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Flotsam player count chart
Flotsam has a small but active player base. 107 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 59% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2019
Flotsam monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 143 | -18.29% | 259 |
| October 2026 | 175 | +82.29% | 395 |
| September 2026 | 96 | +0% | 335 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +0% | 335 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +7.37% | 335 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -47.74% | 312 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +137.85% | 597 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -33.24% | 251 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -40.51% | 376 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -42.65% | 632 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -65.67% | 1,102 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +3547.73% | 3,210 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +41.94% | 88 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -6.06% | 62 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -22.35% | 66 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -31.45% | 85 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +18.1% | 124 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +17.98% | 105 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -63.97% | 89 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +5.11% | 247 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +201.28% | 235 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -18.75% | 78 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +77.78% | 96 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -18.18% | 54 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -10.81% | 66 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -10.84% | 74 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +31.75% | 83 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -52.27% | 63 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -25.42% | 132 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -3.28% | 177 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +20.39% | 183 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +94.87% | 152 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +62.5% | 78 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -7.69% | 48 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -7.14% | 52 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +33.33% | 56 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -26.32% | 42 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -13.64% | 57 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +50% | 66 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -27.87% | 44 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -44.55% | 61 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +27.91% | 110 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -9.47% | 86 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -15.93% | 95 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +15.31% | 113 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -29.5% | 98 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +7.75% | 139 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +41.76% | 129 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +127.5% | 91 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -14.89% | 40 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -28.79% | 47 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -13.16% | 66 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -18.28% | 76 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -8.82% | 93 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -31.54% | 102 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +28.45% | 149 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -40.21% | 116 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +83.02% | 194 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -18.46% | 106 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -18.24% | 130 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +127.14% | 159 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -28.57% | 70 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +18.07% | 98 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -60.1% | 83 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +6.67% | 208 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +12.72% | 195 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +84.04% | 173 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +67.86% | 94 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -39.78% | 56 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -26.19% | 93 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +11.5% | 126 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -68.52% | 113 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +290.22% | 359 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -45.24% | 92 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +162.5% | 168 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -58.44% | 64 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +27.27% | 154 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -30.46% | 121 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +8.75% | 174 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +63.27% | 160 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +117.78% | 98 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -33.82% | 45 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -20.93% | 68 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +13.16% | 86 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -88.4% | 76 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -41.2% | 655 |
| September 2019 | n/a | n/a | 1,114 |
How many people are playing Flotsam?
Right now, 107 players are in Flotsam on Steam. That makes it the #2,163 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 194 players. Today's peak is 31% below its 30-day average daily peak of 280.
Flotsam player count trend
Over the last 30 days Flotsam averaged a daily peak of 280 players, up 59% compared with the 30 days before (176). Its highest point this month (395) is 349% above the same period last year (88). In its first month after release (Sep 1, 2019) it peaked at 1,114 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 3,210, set on Dec 1, 2025.
Best time to play Flotsam
Based on the last 14 days, Flotsam is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 00:00 UTC (7 PM in New York), when about 58% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Flotsam players by hour and weekday
When Flotsam 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 Flotsam
Sail, scavenge, and rescue survivors in a vibrant floating city-builder. Captain your drifters across the endless garbage sea to uncover soaked ruins, rusting factories, and stories from the old world.
- Developer
- Pajama Llama Games
- Publisher
- Stray Fawn Publishing
- Released
- Sep 1, 2019
- Genre
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 12 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
Flotsam price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Flotsam is at its full price of $24.99. It usually goes on sale for about 30% off (around $17.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $12.49.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.
Flotsam price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.99 | $24.99 | base |
| Euro area | 22,99€ | $25.80 | +3% |
| United Kingdom | £19.99 | $26.90 | +8% |
| Canada | C$ 28.99 | $20.76 | -17% |
| Australia | A$ 35.95 | $25.17 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 30.99 | $17.42 | -30% |
| Brazil | R$47,49 | $8.69 | -65% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 233.99 | $12.59 | -50% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| Poland | 89,99 zł | $23.01 | -8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 25.00 | $30.57 | +22% |
| Norway | 176,00 kr | $18.93 | -24% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| South Africa | R 150.00 | $9.14 | -63% |
| India cheapest | ₹569.00 | $6.02 | -76% |
| Indonesia | Rp 119 999 | $6.64 | -73% |
| China | ¥80.00 | $12.00 | -52% |
| Japan | ¥2,570 | $16.22 | -35% |
| South Korea | ₩ 26,000 | $19.34 | -23% |
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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Flotsam reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Flotsam on Twitch
Twitch category "Flotsam", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Flotsam streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Flotsam achievements
Flotsam has 42 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 13.7% of them; the rarest, THE Jack of All Trades, is held by 0.3% of players.
Shell-teredHouse all drifters.54.8%
A Sign of LifeRescue a drifter.49.0%
Trash TalkerRescue the Radio Technician.37.3%
Whatever Floats Your BoatBuild a Salvaging Boat.35.1%
On Air and WaterHidden achievement30.3%
A Floating TownHave a town with 10 drifters.25.6%
The Soil SurvivorRescue the Farmer.24.1%
Ill DottoreRescue the Doctor.23.1%
Power TrippingRescue the Electrician.22.5%
Hydro HomiesUse a total of 100 Fresh Water in a single day.21.9%
A Know-It-All Fix-It-AllRescue the Engineer.21.7%
Happy Go-LuckyHave 10 or more ecstatic drifters at the same time.21.7%
SeasonedReach day 100.19.0%
PhotosympathistRescue the Botanist.17.5%
The Inspection ConnectionRescue the Architect.16.8%
Goop ScoopRescue the Chemist.16.2%
The Questionable FishionaryRescue the Aquaculturist.15.8%
BoatieTravel 50.000 units with the town.14.5%
Gull-Fu SenseiRescue the Birdkeeper.14.4%
Five-Starfish ChefRescue the Chef.11.6%
All Gas No BrakesHave 50 or more buildings upgraded with Gas Bags.11.0%
A Space-Ship!Hidden achievement9.3%
Wet Feet on the GroundHidden achievement9.2%
End of the LineHidden achievement8.2%
TrashcendedResearch all technologies.7.7%
A Floating CityHave a town with 25 drifters.7.0%
No Drifter Left BehindComplete the game without having a drifter die.6.8%
Gull-friendRescue 10 seagulls.3.2%
Around the World in 80 daysTravel 42.000 units within 80 days.2.9%
Bigger is BetterExceed 15.000 total weight of the town.2.9%
Accidentally VeganSurvive 20 days with all drifters eating only Seaweed Salads.2.5%
A Year!Reach day 365.2.0%
The Final ChowdownCraft 100 'Animal Chow' in a single day.1.6%
CaptainTravel 200.000 units with the town.0.9%
Gull-Bossing ItHave more seagulls than drifters in your town.0.9%
I Love My JobHave 15 or more drifters doing their favorite task at the same time.0.9%
Canned FoodieSurvive 30 consecutive days without cooking food.0.9%
Tour de MerGenerate over 150 Eels/s by only using Manual-Powered Generators.0.8%
The Floating RestaurantCook 50 'Yummy' or higher quality food in a single day.0.6%
Lone WolfSurvive 20 days with a single drifter.0.5%
Land HopperFully salvage 15 different landmarks in one day.0.4%
THE Jack of All TradesHave a drifter with maximum expertise in all attributes.0.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Flotsam news and patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 Developer update on Weather!
- Jun 9, 2026 1.0.1f7 Patch notes
- May 24, 2026 Hotfix 1.0.1f6 Patch notes
- May 23, 2026 Support Pack DLC now available!
- May 23, 2026 1.0.1f5 Patch notes
- Mar 24, 2026 1.1.0e01: Weather on Experimental!
- Mar 15, 2026 1.0.1f4 (Experimental) Patch notes
- Feb 7, 2026 Hotfix 1.0.1f3 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Flotsam FAQ
Is Flotsam dead?
Flotsam has a small but active player base. 107 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 59% on the month before).
How many people play Flotsam?
107 people are playing Flotsam on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 194 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Flotsam?
Flotsam reached its all-time Steam peak of 3,210 concurrent players on Dec 1, 2025.
Is Flotsam growing or declining?
Flotsam is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 280, up 59% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Flotsam most active?
Flotsam 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 Flotsam cost?
Flotsam costs $24.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Flotsam has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Flotsam on Steam is $12.49 (50% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $24.99 right now.
Is Flotsam on sale right now?
No, Flotsam is at its full price of $24.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 30%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 50%.
Where is Flotsam cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Flotsam is cheapest in India at ₹569.00, about $6.02 or 76% below the US price of $24.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Flotsam good?
Steam players rate Flotsam Mostly Positive: 76% of 2,746 reviews are positive.
When did Flotsam come out?
Flotsam was released on Steam on Sep 1, 2019.
Who made Flotsam?
Flotsam was developed by Pajama Llama Games and published by Stray Fawn Publishing.
Is Flotsam still worth playing?
Flotsam has a smaller but active community on Steam today (107 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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