Stardew Valley Player Count: Is Stardew Valley Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Stardew Valley has 40,627 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 88,789 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 49,621 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 40,627 |
| 24-hour peak | 88,789 |
| 7-day average | 53,094 |
| 30-day average | 49,621 |
| 30-day peak | 107,711 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -13% |
| Highest we have recorded | 159,194 (Mar 28, 2026) |
Stardew Valley player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 53,686 | 107,711 | +10% |
| Sep 2026 | 48,853 | 93,100 | -22% |
| Aug 2026 | 62,261 | 111,586 | -8% |
| Jul 2026 | 67,441 | 125,051 | +15% |
| Jun 2026 | 58,840 | 115,425 | -3% |
| May 2026 | 60,658 | 129,300 | -6% |
| Apr 2026 | 64,793 | 131,941 | -20% |
| Mar 2026 | 81,105 | 159,194 | – |
Is Stardew Valley dead?
No. Stardew Valley averages 49,621 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 13% on the previous 30 days).
Stardew Valley is a busy game that has settled into a gentle fade rather than a collapse. The Steam community has drifted down from its launch-of-tracking highs, with the last 30 days sitting 13% below the previous 30. The highest we have recorded is 159,194 on Mar 28, 2026, and activity has stayed well within the tens of thousands since.
The biggest swing came in Sep 2026, when the monthly average fell 22% on the month before. October has recovered part of that ground. For a player, queues and co-op lobbies should be quick at almost any time, though 14:00 UTC (10 am ET) is the busiest hour and 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET) the quietest, so expect thinner crowds then.
Best time to play Stardew Valley
Over the last two weeks, Stardew Valley has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 87,604 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET), with about 35,158 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Stardew Valley player count FAQ
How many people play Stardew Valley right now?
40,627 people were playing Stardew Valley on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 88,789.
Is Stardew Valley dead?
No. Stardew Valley averages 49,621 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 13% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Stardew Valley?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Stardew Valley on Steam is 159,194, on Mar 28, 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 Stardew Valley 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.
