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: 32,734 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 21,693 for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — about 1.5× more players. Across all tracked metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition leads 9 of 9.
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| Metric | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 21,693 | 32,734 |
| 24-hour peak | 24,341 | 39,365 |
| 7-day average | 17,694 | 26,237 |
| 30-day average | 19,318 | 25,525 |
| 30-day trend | −14% | +2% |
| Peak (tracked) | 35,403 | 41,652 |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive | 92% positive |
| Total reviews | 85,043 | 370,468 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~5,000,000 |
| Price | $19.99 | $39.99 |
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| Month | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 35,403 | 35,403 | 19,849 | 22,953 |
| May 2026 | 24,041 | 32,864 | 24,034 | 39,633 |
| Jun 2026 | 20,840 | 34,484 | 25,029 | 40,937 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 18,225 | 27,145 | 26,383 | 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: 32,734 concurrent players on Steam vs 21,693 for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — about 1.5× more players.
Over the last 30 days FINAL FANTASY XIV Online averaged 19,318 concurrent players and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,525. By that measure The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently the bigger game.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online averaged 19,318 concurrent players over the last 30 days, down 14% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 35,403.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,525 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 41,652.