Satisfactory Player Count: Is Satisfactory Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Satisfactory has 11,771 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 15, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 22,125 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 14,323 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 11,771 |
| 24-hour peak | 22,125 |
| 7-day average | 16,550 |
| 30-day average | 14,323 |
| 30-day peak | 29,606 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -3% |
| Highest we have recorded | 42,973 (Jun 7, 2026) |
Satisfactory player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 16,309 | 29,606 | +23% |
| Sep 2026 | 13,207 | 23,851 | -17% |
| Aug 2026 | 15,987 | 28,566 | -17% |
| Jul 2026 | 19,229 | 34,338 | -11% |
| Jun 2026 | 21,550 | 42,973 | +34% |
| May 2026 | 16,088 | 31,280 | -20% |
| Apr 2026 | 20,024 | 36,965 | -17% |
| Mar 2026 | 24,004 | 41,900 | – |
Is Satisfactory dead?
No. Satisfactory averages 14,323 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 3% on the previous 30 days).
Satisfactory holds a busy, steady Steam community, with the 30-day average of 14,323 barely moving against the month before (-3%). The longer view is softer: the game sits 28% below where it was three months ago, and the highest we have recorded, 42,973 on Jun 7, 2026, is now well behind it.
The biggest swing came in Jun 2026, when the monthly average rose 34% on the month before. Nothing in the recent news lines up with that window. For players, queues and lobbies should be quick at any point, and the busiest hour is 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), while 06:00 UTC (2 am ET) is the quietest if you prefer a calmer server.
Best time to play Satisfactory
Over the last two weeks, Satisfactory has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 23,502 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 06:00 UTC (2 am ET), with about 10,318 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Satisfactory player count FAQ
How many people play Satisfactory right now?
11,771 people were playing Satisfactory on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 15, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 22,125.
Is Satisfactory dead?
No. Satisfactory averages 14,323 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 3% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Satisfactory?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Satisfactory on Steam is 42,973, on Jun 7, 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 Satisfactory most active?
Activity usually peaks around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET).
More on Satisfactory
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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.
