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Returnal™ player count chart
Returnal™ has very few players on Steam right now (32). Its all-time peak was 6,643.
History from Feb 1, 2023
Returnal™ monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 71 | -26.04% | 145 |
| October 2026 | 96 | +6.67% | 258 |
| September 2026 | 90 | -20.23% | 209 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | -55.06% | 262 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | -57.54% | 583 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | +114.53% | 1,373 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | +50.59% | 640 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | +14.86% | 425 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | -30.19% | 370 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -1.3% | 530 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +6.76% | 537 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | -31.56% | 503 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | +140.98% | 735 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | +49.51% | 305 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | +4.62% | 204 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | -44.92% | 195 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | +13.1% | 354 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | +13.82% | 313 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | -24.66% | 275 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -37.07% | 365 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | +113.24% | 580 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | -26.68% | 272 |
| January 2025 | not enough data | -7.25% | 371 |
| December 2024 | not enough data | +11.73% | 400 |
| November 2024 | not enough data | +85.49% | 358 |
| October 2024 | not enough data | -64.26% | 193 |
| September 2024 | not enough data | +198.34% | 540 |
| August 2024 | not enough data | -32.71% | 181 |
| July 2024 | not enough data | -2.54% | 269 |
| June 2024 | not enough data | -37.56% | 276 |
| May 2024 | not enough data | +103.69% | 442 |
| April 2024 | not enough data | -30.23% | 217 |
| March 2024 | not enough data | -10.89% | 311 |
| February 2024 | not enough data | -21.04% | 349 |
| January 2024 | not enough data | +7.02% | 442 |
| December 2023 | not enough data | +0.24% | 413 |
| November 2023 | not enough data | +18.39% | 412 |
| October 2023 | not enough data | -0.85% | 348 |
| September 2023 | not enough data | +43.27% | 351 |
| August 2023 | not enough data | -48.64% | 245 |
| July 2023 | not enough data | -10.51% | 477 |
| June 2023 | not enough data | +41.01% | 533 |
| May 2023 | not enough data | -45.06% | 378 |
| April 2023 | not enough data | -65.13% | 688 |
| March 2023 | not enough data | -70.3% | 1,973 |
| February 2023 | not enough data | n/a | 6,643 |
How many people play Returnal™ right now?
At this moment Returnal™ has 32 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #4,229 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 145 players. Today's peak is 5% above its 30-day average daily peak of 138.
Returnal™ player count history
Over the last 30 days Returnal™ averaged a daily peak of 138 players, down 9% compared with the 30 days before (152). Its highest point this month (229) is 69% below the same period last year (735). In its first month after release (Feb 15, 2023) it peaked at 1,973 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 6,643, set on Feb 1, 2023.
Best time to play Returnal™
Based on the last 14 days, Returnal™ is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 66% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Returnal™ players by hour and weekday
When Returnal™ 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.
Compare Returnal™ with similar games
Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About Returnal™
BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.
- Developer
- Housemarque, Climax Studios
- Publisher
- PlayStation Publishing LLC
- Released
- Feb 15, 2023
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 23 languages, 13 with full audio
Screenshots
Returnal™ price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Returnal™ is at its full price of $59.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $30.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $29.99.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.
How many copies has Returnal™ sold?
We estimate Returnal™ has sold 170K to 430K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $8.4M to $22M in gross revenue.
Returnal™ reviews by language
- English91%
- Russian5%
- Chinese (Simplified)4%
Share of Steam reviews written in each of the 11 biggest Steam languages. It shows where the game's players are, roughly.
These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.
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Returnal™ reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Returnal™ achievements
Returnal™ has 38 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 32.2% of them; the rarest, Helios, is held by 1.3% of players.
Eternal ReturnHidden achievement93.6%
Cryptic MessagesScan a Xenoglyph83.8%
Adrenaline SpikeAchieve maximum Adrenaline Level82.4%
Atropian SurvivalLearn the basics of survival on Atropos75.1%
Surgical PrecisionPerform 5 successful Overloads in a row68.9%
Welcome HomeHidden achievement68.4%
Second ChanceHidden achievement65.8%
Alternate FatesRetrieve 10 Scout Logs65.5%
A Shadow in the FogHidden achievement61.6%
Cryptic TranslationsUnlock all translation tiers of a Xenoglyph60.1%
AscensionHidden achievement46.4%
Trial by JudgementHidden achievement37.3%
Failed EscapeHidden achievement37.3%
Risk AssessmentFinish Calculated Risk37.1%
Visions of the PastComplete a Xeno-archive set (excluding Tower of Sisyphus)36.2%
Hardened ShellAchieve 200% Max Integrity35.0%
Silence the SongHidden achievement31.5%
Irreversibly ContaminatedHave 5 Parasites simultaneously30.0%
Eternal AscentHidden achievement28.7%
Broken, Restored, EmptyHidden achievement25.6%
Inner DarknessHidden achievement24.6%
Last DriveHidden achievement24.5%
The WatcherHidden achievement24.2%
Adapting to CircumstanceAchieve Weapon Proficiency level 3021.1%
In-Field TrainingComplete a daily challenge in Simulation Mode13.1%
Eyes ClosedHidden achievement7.8%
Sins of the MotherHidden achievement7.0%
White ShadowHidden achievement6.4%
Empty EmbraceHidden achievement4.5%
Past the RuinsFinish Overgrown Ruins Survey3.8%
Echoes of the PastHidden achievement3.8%
Find ReleaseHidden achievement2.4%
DestroyerHidden achievement2.3%
Frozen in TimeHidden achievement2.1%
Through the Forgotten CityHidden achievement1.7%
Submerged in MemoriesHidden achievement1.7%
Ascending the MountainHidden achievement1.5%
HeliosCollect all main Achievements1.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Returnal™ news and patch notes
- Nov 24, 2023 Nominate Returnal in The Steam Awards
- Apr 25, 2023 Returnal, April 25th Patch is Now Available Patch notes
- Apr 19, 2023 Returnal, April 19th Patch is Now Available Patch notes
- Mar 9, 2023 Returnal, March 9th Patch is Now Available Patch notes
- Feb 17, 2023 Returnal, February 17th Patch is Now Available Patch notes
- Feb 15, 2023 Returnal on PC, launch day stream
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Returnal™ FAQ
Is Returnal™ dead?
Returnal™ has very few players on Steam right now (32). Its all-time peak was 6,643.
How many people play Returnal™?
32 people are playing Returnal™ on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 145 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Returnal™?
Returnal™ reached its all-time Steam peak of 6,643 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2023.
Is Returnal™ growing or declining?
Returnal™ is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 138, down 9% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Returnal™ most active?
Returnal™ usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Returnal™ cost?
Returnal™ costs $59.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Returnal™ has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Returnal™ on Steam is $29.99 (50% off), on Mar 18, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $59.99 right now.
Is Returnal™ on sale right now?
No, Returnal™ is at its full price of $59.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 50%.
Is Returnal™ good?
Steam players rate Returnal™ Very Positive: 81% of 8,446 reviews are positive.
When did Returnal™ come out?
Returnal™ was released on Steam on Feb 15, 2023.
Who made Returnal™?
Returnal™ was developed by Housemarque, Climax Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC.
How many copies has Returnal™ sold?
We estimate Returnal™ has sold 170K to 430K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.
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