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: 34,209 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 23,269 for Valheim — about 47% more players. Across all tracked metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition leads 5 of 9.
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| Metric | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | Valheim |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 34,209 | 23,269 |
| 24-hour peak | 39,365 | 31,367 |
| 7-day average | 26,243 | 17,881 |
| 30-day average | 25,520 | 17,058 |
| 30-day trend | +2% | +16% |
| Peak (tracked) | 41,652 | 34,101 |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive | 94% positive |
| Total reviews | 370,468 | 537,249 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~5,000,000 | ~10,000,000 |
| Price | $39.99 | $9.99 |
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| Month | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | Valheim | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 19,849 | 22,953 | 16,644 | 19,638 |
| May 2026 | 24,034 | 39,633 | 16,227 | 27,833 |
| Jun 2026 | 25,029 | 40,937 | 15,582 | 31,477 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 26,390 | 41,652 | 18,055 | 34,101 |
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: 34,209 concurrent players on Steam vs 23,269 for Valheim — about 47% more players.
Over the last 30 days The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,520 concurrent players and Valheim averaged 17,058. By that measure The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently the bigger game.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition averaged 25,520 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 41,652.
Valheim averaged 17,058 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 16% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 34,101.