave every type of TerraGroup documentation in your inventory, excluding Classified Documents1.8%
What Not To WearNeutralize Killa 15 times while playing as a PMC1.6%
Old Dog With Old tricksNeutralize Kaban 15 times while playing as a PMC1.6%
More PrestigiousHidden achievement1.6%
Who Called the Doctor?Neutralize Sanitar 15 times while playing as a PMC1.5%
Cracks in the IceHidden achievement1.5%
Little TriumphsGather evidence of all of TerraGroup's "minor" misdeeds1.4%
SnowballNeutralize every Boss without dying while playing as a PMC1.3%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 98 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Escape from Tarkov DLC
Escape from Tarkov has 7 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Escape from Tarkov news and patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 Patch 1.3.0.0
- Oct 16, 2026 New in-game survey
- Oct 8, 2026 Watch EXFIL Brothers and get Twitch Drops!
- Oct 6, 2026 Patch 1.2.0.0
- Oct 1, 2026 Steam Autumn Sale discounts!
- Sep 15, 2026 Leagues are live!
- Sep 11, 2026 New in-game survey
- Sep 8, 2026 Patch 1.1.5.0
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Escape from Tarkov FAQ
Is Escape from Tarkov dead?
No, Escape from Tarkov is not dead. 14,312 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 33,011. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 14% on the month before).
How many people play Escape from Tarkov?
14,312 people are playing Escape from Tarkov on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 33,011 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Escape from Tarkov?
Escape from Tarkov reached its all-time Steam peak of 47,800 concurrent players on Nov 16, 2025.
Is Escape from Tarkov growing or declining?
Escape from Tarkov is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 37,473, up 14% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Escape from Tarkov most active?
Escape from Tarkov usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 00:00 UTC (7 PM in New York).
How much does Escape from Tarkov cost?
Escape from Tarkov costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Escape from Tarkov has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Escape from Tarkov on Steam is $37.49 (25% off), on Jan 3, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $49.99 right now.
Is Escape from Tarkov on sale right now?
No, Escape from Tarkov is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 25%.
Where is Escape from Tarkov cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Escape from Tarkov is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 324 999, about $17.99 or 64% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Escape from Tarkov good?
Steam players rate Escape from Tarkov Mixed: 49% of 68,066 reviews are positive.
When did Escape from Tarkov come out?
Escape from Tarkov was released on Steam on Nov 15, 2025.
Who made Escape from Tarkov?
Escape from Tarkov was developed by Battlestate Games.
Is Escape from Tarkov still worth playing?
Escape from Tarkov has a big, active player base on Steam today (14,312 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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