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Planet Zoo player count chart
No, Planet Zoo is not dead. 1,075 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,354. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2019
Planet Zoo monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,017 | -27.84% | 4,070 |
| October 2026 | 2,795 | +5.15% | 5,861 |
| September 2026 | 2,658 | -22.5% | 5,124 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -56.84% | 6,612 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +19.11% | 15,321 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +72.33% | 12,863 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +25.85% | 7,464 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +11.67% | 5,931 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -5.55% | 5,311 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -46% | 5,623 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +2.53% | 10,412 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +99.12% | 10,155 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -5.33% | 5,100 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +6.55% | 5,387 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -11.48% | 5,056 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -11.47% | 5,712 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +5.34% | 6,452 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +2.39% | 6,125 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -21.76% | 5,982 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +29.4% | 7,646 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -2.73% | 5,909 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -24.88% | 6,075 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +5.99% | 8,087 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +23.94% | 7,630 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -30.3% | 6,156 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +41.11% | 8,832 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +9.35% | 6,259 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -9.26% | 5,724 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +5.75% | 6,308 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -24.9% | 5,965 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -23.29% | 7,943 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +70.93% | 10,355 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -7.54% | 6,058 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -7.86% | 6,552 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +4.24% | 7,111 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +1.87% | 6,822 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -8.98% | 6,697 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -22.06% | 7,358 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +33.67% | 9,440 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -17.72% | 7,062 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +0.08% | 8,583 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +30.77% | 8,576 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -40.18% | 6,558 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +46.33% | 10,963 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +6.45% | 7,492 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -23.68% | 7,038 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +10.55% | 9,222 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +3.11% | 8,342 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -15.57% | 8,090 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +35.91% | 9,582 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +15.08% | 7,050 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -21.37% | 6,126 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -11.57% | 7,791 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +10.85% | 8,810 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -35.6% | 7,948 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +114.35% | 12,342 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -26.07% | 5,758 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -28.23% | 7,788 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +12.36% | 10,852 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +12.77% | 9,658 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -16.6% | 8,564 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +77.03% | 10,268 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -29.77% | 5,800 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -20.64% | 8,258 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -3.33% | 10,406 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +23.34% | 10,765 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -35.7% | 8,728 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +80.12% | 13,574 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -5.42% | 7,536 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -31.51% | 7,968 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -3.03% | 11,634 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +72.43% | 11,998 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +26.51% | 6,958 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -29.62% | 5,500 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -29.24% | 7,815 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +53.01% | 11,044 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +4.67% | 7,218 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -24.85% | 6,896 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -46.66% | 9,176 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +76.25% | 17,202 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +19.75% | 9,760 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -40.11% | 8,150 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -11.29% | 13,608 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -60.29% | 15,340 |
| November 2019 | n/a | n/a | 38,630 |
How many people are playing Planet Zoo?
At this moment Planet Zoo has 1,075 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #535 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,354 players. Today's peak is 37% below its 30-day average daily peak of 3,760.
Is Planet Zoo growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Planet Zoo averaged a daily peak of 3,760 players, up 2% compared with the 30 days before (3,673). Its highest point this month (5,861) is 15% above the same period last year (5,100). In its first month after release (Nov 5, 2019) it peaked at 38,630 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 38,630, set on Nov 10, 2019.
Best time to play Planet Zoo
Based on the last 14 days, Planet Zoo is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 58% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Planet Zoo players by hour and weekday
When Planet Zoo 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 Planet Zoo
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
- Developer
- Frontier Developments
- Released
- Nov 5, 2019
- Genre
- Casual, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 18 languages, 11 with full audio
Screenshots
Planet Zoo price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Planet Zoo is at its full price of $44.99. It usually goes on sale for about 70% off (around $13.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $2.24.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.
Planet Zoo price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $44.99 | $44.99 | base |
| Euro area | 44,99€ | $50.50 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £34.99 | $47.09 | +5% |
| Canada | C$ 51.49 | $36.87 | -18% |
| Australia | A$ 64.95 | $45.47 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 55.99 | $31.48 | -30% |
| Brazil cheapest | R$100,00 | $18.29 | -59% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 609.42 | $32.78 | -27% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $20.99 | $20.99 | -53% |
| Poland | 161,99 zł | $41.43 | -8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 44.50 | $54.41 | +21% |
| Norway | 309,00 kr | $33.23 | -26% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $20.99 | $20.99 | -53% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $43.99 | $43.99 | -2% |
| South Africa | R 452.99 | $27.59 | -39% |
| India | ₹2,149.00 | $22.75 | -49% |
| Indonesia | Rp 440 278 | $24.37 | -46% |
| China | ¥180.00 | $26.99 | -40% |
| Japan | ¥4,750 | $29.98 | -33% |
| South Korea | ₩ 46,000 | $34.21 | -24% |
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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Planet Zoo reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Planet Zoo on Twitch
Twitch category "Planet Zoo", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Planet Zoo Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 14 Oct 2026, with a peak of 695 viewers and 34 on average.
Planet Zoo streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Planet Zoo streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Planet Zoo achievements
Planet Zoo has 38 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 24.5% of them; the rarest, Hard, Gold Career, is held by 0.4% of players.
Welcome to Planet ZooCreate your avatar and place them on the globe98.3%- Welcome to the FamilyAdopt your first animal82.8%
- TrainerFully train a member of staff80.9%
- A superstar comes alongHave an animal reach a 5 star Animal Rating65.5%
- Bronze AwardGain a bronze award in career mode63.2%
- Oh My!Have a Lion, a Tiger and a Bear in your Zoo at any one time55.3%
- Silver AwardGain a silver award in career mode52.8%
- Say GoodbyeRelease your first animal45.2%
- Gold AwardGain a gold award in career mode44.7%
- Life finds a wayHave your first baby animal born in your zoo43.1%
- EnrichedPlace 25 different Enrichment Items35.4%
- Franchise ZooOpen your first Franchise zoo33.1%
- Baby BoomHave 73 baby animals born26.4%
- Animal ResearchComplete the research on one animal in Franchise mode20.7%
- RedecoratingEnable all enrichment items in an exhibit19.4%
- This one’s a KeeperHave at least 3 Keepers, each with a different work zone, in a Sandbox, Franchise or Challenge zoo18.2%
- Wow, that's a lot!Build a habitat with 30 animals in it that all have welfare over 75%17.4%
- GhostHave an albino breed16.8%
- ZoologistComplete the Zoopedia15.8%
- LoanerRepay $50,000 in loans15.3%
- Tour GuideBuild 1km of a tracked ride14.6%
- Barrier BuilderBuild 10km of barrier12.2%
- NerdAchieve an Education Rating of 5 Stars in a Franchise zoo10.2%
- Circle of LifeHave a Juvenile Lion be born in a Zoo containing at least 10 species9.9%
- RebuildingRelease 20 critically endangered animals to the wild7.8%
- CommunityTake part in a community challenge5.3%
- Natural SelectionHave an animal in your zoo with a genetic makeup of over 90% in all categories5.2%
- An Elephant Never ForgetsAdopt the retiring Indian Elephants in Scenario 75.1%
- Career CompleteComplete all career levels to a bronze standard2.3%
- The Elephant in the RoomHave two different breeds of Elephant born in your Zoo2.0%
- Silver CareerComplete all career levels to a silver standard1.6%
- Gold CareerComplete all career levels to a gold standard1.4%
- DiversityOpen a zoo in every biome1.1%
- Global ZooOpen 25 Franchise zoos1.0%
- Planet ZooOpen a zoo on every continent0.8%
- Hard, Career CompleteComplete all career levels to a bronze standard on hard difficulty0.4%
- Hard, Silver CareerComplete all career levels to a silver standard on hard difficulty0.4%
- Hard, Gold CareerComplete all career levels to a gold standard on hard difficulty0.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Planet Zoo DLC
Planet Zoo has 22 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Planet Zoo news and patch notes
- Oct 13, 2026 Planet Zoo 2, OUT NOW! 💚💚
- Sep 3, 2026 Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Wildlife Reserves
- Aug 20, 2026 Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Zoo Creativity
- Aug 6, 2026 Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus, Frequent Flyers
- Jul 21, 2026 Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Awesome Aquatics
- Jul 8, 2026 Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Awe-inspiring Animals
- Jun 7, 2026 Check out the Planet Zoo 2 Gameplay Trailer!
- May 28, 2026 Update 1.20.2, New free scenery!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Planet Zoo FAQ
Is Planet Zoo dead?
No, Planet Zoo is not dead. 1,075 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,354. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Planet Zoo?
1,075 people are playing Planet Zoo on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,354 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Planet Zoo?
Planet Zoo reached its all-time Steam peak of 38,630 concurrent players on Nov 10, 2019.
Is Planet Zoo growing or declining?
Planet Zoo is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3,760, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Planet Zoo most active?
Planet Zoo usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Planet Zoo cost?
Planet Zoo costs $44.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Planet Zoo has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Planet Zoo on Steam is $2.24 (95% off), on Jul 6, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $44.99 right now.
Is Planet Zoo on sale right now?
No, Planet Zoo is at its full price of $44.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 70%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 95%.
Where is Planet Zoo cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Planet Zoo is cheapest in Brazil at R$100,00, about $18.29 or 59% below the US price of $44.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Planet Zoo good?
Steam players rate Planet Zoo Very Positive: 90% of 98,239 reviews are positive.
When did Planet Zoo come out?
Planet Zoo was released on Steam on Nov 5, 2019.
Who made Planet Zoo?
Planet Zoo was developed by Frontier Developments.
Is Planet Zoo still worth playing?
Planet Zoo has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,075 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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