Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are RPG games.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently the more played game: 34,209 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 21,920 for Crusader Kings III — about 1.6× more players. Across all tracked metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition leads 8 of 9.
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| Metric | Crusader Kings III | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 21,920 | 34,209 |
| 24-hour peak | 28,600 | 39,365 |
| 7-day average | 19,745 | 26,243 |
| 30-day average | 18,087 | 25,520 |
| 30-day trend | +8% | +2% |
| Peak (tracked) | 29,001 | 41,652 |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive | 92% positive |
| Total reviews | 141,353 | 370,468 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~5,000,000 |
| Price | $14.99 | $39.99 |
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| Month | Crusader Kings III | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 19,849 | 22,953 |
| May 2026 | 18,238 | 25,816 | 24,034 | 39,633 |
| Jun 2026 | 16,732 | 27,329 | 25,029 | 40,937 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 19,716 | 29,001 | 26,390 | 41,652 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition currently has more players: 34,209 concurrent players on Steam vs 21,920 for Crusader Kings III — about 1.6× more players.
Over the last 30 days Crusader Kings III averaged 18,087 concurrent players and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,520. By that measure The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently the bigger game.
Crusader Kings III averaged 18,087 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 8% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 29,001.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,520 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 41,652.