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Wielders of the Essence player count chart
No, Wielders of the Essence is not dead. 1,392 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,863.
History from Nov 5, 2026
Wielders of the Essence monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,176 | n/a | 1,863 |
How many people play Wielders of the Essence right now?
At this moment Wielders of the Essence has 1,392 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #563 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,863 players.
Is Wielders of the Essence growing or declining?
In its first month after release (Nov 5, 2026) it peaked at 1,863 players. Today's player count is 75% of its all-time peak of 1,863, set on Nov 6, 2026.
Best time to play Wielders of the Essence
Based on the last 14 days, Wielders of the Essence is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 46% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About Wielders of the Essence
Single-player horde survival with a touch of incremental base building. Cast spells, command troops, and take your town from puddle to paradise. Eight-minute runs. Eight hours to complete.
- Developer
- Lavapotion
- Publisher
- Lavapotion, Coffee Stain Publishing
- Released
- Nov 5, 2026
- Genre
- Action, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 8 languages
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Wielders of the Essence price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Wielders of the Essence is 10% off at $5.39, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Wielders of the Essence price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -10% $5.39 | $5.39 | base |
| Euro area | -10% 5,30€ | $5.92 | +10% |
| United Kingdom | -10% £4.49 | $6.01 | +11% |
| Canada | -10% C$ 7.19 | $5.11 | -5% |
| Australia | -10% A$ 8.05 | $5.53 | +3% |
| New Zealand | -10% NZ$ 9.44 | $5.23 | -3% |
| Brazil | -10% R$21,14 | $3.84 | -29% |
| Mexico | -10% Mex$ 89.10 | $4.76 | -12% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -10% $3.55 | $3.55 | -34% |
| Poland | -10% 19,79 zł | $5.03 | -7% |
| Switzerland | -10% CHF 5.48 | $6.69 | +24% |
| Norway | -10% 58,50 kr | $6.21 | +15% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -10% $3.55 | $3.55 | -34% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -10% $3.77 | $3.77 | -30% |
| South Africa | -10% R 80.10 | $4.84 | -10% |
| India | -10% ₹332.00 | $3.53 | -34% |
| Indonesia | -10% Rp 58 499 | $3.23 | -40% |
| China cheapest | -10% ¥17.10 | $2.56 | -52% |
| Japan | -10% ¥684 | $4.32 | -20% |
| South Korea | -10% ₩ 6,030 | $4.44 | -18% |
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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Wielders of the Essence reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Wielders of the Essence on Twitch
Twitch category "Wielders of the Essence", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Wielders of the Essence streamers right now
Top Wielders of the Essence streamers this week
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Average viewers while live.
Wielders of the Essence achievements
Wielders of the Essence has 99 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 18.9% of them; the rarest, Famine, is held by 2.6% of players.
Stay DownDefeat the final boss on level 166.0%
Hop to ItSave a wielder53.7%
BrutalityDefeat the final boss on level 249.7%
Slow BurnHave three buff statue effects running at the same time46.6%
SwiftDefeat a level boss that never reached you or damaged you37.8%
The Bigger They AreDefeat the final boss on level 337.4%
Bleeding OutWin a level without taking a skill or equipment that raises max health36.5%
Prospector's RushFully harvest a mine within the first two minutes35.2%
Top FrogUpgrade a wielder to tier 333.9%
Big PictureKill 30 enemies with a single spell cast33.4%
Dead UndeadDefeat the final boss on level 432.5%
WeakWin a level without taking a skill or equipment that increases damage32.1%
A Tad More Than A TadpoleUpgrade a troop to tier 330.8%
FrailWin a level after being driven below 10% health30.8%
More MagicWin a level with three spells at max level29.5%
High FiveUpgrade a skill to tier 529.0%
Hocus CroakusUpgrade a spell to tier 329.0%
MagnetismReach level 40 in a single run29.0%
HordeWin a level with three troops at max level29.0%
Egg-cellent workHatch the egg28.1%
PreciseLand 5,000 critical hits in a single run28.1%
RegicideDefeat the final boss on level 527.3%
Boss FightDefeat a level boss in under 20 seconds25.9%
Witching HourSurvive waves 3 and 4 without a single heal25.9%
BrutalDeal 750 damage with a single critical hit25.5%
StonerFully harvest 2 Stone Mines in a single run25.5%
HaggleBuy 3 items from markets in a single run25.1%
Timber!Fully harvest 2 Wood Mines in a single run25.1%
Noodle ArmsKill 250 enemies within 10 seconds24.6%
Star SeekerHarvest a Celestial Ore Mine on 3 different levels24.6%
Broken CompassInteract with 40 rewards in a single run24.2%
SilkfinderHarvest a Glimmerweave Grove on 3 different levels24.2%
Bite-ProofDefeat 15,000 Beasts across all runs24.2%
Sap HunterHarvest an Ancient Amber Excavation on 3 different levels23.7%
FastRescue every wielder22.9%
Gold DiggerWin a level holding 15,000 gold22.9%
Magic NumberReach 25 income in a single essence22.9%
AscensionStart an "Ascendancy" save22.0%
ThornsDeal 1,000,000 damage in a single run22.0%
Tough CrowdComplete any map in under 7 minutes and 30 seconds20.7%
DestructionWin a level with every Destruction spell equipped20.2%
Already RichWin 5 times with every skill slot filled, never taking Greed19.3%
BeasthunterDefeat 25,000 Beasts across all runs18.9%
BrawlerWin a level with your wielder dealing 80% of all your damage18.5%
SlowWin 5 times with every skill slot filled, never taking Quick18.5%
Mighty WarriorsWin a level with troops dealing 80% of all your damage18.5%
SturdyWin a level without dropping below 85% health18.0%
Man-ProofDefeat 15,000 Humanoids across all runs17.1%
Potent SpellsWin a level with spells dealing 80% of all your damage16.7%
UnhealingWin 5 times with every skill slot filled, never taking Rejuvenation16.2%
ArcanaWin a level with every Arcana spell equipped16.2%
Near-SightedComplete The Marsh Expands on Overwhelming difficulty14.9%
Long-LastingActivate 20 buff statues in a single run14.9%
Loves to EatWin a level without taking any damage14.5%
Essence PewReach 60 total essence income14.5%
Last StandKill every miniboss on a map in one run14.5%
WayfinderVisit every region of a map in a single run14.0%
Fast StartReach level 45 in a single run13.6%
SkewerUpgrade every wielder to their highest tier13.2%
BullyKill 250 enemies without taking a step12.7%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 99 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Wielders of the Essence DLC
Wielders of the Essence has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wielders of the Essence Playtest ↗ | n/a | |
Latest Wielders of the Essence news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Wielders of the Essence is Out Now!
- Oct 30, 2026 Less than a week from launch!
- Oct 23, 2026 All about units
- Oct 16, 2026 Swamp Magic!
- Oct 8, 2026 We are Steamdeck verified!
- Oct 2, 2026 One month until launch!
- Sep 17, 2026 New demo, out now!
- Aug 27, 2026 Remember, remember, the 5th of November!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Wielders of the Essence FAQ
Is Wielders of the Essence dead?
No, Wielders of the Essence is not dead. 1,392 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,863.
How many people play Wielders of the Essence?
1,392 people are playing Wielders of the Essence on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,863 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Wielders of the Essence?
Wielders of the Essence reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,863 concurrent players on Nov 6, 2026.
When is Wielders of the Essence most active?
Wielders of the Essence usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Wielders of the Essence cost?
Wielders of the Essence is on sale on Steam right now: $5.39, 10% off its usual $5.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Wielders of the Essence has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Wielders of the Essence on Steam is $5.39 (10% off), on Nov 6, 2026. It costs $5.39 right now.
Is Wielders of the Essence on sale right now?
Yes. Wielders of the Essence is 10% off on Steam right now, $5.39 instead of $5.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Where is Wielders of the Essence cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Wielders of the Essence is cheapest in China at ¥17.10, about $2.56 or 52% below the US price of $5.39. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
When did Wielders of the Essence come out?
Wielders of the Essence was released on Steam on Nov 5, 2026.
Who made Wielders of the Essence?
Wielders of the Essence was developed by Lavapotion and published by Lavapotion, Coffee Stain Publishing.
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