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Palworld player count chart
No, Palworld is not dead. 31,360 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 35,326. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 35% on the month before).
History from Jan 1, 2024
Palworld monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 27,970 | -27.22% | 52,597 |
| October 2026 | 38,430 | -41.05% | 78,690 |
| September 2026 | 65,196 | -71.95% | 168,183 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -37.66% | 599,628 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +1781.29% | 961,867 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +67.53% | 51,128 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -38.07% | 30,518 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -7.36% | 49,281 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -10.89% | 53,194 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -22.09% | 59,694 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +1.78% | 76,621 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +41.73% | 75,284 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +3.53% | 53,118 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +10.69% | 51,305 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -24.79% | 46,352 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -40.87% | 61,632 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -14.92% | 104,234 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +177.6% | 122,512 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -6.02% | 44,133 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -26.65% | 46,959 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -43.99% | 64,023 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -45.4% | 114,303 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -1.63% | 209,352 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +515.63% | 212,817 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +15.5% | 34,569 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -11.45% | 29,930 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -34.24% | 33,801 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -60.04% | 51,402 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -10.28% | 128,632 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +217.72% | 143,369 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -64.98% | 45,125 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -52.84% | 128,855 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -79.91% | 273,204 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -35.3% | 1,359,957 |
| January 2024 | n/a | n/a | 2,101,867 |
How many people are playing Palworld?
At this moment Palworld has 31,360 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #41 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 35,326 players. Today's peak is 35% below its 30-day average daily peak of 54,247.
Is Palworld growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Palworld averaged a daily peak of 54,247 players, down 35% compared with the 30 days before (83,537). Its highest point this month (77,245) is 45% above the same period last year (53,118). In its first month after release (Jan 1, 2024) it peaked at 2,101,867 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 2,101,867, set on Jan 27, 2024.
Best time to play Palworld
Based on the last 14 days, Palworld is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 47% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Palworld players by hour and weekday
When Palworld 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 Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
- Developer
- Pocketpair
- Released
- Jan 1, 2024
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 17 languages
Screenshots
Palworld price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Palworld is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $22.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $20.99.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.
Palworld price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 28,99€ | $32.54 | +8% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.63 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 38.99 | $27.92 | -7% |
| Australia | A$ 43.95 | $30.77 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 43.59 | $24.50 | -18% |
| Brazil | R$88,99 | $16.28 | -46% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 334.99 | $18.02 | -40% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 99,99 zł | $25.57 | -15% |
| Switzerland | CHF 33.50 | $40.96 | +37% |
| Norway | 335,00 kr | $36.03 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.49 | $14.49 | -52% |
| South Africa | R 270.00 | $16.45 | -45% |
| India | ₹1,300.00 | $13.76 | -54% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 245 999 | $13.61 | -55% |
| China | ¥108.00 | $16.20 | -46% |
| Japan | ¥3,400 | $21.46 | -28% |
| South Korea | ₩ 32,000 | $23.80 | -21% |
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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Palworld reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Palworld on Twitch
Twitch category "Palworld", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Palworld Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 16 Oct 2026, with a peak of 3,287 viewers and 722 on average.
Palworld streamers right now
Top Palworld streamers this week
Guaxilol1414- JonSandman302
- PixyWixy198
- jahquezz365103
- SmittenSeraph71
Average viewers while live.
Palworld achievements
Palworld has 75 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 20.7% of them; the rarest, Arena Legend, is held by 0.6% of players.
Beginning of the LegendCaught your first Pal92.4%- Newbie Pal TamerCaught 10 kinds of Pals81.6%
- Intermediate Pal TamerCaught 20 kinds of Pals76.2%
- Hillside SovereignHidden achievement73.0%
- Skilled Pal TamerCaught 50 kinds of Pals62.6%
- Forest SovereignHidden achievement50.9%
- Seasoned Pal TamerCaught 90 kinds of Pals45.2%
- Freshman SurveyorFound 10 new areas44.7%
- Inhuman ActCaught a Human41.3%
- Volcano SovereignHidden achievement40.0%
- Rookie Pal SlayerHidden achievement39.0%
- Desert SovereignHidden achievement35.7%
- Junior SurveyorFound 30 new areas35.4%
- Astral SovereignHidden achievement31.8%
- Conqueror of the SeaSeized the Oil Rig29.3%
- Successful InfiltrationCleared 1 enemy faction base28.7%
- Alpha Pal SlayerHidden achievement27.8%
- Iron HeartCrafted 10,000 ingots27.6%
- Legendary Celestial DragonHidden achievement27.2%
- Predator HunterHidden achievement26.9%
- Legendary Steed of IceHidden achievement25.3%
- Blossom SovereignHidden achievement25.0%
- Twilight SirenHidden achievement24.6%
- Senior SurveyorFound 70 new areas23.3%
- Pal Labor StudentCompleted 10 Pal Labor Research projects23.2%
- Exceptional Pal TamerCaught 140 kinds of Pals22.8%
- Novice Pal DispatcherUndertook 10 Pal Expeditions22.8%
- Holy Knight of LegendHidden achievement21.9%
- Dark Knight of LegendHidden achievement21.8%
- All for OneMaximized the rank of a Pal20.5%
- Feybreak SovereignHidden achievement20.5%
- Best Friends ForeverReached Trust level 10 with a Pal18.5%
- OverhuntingCaught 1000 Pals17.8%
- Eclipsed SirenHidden achievement17.2%
- Elite Pal DispatcherUndertook 20 Pal Expeditions16.7%
- Sunreach SovereignHidden achievement15.9%
- Novice AnglerReeled in 10 Pals15.7%
- Meddling With MutationMutated a Pal for the first time15.6%
- Legendary Ocean KingHidden achievement15.5%
- To the World TreeSet foot within the World Tree15.3%
- Lunker HunterReeled in 1 Lunker15.2%
- Pal Labor ResearcherCompleted 30 Pal Labor Research projects14.6%
- Sphere CraftsmanCrafted 2,000 spheres14.2%
- Incarnation of the Eternal FlameHidden achievement13.7%
- Voice of ResentmentMaximized the rank of 5 Pals13.6%
- Silver ChampReached Silver Rank in the Arena12.1%
- Senior AdventurerCleared 20 dungeons11.5%
- Palpagos GuruObtained 50 Lifmunk Effigies10.8%
- Savior of PalpagosHidden achievement10.7%
- Blood and IronCrafted 20,000 ammo10.2%
- A Nose for TreasureFound 5 treasures with Treasure Maps10.1%
- Seasoned AnglerReeled in 30 Pals9.9%
- Invader from SpaceHidden achievement8.6%
- Hidden PotentialAwakened a Pal for the first time8.6%
- Pal Labor ProfessorCompleted 70 Pal Labor Research projects7.3%
- No-Fly ZoneHidden achievement7.0%
- Veteran AnglerReeled in 50 Pals6.9%
- Unstoppable StreakCleared 10 enemy faction bases6.2%
- King of SalvationHidden achievement6.0%
- Palpagos GuardianObtained 100 Lifmunk Effigies5.4%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 75 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Palworld news and patch notes
- Oct 28, 2026 Palworld × Graveyard Keeper 2 Steam Bundle is Out Now!
- Oct 20, 2026 Global Popularity Poll 2026 Results & New Update
- Sep 25, 2026 Palworld × RuneScape: Dragonwilds Steam Bundle is Out Now!
- Sep 15, 2026 v1.0.5: Bug fixes Patch notes
- Sep 7, 2026 v1.0.4: Balance Adjustments & Bug Fixes Patch notes
- Sep 1, 2026 Palworld Global Popularity Poll 2026 is LIVE!
- Aug 12, 2026 v1.0.3: Balance Adjustments & Bug Fixes Patch notes
- Jul 30, 2026 v1.0.2.101103:Bug fixes Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Palworld FAQ
Is Palworld dead?
No, Palworld is not dead. 31,360 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 35,326. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 35% on the month before).
How many people play Palworld?
31,360 people are playing Palworld on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 35,326 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Palworld?
Palworld reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,101,867 concurrent players on Jan 27, 2024.
Is Palworld growing or declining?
Palworld is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 54,247, down 35% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Palworld most active?
Palworld usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
How much does Palworld cost?
Palworld costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Palworld has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Palworld on Steam is $20.99 (30% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Palworld on sale right now?
No, Palworld is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 30%.
Where is Palworld cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Palworld is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 245 999, about $13.61 or 55% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Palworld good?
Steam players rate Palworld Very Positive: 94% of 493,775 reviews are positive.
When did Palworld come out?
Palworld was released on Steam on Jan 1, 2024.
Who made Palworld?
Palworld was developed by Pocketpair.
Is Palworld still worth playing?
Palworld has a big, active player base on Steam today (31,360 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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