Valheim Player Count: Is Valheim Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Valheim has 76,345 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 132,556 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 130,087 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 76,345 |
| 24-hour peak | 132,556 |
| 7-day average | 101,062 |
| 30-day average | 130,087 |
| 30-day peak | 286,812 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | +248% |
| Highest we have recorded | 308,360 (Sep 13, 2026) |
Valheim player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 110,372 | 223,974 | -0% |
| Sep 2026 | 110,623 | 308,360 | +599% |
| Aug 2026 | 15,835 | 30,973 | -12% |
| Jul 2026 | 18,016 | 34,996 | +15% |
| Jun 2026 | 15,636 | 31,485 | -5% |
| May 2026 | 16,439 | 35,091 | -11% |
| Apr 2026 | 18,376 | 36,585 | -12% |
| Mar 2026 | 20,993 | 40,233 | – |
Is Valheim dead?
No, it is growing. Valheim averaged 130,087 concurrent players on Steam over the last 30 days, up 248% on the 30 days before.
Valheim is growing and now counts as a busy game. After months of sitting in the high teens of thousands on average, the Steam player base jumped in September and has stayed up, with the last 30 days averaging 134,312 players against 30,807 in the 30 days before.
The biggest swing came in September 2026, when the monthly average rose 599% on the month before. The highest we have recorded, 308,360, landed on Sep 13, 2026. That surge coincides with a run of coverage around the game’s 1.0 release, including the Sep 16 to 18 guides and the Switch 2 review on Sep 19. For a player, queues and servers should be lively, and 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET) is the busiest hour, while 07:00 UTC (3 am ET) is the quietest.
Best time to play Valheim
Over the last two weeks, Valheim has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 168,614 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 07:00 UTC (3 am ET), with about 63,468 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Valheim player count FAQ
How many people play Valheim right now?
76,345 people were playing Valheim on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 132,556.
Is Valheim dead?
No, it is growing. Valheim averaged 130,087 concurrent players on Steam over the last 30 days, up 248% on the 30 days before.
What is the highest player count for Valheim?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Valheim on Steam is 308,360, on Sep 13, 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 Valheim most active?
Activity usually peaks around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET).
More on Valheim
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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.
