Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
The Infected player count chart
The Infected has a small but active player base. 71 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 6% on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2020
The Infected monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 100 | -2.91% | 226 |
| October 2026 | 103 | -6.36% | 227 |
| September 2026 | 110 | -14.75% | 237 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | +21.93% | 278 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | +30.29% | 228 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | -33.46% | 175 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | +5.62% | 263 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | -6.04% | 249 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | -45.81% | 265 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -33.83% | 489 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +44.34% | 739 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | +214.11% | 512 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | -8.94% | 163 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | -34.91% | 179 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | -4.84% | 275 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | +38.28% | 289 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | -26.67% | 209 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | -29.8% | 285 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | -19.76% | 406 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -19.68% | 506 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | +61.95% | 630 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | -19.79% | 389 |
| January 2025 | not enough data | -27.93% | 485 |
| December 2024 | not enough data | -8.06% | 673 |
| November 2024 | not enough data | +99.46% | 732 |
| October 2024 | not enough data | +74.76% | 367 |
| September 2024 | not enough data | +54.41% | 210 |
| August 2024 | not enough data | -41.88% | 136 |
| July 2024 | not enough data | -3.31% | 234 |
| June 2024 | not enough data | +31.52% | 242 |
| May 2024 | not enough data | -33.57% | 184 |
| April 2024 | not enough data | -22.84% | 277 |
| March 2024 | not enough data | +77.72% | 359 |
| February 2024 | not enough data | -24.91% | 202 |
| January 2024 | not enough data | -4.95% | 269 |
| December 2023 | not enough data | -35.54% | 283 |
| November 2023 | not enough data | -23.12% | 439 |
| October 2023 | not enough data | -3.71% | 571 |
| September 2023 | not enough data | +174.54% | 593 |
| August 2023 | not enough data | -19.1% | 216 |
| July 2023 | not enough data | -46.6% | 267 |
| June 2023 | not enough data | -42.13% | 500 |
| May 2023 | not enough data | -2.04% | 864 |
| April 2023 | not enough data | +88.46% | 882 |
| March 2023 | not enough data | +65.37% | 468 |
| February 2023 | not enough data | +0% | 283 |
| January 2023 | not enough data | -9.29% | 283 |
| December 2022 | not enough data | -24.82% | 312 |
| November 2022 | not enough data | -19.26% | 415 |
| October 2022 | not enough data | -24.41% | 514 |
| September 2022 | not enough data | +5.92% | 680 |
| August 2022 | not enough data | +52.49% | 642 |
| July 2022 | not enough data | -22.18% | 421 |
| June 2022 | not enough data | -6.72% | 541 |
| May 2022 | not enough data | -14.83% | 580 |
| April 2022 | not enough data | -20.07% | 681 |
| March 2022 | not enough data | +227.69% | 852 |
| February 2022 | not enough data | -36.74% | 260 |
| January 2022 | not enough data | +16.76% | 411 |
| December 2021 | not enough data | -20.9% | 352 |
| November 2021 | not enough data | -19.53% | 445 |
| October 2021 | not enough data | -18.8% | 553 |
| September 2021 | not enough data | -33.24% | 681 |
| August 2021 | not enough data | +91.01% | 1,020 |
| July 2021 | not enough data | -33.17% | 534 |
| June 2021 | not enough data | -58.6% | 799 |
| May 2021 | not enough data | +89.22% | 1,930 |
| April 2021 | not enough data | +51.34% | 1,020 |
| March 2021 | not enough data | +33.73% | 674 |
| February 2021 | not enough data | -60.75% | 504 |
| January 2021 | not enough data | +17.91% | 1,284 |
| December 2020 | not enough data | +77.07% | 1,089 |
| November 2020 | not enough data | +167.39% | 615 |
| October 2020 | not enough data | -50% | 230 |
| September 2020 | not enough data | -17.41% | 460 |
| August 2020 | not enough data | n/a | 557 |
How many people play The Infected right now?
Right now, 71 players are in The Infected on Steam. That makes it the #3,010 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 122 players. Today's peak is 20% below its 30-day average daily peak of 153.
The Infected player count trend
Over the last 30 days The Infected averaged a daily peak of 153 players, down 6% compared with the 30 days before (162). Its highest point this month (226) is 39% above the same period last year (163). In its first month after release (Aug 6, 2020) it peaked at 460 players. Today's player count is 4% of its all-time peak of 1,930, set on May 1, 2021.
Best time to play The Infected
Based on the last 14 days, The Infected is busiest around 16:00 UTC (11 AM in New York) and quietest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York), when about 56% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The Infected players by hour and weekday
When The Infected 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 The Infected
The Infected is a sandbox, first-person, open-world survival game. Build bases, craft, farm, hunt, and survive changing seasons. Choose whether to face the hybrid “Vambies” or turn them off for a pure survival experience.
- Developer
- DigX Studios
- Publisher
- Headup, DigX Studios
- Released
- Aug 6, 2020
- Genre
- Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 16 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
The Infected price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Infected is at its full price of $15.99. It usually goes on sale for about 55% off (around $7.20), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.19.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
How many copies has The Infected sold?
We estimate The Infected has sold 120K to 310K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $1.2M to $2.9M in gross revenue.
The Infected reviews by language
- English65%
- German11%
- Russian10%
- Chinese (Simplified)5%
- French4%
- Portuguese (Brazil)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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The Infected reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Latest The Infected news and patch notes
- Oct 9, 2026 Headup joining as Publishing Partner for The Infected!
- May 8, 2026 V24 Live Branch Update!
- May 5, 2026 Beta Branch Update V24.5! Patch notes
- Mar 25, 2026 V24.3 Beta Branch Update! Patch notes
- Dec 24, 2025 V24.2 Beta Branch Update!
- Nov 3, 2025 Infected Progress Report
- Aug 22, 2025 V23.1 Small Update! Patch notes
- May 17, 2025 Community Feedback Thread
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
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The Infected FAQ
Is The Infected dead?
The Infected has a small but active player base. 71 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 6% on the month before).
How many people play The Infected?
71 people are playing The Infected on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 122 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Infected?
The Infected reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,930 concurrent players on May 1, 2021.
Is The Infected growing or declining?
The Infected is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 153, down 6% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The Infected most active?
The Infected usually has the most players around 16:00 UTC (11 AM in New York) and the fewest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York).
How much does The Infected cost?
The Infected costs $15.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Infected has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Infected on Steam is $7.19 (55% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $15.99 right now.
Is The Infected on sale right now?
No, The Infected is at its full price of $15.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 55%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 55%.
Is The Infected good?
Steam players rate The Infected Very Positive: 85% of 6,586 reviews are positive.
When did The Infected come out?
The Infected was released on Steam on Aug 6, 2020.
Who made The Infected?
The Infected was developed by DigX Studios and published by Headup, DigX Studios.
Is The Infected still worth playing?
The Infected has a smaller but active community on Steam today (71 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
How many copies has The Infected sold?
We estimate The Infected has sold 120K to 310K 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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