Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action games.
Borderlands 3 is currently the more played game: 1,927 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 1,629 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN — about 18% more players. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN counters with better Steam reviews: 92% positive vs 81%. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is currently 40% off on Steam. Across all tracked metrics, Borderlands 3 leads 6 of 8.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Borderlands 3 | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,927 | 1,629 |
| 24-hour peak | 2,662 | 1,973 |
| 7-day average | 2,004 | 1,572 |
| 30-day average | 2,004 | 1,572 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 2,662 | 1,973 |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive | 92% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 83% positive | 87% positive |
| Total reviews | 163,313 | 107,266 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Mar 13, 2020 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Price | $59.99 | $17.99 (−40%) |
Full stats: Borderlands 3 · METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN · add more games to this comparison →
| Month | Borderlands 3 | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 1,247 | 1,247 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,997 | 2,662 | 1,579 | 1,973 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Borderlands 3 currently has more players: 1,927 concurrent players on Steam vs 1,629 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN — about 18% more players.
Over the last 30 days Borderlands 3 averaged 2,004 concurrent players and METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN averaged 1,572. By that measure Borderlands 3 is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN rates higher: 92% positive across 107,266 reviews vs 81% across 163,313 for Borderlands 3. Borderlands 3 has the larger player base right now (1,927 vs 1,629 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.