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Firewatch player count chart
Firewatch has very few players on Steam right now (23). Its all-time peak was 17,576.
History from Feb 1, 2016
Firewatch monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 69 | -36.11% | 158 |
| October 2026 | 108 | +52.11% | 437 |
| September 2026 | 71 | -9.94% | 163 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -65.72% | 181 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -4.35% | 528 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +238.65% | 552 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -7.39% | 163 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -3.3% | 176 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -16.89% | 182 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -56.72% | 219 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +28.75% | 506 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +96.5% | 393 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -52.15% | 200 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +5.03% | 418 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -26.57% | 398 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +30.29% | 542 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +100% | 416 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -40.57% | 208 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +23.67% | 350 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -52.99% | 283 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +25.68% | 602 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -85.47% | 479 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +20.12% | 3,296 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +1705.26% | 2,744 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -16.02% | 152 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -12.56% | 181 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -22.47% | 207 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -81.51% | 267 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -13.12% | 1,444 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +471.13% | 1,662 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +72.19% | 291 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -57.11% | 169 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -9.43% | 394 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -88.26% | 435 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +1394.35% | 3,706 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -35.92% | 248 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +371.95% | 387 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -4.65% | 82 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -10.42% | 86 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -61.13% | 96 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +55.35% | 247 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +87.06% | 159 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -26.09% | 85 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -41.62% | 115 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +105.21% | 197 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -52.94% | 96 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +3.03% | 204 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -1% | 198 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +143.9% | 200 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -9.89% | 82 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -4.21% | 91 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -62.89% | 95 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -14.67% | 256 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +185.71% | 300 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +7.14% | 105 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +4.26% | 98 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -45.66% | 94 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -40.75% | 173 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +4.29% | 292 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -13.58% | 280 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +295.12% | 324 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -18% | 82 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -13.04% | 100 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -61.15% | 115 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -25.06% | 296 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +272.64% | 395 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -42.08% | 106 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -60.39% | 183 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +208% | 462 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -60.63% | 150 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -9.29% | 381 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -2.55% | 420 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +259.17% | 431 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -30.64% | 120 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -80.05% | 173 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +51.31% | 867 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -25.39% | 573 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +540% | 768 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -16.08% | 120 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -19.66% | 143 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +91.4% | 178 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -5.1% | 93 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +15.29% | 98 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -6.59% | 85 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +1.11% | 91 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -2.17% | 90 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -20% | 92 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -67.61% | 115 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -16.47% | 355 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +316.67% | 425 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -2.86% | 102 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -14.63% | 105 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -68.05% | 123 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +178.99% | 385 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -35.51% | 138 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -49.29% | 214 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +313.73% | 422 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -17.07% | 102 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -20.65% | 123 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -76.66% | 155 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -23.85% | 664 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +746.6% | 872 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -10.43% | 103 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -25.32% | 115 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -48.67% | 154 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -40.48% | 300 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +11.26% | 504 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -0.22% | 453 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +2.48% | 454 |
| October 2017 | n/a | +180.38% | 443 |
| September 2017 | n/a | -26.51% | 158 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -83.41% | 215 |
| July 2017 | n/a | +34.72% | 1,296 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +587.14% | 962 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -18.13% | 140 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -23.66% | 171 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -87.71% | 224 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -10.29% | 1,822 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +184.45% | 2,031 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -50.07% | 714 |
| November 2016 | n/a | +299.44% | 1,430 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +72.95% | 358 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +0.49% | 207 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -84.07% | 206 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +43.83% | 1,293 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -50.03% | 899 |
| May 2016 | n/a | +332.45% | 1,799 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -33.23% | 416 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -96.46% | 623 |
| February 2016 | n/a | n/a | 17,576 |
How many people are playing Firewatch?
Right now, 23 players are in Firewatch on Steam. That makes it the #4,920 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 103 players. Today's peak is 34% below its 30-day average daily peak of 156.
Firewatch player count history
Over the last 30 days Firewatch averaged a daily peak of 156 players, up 2% compared with the 30 days before (153). Its highest point this month (283) is 42% above the same period last year (200). In its first month after release (Feb 9, 2016) it peaked at 17,576 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 17,576, set on Feb 9, 2016.
Best time to play Firewatch
Based on the last 14 days, Firewatch is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 63% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Firewatch players by hour and weekday
When Firewatch 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 Firewatch
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
- Developer
- Campo Santo
- Publisher
- Panic, Campo Santo
- Released
- Feb 9, 2016
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 7 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
Firewatch price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Firewatch is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 80% off (around $4.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.99.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.
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Firewatch reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Firewatch achievements
Firewatch has 10 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 42.1% of them; the rarest, Ol' Shoshone, is held by 7.8% of players.
"Good first day."Hidden achievement79.0%
"Back to work."Hidden achievement66.4%
"Someone's out here."Hidden achievement59.1%
"Burn the place down."Hidden achievement56.8%
FirewatchHidden achievement55.3%
Bee PlotGot stung by a bee. It happens.46.3%
Love TurtsAdopted a turtle as a pet. The average lifespan of a box turtle is fifty years. It will outlive you.25.2%
Shutter BugFilled a disposable camera with photos.13.4%
The Life and Times of Raccoon CarterGot attacked by a raccoon; probably didn't get rabies.11.6%
Ol' ShoshoneListened to the tape of "Ol' Shoshone." Cavorted among the aspens.7.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Firewatch DLC
Firewatch has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Firewatch Original Soundtrack ↗ | $5.99 | |
Latest Firewatch news and patch notes
- Dec 21, 2021 Firewatch Update December 21, 2021 Patch notes
- Dec 16, 2021 Firewatch Update, December 15, 2021:
- May 21, 2018 Latest Patch Notes
- Mar 6, 2018 Firewatch Is Now In Japanese! Patch notes
- Mar 6, 2018 Firewatch Is Now In Japanese!
- Nov 9, 2016 Firewatch now with Free-Roam Mode! Patch notes
- Nov 9, 2016 Firewatch now with Free-Roam Mode!
- Sep 21, 2016 The Firewatch Audio Tour Update Patch Notes Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Firewatch FAQ
Is Firewatch dead?
Firewatch has very few players on Steam right now (23). Its all-time peak was 17,576.
How many people play Firewatch?
23 people are playing Firewatch on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 103 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Firewatch?
Firewatch reached its all-time Steam peak of 17,576 concurrent players on Feb 9, 2016.
Is Firewatch growing or declining?
Firewatch is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 156, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Firewatch most active?
Firewatch 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 Firewatch cost?
Firewatch costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Firewatch has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Firewatch on Steam is $3.99 (80% off), on Oct 3, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Firewatch on sale right now?
No, Firewatch is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 80%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.
Is Firewatch good?
Steam players rate Firewatch Very Positive: 90% of 90,438 reviews are positive.
When did Firewatch come out?
Firewatch was released on Steam on Feb 9, 2016.
Who made Firewatch?
Firewatch was developed by Campo Santo and published by Panic, Campo Santo.
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