Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation / Strategy games.
The Long Dark is currently the more played game: 1,811 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 968 for Crusader Kings II — about 1.9× more players. Crusader Kings II counters with better Steam reviews: 91% positive vs 89%. Crusader Kings II is free to play, while The Long Dark costs $19.99. Across all tracked metrics, The Long Dark leads 7 of 8.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Crusader Kings II | The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 968 | 1,811 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,828 | 2,616 |
| 7-day average | 1,404 | 2,168 |
| 30-day average | 1,404 | 2,168 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 2,029 | 3,274 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive | 89% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 84% positive | 82% positive |
| Total reviews | 73,755 | 122,830 |
| 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 | The Long Dark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 1,100 | 1,284 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,397 | 2,029 | 2,161 | 3,274 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
The Long Dark currently has more players: 1,811 concurrent players on Steam vs 968 for Crusader Kings II — about 1.9× more players.
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings II averaged 1,404 concurrent players and The Long Dark averaged 2,168. By that measure The Long Dark is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, Crusader Kings II rates higher: 91% positive across 73,755 reviews vs 89% across 122,830 for The Long Dark. The Long Dark has the larger player base right now (1,811 vs 968 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.