Don’t Starve Together Player Count: Is Don’t Starve Together Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Don't Starve Together has 14,797 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 15, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 47,357 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 24,296 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 14,797 |
| 24-hour peak | 47,357 |
| 7-day average | 24,369 |
| 30-day average | 24,296 |
| 30-day peak | 57,953 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -10% |
| Highest we have recorded | 122,626 (Jun 21, 2026) |
Don't Starve Together player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 26,087 | 57,953 | +7% |
| Sep 2026 | 24,284 | 58,980 | -16% |
| Aug 2026 | 28,899 | 62,264 | -24% |
| Jul 2026 | 37,799 | 99,921 | -7% |
| Jun 2026 | 40,667 | 122,626 | +69% |
| May 2026 | 24,116 | 52,295 | -5% |
| Apr 2026 | 25,485 | 63,071 | +5% |
| Mar 2026 | 24,254 | 52,155 | – |
Is Don't Starve Together dead?
No. Don't Starve Together averages 24,296 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 10% on the previous 30 days).
Don’t Starve Together is quite popular on Steam, and its player base remains stable. The average number of players over the last 30 days is closely matching the 7-day average. The community has returned to a level similar to what it was in the spring, though it’s still below the surge we saw during summer.
The most significant change happened in June 2026, when the monthly average jumped by 69% compared to the previous month. This increase coincided with a report from June 21, which announced that the game reached a new peak for concurrent players a decade after its launch. We recorded an impressive 122,626 players during that time. You can expect quick queue times at any hour, but lobbies get busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET) and quietest near 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET).
Best time to play Don't Starve Together
Over the last two weeks, Don't Starve Together has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 50,019 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET), with about 10,121 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Don't Starve Together player count FAQ
How many people play Don't Starve Together right now?
14,797 people were playing Don't Starve Together on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 15, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 47,357.
Is Don't Starve Together dead?
No. Don't Starve Together averages 24,296 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 10% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Don't Starve Together?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Don't Starve Together on Steam is 122,626, on Jun 21, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 25, 2026, so earlier launch peaks are not included.
Do these numbers include consoles?
No. These figures come from Steam only. Players on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile or other PC launchers are not counted.
When is Don't Starve Together most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET).
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How we count: Explosion samples Steam’s official concurrent-player API for every tracked game several times an hour and stores each reading. Averages are means of those readings. This page updates daily.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
