Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation / Strategy games.
Crusader Kings II is currently the more played game: 1,095 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 967 for FTL: Faster Than Light — a similar number of players. FTL: Faster Than Light counters with better Steam reviews: 95% positive vs 91%. Crusader Kings II is free to play, while FTL: Faster Than Light costs $3.49 (−65%). Across all tracked metrics, Crusader Kings II leads 5 of 8.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Crusader Kings II | FTL: Faster Than Light |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,095 | 967 |
| 24-hour peak | 2,029 | 1,375 |
| 7-day average | 1,486 | 1,115 |
| 30-day average | 1,486 | 1,115 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 2,029 | 1,375 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive | 95% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 84% positive | 90% positive |
| Total reviews | 73,755 | 78,309 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Feb 14, 2012 | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Price | Free to play | $3.49 (−65%) |
Full stats: Crusader Kings II · FTL: Faster Than Light · add more games to this comparison →
| Month | Crusader Kings II | FTL: Faster Than Light | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 1,100 | 1,284 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,495 | 2,029 | 1,122 | 1,375 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Crusader Kings II currently has more players: 1,095 concurrent players on Steam vs 967 for FTL: Faster Than Light — a similar number of players.
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings II averaged 1,486 concurrent players and FTL: Faster Than Light averaged 1,115. By that measure Crusader Kings II is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, FTL: Faster Than Light rates higher: 95% positive across 78,309 reviews vs 91% across 73,755 for Crusader Kings II. Crusader Kings II has the larger player base right now (1,095 vs 967 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.