Phasmophobia Player Count: Is Phasmophobia Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Phasmophobia has 14,290 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 12, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 22,248 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 9,150 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 14,290 |
| 24-hour peak | 22,248 |
| 7-day average | 10,772 |
| 30-day average | 9,150 |
| 30-day peak | 22,248 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -3% |
| Highest we have recorded | 33,806 (May 12, 2026) |
Phasmophobia player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 10,126 | 22,248 | +15% |
| Sep 2026 | 8,811 | 17,969 | -10% |
| Aug 2026 | 9,839 | 18,113 | +3% |
| Jul 2026 | 9,562 | 22,615 | +13% |
| Jun 2026 | 8,446 | 16,310 | -39% |
| May 2026 | 13,897 | 33,806 | +9% |
| Apr 2026 | 12,741 | 29,353 | -1% |
| Mar 2026 | 12,860 | 27,694 | – |
Is Phasmophobia dead?
No. Phasmophobia averages 9,150 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 3% on the previous 30 days).
Best time to play Phasmophobia
Over the last two weeks, Phasmophobia has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 15,336 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 09:00 UTC (5 am ET), with about 4,939 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Phasmophobia player count FAQ
How many people play Phasmophobia right now?
14,290 people were playing Phasmophobia on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 12, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 22,248.
Is Phasmophobia dead?
No. Phasmophobia averages 9,150 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 3% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Phasmophobia?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Phasmophobia on Steam is 33,806, on May 12, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 23, 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 Phasmophobia most active?
Activity usually peaks around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET).
More on Phasmophobia
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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.
