Inkbound Player Count: Is It Dead?

Inkbound

Steam app 1062810

Inkbound

Shiny ShoeMay 1, 2023Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

$29.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Playable
  • Turn-Based Tactics
  • Tactical RPG
  • Roguelite
  • PvE
  • Turn-Based Strategy
  • Strategy RPG
  • Roguelike
  • Character Customization
  • Strategy
  • 3D
Playing now
48
Updated 3 hours ago
24-hour peak
70
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
3,165
Apr 1, 2024
Avg this month
75
+38.89% vs last month
Steam reviews
87%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Inkbound player count chart

Inkbound has very few players on Steam right now (48). Its all-time peak was 3,165.

History from May 1, 2023

Inkbound monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 202675+21+38.89%141
October 202654+26+92.86%117
September 202628-36-32.73%74
August 2026n/a-12-9.84%110
July 2026n/a+17+16.19%122
June 2026n/a-14-11.76%105
May 2026n/a+36+43.37%119
April 2026n/a-12-12.63%83
March 2026n/a-38-28.57%95
February 2026n/a+2+1.53%133
January 2026n/a+10+8.26%131
December 2025n/a+1+0.83%121
November 2025n/a-41-25.47%120
October 2025n/a-40-19.9%161
September 2025n/a+61+43.57%201
August 2025n/a-133-48.72%140
July 2025n/a-145-34.69%273
June 2025n/a+241+136.16%418
May 2025n/a-89-33.46%177
April 2025n/a+110+70.51%266
March 2025n/a-41-20.81%156
February 2025n/a-52-20.88%197
January 2025n/a-166-40%249
December 2024n/a+28+7.24%415
November 2024n/a-118-23.37%387
October 2024n/a+257+103.63%505
September 2024n/a-216-46.55%248
August 2024n/a-233-33.43%464
July 2024n/a+46+7.07%697
June 2024n/a-459-41.35%651
May 2024n/a-2,055-64.93%1,110
April 2024n/a+2,816+806.88%3,165
March 2024n/a+12+3.56%349
February 2024n/a-599-64%337
January 2024n/a+164+21.24%936
December 2023n/a-1,033-57.23%772
November 2023n/a-712-28.29%1,805
October 2023n/a+2,016+402.4%2,517
September 2023n/a-160-24.21%501
August 2023n/a+1+0.15%661
July 2023n/a-419-38.83%660
June 2023n/a-829-43.45%1,079
May 2023n/an/an/a1,908

How many people play Inkbound right now?

Right now, 48 players are in Inkbound on Steam. That makes it the #4,347 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 70 players. Today's peak is 13% below its 30-day average daily peak of 80.

Is Inkbound growing or declining?

Over the last 30 days Inkbound averaged a daily peak of 80 players, up 60% compared with the 30 days before (50). Its highest point this month (141) is 18% above the same period last year (120). In its first month after release (May 1, 2023) it peaked at 1,908 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 3,165, set on Apr 1, 2024.

Best time to play Inkbound

Based on the last 14 days, Inkbound is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 50% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Compare Inkbound with similar games

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About Inkbound

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

Developer
Shiny Shoe
Released
May 1, 2023
Genre
Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Steam Deck
Playable
Languages
5 languages, 1 with full audio

Screenshots

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Inkbound price history

$29.99
price now (US)
$7.49
lowest recorded (-75%) · Oct 23, 2026
-50%
typical sale discount · 17 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Inkbound is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $15.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.49.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.

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Inkbound reviews over time

87% Very Positive87% of 3,693 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Inkbound achievements

Inkbound has 39 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 21.3% of them; the rarest, A Master Lorist, is held by 0.3% of players.

  • A Whole New WorldEnter the Atheneum for the first time.85.1%
  • Death is not the EndDie for for the first time.76.9%
  • Treasure HoarderEquip enough Vestiges to fill your inventory.74.2%
  • Augmenting AficionadoFully upgrade a Binding.72.3%
  • Villain SlayerDefeat a Villain for the first time.63.8%
  • Let's Get this Party StartedStart a group run.53.2%
  • Curious CustomerUnlock a Trinket.51.3%
  • Level 10Reach level 10.47.3%
  • There's No "I" in TeamWin a group run.45.5%
  • A Selfless NeedlessHeal another player.40.1%
  • Level 25Reach level 25.34.2%
  • King MidasWin a run with 1,000 or more Kwillings.26.4%
  • Level 50Reach level 50.20.1%
  • Search for the SlabHidden achievement18.3%
  • Hobbyist HistorianMaster 50 Vestiges.13.7%
  • Truth DetectorHidden achievement10.6%
  • Slayer on a ScheduleDefeat the Villain in a Daily Challenge.10.6%
  • Curious for CuriosUnlock all Trinkets.10.1%
  • Group ChallengerWin a Group Run at Group Challenge Rank 10.9.5%
  • Level 100Reach level 100.8.7%
  • Solo ChallengerWin a Solo Run at Challenge Rank 10.8.5%
  • Birdie HuntingHidden achievement7.5%
  • JailbrokenHidden achievement5.5%
  • Spare the HenchmenDefeat a Villain without defeating any other unit in that fight.5.1%
  • Meeting of the MindsHidden achievement4.8%
  • Unbound, Unbent, UnbrokenHidden achievement4.8%
  • Certified ChroniclerMaster 100 Vestiges.3.9%
  • Can't Touch ThisWin a run without taking any damage.2.6%
  • Group ChampionWin a Group Run at Group Season Challenge Rank 20.2.5%
  • Stuck in the GunkWin a run without ever moving in combat.2.4%
  • Solo ChampionWin a Solo Run at Season Challenge Rank 20.2.3%
  • OrblessWin a run without collecting an Orb.2.1%
  • Base KitWin a run without drafting any bindings.1.7%
  • The New InkboundHidden achievement1.4%
  • Empty PocketsWin a run without acquiring any vestiges.1.1%
  • No Augments No ProblemWin a run without acquiring any augments.1.0%
  • Well ReadComplete all Aspect Quests.1.0%
  • VictoriousComplete all objectives in the Victory Board.0.6%
  • A Master LoristMaster all Vestiges.0.3%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Inkbound DLC

Inkbound has 4 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.

Latest Inkbound news and patch notes

Official announcements from the developer on Steam.

Inkbound FAQ

Is Inkbound dead?

Inkbound has very few players on Steam right now (48). Its all-time peak was 3,165.

How many people play Inkbound?

48 people are playing Inkbound on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 70 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Inkbound?

Inkbound reached its all-time Steam peak of 3,165 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2024.

Is Inkbound growing or declining?

Inkbound is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 80, up 60% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Inkbound most active?

Inkbound usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).

How much does Inkbound cost?

Inkbound costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Inkbound has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Inkbound on Steam is $7.49 (75% off), on Oct 23, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.

Is Inkbound on sale right now?

No, Inkbound is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 75%.

Is Inkbound good?

Steam players rate Inkbound Very Positive: 87% of 3,693 reviews are positive.

When did Inkbound come out?

Inkbound was released on Steam on May 1, 2023.

Who made Inkbound?

Inkbound was developed by Shiny Shoe.

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