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Research Story player count chart
Research Story has very few players on Steam right now (6). Its all-time peak was 139.
History from Feb 1, 2023
Research Story monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -36.36% | 7 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | -21.43% | 11 |
| September 2026 | not enough data | -56.25% | 14 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | +3.23% | 32 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | +19.23% | 31 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | +30% | 26 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | +0% | 20 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | -42.86% | 20 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | +45.83% | 35 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -29.41% | 24 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +9.68% | 34 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | +63.16% | 31 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | -17.39% | 19 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | -20.69% | 23 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | -72.12% | 29 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | -25.18% | 104 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | +768.75% | 139 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | +23.08% | 16 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | -27.78% | 13 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -37.93% | 18 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | +123.08% | 29 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | -23.53% | 13 |
| January 2025 | not enough data | -19.05% | 17 |
| December 2024 | not enough data | +75% | 21 |
| November 2024 | not enough data | -29.41% | 12 |
| October 2024 | not enough data | +6.25% | 17 |
| September 2024 | not enough data | -5.88% | 16 |
| August 2024 | not enough data | -19.05% | 17 |
| July 2024 | not enough data | -16% | 21 |
| June 2024 | not enough data | +13.64% | 25 |
| May 2024 | not enough data | +46.67% | 22 |
| April 2024 | not enough data | -50% | 15 |
| March 2024 | not enough data | +76.47% | 30 |
| February 2024 | not enough data | -19.05% | 17 |
| January 2024 | not enough data | +23.53% | 21 |
| December 2023 | not enough data | -32% | 17 |
| November 2023 | not enough data | +212.5% | 25 |
| October 2023 | not enough data | +0% | 8 |
| September 2023 | not enough data | -42.86% | 8 |
| August 2023 | not enough data | +0% | 14 |
| July 2023 | not enough data | +0% | 14 |
| June 2023 | not enough data | -12.5% | 14 |
| May 2023 | not enough data | -27.27% | 16 |
| April 2023 | not enough data | -57.69% | 22 |
| March 2023 | not enough data | -29.73% | 52 |
| February 2023 | not enough data | n/a | 74 |
How many people are playing Research Story?
6 people are playing Research Story on Steam right now. That makes it the #9,570 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 6 players. Today's peak is 20% above its 30-day average daily peak of 5.
Is Research Story growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Research Story averaged a daily peak of 5 players, down 44% compared with the 30 days before (9). Its highest point this month (11) is 42% below the same period last year (19). In its first month after release (Feb 1, 2023) it peaked at 74 players. Today's player count is 4% of its all-time peak of 139, set on Jul 1, 2025.
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About Research Story
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
- Developer
- Petal Cat Games
- Publisher
- Petal Cat Games, Electronic Sheep Games
- Released
- Feb 1, 2023
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 2 languages
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Research Story price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Research Story 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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Research Story reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Research Story achievements
Research Story has 40 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 13.4% of them; the rarest, Sous Chef, is held by 1.0% of players.
New in TownMeet 15 NPCs.59.6%- First PublicationSubmit 1 Scroll.54.3%
- For science!Clear a withered crop.50.6%
- Pocket ChangeEarn 2,000G.46.4%
- A Step ForwardFind your first Artifact.32.8%
- Novice ResearcherSubmit 10 Scrolls.32.7%
- Hustling ResearcherEarn 10,000G.28.6%
- It's a Shimmer!Tame your first Shimmering creature.21.1%
- Perfect ShotHit the Bullseye in the Darts Minigame.19.7%
- Little HelpersUnlock the Perks of 10 different creatures.17.3%
- Rock and Stone!Explore 200 floors in the Mines.15.0%
- Great CompanyGet Perfect Score for a Hangout Event with an NPC.14.7%
- Super MelterGet Perfect for the Milk Pot Minigame.13.1%
- Green ThumbHarvest 25 different crops during research.11.3%
- Expert ResearcherSubmit 50 Scrolls.10.9%
- PoetGet the most votes for the Spring Poems activity.9.1%
- Bedrock?Hidden achievement8.7%
- Home CookCook 10 dishes.8.5%
- FisherCatch 25 different fish.8.0%
- Well-funded ResearcherEarn 100,000G.7.3%
- Creature KeeperHave 10 creatures with their Trait Requirements met on the Farm.7.3%
- And the world would always need more heroesHidden achievement6.4%
- First LoveGet Partnered with an NPC.6.3%
- Sharing SpecimensDisplay 20 different items in the Exhibition Area.5.4%
- A Wise OneSolve all Midautumn riddles without any wrong answers.4.6%
- CharismaticGain Green Hearts with 15 NPCs.4.6%
- SweetieGive a Cake to a townsfolk on their Birthday.4.1%
- Knowledge PrevailsHidden achievement3.8%
- Furry FriendsFully bond with 15 creatures.3.4%
- Push ThroughBeat exhaustion from overwork.2.7%
- LegendaryHidden achievement2.7%
- Green AlternativeHidden achievement2.5%
- Happily Ever AfterHidden achievement2.2%
- Commis ChefCook 20 different dishes.2.1%
- Creature ExpertHave 25 creatures with their Trait Requirements met on the Farm.1.5%
- Ding-Ding!Hidden achievement1.5%
- Now, that's interesting!Hidden achievement1.4%
- Living in LuxuryHidden achievement1.2%
- BallerGet 55 points while competing to win in Snowball Frenzy.1.1%
- Sous ChefCook 40 different dishes.1.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Research Story DLC
Research Story has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Research Story Soundtrack ↗ | $4.99 |
Latest Research Story news and patch notes
- Oct 15, 2026 Patch v1.2.7 Patch notes
- Oct 7, 2026 Hotfix v1.2.6 Patch notes
- Oct 2, 2026 Research Story is 25% off for Steam Autumn Sale! 🍁🍂
- Aug 28, 2026 Research Story is out now on Switch!
- Aug 23, 2026 Hotfix v1.2.4 Patch notes
- Aug 18, 2026 Patch v1.2.3 Patch notes
- Jul 30, 2026 Hotfix v1.2.2 Patch notes
- Jul 28, 2026 Hotfix v1.2.1 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Research Story FAQ
Is Research Story dead?
Research Story has very few players on Steam right now (6). Its all-time peak was 139.
How many people play Research Story?
6 people are playing Research Story on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 6 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Research Story?
Research Story reached its all-time Steam peak of 139 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2025.
Is Research Story growing or declining?
Research Story is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 5, down 44% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does Research Story cost?
Research Story costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Research Story has been on Steam?
We have not seen Research Story discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $14.99.
Is Research Story on sale right now?
No, Research Story is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now.
Is Research Story good?
Steam players rate Research Story Very Positive: 94% of 201 reviews are positive.
When did Research Story come out?
Research Story was released on Steam on Feb 1, 2023.
Who made Research Story?
Research Story was developed by Petal Cat Games and published by Petal Cat Games, Electronic Sheep Games.
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