DayZ vs Red Dead Redemption 2
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action / Adventure games.
DayZ is currently the more played game: 52,647 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 44,051 for Red Dead Redemption 2 — about 20% more players. Across all tracked metrics, DayZ leads 5 of 8.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | DayZ | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 52,647 | 44,051 |
| 24-hour peak | 52,647 | 49,473 |
| 7-day average | 36,850 | 33,583 |
| 30-day average | 36,714 | 27,745 |
| 30-day trend | −1% | +8% |
| Peak (tracked) | 65,084 | 51,776 |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive | 92% positive |
| Total reviews | 464,846 | 894,865 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~10,000,000 | ~10,000,000 |
| Price | $49.99 | $14.99 |
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Players by month
| Month | DayZ | Red Dead Redemption 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 21,711 | 28,989 |
| May 2026 | 40,401 | 64,822 | 25,794 | 44,913 |
| Jun 2026 | 36,609 | 65,084 | 24,887 | 46,113 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 36,340 | 64,031 | 32,795 | 51,776 |
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 Red Dead Redemption 2?
DayZ currently has more players: 52,647 concurrent players on Steam vs 44,051 for Red Dead Redemption 2 — about 20% more players.
Is DayZ bigger than Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam?
Over the last 30 days DayZ averaged 36,714 concurrent players and Red Dead Redemption 2 averaged 27,745. By that measure DayZ is currently the bigger game.
Is DayZ growing or declining on Steam?
DayZ averaged 36,714 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 65,084.
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 growing or declining on Steam?
Red Dead Redemption 2 averaged 27,745 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 8% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 51,776.