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Metal Thunder
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Metal Thunder player count chart
Metal Thunder has a small but active player base. 65 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 225% on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2024
Metal Thunder monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 88 | +91.3% | 133 |
| October 2026 | 46 | +766.67% | 156 |
| September 2026 | n/a | -18.18% | 18 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -29.03% | 22 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -84.34% | 31 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +1000% | 198 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -73.53% | 18 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +172% | 68 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +66.67% | 25 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -28.57% | 15 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -16% | 21 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -7.41% | 25 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +17.39% | 27 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -4.17% | 23 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +9.09% | 24 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -45% | 22 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -44.44% | 40 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -82.22% | 72 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +1250% | 405 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -41.18% | 30 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +4.08% | 51 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +512.5% | 49 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +33.33% | 8 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -45.45% | 6 |
| November 2024 | n/a | n/a | 11 |
How many people play Metal Thunder right now?
Right now, 65 players are in Metal Thunder on Steam. That makes it the #3,597 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 77 players. Today's peak is 97% above its 30-day average daily peak of 39.
Is Metal Thunder growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Metal Thunder averaged a daily peak of 39 players, up 225% compared with the 30 days before (12). Its highest point this month (156) is 478% above the same period last year (27). In its first month after release (Nov 1, 2024) it peaked at 11 players. Today's player count is 16% of its all-time peak of 405, set on May 1, 2025.
Best time to play Metal Thunder
Based on the last 14 days, Metal Thunder is busiest around 13:00 UTC (8 AM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 46% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About Metal Thunder
Command the legendary gunship in a high-octane action-roguelite! Engage insurgents with devastating firepower in ever-changing missions. Upgrade your arsenal, adapt to dynamic challenges, and survive relentless waves of enemies. Every run offers new tactics and chaos as you dominate the skies.
- Developer
- Dumbbell Games
- Released
- Nov 1, 2024
- Genre
- Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 30 languages, 29 with full audio
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Metal Thunder price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Metal Thunder is 20% off at $8.79, 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.
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Metal Thunder reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Metal Thunder achievements
Metal Thunder has 20 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 33.5% of them; the rarest, Protector Supreme, is held by 3.3% of players.
Maiden Flight[Survival] Take to the skies on your first sortie.92.6%- Rookie Reaper[Survival] Achieve 100 kills in a single sortie.87.9%
- Reality Check[Survival] Every victory starts with a loss. This was yours83.1%
- Desolation Dealer[Survival] Achieve 500 kills in a single sortie.74.4%
- A Thousand Thunderbolts[Survival] Achieve 1,000 kills in a single sortie.64.9%
- Unyielding Watch[Survival] Hold the line and complete Operation Sentinel Peak.47.9%
- Peak Predator[Survival] Achieve 2500 kills in a single sortie.36.8%
- The Sleeper Has Awakened[Survival] Hold the line and complete Operation Dune Bastion.33.1%
- Sentinel’s Vigilance[Survival] Complete Operation Sentinel Peak without taking any base damage.29.3%
- Frozen Aegis[Survival] Hold the line and complete Operation Frozen Aegis27.4%
- Iron Crucible[Survival] Hold the line and complete Operation Iron Crucible14.4%
- Sacred Guardian[Survival] Hold the line and complete Operation Faithkeeper13.7%
- The Spice Flows[Survival] Complete Operation Dune Bastion without taking any base damage.13.5%
- Aegis Ascendant[Survival] Complete Operation Frozen Aegis without taking any base damage.11.0%
- Bringer of Thunder[Survival] Hold the line and complete Operation Thunderfield9.4%
- Master of the Skies[Survival] Complete all operations and protect each base from every threat.8.7%
- Tempered by Precision[Survival] Complete Operation Iron Crucible without taking any base damage.7.6%
- Eye of the Storm[Survival] Complete Operation Thunderfield without taking any base damage.6.2%
- Keeper of Purity[Survival] Complete Operation Faithkeeper without taking any base damage.4.6%
- Protector Supreme[Survival] Complete all operations without taking any base damage.3.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Metal Thunder news and patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Update v1.0.4, The One Where Everyone Gets a Ride
- Nov 1, 2026 Update v1.0.3, The One About Matchmaking and Act I
- Oct 31, 2026 Update v1.0.2, The One Where I Make Zombies Great Again Patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Update v1.0.1, The One About Teaching Zombies Some Manners
- Oct 29, 2026 Metal Thunder 1.0, The One Where We Leave Early Access
- Oct 22, 2026 The One Where 1.0 Gets a Date
- Jul 22, 2026 Hotfix v0.9.808 Patch notes
- Jul 21, 2026 Hotfix v0.9.807 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Metal Thunder FAQ
Is Metal Thunder dead?
Metal Thunder has a small but active player base. 65 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 225% on the month before).
How many people play Metal Thunder?
65 people are playing Metal Thunder on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 77 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Metal Thunder?
Metal Thunder reached its all-time Steam peak of 405 concurrent players on May 1, 2025.
Is Metal Thunder growing or declining?
Metal Thunder is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 39, up 225% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Metal Thunder most active?
Metal Thunder usually has the most players around 13:00 UTC (8 AM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does Metal Thunder cost?
Metal Thunder is on sale on Steam right now: $8.79, 20% off its usual $10.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Metal Thunder has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Metal Thunder on Steam is $8.79 (20% off), on Oct 30, 2026. It costs $8.79 right now.
Is Metal Thunder on sale right now?
Yes. Metal Thunder is 20% off on Steam right now, $8.79 instead of $10.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Is Metal Thunder good?
Steam players rate Metal Thunder Very Positive: 87% of 278 reviews are positive.
When did Metal Thunder come out?
Metal Thunder was released on Steam on Nov 1, 2024.
Who made Metal Thunder?
Metal Thunder was developed by Dumbbell Games.
Is Metal Thunder still worth playing?
Metal Thunder has a smaller but active community on Steam today (65 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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