Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are RPG games.
Crusader Kings II is currently the more played game: 1,453 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 1,152 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — about 26% more players. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim counters with better Steam reviews: 95% positive vs 91%. Crusader Kings II is free to play, while The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim costs $19.99. Across all tracked metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim leads 5 of 9.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Crusader Kings II | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,453 | 1,152 |
| 24-hour peak | 2,029 | 1,782 |
| 7-day average | 1,518 | 1,132 |
| 30-day average | 1,518 | 1,128 |
| 30-day trend | — | −3% |
| Peak (tracked) | 2,029 | 2,106 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive | 95% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 84% positive | 93% positive |
| Total reviews | 73,755 | 317,677 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~5,000,000 |
| Release date | Feb 14, 2012 | Nov 10, 2011 |
| Price | Free to play | $19.99 |
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| Month | Crusader Kings II | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 1,100 | 1,284 | — | — |
| Jun 2026 | — | — | 1,162 | 2,106 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,525 | 2,029 | 1,110 | 1,911 |
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: 1,453 concurrent players on Steam vs 1,152 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — about 26% more players.
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings II averaged 1,518 concurrent players and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim averaged 1,128. By that measure Crusader Kings II is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim rates higher: 95% positive across 317,677 reviews vs 91% across 73,755 for Crusader Kings II. Crusader Kings II has the larger player base right now (1,453 vs 1,152 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim averaged 1,128 concurrent players over the last 30 days, down 3% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 2,106.