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I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator
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I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator player count chart
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator has a small but active player base. 80 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 54% on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2026
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 76 | -59.57% | 172 |
| October 2026 | 188 | -20.68% | 857 |
| September 2026 | 237 | +1009.43% | 1,764 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -14.05% | 159 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -24.18% | 185 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -6.51% | 244 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -54.29% | 261 |
| April 2026 | n/a | n/a | 571 |
How many people play I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator right now?
Right now, 80 players are in I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator on Steam. That makes it the #2,979 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 172 players. Today's peak is 21% below its 30-day average daily peak of 217.
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator player count trend
Over the last 30 days I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator averaged a daily peak of 217 players, down 54% compared with the 30 days before (472). In its first month after release (Apr 1, 2026) it peaked at 571 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 1,764, set on Sep 27, 2026.
Best time to play I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator
Based on the last 14 days, I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 68% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator players by hour and weekday
When I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator 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 I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator
Run your pizza shop up front and handle shady business out back. Help hand-crafted NPCs with favors that never go as planned. Play solo or online co-op with up to four players and expand your operation across Hobarey Town. In this darkly comedic management sim - become that guy everyone knows.
- Developer
- Bunch'o'Nerds
- Released
- Apr 1, 2026
- Genre
- Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 8 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator is 30% off at $9.09, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -30% $9.09 | $9.09 | base |
| Euro area | 13,49€ | $15.06 | +66% |
| United Kingdom | £11.75 | $15.73 | +73% |
| Canada | C$ 15.75 | $11.20 | +23% |
| Australia | A$ 17.95 | $12.33 | +36% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 20.25 | $11.23 | +23% |
| Brazil | R$47,99 | $8.72 | -4% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 179.99 | $9.62 | +6% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $7.49 | $7.49 | -18% |
| Poland | 55,49 zł | $14.10 | +55% |
| Switzerland | CHF 11.49 | $14.03 | +54% |
| Norway | 155,00 kr | $16.44 | +81% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $7.49 | $7.49 | -18% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $7.49 | $7.49 | -18% |
| South Africa | R 134.99 | $8.16 | -10% |
| India | ₹635.00 | $6.76 | -26% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 119 999 | $6.63 | -27% |
| China | ¥52.00 | $7.79 | -14% |
| Japan | ¥1,700 | $10.74 | +18% |
| South Korea | ₩ 14,000 | $10.30 | +13% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator on Twitch
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I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator achievements
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator has 32 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 40.0% of them; the rarest, Ok. It's Done. Don't Wait For Post-Credits Scene. We Don't Have Any Budget..., is held by 4.9% of players.
I'm Just Here For The PizzaServe a pizza for the first time95.4%
Get Your Hands DirtyComplete the first shady trade deal95.4%
Things Got SeriousFind out why you're here.93.8%
You Made It ThroughSurvive the first day.92.6%
A Sucker Punch?Punch an NPC for the first time89.8%
What's Your Favorite ToppingServe pizzas 25 times83.3%
Are You a Fashion Victim?Buy a costume for the first time.72.2%
Stay Cool Stay FocusedComplete 20 shady quests70.2%
To The Moon!Trade Bitcoin for the first time63.7%
Like a Ferris WheelServe 19 pizzas to CaseOh50.8%
Pay Attention to DetailsDecorate your shop for the first time44.6%
Enjoy Your BreakGet killed for the first time32.8%
Oh Okay, I Guess It Helps Me Get AwayBuy yourself a skateboard.32.7%
Expanding Your TerritoryUnlock the vending machines.32.1%
Some Hands-On Customer ServicePersonally deliver 5 different Dark Web items to customers30.9%
So You Give The Orders Now Huh?Hire an employee for the first time.30.2%
Some Passive Aggressive IncomeCollect money from a vending machine for the first time.30.1%
Special Delivery, Extra MutagenServe three pizzas to the strange people in the sewers.27.0%
Show Me The MoneyEarn 100,000 from business25.4%
Fifty Shades Of ShadyComplete 50 shady quests23.2%
Let It Cook!Serve a pizza from the automated pizza oven for the first time.22.6%
Guess I'm A Gold Digger NowDig ground to find chests22.1%
A Little Too Well DoneOvercook pizza 10 times20.8%
Fully Encrypted DoughUnlock every talent in the dark web skill tree.17.0%
This Is How I RollCrash your skateboard for the first time16.7%
Always Pays His DebtsPay half of your debt15.0%
Smooth CriminalEarn 1000 BTC from shady quests13.4%
Loyalty Points On The Dark SideBuy 100 shady items9.3%
No Questions About The TopppingsServe 10 Shady Pizzas9.0%
These Aren't All For Cooking, Right?Collect 3 different mushrooms7.5%
A Slice Of Another DimensionCook a Lucid Pizza6.6%
Ok. It's Done. Don't Wait For Post-Credits Scene. We Don't Have Any Budget...Complete the main story4.9%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator news and patch notes
- Oct 12, 2026 100,000 Copies Sold. Thank You!
- Oct 11, 2026 1.09 Hotfix Arrived Patch notes
- Oct 9, 2026 1.08 Hotfix Arrived, Steam Connection & Multiplayer Photo Fixes Patch notes
- Oct 7, 2026 Patch 1.07 is Live Patch notes
- Sep 29, 2026 1.05 Update Arrived, 8-Player Lobbies & Order Toggles Patch notes
- Sep 28, 2026 v1.04 Hotfix is Here Patch notes
- Sep 27, 2026 1.03 Hotfix Arrived, Quest & Delivery Fixes Patch notes
- Sep 26, 2026 1.02 Hotfix Arrived, Quest Reset Feature Added Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator FAQ
Is I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator dead?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator has a small but active player base. 80 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 54% on the month before).
How many people play I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator?
80 people are playing I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 172 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,764 concurrent players on Sep 27, 2026.
Is I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator growing or declining?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 217, down 54% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator most active?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator cost?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator is on sale on Steam right now: $9.09, 30% off its usual $12.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator on Steam is $9.09 (30% off), on Nov 4, 2026. It costs $9.09 right now.
Is I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator on sale right now?
Yes. I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator is 30% off on Steam right now, $9.09 instead of $12.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Where is I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 119 999, about $6.63 or 27% below the US price of $9.09. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator good?
Steam players rate I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator Very Positive: 89% of 647 reviews are positive.
When did I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator come out?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator was released on Steam on Apr 1, 2026.
Who made I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator was developed by Bunch'o'Nerds.
Is I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator still worth playing?
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator has a smaller but active community on Steam today (80 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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