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Shadow Empire player count chart
Shadow Empire has a small but active player base. 73 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 4% on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2020
Shadow Empire monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -32.68% | 103 |
| October 2026 | 76 | +11.76% | 153 |
| September 2026 | 68 | +8.62% | 126 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -4.92% | 116 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -28.65% | 122 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -37.82% | 171 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -45.33% | 275 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +218.35% | 503 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +22.48% | 158 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -37.68% | 129 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +55.64% | 207 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +20.91% | 133 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -31.68% | 110 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +0.62% | 161 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +3.9% | 160 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +21.26% | 154 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -30.6% | 127 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +15.09% | 183 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +9.66% | 159 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -11.04% | 145 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +24.43% | 163 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -19.63% | 131 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +6.54% | 163 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +40.37% | 153 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -9.92% | 109 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -0.82% | 121 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +7.02% | 122 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -12.98% | 114 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +0% | 131 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -11.49% | 131 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -17.32% | 148 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -4.79% | 179 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +19.75% | 188 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -16.93% | 157 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +12.5% | 189 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -16% | 168 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +42.86% | 200 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +45.83% | 140 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +10.34% | 96 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -30.95% | 87 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -0.79% | 126 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -16.45% | 127 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -52.5% | 152 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +31.15% | 320 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +208.86% | 244 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -7.06% | 79 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +4.94% | 85 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -17.35% | 81 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -7.55% | 98 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +9.28% | 106 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -25.38% | 97 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +15.04% | 130 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +17.71% | 113 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -16.52% | 96 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -20.69% | 115 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -15.7% | 145 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +11.69% | 172 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +11.59% | 154 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +2.22% | 138 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +4.65% | 135 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +53.57% | 129 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -8.7% | 84 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -22.69% | 92 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -35.68% | 119 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -2.63% | 185 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +4.97% | 190 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -37.15% | 181 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +2.49% | 288 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -17.35% | 281 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -2.58% | 340 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -41.25% | 349 |
| December 2020 | n/a | n/a | 594 |
How many people play Shadow Empire right now?
At this moment Shadow Empire has 73 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #3,397 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 73 players. Today's peak is 26% below its 30-day average daily peak of 99.
Shadow Empire player count history
Over the last 30 days Shadow Empire averaged a daily peak of 99 players, down 4% compared with the 30 days before (103). Its highest point this month (153) is 39% above the same period last year (110). In its first month after release (Dec 3, 2020) it peaked at 349 players. Today's player count is 12% of its all-time peak of 594, set on Dec 1, 2020.
Best time to play Shadow Empire
Based on the last 14 days, Shadow Empire is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 50% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About Shadow Empire
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
- Developer
- VR Designs
- Publisher
- Matrix Games
- Released
- Dec 3, 2020
- Genre
- RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 1 language
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Shadow Empire price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Shadow Empire costs $39.99 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
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Shadow Empire reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Shadow Empire DLC
Shadow Empire has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Shadow Empire: Republica ↗ | $12.99 |
 | Shadow Empire: Oceania ↗ | $9.99 |
Shadow Empire FAQ
Is Shadow Empire dead?
Shadow Empire has a small but active player base. 73 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 4% on the month before).
How many people play Shadow Empire?
73 people are playing Shadow Empire on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 73 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Shadow Empire?
Shadow Empire reached its all-time Steam peak of 594 concurrent players on Dec 1, 2020.
Is Shadow Empire growing or declining?
Shadow Empire is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 99, down 4% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Shadow Empire most active?
Shadow Empire usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Shadow Empire cost?
Shadow Empire costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Shadow Empire has been on Steam?
We have not seen Shadow Empire discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $39.99.
Is Shadow Empire on sale right now?
No, Shadow Empire is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now.
Is Shadow Empire good?
Steam players rate Shadow Empire Very Positive: 87% of 1,471 reviews are positive.
When did Shadow Empire come out?
Shadow Empire was released on Steam on Dec 3, 2020.
Who made Shadow Empire?
Shadow Empire was developed by VR Designs and published by Matrix Games.
Is Shadow Empire still worth playing?
Shadow Empire has a smaller but active community on Steam today (73 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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