Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action / Adventure games.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is currently the more played game: 1,995 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 1,688 for Crossout — about 18% more players. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN also has the better Steam reviews: 92% positive vs 75%. Crossout is free to play, while METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN costs $17.99 (−40%). Across all tracked metrics, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN leads 8 of 9.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Crossout | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,688 | 1,995 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,703 | 2,102 |
| 7-day average | 1,120 | 1,592 |
| 30-day average | 1,119 | 1,592 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 1,703 | 2,102 |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive | 92% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 75% positive | 87% positive |
| Total reviews | 69,443 | 107,266 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~5,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Jul 26, 2017 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Price | Free to play | $17.99 (−40%) |
Full stats: Crossout · METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN · add more games to this comparison →
| Month | Crossout | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 1,247 | 1,247 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,119 | 1,119 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,147 | 1,703 | 1,617 | 2,102 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN currently has more players: 1,995 concurrent players on Steam vs 1,688 for Crossout — about 18% more players.
Over the last 30 days Crossout averaged 1,119 concurrent players and METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN averaged 1,592. By that measure METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN 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 75% across 69,443 for Crossout. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN has the larger player base right now (1,995 vs 1,688 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.