Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation games.
Factorio is currently the more played game: 22,008 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 18,295 for Escape from Tarkov — about 20% more players. Factorio also has the better Steam reviews: 98% positive vs 49%.
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Tracked by Coilr since June 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Escape from Tarkov | Factorio |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 18,295 | 22,008 |
| 24-hour peak | 29,538 | 22,838 |
| 7-day average | 19,264 | 16,244 |
| 30-day average | 19,264 | 17,581 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 29,538 | 26,937 |
| Steam reviews | 49% positive | 98% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 52% positive | 97% positive |
| Total reviews | 59,037 | 232,361 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | — | ~5,000,000 |
| Release date | Nov 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Price | — | $35.00 |
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| Month | Escape from Tarkov | Factorio | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Jun 2026 | — | — | 8,348 | 16,695 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 19,276 | 29,538 | 17,717 | 26,937 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Factorio currently has more players: 22,008 concurrent players on Steam vs 18,295 for Escape from Tarkov — about 20% more players.
Over the last 30 days Escape from Tarkov averaged 19,264 concurrent players and Factorio averaged 17,581. By that measure Escape from Tarkov is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, Factorio rates higher: 98% positive across 232,361 reviews vs 49% across 59,037 for Escape from Tarkov. Factorio has the larger player base right now (22,008 vs 18,295 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.