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The Witness player count chart
The Witness has a small but active player base. 151 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 18% on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2015
The Witness monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 149 | -47.72% | 266 |
| October 2026 | 285 | +109.56% | 881 |
| September 2026 | 136 | -32.98% | 254 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -10.4% | 379 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -8.24% | 423 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +61.75% | 461 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -9.81% | 285 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -16.4% | 316 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -0.79% | 378 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -7.97% | 381 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +21.76% | 414 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +4.94% | 340 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +21.35% | 324 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +3.49% | 267 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +21.13% | 258 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -32.17% | 213 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +9.41% | 314 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -15.09% | 287 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +30% | 338 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -26.76% | 260 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +15.64% | 355 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -3.76% | 307 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +5.63% | 319 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +14.39% | 302 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -1.86% | 264 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -14.06% | 269 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -31.36% | 313 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +38.18% | 456 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +17.02% | 330 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +60.23% | 282 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -14.98% | 176 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -33.23% | 207 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -22.11% | 310 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +14.37% | 398 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +9.78% | 348 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -26.96% | 317 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +20.22% | 434 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +11.42% | 361 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +79.01% | 324 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -36.71% | 181 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +37.5% | 286 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -64.14% | 208 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -10.91% | 580 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +162.5% | 651 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +33.33% | 248 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -36.52% | 186 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +21.58% | 293 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -0.82% | 241 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +46.39% | 243 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -11.23% | 166 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -35.52% | 187 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -25.45% | 290 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -14.69% | 389 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +129.15% | 456 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -36.22% | 199 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +22.83% | 312 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +47.67% | 254 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -45.74% | 172 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +12.81% | 317 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +2.93% | 281 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -8.39% | 273 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -4.18% | 298 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -37.68% | 311 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +59.42% | 499 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -13.06% | 313 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -25.93% | 360 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +13.02% | 486 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -0.46% | 430 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -5.47% | 432 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -11.43% | 457 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +8.86% | 516 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -11.07% | 474 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +171.94% | 533 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -12.89% | 196 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -7.41% | 225 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -63.18% | 243 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +34.97% | 660 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +50.93% | 489 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -48.98% | 324 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +45.64% | 635 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +63.3% | 436 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -28.03% | 267 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -1.33% | 371 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +119.88% | 376 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +50% | 171 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -6.56% | 114 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -18.12% | 122 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -44.19% | 149 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -1.11% | 267 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +69.81% | 270 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -29.96% | 159 |
| April 2019 | n/a | +27.53% | 227 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -5.32% | 178 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -57.75% | 188 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +1.83% | 445 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +173.12% | 437 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +3.23% | 160 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -26.19% | 155 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +5.53% | 210 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -73.29% | 199 |
| July 2018 | n/a | +81.27% | 745 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +119.79% | 411 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -49.6% | 187 |
| April 2018 | n/a | +2.77% | 371 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -52.31% | 361 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -56.96% | 757 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +246.26% | 1,759 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +24.21% | 508 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +59.77% | 409 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -16.07% | 256 |
| September 2017 | n/a | -59.28% | 305 |
| August 2017 | n/a | +53.8% | 749 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -13.65% | 487 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +39.26% | 564 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -64.47% | 405 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +13.66% | 1,140 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -35.16% | 1,003 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -14.29% | 1,547 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +76.27% | 1,805 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +116.95% | 1,024 |
| November 2016 | n/a | +3.74% | 472 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +193.55% | 455 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -11.43% | 155 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -59.86% | 175 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +26.74% | 436 |
| June 2016 | n/a | +37.05% | 344 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -51.17% | 251 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -36.39% | 514 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -83.77% | 808 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -19.45% | 4,979 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +618000% | 6,181 |
| December 2015 | n/a | n/a | 1 |
How many people play The Witness right now?
151 people are playing The Witness on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,128 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 200 players. Today's peak is 46% below its 30-day average daily peak of 369.
The Witness player count history
Over the last 30 days The Witness averaged a daily peak of 369 players, up 18% compared with the 30 days before (312). Its highest point this month (811) is 150% above the same period last year (324). In its first month after release (Dec 1, 2015) it peaked at 1 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 6,181, set on Jan 1, 2016.
Best time to play The Witness
Based on the last 14 days, The Witness is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 49% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The Witness players by hour and weekday
When The Witness 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 Witness
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
- Developer
- Thekla, Inc.
- Released
- Dec 1, 2015
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 15 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
The Witness price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Witness is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 75% off (around $10.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.99.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.
The Witness price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 36,99€ | $41.30 | +3% |
| United Kingdom | £29.99 | $40.14 | 0% |
| Canada | C$ 43.99 | $31.27 | -22% |
| Australia | A$ 56.95 | $39.13 | -2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 47.99 | $26.60 | -33% |
| Brazil | R$72,99 | $13.26 | -67% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 355.99 | $19.03 | -52% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $18.99 | $18.99 | -53% |
| Poland | 142,99 zł | $36.35 | -9% |
| Switzerland | CHF 38.00 | $46.40 | +16% |
| Norway | 270,00 kr | $28.64 | -28% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $18.99 | $18.99 | -53% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | -50% |
| South Africa | R 409.00 | $24.73 | -38% |
| India cheapest | ₹849.00 | $9.04 | -77% |
| Indonesia | Rp 269 999 | $14.92 | -63% |
| China | ¥112.00 | $16.79 | -58% |
| Japan | ¥3,980 | $25.14 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 43,000 | $31.65 | -21% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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The Witness reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Witness on Twitch
Twitch category "The Witness", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
The Witness Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 28 Oct 2026, with a peak of 297 viewers and 29 on average.
The Witness achievements
The Witness has 2 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 12.1% of them; the rarest, Challenge, is held by 5.4% of players.
EndgameFinished.18.8%- ChallengeHidden achievement5.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest The Witness news and patch notes
- Oct 9, 2026 The Next Game is Out!
- Jun 17, 2026 Finally, after 10 years...
- Jul 6, 2024 Braid Anniversary + Witness Bundle
- Jun 1, 2023 Another Update for the macOS version Patch notes
- May 19, 2023 Hotfix for macOS 10.13-10.14 Patch notes
- May 18, 2023 Hotfix for the macOS version Patch notes
- May 17, 2023 Update for the macOS version Patch notes
- Dec 21, 2017 The update has been published as the default version for all users.
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Witness FAQ
Is The Witness dead?
The Witness has a small but active player base. 151 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 18% on the month before).
How many people play The Witness?
151 people are playing The Witness on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 200 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Witness?
The Witness reached its all-time Steam peak of 6,181 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2016.
Is The Witness growing or declining?
The Witness is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 369, up 18% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The Witness most active?
The Witness usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does The Witness cost?
The Witness costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Witness has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Witness on Steam is $7.99 (80% off), on Jun 6, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $39.99 right now.
Is The Witness on sale right now?
No, The Witness is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 75%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.
Where is The Witness cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, The Witness is cheapest in India at ₹849.00, about $9.04 or 77% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is The Witness good?
Steam players rate The Witness Very Positive: 84% of 21,597 reviews are positive.
When did The Witness come out?
The Witness was released on Steam on Dec 1, 2015.
Who made The Witness?
The Witness was developed by Thekla, Inc..
Is The Witness still worth playing?
The Witness has a smaller but active community on Steam today (151 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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