Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation games.
Scrap Mechanic is currently the more played game: 25,929 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 23,178 for Crusader Kings III — a similar number of players. Scrap Mechanic also has the better Steam reviews: 92% positive vs 90%. Across all tracked metrics, Scrap Mechanic leads 6 of 8.
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Tracked by Coilr since May 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Crusader Kings III | Scrap Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 23,178 | 25,929 |
| 24-hour peak | 23,575 | 29,993 |
| 7-day average | 20,004 | 20,502 |
| 30-day average | 19,504 | 20,502 |
| 30-day trend | +16% | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 29,977 | 35,169 |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive | 92% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 88% positive | 78% positive |
| Total reviews | 141,858 | 119,945 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Sep 1, 2020 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Price | $49.99 | $28.99 |
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| Month | Crusader Kings III | Scrap Mechanic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| May 2026 | 18,238 | 25,816 | — | — |
| Jun 2026 | 16,762 | 27,303 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 19,501 | 29,977 | 21,087 | 35,169 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Scrap Mechanic currently has more players: 25,929 concurrent players on Steam vs 23,178 for Crusader Kings III — a similar number of players.
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings III averaged 19,504 concurrent players and Scrap Mechanic averaged 20,502. By that measure Scrap Mechanic is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, Scrap Mechanic rates higher: 92% positive across 119,945 reviews vs 90% across 141,858 for Crusader Kings III. Scrap Mechanic has the larger player base right now (25,929 vs 23,178 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.
Crusader Kings III averaged 19,504 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 16% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 29,977.