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Need to Know player count chart
Need to Know has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 1.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Need to Know monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 1 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 0 |
How many people play Need to Know right now?
0 people are playing Need to Know on Steam right now.
Need to Know player count history
Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 1, set on Nov 9, 2026.
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About Need to Know
Welcome to the Department of Liberty. Ascend the ranks of the NSA-like surveillance agency and decide: will you stand up for privacy, or help create an unstoppable police state? Spy on people’s deepest secrets, pick apart their private lives and decide their fate in this modern surveillance thriller.
- Developer
- Monomyth Games
- Released
- Aug 28, 2018
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie, Simulation
- Languages
- 1 language
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Need to Know price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Need to Know costs $14.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Need to Know reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Need to Know achievements
Need to Know has 10 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 33.5% of them; the rarest, Clearance Level 1, is held by 9.3% of players.
On ProbationReach Clearance Level 10.94.0%- Still HereHidden achievement67.3%
- The InsideHidden achievement49.2%
- Clearance Level 7Hidden achievement33.6%
- Clearance Level 6Hidden achievement24.6%
- Clearance Level 5Hidden achievement18.1%
- Clearance Level 4Hidden achievement14.5%
- Clearance Level 3Hidden achievement12.9%
- Clearance Level 2Hidden achievement11.4%
- Clearance Level 1Hidden achievement9.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Need to Know DLC
Need to Know has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Need to Know, Official Soundtrack ↗ | $9.99 |
Latest Need to Know news and patch notes
- Jan 9, 2020 Need to Know v1.31.0 Update, Changelog
- Sep 24, 2019 Need to Know v1.30.2 Update, Changelog Patch notes
- Aug 13, 2019 Need to Know v1.30.1 Update, Changelog Patch notes
- Aug 2, 2019 Need to Know v1.30.1b Update, Changelog Patch notes
- Jul 10, 2019 Need to Know v1.30.0 Update, Changelog Patch notes
- Apr 2, 2019 Need to Know v1.29.1 Update, Changelog Patch notes
- Mar 5, 2019 Need to Know v1.29.1b Update, Changelog Patch notes
- Feb 28, 2019 Need to Know v1.29.0b Update, Changelog Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Need to Know FAQ
Is Need to Know dead?
Need to Know has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 1.
How many people play Need to Know?
0 people are playing Need to Know on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Need to Know?
Need to Know reached its all-time Steam peak of 1 concurrent players on Nov 9, 2026.
How much does Need to Know cost?
Need to Know costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Need to Know has been on Steam?
We have not seen Need to Know discounted on Steam since November 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $14.99.
Is Need to Know on sale right now?
No, Need to Know is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now.
Is Need to Know good?
Steam players rate Need to Know Mixed: 66% of 286 reviews are positive.
When did Need to Know come out?
Need to Know was released on Steam on Aug 28, 2018.
Who made Need to Know?
Need to Know was developed by Monomyth Games.
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