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The Descendant player count chart
The Descendant has very few players on Steam right now (15). Its all-time peak was 128,847.
History from Jan 1, 2016
The Descendant monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -90.27% | 18 |
| October 2026 | 30 | +130.77% | 185 |
| September 2026 | 13 | +38.89% | 25 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -98.99% | 18 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +8800% | 1,780 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -86.84% | 20 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +74.71% | 152 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +141.67% | 87 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -2.7% | 36 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +105.56% | 37 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -90% | 18 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +282.98% | 180 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +487.5% | 47 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -92.16% | 8 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +500% | 102 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -74.63% | 17 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -45.97% | 67 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -97.52% | 124 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +8081.97% | 4,991 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -97.64% | 61 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +4066.13% | 2,583 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -97.69% | 62 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +1034.6% | 2,689 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +1592.86% | 237 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -97.21% | 14 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -50.25% | 501 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -57.06% | 1,007 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -68.09% | 2,345 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -94.3% | 7,349 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +2755.02% | 128,847 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -56.32% | 4,513 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +211.89% | 10,333 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -47.16% | 3,313 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +4.38% | 6,270 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -49.13% | 6,007 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +65.52% | 11,808 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +63.62% | 7,134 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +8.54% | 4,360 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -61.82% | 4,017 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +15.43% | 10,521 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -73.98% | 9,115 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +344.69% | 35,037 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +53.89% | 7,879 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -19.86% | 5,120 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +130.57% | 6,389 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -33.61% | 2,771 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -51.97% | 4,174 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -25.48% | 8,690 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +298.84% | 11,662 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +83.78% | 2,924 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +4.95% | 1,591 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -84.39% | 1,516 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -17.17% | 9,712 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +735.11% | 11,725 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -57.06% | 1,404 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +52.09% | 3,270 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +242.9% | 2,150 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -81.48% | 627 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -70.05% | 3,386 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +162.53% | 11,307 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -64.79% | 4,307 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +642.29% | 12,233 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +62.85% | 1,648 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -64.04% | 1,012 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -76.18% | 2,814 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +469.58% | 11,813 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +322.4% | 2,074 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -34.88% | 491 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -42.97% | 754 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -0.3% | 1,322 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -69.38% | 1,326 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +91.72% | 4,331 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -24.02% | 2,259 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +39.12% | 2,973 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +94.45% | 2,137 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -10.94% | 1,099 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +3.01% | 1,234 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +83.18% | 1,198 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +59.12% | 654 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -10.46% | 411 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +56.66% | 459 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +4.64% | 293 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -69.99% | 280 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +172.01% | 933 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -41.77% | 343 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +213.3% | 589 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -90.32% | 188 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -60.93% | 1,943 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +25.84% | 4,973 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -62.04% | 3,952 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +1132.19% | 10,412 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -32.88% | 845 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -80.07% | 1,259 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +424.23% | 6,317 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -65.83% | 1,205 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +7.69% | 3,527 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +67.78% | 3,275 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -1.21% | 1,952 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -52.39% | 1,976 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +591.67% | 4,150 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -45.26% | 600 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -26.29% | 1,096 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -21.65% | 1,487 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -34.78% | 1,898 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +121.8% | 2,910 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -50.08% | 1,312 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -33.01% | 2,628 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +470.2% | 3,923 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -24.97% | 688 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -64.88% | 917 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +103.35% | 2,611 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -13.71% | 1,284 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -12% | 1,488 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +35.61% | 1,691 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -19.5% | 1,247 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -81.42% | 1,549 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +119014.29% | 8,338 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -22.22% | 7 |
| January 2017 | n/a | -30.77% | 9 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +0% | 13 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -13.33% | 13 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +15.38% | 15 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -76.36% | 13 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +223.53% | 55 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +112.5% | 17 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -38.46% | 8 |
| May 2016 | n/a | +44.44% | 13 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -50% | 9 |
| March 2016 | n/a | +350% | 18 |
| February 2016 | n/a | +100% | 4 |
| January 2016 | n/a | n/a | 2 |
How many people play The Descendant right now?
15 people are playing The Descendant on Steam right now. That makes it the #7,171 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17 players. Today's peak is 48% below its 30-day average daily peak of 33.
Is The Descendant growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days The Descendant averaged a daily peak of 33 players, up 14% compared with the 30 days before (29). Its highest point this month (102) is 117% above the same period last year (47). In its first month after release (Jan 1, 2016) it peaked at 2 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 128,847, set on Jun 26, 2024.
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About The Descendant
In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.
- Developer
- Gaming Corps AB
- Publisher
- Microids Indie, Microids
- Released
- Jan 1, 2016
- Genre
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 5 languages, 1 with full audio
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The Descendant price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Descendant is at its full price of $14.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $1.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $1.49.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.
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The Descendant reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Descendant achievements
The Descendant has 50 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 9.7% of them; the rarest, Employee of the Year, is held by 5.1% of players.
At World’s EndYou started playing Episode 1: "Aftermath"12.6%
I've Got a Bad Feeling About ThisAs Donnie, you gained access to Ark-01.11.9%
Master of NoneYou chose Mia’s area of expertise.11.7%
Big Bada Boom!You triggered the explosion on your first try.11.7%
At Episode’s EndYou completed Episode 1: "Aftermath"11.4%
Simmer DownYou successfully averted a crisis.11.2%
Hostile Work EnvironmentYou were THIS close to averting a crisis… or six. Maybe next time.11.2%
Then You Better Make It CountYou saw someone get sent to their doom.11.2%
We're gonna need to see some identificationYou found an ID card on your way to solving a crisis.11.1%
IcebreakerYour chilled approach to problem-solving is admirable.11.1%
Into the StormYour route to the tower includes a significant diversion.11.1%
With Great Power…You successfully helped Randolph accomplish his task.11.1%
Dishonesty is the Best Policy?You chose to lie to Silas.11.0%
The Fast and The StudiousYou successfully averted a crisis in less than ten minutes.11.0%
Fan-tastic!You successfully escaped a sticky situation on your first try.10.9%
Fan ServiceYou successfully helped Donnie accomplish his task.10.9%
Home ImprovementYou’ve enabled everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.10.9%
Donald ThumpYou saw Donnie express his right to protest.10.9%
Great Kid, Don’t Get CockyYou helped Randolph without making a single mistake.10.9%
Once More Into the FrayYou reached your destination, but the journey is far from over.10.9%
Today's Your Lucky DayThe world may be about to end, but at least you're not alone.10.9%
A Spoonful of Sugar...helps the medicine go down.10.9%
The Patients of a SaintYou saved a life by administering emergency first aid.10.9%
Cleanliness is Next to GodlinessSometimes, you can be too clean.10.9%
Two's CompanyYou gained Level 2 Security Clearance.10.9%
Three's a CrowdYou gained Level 3 Security Clearance.10.9%
Four's a PartyYou gained Level 4 Security Clearance.10.9%
20th Century BoxYou refused to be boxed in.10.9%
Out of the Frying PanYou completed Episode 3: "What Lies Beneath"10.9%
Ark-eologistYou found artifacts of a previous civilization.10.8%
Twisted FirestarterYou discovered the clues as to how the inferno was caused.10.8%
Trial by FireYou helped Mia to survive the inferno.10.8%
Get Your Sneak OnYou helped Donnie and Randolph discover a new path.10.7%
Chosen!You survived your encounter with a disgruntled colleague.7.9%
HoarderYou found all the possessions of a missing person.7.8%
On the Right TrackYou found a way to travel in style.7.8%
Better Safe Than SilasYou helped Mia find sanctuary.7.8%
Friend or Foe?You had a most curious conversation.7.8%
Patriotic PersistenceIf at first you don't succeed, try try try try again.7.7%
Open SesameYou completed Episode 4: "Cerberus"7.7%
Blast from the PastYou saw Donnie begin his last day on the job.7.7%
That'll Leave a MarkThey made their choices. You made yours.7.7%
Due DiligenceYou made Donnie check everything possible while in the Descendant Chambers of both Arks.7.6%
Less than Twelve ParsecsWhen seeking Donnie, your route was pretty much flawless.7.6%
Enemy of the StateThe final janitor of Ark-01 became a threat to the descendants.7.6%
Lethal ProtectorThe final janitor of Ark-01 removed a threat to the descendants.7.6%
Humanity's FinestThe final janitor of Ark-01 refused to let anyone else die.5.2%
Ark AngelYou prevented every avoidable descendant death across all episodes of THE DESCENDANT.5.2%
The New WorldYou completed Episode 5: "Ultimatum"5.2%
Employee of the YearYou unlocked every achievement across all episodes of THE DESCENDANT.5.1%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest The Descendant news and patch notes
- Mar 11, 2025 Pre-Orders Now Available
- Mar 24, 2017 Huge deal
- Mar 24, 2017 Huge deal
- Dec 15, 2016 Episode 5 Patch #1 Release Notes Patch notes
- Dec 15, 2016 Episode 5 Patch #1 Release Notes
- Dec 5, 2016 Episode 5: Ultimatum, Directed by Hollywood Film Director Frank Coraci is out on Steam Now!
- Dec 5, 2016 Episode 5: Ultimatum, Directed by Hollywood Film Director Frank Coraci is out on Steam Now!
- Dec 5, 2016 Episode 5 Release Notes Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Descendant FAQ
Is The Descendant dead?
The Descendant has very few players on Steam right now (15). Its all-time peak was 128,847.
How many people play The Descendant?
15 people are playing The Descendant on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Descendant?
The Descendant reached its all-time Steam peak of 128,847 concurrent players on Jun 26, 2024.
Is The Descendant growing or declining?
The Descendant is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 33, up 14% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does The Descendant cost?
The Descendant costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Descendant has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Descendant on Steam is $1.49 (90% off), on Dec 31, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $14.99 right now.
Is The Descendant on sale right now?
No, The Descendant is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.
Is The Descendant good?
Steam players rate The Descendant Very Positive: 88% of 7,123 reviews are positive.
When did The Descendant come out?
The Descendant was released on Steam on Jan 1, 2016.
Who made The Descendant?
The Descendant was developed by Gaming Corps AB and published by Microids Indie, Microids.
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