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Stellaris player count chart
No, Stellaris is not dead. 7,316 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,706. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2015
Stellaris monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 9,532 | -14.26% | 15,507 |
| October 2026 | 11,117 | +4.18% | 19,386 |
| September 2026 | 10,671 | +14.21% | 18,826 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -30.24% | 16,484 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -20.65% | 23,631 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +22.75% | 29,782 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +14.93% | 24,262 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -2.88% | 21,111 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -0.73% | 21,738 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -1.04% | 21,897 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +16.32% | 22,127 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -3.93% | 19,023 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -24.37% | 19,801 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -9.43% | 26,182 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +53.7% | 28,909 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -0.63% | 18,809 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -34.57% | 18,929 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -34.18% | 28,928 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +102.76% | 43,952 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -5.76% | 21,677 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -1.65% | 23,003 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -17.77% | 23,390 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -3.48% | 28,446 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +18.11% | 29,473 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +28.69% | 24,954 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -22.93% | 19,391 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +40.98% | 25,159 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -9.11% | 17,846 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -21.52% | 19,634 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -30.23% | 25,019 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +84.47% | 35,858 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -8.99% | 19,438 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +31.02% | 21,359 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -11.65% | 16,302 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -7.26% | 18,451 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -10.12% | 19,896 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +17.19% | 22,136 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +3.03% | 18,889 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +2.44% | 18,333 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -24.9% | 17,896 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -14.28% | 23,829 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -18.03% | 27,798 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +13.58% | 33,914 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -14.81% | 29,860 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +66.49% | 35,050 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -5.25% | 21,052 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +0.08% | 22,219 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +17.06% | 22,201 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -22.84% | 18,966 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -8.99% | 24,580 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +49.12% | 27,008 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -20.95% | 18,111 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -24.81% | 22,910 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -41.49% | 30,468 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +117.1% | 52,075 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +9.49% | 23,987 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -7.01% | 21,908 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -10.74% | 23,559 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -2.13% | 26,393 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -11.18% | 26,968 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +37.04% | 30,363 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -30.08% | 22,156 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +44.02% | 31,688 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +12.39% | 22,003 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -2.13% | 19,577 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -38.49% | 20,004 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -43.22% | 32,520 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +162.2% | 57,270 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -17.2% | 21,842 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +18.36% | 26,378 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +11.27% | 22,286 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -21.41% | 20,029 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +1.46% | 25,486 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +29.9% | 25,120 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +17.04% | 19,338 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -13.21% | 16,523 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -12.37% | 19,038 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -48.16% | 21,726 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +26.52% | 41,907 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -48.34% | 33,122 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +327.21% | 64,120 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -10.5% | 15,009 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +7.05% | 16,769 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -8.17% | 15,664 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -17.32% | 17,057 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +58.23% | 20,629 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -11.92% | 13,037 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -16.98% | 14,801 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -39.65% | 17,829 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -5.37% | 29,545 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +113.32% | 31,222 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -2.87% | 14,636 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -16.72% | 15,068 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -34.38% | 18,094 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -45.14% | 27,572 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +241.29% | 50,262 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +4.95% | 14,727 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -20.25% | 14,032 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +33.15% | 17,596 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -19.65% | 13,215 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -29% | 16,446 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -18.71% | 23,165 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +49.44% | 28,498 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -56.52% | 19,070 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -28.81% | 43,861 |
| February 2018 | n/a | +213.34% | 61,613 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +13.21% | 19,663 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +10.57% | 17,368 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -36.93% | 15,708 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -27.98% | 24,905 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +207.87% | 34,583 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -21.01% | 11,233 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -32.02% | 14,221 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -28.08% | 20,918 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -33.22% | 29,084 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +329.86% | 43,549 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -9.04% | 10,131 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -13.36% | 11,138 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +13.67% | 12,855 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -10.75% | 11,309 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -37.92% | 12,671 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +122.16% | 20,412 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -1.18% | 9,188 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -32.76% | 9,298 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -36.27% | 13,829 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -68.33% | 21,698 |
| May 2016 | n/a | +185081.08% | 68,517 |
| April 2016 | n/a | +1750% | 37 |
| March 2016 | n/a | n/a | 2 |
| February 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| January 2016 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| December 2015 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| November 2015 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| October 2015 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| September 2015 | n/a | -100% | 0 |
| August 2015 | n/a | n/a | 11 |
How many people play Stellaris right now?
7,316 people are playing Stellaris on Steam right now. That makes it the #121 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,706 players. Today's peak is 25% below its 30-day average daily peak of 14,303.
Stellaris player count history
Over the last 30 days Stellaris averaged a daily peak of 14,303 players, up 2% compared with the 30 days before (13,976). Its highest point this month (19,386) is 14% below the same period last year (22,615). In its first month after release (Aug 1, 2015) it peaked at 11 players. Today's player count is 11% of its all-time peak of 68,517, set on May 1, 2016.
Best time to play Stellaris
Based on the last 14 days, Stellaris is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 37% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Stellaris players by hour and weekday
When Stellaris 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 Stellaris
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Released
- Aug 1, 2015
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 10 languages
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Stellaris price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Stellaris is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 75% off (around $12.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.99.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.
Stellaris price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.99 | $49.99 | base |
| Euro area | 49,99€ | $56.11 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £41.99 | $56.52 | +13% |
| Canada | C$ 66.99 | $47.97 | -4% |
| Australia | A$ 69.95 | $48.97 | -2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 79.99 | $44.97 | -10% |
| Brazil | R$188,99 | $34.57 | -31% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 767.00 | $41.26 | -17% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $34.99 | $34.99 | -30% |
| Poland | 208,99 zł | $53.45 | +7% |
| Switzerland | CHF 52.49 | $64.18 | +28% |
| Norway | 559,00 kr | $60.12 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $34.99 | $34.99 | -30% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $35.49 | $35.49 | -29% |
| South Africa | R 763.00 | $46.48 | -7% |
| India | ₹3,139.00 | $33.23 | -34% |
| Indonesia | Rp 563 999 | $31.21 | -38% |
| China cheapest | ¥198.00 | $29.69 | -41% |
| Japan | ¥6,990 | $44.11 | -12% |
| South Korea | ₩ 55,000 | $40.90 | -18% |
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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Stellaris reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Stellaris on Twitch
Twitch category "Stellaris", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Stellaris Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 15 Oct 2026, with a peak of 402 viewers and 104 on average.
Stellaris streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Stellaris streamers this week
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Ep3o25
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Average viewers while live.
Stellaris achievements
Stellaris has 219 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 5.4% of them; the rarest, Defenders of the Galaxy, is held by 0.0% of players.
EnergeticStore/have 1000 EC40.9%
Power OverwhelmingStore/have 5000 EC36.7%
Brave New WorldColonize a planet36.5%
Break On Through...Research a Rare technology31.3%
ExplorerSurvey one of each basic planet class25.4%
ArchaeologistSuccessfully investigate an archaeological site25.1%
Domo ArigatoBuild a Robot Pop24.2%
Digging DeepEarn a total Mineral income each month above 25024.1%
Mutual UnderstandingSuccessfully negotiate a trade deal22.8%
SupremacyWin a War against another Empire22.7%
League of NationsBe a founding member of the Galactic Community21.8%
A Home Away From HomeConquer another species' homeworld21.5%
What Came BeforeFind the home system of a Precursor Empire20.3%
The Grand FleetBuild a fleet with a total fleet size above 50019.7%
... To the Other SideResearch 15 Rare technologies in a single game19.6%
Building Better WorldsTerraform a planet19.3%
New Shining StarUpgrade your capital to an Imperial Complex18.8%
We Come In PeaceComplete a mutually friendly First Contact with an empire with no negative incidents18.4%
Grand AdmiralHave an Empire total fleet power of 100,000+17.5%
Faster, Stronger, BetterGenetically alter a species (not uplift)16.6%
MegapolisHave a planet with at least 10,000 Pops.16.6%
Throw Your Weight AroundHave a Diplomatic Weight of over 900016.4%
It belongs in a museum!Find a Relic16.0%
ArtificerHave 100 Minor Artifacts15.9%
EmissaryExplore a Natural Wormhole15.6%
Birth of a FederationEstablish a Federation15.2%
Tourist TrapOwn a planet with at least 10 different species on it14.9%
Unlimited Power!Use the active effect of a Relic14.9%
Tradition is EverythingUnlock all 42 Traditions14.3%
Old FriendsReceive a gift from a Fallen Empire14.2%
The Industrial Re-RevolutionEarn a total Mineral income each month above 100014.1%
ResourcefulHave access to ten different Strategic Resources14.0%
Citadel of DeathOwn a Citadel with 40k fleet power13.4%
Let Us Go Forward TogetherLevel up your Federation13.3%
Center of TradeEarn at least 1000 Trade per month12.6%
OmniculturalHave your ruler be of a different species class than your founding species11.9%
ArcanaStudy Minor Artifacts and discover a random technology11.0%
Clever GirlUplift a species10.3%
PatronSupport the Artisan Troupe for 10 years9.9%
Controlled EvolutionGenetically modify a species to possess traits worth 7 points9.7%
Then Virgil, Now BeatriceReturn a long-dead species to life9.2%
Imperial HighwayOwn 4 active Gateways9.2%
Think TankConstruct a complete Science Nexus9.0%
...and Hope?Unseal the path to the L-Cluster9.0%
Battle ThrallsHave 3 other Empires as vassals8.9%
The Good StuffPurchase a rare resource from the Traders8.9%
Unstoppable ForceBuild a Juggernaut8.6%
It Followed Me HomeBefriend a Space Amoeba7.8%
Mad GeniusRecruit a scientist from the Curators7.7%
Beyond the VeilBreach the Shroud7.7%
I Can See ForeverConstruct a complete Sentry Array7.6%
Star StruckOwn 200 Starbases (Outposts are counted)7.5%
Our Fleets will Blot Out the StarsConstruct a complete Mega-Shipyard7.5%
Council of EldersRequires 5 Council members that are at at least 100 years old.7.2%
Fine PrintModify a vassalization contract.7.1%
Shoot To KillStart a full fledged first contact war before communications have been fully established7.0%
All-Seeing EyeHave an Intel Level of 100 on five different empires simultaneously7.0%
Breaching the PlanesExplore an Astral Rift.6.9%
Captive StarConstruct a complete Dyson Sphere6.8%
Giga-EngineeringHave at least 4 fully operational Megastructures within your borders (Habitats, Ring Worlds and Gateways do not count)6.8%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 219 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Stellaris DLC
Stellaris has 32 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Stellaris news and patch notes
- Nov 4, 2026 Stellaris 4.5.3 patch released (4e91)
- Oct 29, 2026 Stellaris Dev Diary #438, Warmongers, Golden Generation, and Absolute Ethics
- Oct 28, 2026 Stellaris 4.5.3 Open Beta Released
- Oct 21, 2026 Stellaris Dev Diary #437, Willpower Release Date, Galactic Halls, and Gestalts
- Oct 15, 2026 Stellaris Dev Diary #436, Ideologies
- Oct 8, 2026 Stellaris Dev Diary #435, Willpower
- Oct 6, 2026 Stellaris 4.5.2 released
- Oct 1, 2026 Stellaris Dev Diary #434, 4.5.2 'Cygnus' Tentative Patch Notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Stellaris FAQ
Is Stellaris dead?
No, Stellaris is not dead. 7,316 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,706. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Stellaris?
7,316 people are playing Stellaris on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,706 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Stellaris?
Stellaris reached its all-time Steam peak of 68,517 concurrent players on May 1, 2016.
Is Stellaris growing or declining?
Stellaris is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 14,303, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Stellaris most active?
Stellaris usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Stellaris cost?
Stellaris costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Stellaris has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Stellaris on Steam is $3.99 (90% off), on Dec 23, 2024 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $49.99 right now.
Is Stellaris on sale right now?
No, Stellaris is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 75%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.
Where is Stellaris cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Stellaris is cheapest in China at ¥198.00, about $29.69 or 41% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Stellaris good?
Steam players rate Stellaris Very Positive: 85% of 197,195 reviews are positive.
When did Stellaris come out?
Stellaris was released on Steam on Aug 1, 2015.
Who made Stellaris?
Stellaris was developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
Is Stellaris still worth playing?
Stellaris has a big, active player base on Steam today (7,316 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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