Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
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: 35,120 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 30,096 for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord — about 17% more players. Across all tracked metrics, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord leads 5 of 9.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 30,096 | 35,120 |
| 24-hour peak | 44,327 | 35,120 |
| 7-day average | 27,784 | 26,464 |
| 30-day average | 23,152 | 25,279 |
| 30-day trend | +16% | +1% |
| Peak (tracked) | 46,571 | 41,652 |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive | 92% positive |
| Total reviews | 293,053 | 370,468 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~10,000,000 | ~5,000,000 |
| Price | $19.99 | $9.99 |
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Players by month
| Month | Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 19,716 | 19,716 | 19,849 | 22,953 |
| May 2026 | 21,694 | 33,714 | 24,034 | 39,633 |
| Jun 2026 | 20,353 | 39,967 | 25,029 | 40,937 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 27,215 | 46,571 | 25,984 | 41,652 |
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, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition currently has more players: 35,120 concurrent players on Steam vs 30,096 for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord — about 17% more players.
Is Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord bigger than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Steam?
Over the last 30 days Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord averaged 23,152 concurrent players and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,279. By that measure The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently the bigger game.
Is Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord growing or declining on Steam?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord averaged 23,152 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 16% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 46,571.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition growing or declining on Steam?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,279 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 41,652.