Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action games.
Metro Exodus is currently the more played game: 2,145 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 1,953 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN — a similar number of players. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN counters with better Steam reviews: 92% positive vs 90%. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is currently 40% off on Steam. Across all tracked metrics, Metro Exodus leads 5 of 8.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN | Metro Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,953 | 2,145 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,973 | 2,145 |
| 7-day average | 1,553 | 1,279 |
| 30-day average | 1,553 | 1,279 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 1,973 | 2,145 |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive | 90% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 87% positive | 89% positive |
| Total reviews | 107,266 | 134,043 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Sep 1, 2015 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Price | $17.99 (−40%) | $29.99 |
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| Month | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN | Metro Exodus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 1,247 | 1,247 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,560 | 1,973 | 1,292 | 2,145 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Metro Exodus currently has more players: 2,145 concurrent players on Steam vs 1,953 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN — a similar number of players.
Over the last 30 days METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN averaged 1,553 concurrent players and Metro Exodus averaged 1,279. By that measure METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN rates higher: 92% positive across 107,266 reviews vs 90% across 134,043 for Metro Exodus. Metro Exodus has the larger player base right now (2,145 vs 1,953 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.