Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation games.
Crusader Kings II is currently the more played game: 1,457 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 1,134 for Slime Rancher — about 28% more players. Slime Rancher counters with better Steam reviews: 98% positive vs 91%. Crusader Kings II is free to play, while Slime Rancher costs $19.99. 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 | Slime Rancher |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,457 | 1,134 |
| 24-hour peak | 2,029 | 1,339 |
| 7-day average | 1,436 | 1,035 |
| 30-day average | 1,436 | 1,035 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 2,029 | 1,339 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive | 98% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 84% positive | 97% positive |
| Total reviews | 73,755 | 155,346 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Feb 14, 2012 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Price | Free to play | $19.99 |
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| Month | Crusader Kings II | Slime Rancher | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 1,100 | 1,284 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,446 | 2,029 | 1,040 | 1,339 |
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: 1,457 concurrent players on Steam vs 1,134 for Slime Rancher — about 28% more players.
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings II averaged 1,436 concurrent players and Slime Rancher averaged 1,035. By that measure Crusader Kings II is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, Slime Rancher rates higher: 98% positive across 155,346 reviews vs 91% across 73,755 for Crusader Kings II. Crusader Kings II has the larger player base right now (1,457 vs 1,134 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.