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Zero-K player count chart
Zero-K has a small but active player base. 150 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2018
Zero-K monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 72 | -15.29% | 151 |
| October 2026 | 85 | -1.16% | 200 |
| September 2026 | 86 | -1.06% | 186 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -6.47% | 188 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -11.45% | 201 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -9.56% | 227 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +16.2% | 251 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +2.86% | 216 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -6.67% | 210 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -5.86% | 225 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +13.81% | 239 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +0.96% | 210 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -4.15% | 208 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -3.12% | 217 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +8.74% | 224 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -14.52% | 206 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +15.87% | 241 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -13.69% | 208 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -1.63% | 241 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +5.15% | 245 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -8.27% | 233 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +6.72% | 254 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +11.74% | 238 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +9.23% | 213 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -8.88% | 195 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +7.54% | 214 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -1% | 199 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +10.44% | 201 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -30.27% | 182 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +14.47% | 261 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +3.64% | 228 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +0.92% | 220 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -4.8% | 218 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -5.76% | 229 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +8% | 243 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -8.54% | 225 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +20% | 246 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +12.64% | 205 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -1.62% | 182 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +1.65% | 185 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -10.34% | 182 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +2.53% | 203 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -20.48% | 198 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +22.06% | 249 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -3.32% | 204 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -2.76% | 211 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +12.44% | 217 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -10.23% | 193 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -1.83% | 215 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +1.86% | 219 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +4.88% | 215 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +3.02% | 205 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -7.87% | 199 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +3.85% | 216 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -6.31% | 208 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -2.63% | 222 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +2.24% | 228 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -3.88% | 223 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +17.17% | 232 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -11.21% | 198 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -13.23% | 223 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +29.8% | 257 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +4.76% | 198 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +15.24% | 189 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -3.53% | 164 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -10.05% | 170 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -6.9% | 189 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -7.73% | 203 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +1.38% | 220 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +9.05% | 217 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -19.43% | 199 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +2.49% | 247 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +7.59% | 241 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +5.66% | 224 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +17.13% | 212 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -0.55% | 181 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -18.02% | 182 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +0.91% | 222 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -15.71% | 220 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +10.59% | 261 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +12.92% | 236 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +25.15% | 209 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +9.15% | 167 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -16.85% | 153 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +5.75% | 184 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +12.99% | 174 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -18.95% | 154 |
| August 2019 | n/a | +13.77% | 190 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +19.29% | 167 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -8.5% | 140 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -6.13% | 153 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -5.78% | 163 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +8.81% | 173 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +4.61% | 159 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -7.88% | 152 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -17.09% | 165 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +6.99% | 199 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -4.12% | 186 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +0.52% | 194 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -21.86% | 193 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -20.83% | 247 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -59.06% | 312 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -17.35% | 762 |
| April 2018 | n/a | n/a | 922 |
How many people play Zero-K right now?
150 people are playing Zero-K on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,319 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 150 players. Today's peak is 12% above its 30-day average daily peak of 134.
Is Zero-K growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Zero-K averaged a daily peak of 134 players, up 1% compared with the 30 days before (133). Its highest point this month (200) is 4% below the same period last year (208). In its first month after release (Apr 27, 2018) it peaked at 762 players. Today's player count is 16% of its all-time peak of 922, set on Apr 1, 2018.
Best time to play Zero-K
Based on the last 14 days, Zero-K is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 63% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Zero-K 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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Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About Zero-K
With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.
- Developer
- Zero-K Team
- Released
- Apr 27, 2018
- Genre
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Zero-K price
Zero-K is free to play on Steam.
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Zero-K reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Zero-K DLC
Zero-K has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-K, Silver Donation ($25) ↗ | $24.99 | |
| Zero-K, Gold Donation ($50) ↗ | $49.99 | |
| Zero-K, Bronze Donation ($10) ↗ | $9.99 | |
Latest Zero-K news and patch notes
- Oct 31, 2026 Cold Take #49, Commander Customisation
- Oct 29, 2026 Server outage Patch notes
- Oct 10, 2026 Cold Take #48, Early Commanders
- Oct 8, 2026 Zero-K v1.14.10.2, Nimbus Wiggle and Magpie Part 2
- Oct 3, 2026 Zero-K v1.14.10.0, Juice
- Sep 27, 2026 Zero-K v1.14.9.0, New Magpie, Dante and Distortions
- Sep 20, 2026 Cold Take #47, Scale and Escalation
- Aug 30, 2026 Cold Take #46, Giving and Taking Feedback
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Zero-K FAQ
Is Zero-K dead?
Zero-K has a small but active player base. 150 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Zero-K?
150 people are playing Zero-K on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 150 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Zero-K?
Zero-K reached its all-time Steam peak of 922 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2018.
Is Zero-K growing or declining?
Zero-K is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 134, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Zero-K most active?
Zero-K usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).
Is Zero-K free?
Yes, Zero-K is free to play on Steam.
Is Zero-K good?
Steam players rate Zero-K Very Positive: 93% of 3,922 reviews are positive.
When did Zero-K come out?
Zero-K was released on Steam on Apr 27, 2018.
Who made Zero-K?
Zero-K was developed by Zero-K Team.
Is Zero-K still worth playing?
Zero-K has a smaller but active community on Steam today (150 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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