Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes.
NBA 2K26 is currently the more played game: 21,699 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 18,705 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — about 16% more players. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition counters with better Steam reviews: 92% positive vs 64%. Across all tracked metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition leads 5 of 9.
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Tracked by Coilr since April 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | NBA 2K26 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 21,699 | 18,705 |
| 24-hour peak | 37,364 | 29,876 |
| 7-day average | 25,305 | 25,649 |
| 30-day average | 26,098 | 25,225 |
| 30-day trend | −3% | −1% |
| Peak (tracked) | 47,378 | 41,652 |
| Steam reviews | 64% positive | 92% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 68% positive | 96% positive |
| Total reviews | 29,580 | 370,468 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | — | ~5,000,000 |
| Release date | Sep 3, 2025 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Price | $69.99 | $39.99 |
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| Month | NBA 2K26 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 19,849 | 22,953 |
| May 2026 | 28,957 | 47,378 | 24,034 | 39,633 |
| Jun 2026 | 26,078 | 45,480 | 25,029 | 40,937 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 26,468 | 46,741 | 26,024 | 41,652 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
NBA 2K26 currently has more players: 21,699 concurrent players on Steam vs 18,705 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — about 16% more players.
Over the last 30 days NBA 2K26 averaged 26,098 concurrent players and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,225. By that measure NBA 2K26 is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition rates higher: 92% positive across 370,468 reviews vs 64% across 29,580 for NBA 2K26. NBA 2K26 has the larger player base right now (21,699 vs 18,705 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.
NBA 2K26 averaged 26,098 concurrent players over the last 30 days, down 3% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 47,378.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,225 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 41,652.