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World War Z player count chart
World War Z has a small but active player base. 987 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 49% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2021
World War Z monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,618 | -27.96% | 3,954 |
| October 2026 | 2,246 | +52.27% | 5,490 |
| September 2026 | 1,475 | -35.15% | 4,089 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +41.62% | 6,305 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +8.08% | 4,452 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -28.27% | 4,119 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +60.26% | 5,742 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -45.79% | 3,583 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +26.27% | 6,609 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +6.47% | 5,234 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +37.09% | 4,916 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +8.63% | 3,586 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -8.99% | 3,301 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -8.27% | 3,627 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -3.56% | 3,954 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +8.52% | 4,100 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -22.58% | 3,778 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +5.24% | 4,880 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +27.01% | 4,637 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -21.42% | 3,651 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -15.23% | 4,646 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +13.17% | 5,481 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -39.03% | 4,843 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +39.55% | 7,943 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +22.2% | 5,692 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +76.91% | 4,658 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +12.14% | 2,633 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -41.34% | 2,348 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -9.43% | 4,003 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +43.32% | 4,420 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -13.83% | 3,084 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -8.42% | 3,579 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +0.44% | 3,908 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -16.27% | 3,891 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -5.09% | 4,647 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +9.07% | 4,896 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +44.2% | 4,489 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -6.29% | 3,113 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -46.73% | 3,322 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +93.36% | 6,236 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +43.65% | 3,225 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -46.91% | 2,245 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -29.27% | 4,229 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +33.37% | 5,979 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -0.53% | 4,483 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -20.99% | 4,507 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +11.1% | 5,704 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +38.42% | 5,134 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -0.64% | 3,709 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +138.07% | 3,733 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +2.15% | 1,568 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -39.23% | 1,535 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +12.52% | 2,526 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +23.42% | 2,245 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -5.36% | 1,819 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -22.28% | 1,922 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -51.69% | 2,473 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +62.56% | 5,119 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +0.29% | 3,149 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -31.25% | 3,140 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -10.49% | 4,567 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -22.54% | 5,102 |
| September 2021 | n/a | n/a | 6,587 |
How many people are playing World War Z?
987 people are playing World War Z on Steam right now. That makes it the #605 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,675 players. Today's peak is 37% below its 30-day average daily peak of 4,254.
World War Z player count history
Over the last 30 days World War Z averaged a daily peak of 4,254 players, up 49% compared with the 30 days before (2,863). Its highest point this month (5,490) is 66% above the same period last year (3,301). In its first month after release (Sep 21, 2021) it peaked at 5,102 players. Today's player count is 12% of its all-time peak of 7,943, set on Dec 1, 2024.
Best time to play World War Z
Based on the last 14 days, World War Z is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 74% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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World War Z players by hour and weekday
When World War Z 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 World War Z
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
- Developer
- Saber Interactive Inc
- Released
- Sep 21, 2021
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 12 languages, 1 with full audio
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World War Z price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. World War Z is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 67% off (around $9.90), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.49.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.
World War Z price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 29,99€ | $33.66 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £25.99 | $34.98 | +17% |
| Canada | C$ 39.99 | $28.63 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 44.95 | $31.47 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 49.99 | $28.10 | -6% |
| Brazil | R$99,90 | $18.28 | -39% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 399.99 | $21.52 | -28% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $18.99 | $18.99 | -37% |
| Poland | 99,99 zł | $25.57 | -15% |
| Switzerland | CHF 29.90 | $36.56 | +22% |
| Norway | 349,00 kr | $37.53 | +25% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | -33% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $24.99 | $24.99 | -17% |
| South Africa | R 449.00 | $27.35 | -9% |
| India | ₹1,799.00 | $19.04 | -37% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 329 000 | $18.21 | -39% |
| China | ¥125.00 | $18.75 | -37% |
| Japan | ¥4,800 | $30.29 | +1% |
| South Korea | ₩ 34,900 | $25.95 | -13% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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World War Z reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
World War Z achievements
World War Z has 35 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 23.1% of them; the rarest, Walking bank, is held by 0.7% of players.
TeamworkFinish any level with full team82.1%- Sport killsKill Lurker midair78.1%
- ExplosiveKill 10 zombies with balloon explosions59.7%
- The floor is lavaBurn 10 zombies with one gasoline puddle57.5%
- ToreroKill Bull during charge51.4%
- Strong immunityFinish any level without using health packs50.5%
- EscapeFinish episode "New York" on any difficulty47.5%
- HopeFinish episode "Jerusalem" on any difficulty44.6%
- GenocideKill 10,000 zombies39.7%
- Salvation of the MotherlandFinish episode "Moscow" on any difficulty34.9%
- There are many guns but this one is mineOpen and buy final version of any weapon29.0%
- BuilderBuild 100 defences27.6%
- This is just the beginningFinish all episodes on any difficulty27.1%
- High cautionFinish any level without dealing friendly damage23.0%
- Can't fool meKill 20 lying zombies before they get up20.8%
- First AidRescue 30 incapacitated teammates19.3%
- BurglarOpen 15 rooms or containers with breaching charge15.2%
- Friend of machinesCapture 15 turrets12.4%
- SpecialistOpen and buy all perks in one specialization10.9%
- Chain reactionHit 10 zombies with one tazer shot10.8%
- DispenserDispense 10 explosive ammo packs to teammates10.3%
- What the doctor orderedHeal 30 teammates with health lower than 20% with health packs or stim pistol9.8%
- Well, what did you achieve?Finish all episodes on insane or extreme difficulty7.3%
- Waste of timeDefuse 10 mines5.4%
- HandymanOpen and buy all perks in game5.2%
- Imposing arsenalOpen and buy final versions of all weapons5.2%
- I am safe!Use masking grenade on 3 teammates with zombies near4.9%
- MadmanFinish 100 games in PvE4.6%
- ToxicomaniacWalk into toxic cloud 100 times4.5%
- Effective communicationMark special zombies 50 times3.2%
- Winner in lifeFinish PvP match with highest score in any mode2.1%
- The most effective wayFinish any level using just pistol1.4%
- OwnerCapture the point and hold it until the end of match0.8%
- VeteranFinish 25 PvP matches in any mode0.7%
- Walking bankGather 200 resources during single match in scavenge raid mode0.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
World War Z DLC
World War Z has 23 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest World War Z news and patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 🧟🍭 Halloween Double XP! 🎃🍫
- Oct 22, 2026 Viral State Update, Coming November 12!
- Oct 5, 2026 Waves of Lead Update, OUT NOW!
- Oct 1, 2026 🍁🧟 WWZ Steam Autumn Sale! 🍁🧟
- Sep 25, 2026 Waves of Lead Update, Coming October 5!
- Sep 18, 2026 🎉 WWZ: Aftermath Anniversary Double XP! 🎉
- Sep 4, 2026 🧟 Labor Day Double XP Event! 💪
- Jul 15, 2026 🏖🧟 'Zeke Pool' Summer Art Activity ☣️
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
World War Z FAQ
Is World War Z dead?
World War Z has a small but active player base. 987 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 49% on the month before).
How many people play World War Z?
987 people are playing World War Z on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,675 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for World War Z?
World War Z reached its all-time Steam peak of 7,943 concurrent players on Dec 1, 2024.
Is World War Z growing or declining?
World War Z is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 4,254, up 49% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is World War Z most active?
World War Z usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
How much does World War Z cost?
World War Z costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price World War Z has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for World War Z on Steam is $7.49 (75% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.
Is World War Z on sale right now?
No, World War Z is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 67%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 75%.
Where is World War Z cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, World War Z is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 329 000, about $18.21 or 39% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is World War Z good?
Steam players rate World War Z Very Positive: 82% of 33,223 reviews are positive.
When did World War Z come out?
World War Z was released on Steam on Sep 21, 2021.
Who made World War Z?
World War Z was developed by Saber Interactive Inc.
Is World War Z still worth playing?
World War Z has a smaller but active community on Steam today (987 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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