Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation / Strategy games.
Dyson Sphere Program is currently the more played game: 2,102 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 1,763 for Crusader Kings II — about 19% more players. Dyson Sphere Program also has the better Steam reviews: 97% positive vs 91%. Crusader Kings II is free to play, while Dyson Sphere Program costs $15.99 (−20%). Across all tracked metrics, Dyson Sphere Program leads 8 of 8.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Crusader Kings II | Dyson Sphere Program |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,763 | 2,102 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,802 | 4,013 |
| 7-day average | 1,377 | 2,544 |
| 30-day average | 1,377 | 2,544 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 2,029 | 4,013 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive | 97% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 84% positive | 92% positive |
| Total reviews | 73,755 | 91,214 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Feb 14, 2012 | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Price | Free to play | $15.99 (−20%) |
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| Month | Crusader Kings II | Dyson Sphere Program | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 1,100 | 1,284 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,374 | 2,029 | 2,453 | 4,013 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Dyson Sphere Program currently has more players: 2,102 concurrent players on Steam vs 1,763 for Crusader Kings II — about 19% more players.
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings II averaged 1,377 concurrent players and Dyson Sphere Program averaged 2,544. By that measure Dyson Sphere Program is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, Dyson Sphere Program rates higher: 97% positive across 91,214 reviews vs 91% across 73,755 for Crusader Kings II. Dyson Sphere Program has the larger player base right now (2,102 vs 1,763 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.