15,986 people were in Risk of Rain 2 on Steam at SteamDB’s October 15, 2026 reading, seven days after the Hallowed Concepts expansion launched.
This Risk of Rain 2 player count guide covers that live reading, the October spike, monthly averages since October 2025, every expansion peak, owner estimates, Twitch viewing and the gaps in what trackers measure.
Risk of Rain 2 Player Count
Live Risk of Rain 2 Player Count: How Many Are Playing Right Now?
SteamDB showed 15,986 concurrent Risk of Rain 2 players on Steam on October 15, 2026. The 24-hour peak before that reading was 31,487.
Steam Charts logged 14,119 players and a 31,213 24-hour peak on its own check that day. Each tracker polls Steam on its own schedule, so live numbers differ.
SteamDB also placed the game 42nd in Steam’s daily active users ranking and 21st among top sellers on October 15.
| SteamDB Reading | Concurrent Steam Players | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Players in game | 15,986 | October 15, 2026 |
| 24-hour peak | 31,487 | 24 hours to October 15, 2026 |
| All-time peak | 75,406 | August 28, 2024 |
Source: SteamDB, Risk of Rain 2 charts page, October 15, 2026
Does the Live Count Include Epic and Console Players?
No. SteamDB and Steam Charts read Steam data only, while the game also sells on the Epic Games Store, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
2K’s support guide describes opt-in crossplay between Steam and Epic Games Store players. It does not cover play between PC and consoles.
| Platform | Counted in SteamDB and Steam Charts Live Data |
|---|---|
| Steam (Windows PC) | Yes |
| Epic Games Store (PC) | No |
| PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 | No |
| Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S | No |
| Nintendo Switch | No |
Source: SteamDB and Steam Charts, Steam-only tracking, October 15, 2026; 2K Support crossplay guide
An all-platform total from Gearbox or 2K did not appear in any release checked for this page. Some publishers do share one, such as the EA-reported Apex Legends totals.
46,161 Peak: The October 2026 Risk of Rain 2 Player Count
Gearbox Software and 2K released Hallowed Concepts, the game’s fourth expansion, on October 8, 2026, per its Steam store page.
Raijin’s October figures, covering October 1 to 14, show a 46,161 peak. Its October average, computed from hourly samples, reached 19,340, up 258.5% on September.
Steam Charts measured a 45,902 peak and an 11,081.69 average for the 30 days to October 15. That average is up 97.41% on September 2026’s 5,613.68.
Source: Raijin, October 1–14, 2026; Steam Charts, 30 days to October 15, 2026
Diablo 4 showed similar timing, with its all-time Steam peak arriving days after Lord of Hatred.
When Did Risk of Rain 2 Peak?
SteamDB lists the all-time Steam peak at 75,406 concurrent players on August 28, 2024. Seekers of the Storm had launched on August 27, 2024.
Steam Charts records 74,945 for August 2024. The two trackers also log different records in Destiny 2’s Steam history.
On Steam Charts, March 2022 holds the highest monthly average at 28,154.67. Survivors of the Void launched on Steam on March 1, 2022, per Gearbox Publishing.
Hallowed Concepts’ 30-day window peak of 45,902 sits above Alloyed Collective’s November 2025 peak of 43,600 on the same tracker.
Outside launch months, April 2020 reached a 64,501 peak. The lowest monthly average on record is 2,718.21, in November 2019.
Steam Charts’ table begins in April 2019, after the March 28, 2019 early access launch.
Source: Steam Charts monthly table, April 2019 to October 15, 2026; SteamDB, October 15, 2026
Risk of Rain 2 Player Count by Month Since October 2025
All figures here are average and peak concurrent Steam players, not daily unique users. Steam Charts publishes no daily-user count.
November 2025 averaged 16,986.05 players, up 106.51%, with a 43,600 peak. Alloyed Collective launched on November 18, 2025.
Averages fell for four straight months, reaching 5,573.80 in March 2026. August 2026 was the 12-month low at 5,299.37.
April 2026 rose 25.75% to 7,008.99. September 2026 closed at 5,613.68, up 5.93%.
| Month | Average Players | Peak Players | Change in Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 days (to Oct 15, 2026) | 11,081.69 | 45,902 | +97.41% |
| September 2026 | 5,613.68 | 8,714 | +5.93% |
| August 2026 | 5,299.37 | 10,394 | -11.74% |
| July 2026 | 6,003.94 | 10,550 | -5.28% |
| June 2026 | 6,338.87 | 10,456 | -3.73% |
| May 2026 | 6,584.48 | 12,937 | -6.06% |
| April 2026 | 7,008.99 | 12,752 | +25.75% |
| March 2026 | 5,573.80 | 9,970 | -19.73% |
| February 2026 | 6,943.52 | 11,925 | -20.49% |
| January 2026 | 8,733.40 | 17,163 | -38.03% |
| December 2025 | 14,093.59 | 33,479 | -17.03% |
| November 2025 | 16,986.05 | 43,600 | +106.51% |
| October 2025 | 8,225.23 | 14,598 | +27.27% |
Source: Steam Charts, October 2025 to October 15, 2026
How Many People Own Risk of Rain 2?
| Estimator (Listed by SteamDB) | Estimated Steam Owners |
|---|---|
| VG Insights | ~9.84 million |
| Gamalytic | ~12.89 million |
| PlayTracker | ~13.38 million |
Source: SteamDB owner estimations panel, October 15, 2026
Each figure is a third-party estimate of Steam owners, not publisher sales. Epic and console copies are not included.
Raijin puts estimated Steam units sold at 11.75 million as of October 14, 2026. Its similar-games list includes Helldivers 2 and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (see the Division 2 player statistics).
Estimated Steam Revenue
Lifetime gross Steam revenue reached an estimated $176.19 million by October 14, 2026, per Raijin, at medium confidence. These are modeled estimates, not reported financials.
Raijin’s month-end series grew 0.2% to 0.4% a month from May to October 2026.
Steam listed the base game at $8.24, 67% off its $24.99 price, in a promotion ending October 22, 2026, per Raijin.
Source: Raijin revenue history and store data, May 2026 to October 14, 2026
93.9% Positive: Reviews, Followers and Twitch Viewers
Steam users had posted 355,250 reviews by October 15, 2026. Positive reviews numbered 333,407 (93.9%) and negative ones 21,843 (6.1%).
The Steam community hub counted 357,264 followers the same day.
Source: SteamDB, October 15, 2026
Risk of Rain 2 on Twitch
SteamDB counted 128 Twitch viewers on October 15, 2026, with a 1,067 24-hour peak. The all-time Twitch peak is 93,578.
- Hours watched1.9 million, down 6.3%
- Average viewers212, down 6.6%
- Peak viewers11 thousand, down 61.4%
- Streamers (channels)43.8 thousand
- Hours streamed214.1 thousand
Source: SullyGnome, October 15, 2025 to October 14, 2026, compared with the prior 365 days
Who Plays Risk of Rain 2? Player Count by Region and Age
Neither SteamDB nor Steam Charts splits concurrent players by country or region. Neither site gives a Risk of Rain 2 player count for North America, Europe or the US.
Search-interest rankings, like the StarCraft 2 regional interest data, measure Google searches rather than players.
Gearbox and 2K have not published age or gender data for the player base in any source checked here. Xbox store listings rate Risk of Rain 2 bundles ESRB Teen (13+) in the US and PEGI 12 in the UK.
Some shooters do have audience splits on record, as the Valorant demographics breakdown shows.
Source: SteamDB and Steam Charts app pages, October 15, 2026; Xbox Store listings, October 2026
FAQs
How many people are playing Risk of Rain 2 right now?
SteamDB showed 15,986 players in game on October 15, 2026, with a 24-hour peak of 31,487. The count covers Steam only, so Epic Games Store and console players are excluded.
What is the highest Risk of Rain 2 player count ever?
75,406 concurrent Steam players on August 28, 2024, per SteamDB, one day after Seekers of the Storm launched. Steam Charts records a 74,945 peak for August 2024.
How many people own Risk of Rain 2?
Estimates vary. SteamDB lists about 9.84 million (VG Insights), 12.89 million (Gamalytic) and 13.38 million (PlayTracker) Steam owners. Raijin estimates 11.75 million Steam units sold. Epic and console sales are excluded.
Is Risk of Rain 2 dead, and where should Reddit users check?
No. Steam Charts logged an 11,081.69 average and a 45,902 peak in the 30 days to October 15, 2026. SteamDB and Steam Charts both publish live Steam counts, excluding Epic and consoles.
Is Risk of Rain 2 cross-platform?
Partly. 2K’s support guide documents opt-in crossplay between Steam and Epic Games Store on PC. The guide does not cover crossplay between PC and PlayStation, Xbox or Switch.
Sources
https://steamdb.info/app/632360/charts/
https://steamcharts.com/app/632360
https://raijin.gg/app/632360/Risk_of_Rain_2
