The Descendant Price History and Player Count

The Descendant

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The Descendant

Gaming Corps ABJan 1, 2016Adventure, Casual, Indie

$14.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Verified
  • Adventure
  • Point & Click
  • Casual
  • Story Rich
  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Episodic
  • Choices Matter
  • Sci-fi
  • Indie
  • Alternate History
Playing now
15
Updated 2 hours ago
24-hour peak
17
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
128,847
Jun 26, 2024
Steam reviews
88%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

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

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026n/a-167-90.27%18
October 202630+17+130.77%185
September 202613+7+38.89%25
August 2026n/a-1,762-98.99%18
July 2026n/a+1,760+8800%1,780
June 2026n/a-132-86.84%20
May 2026n/a+65+74.71%152
April 2026n/a+51+141.67%87
March 2026n/a-1-2.7%36
February 2026n/a+19+105.56%37
January 2026n/a-162-90%18
December 2025n/a+133+282.98%180
November 2025n/a+39+487.5%47
October 2025n/a-94-92.16%8
September 2025n/a+85+500%102
August 2025n/a-50-74.63%17
July 2025n/a-57-45.97%67
June 2025n/a-4,867-97.52%124
May 2025n/a+4,930+8081.97%4,991
April 2025n/a-2,522-97.64%61
March 2025n/a+2,521+4066.13%2,583
February 2025n/a-2,627-97.69%62
January 2025n/a+2,452+1034.6%2,689
December 2024n/a+223+1592.86%237
November 2024n/a-487-97.21%14
October 2024n/a-506-50.25%501
September 2024n/a-1,338-57.06%1,007
August 2024n/a-5,004-68.09%2,345
July 2024n/a-121,498-94.3%7,349
June 2024n/a+124,334+2755.02%128,847
May 2024n/a-5,820-56.32%4,513
April 2024n/a+7,020+211.89%10,333
March 2024n/a-2,957-47.16%3,313
February 2024n/a+263+4.38%6,270
January 2024n/a-5,801-49.13%6,007
December 2023n/a+4,674+65.52%11,808
November 2023n/a+2,774+63.62%7,134
October 2023n/a+343+8.54%4,360
September 2023n/a-6,504-61.82%4,017
August 2023n/a+1,406+15.43%10,521
July 2023n/a-25,922-73.98%9,115
June 2023n/a+27,158+344.69%35,037
May 2023n/a+2,759+53.89%7,879
April 2023n/a-1,269-19.86%5,120
March 2023n/a+3,618+130.57%6,389
February 2023n/a-1,403-33.61%2,771
January 2023n/a-4,516-51.97%4,174
December 2022n/a-2,972-25.48%8,690
November 2022n/a+8,738+298.84%11,662
October 2022n/a+1,333+83.78%2,924
September 2022n/a+75+4.95%1,591
August 2022n/a-8,196-84.39%1,516
July 2022n/a-2,013-17.17%9,712
June 2022n/a+10,321+735.11%11,725
May 2022n/a-1,866-57.06%1,404
April 2022n/a+1,120+52.09%3,270
March 2022n/a+1,523+242.9%2,150
February 2022n/a-2,759-81.48%627
January 2022n/a-7,921-70.05%3,386
December 2021n/a+7,000+162.53%11,307
November 2021n/a-7,926-64.79%4,307
October 2021n/a+10,585+642.29%12,233
September 2021n/a+636+62.85%1,648
August 2021n/a-1,802-64.04%1,012
July 2021n/a-8,999-76.18%2,814
June 2021n/a+9,739+469.58%11,813
May 2021n/a+1,583+322.4%2,074
April 2021n/a-263-34.88%491
March 2021n/a-568-42.97%754
February 2021n/a-4-0.3%1,322
January 2021n/a-3,005-69.38%1,326
December 2020n/a+2,072+91.72%4,331
November 2020n/a-714-24.02%2,259
October 2020n/a+836+39.12%2,973
September 2020n/a+1,038+94.45%2,137
August 2020n/a-135-10.94%1,099
July 2020n/a+36+3.01%1,234
June 2020n/a+544+83.18%1,198
May 2020n/a+243+59.12%654
April 2020n/a-48-10.46%411
March 2020n/a+166+56.66%459
February 2020n/a+13+4.64%293
January 2020n/a-653-69.99%280
December 2019n/a+590+172.01%933
November 2019n/a-246-41.77%343
October 2019n/a+401+213.3%589
September 2019n/a-1,755-90.32%188
August 2019n/a-3,030-60.93%1,943
July 2019n/a+1,021+25.84%4,973
June 2019n/a-6,460-62.04%3,952
May 2019n/a+9,567+1132.19%10,412
April 2019n/a-414-32.88%845
March 2019n/a-5,058-80.07%1,259
February 2019n/a+5,112+424.23%6,317
January 2019n/a-2,322-65.83%1,205
December 2018n/a+252+7.69%3,527
November 2018n/a+1,323+67.78%3,275
October 2018n/a-24-1.21%1,952
September 2018n/a-2,174-52.39%1,976
August 2018n/a+3,550+591.67%4,150
July 2018n/a-496-45.26%600
June 2018n/a-391-26.29%1,096
May 2018n/a-411-21.65%1,487
April 2018n/a-1,012-34.78%1,898
March 2018n/a+1,598+121.8%2,910
February 2018n/a-1,316-50.08%1,312
January 2018n/a-1,295-33.01%2,628
December 2017n/a+3,235+470.2%3,923
November 2017n/a-229-24.97%688
October 2017n/a-1,694-64.88%917
September 2017n/a+1,327+103.35%2,611
August 2017n/a-204-13.71%1,284
July 2017n/a-203-12%1,488
June 2017n/a+444+35.61%1,691
May 2017n/a-302-19.5%1,247
April 2017n/a-6,789-81.42%1,549
March 2017n/a+8,331+119014.29%8,338
February 2017n/a-2-22.22%7
January 2017n/a-4-30.77%9
December 2016n/a+0+0%13
November 2016n/a-2-13.33%13
October 2016n/a+2+15.38%15
September 2016n/a-42-76.36%13
August 2016n/a+38+223.53%55
July 2016n/a+9+112.5%17
June 2016n/a-5-38.46%8
May 2016n/a+4+44.44%13
April 2016n/a-9-50%9
March 2016n/a+14+350%18
February 2016n/a+2+100%4
January 2016n/an/an/a2

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

Screenshots

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The Descendant price history

$14.99
price now (US)
$1.49
lowest recorded (-90%) · Dec 31, 2025 archived
-90%
typical sale discount · 3 sales seen

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

88% Very Positive88% of 7,123 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

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

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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