DayZ vs Destiny 2
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action / Adventure games.
Destiny 2 is currently the more played game: 63,721 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 54,210 for DayZ — about 18% more players. Across all tracked metrics, Destiny 2 leads 8 of 8.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | DayZ | Destiny 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 54,210 | 63,721 |
| 24-hour peak | 54,210 | 76,542 |
| 7-day average | 36,842 | 60,113 |
| 30-day average | 36,724 | 76,625 |
| 30-day trend | −1% | +115% |
| Peak (tracked) | 65,084 | 167,806 |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive | 78% positive |
| Total reviews | 464,846 | 659,122 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~10,000,000 | ~20,000,000 |
| Price | $49.99 | Free to play |
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Players by month
| Month | DayZ | Destiny 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 9,105 | 10,817 |
| May 2026 | 40,401 | 64,822 | 11,236 | 17,772 |
| Jun 2026 | 36,609 | 65,084 | 68,074 | 167,806 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 36,553 | 64,031 | 62,905 | 94,117 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Frequently asked
Which has more players, DayZ or Destiny 2?
Destiny 2 currently has more players: 63,721 concurrent players on Steam vs 54,210 for DayZ — about 18% more players.
Is DayZ bigger than Destiny 2 on Steam?
Over the last 30 days DayZ averaged 36,724 concurrent players and Destiny 2 averaged 76,625. By that measure Destiny 2 is currently the bigger game.
Is DayZ growing or declining on Steam?
DayZ averaged 36,724 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 65,084.
Is Destiny 2 growing or declining on Steam?
Destiny 2 averaged 76,625 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 115% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 167,806.