Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action games.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is currently the more played game: 1,494 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 1,321 for One-armed robber — a similar number of players. One-armed robber is free to play, while METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN costs $17.99 (−40%). Across all tracked metrics, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN leads 7 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 | One-armed robber |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,494 | 1,321 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,854 | 1,448 |
| 7-day average | 1,485 | 974 |
| 30-day average | 1,485 | 974 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 2,102 | 1,514 |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive | 91% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 87% positive | 91% positive |
| Total reviews | 107,266 | 51,431 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Sep 1, 2015 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Price | $17.99 (−40%) | Free to play |
Full stats: METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN · One-armed robber · add more games to this comparison →
| Month | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN | One-armed robber | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 1,247 | 1,247 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 1,487 | 2,102 | 984 | 1,514 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN currently has more players: 1,494 concurrent players on Steam vs 1,321 for One-armed robber — a similar number of players.
Over the last 30 days METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN averaged 1,485 concurrent players and One-armed robber averaged 974. 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 91% across 51,431 for One-armed robber. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN has the larger player base right now (1,494 vs 1,321 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.