Sons of the Forest Player Count: Is Sons of the Forest Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Sons of the Forest has 6,139 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 16,345 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 9,031 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 6,139 |
| 24-hour peak | 16,345 |
| 7-day average | 12,461 |
| 30-day average | 9,031 |
| 30-day peak | 26,342 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -1% |
| Highest we have recorded | 40,392 (Mar 25, 2026) |
Sons of the Forest player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 12,127 | 26,342 | +30% |
| Sep 2026 | 9,318 | 29,825 | +43% |
| Aug 2026 | 6,519 | 12,389 | -52% |
| Jul 2026 | 13,668 | 36,518 | -8% |
| Jun 2026 | 14,911 | 39,863 | +151% |
| May 2026 | 5,945 | 11,275 | -32% |
| Apr 2026 | 8,755 | 21,778 | -58% |
| Mar 2026 | 20,865 | 40,392 | – |
Is Sons of the Forest dead?
No. Sons of the Forest averages 9,031 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (flat on the previous 30 days).
Sons of the Forest is holding steady on Steam. The last 30 days show almost the same numbers as the previous month, with just a 1% dip. The game’s community feels lively but not overcrowded, and it’s well below the peak of 40,392 players recorded on March 25, 2026. Compared to three months ago, the player count has dropped by 42%, but that period was one of the game’s busiest.
The most significant change happened in June 2026. The monthly average surged by 151% compared to May, bouncing back from a low point. Since then, player activity has fluctuated instead of steadily declining. For players, queues and lobbies typically fill up quickly. The busiest time is at 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), while 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET) sees the fewest players, so you can expect lighter lobbies then.
Best time to play Sons of the Forest
Over the last two weeks, Sons of the Forest has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 19,606 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET), with about 7,705 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Sons of the Forest player count FAQ
How many people play Sons of the Forest right now?
6,139 people were playing Sons of the Forest on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 16,345.
Is Sons of the Forest dead?
No. Sons of the Forest averages 9,031 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (flat on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Sons of the Forest?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Sons of the Forest on Steam is 40,392, on Mar 25, 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 Sons of the Forest 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.
