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  1. Keep the three count definitions separate
  2. Monthly averages and peaks in the same capture
  3. What activity does and does not tell you
  4. Sources

Keep the three count definitions separate

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Captured SteamCharts headline values
MeasureValueMeaning
Playing at capture0Concurrent activity in that captured reading
24-hour peak103Highest concurrent activity in the displayed rolling day
All-time peak461Highest concurrent activity recorded by that source

A real zero is not a missing value. It also is not proof of zero owners or a permanently empty game. Open the original SteamCharts page for a fresh reading before using activity to decide when to look for a match.

Sources: [1]

Monthly averages and peaks in the same capture

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SteamCharts historical months
MonthAverage concurrent playersPeak concurrent players
March 202611.9849
April 202638.33237
May 202689.57304
June 202651.89157
July 202640.64150
August 202661.03461
September 2026138.03458

The capture also displays “Last 30 Days” average 84.36 and peak 271. That rolling period is not October’s completed calendar month and should not be joined to the month table as if its coverage matched.

Sources: [1]

What activity does and does not tell you

Concurrent counts can help describe observed Steam activity. They do not identify your preferred region, lobby type, skill level or controller arrangement. A private room arranged with a friend does not require a large public-lobby population.

They cannot be converted directly into ownership, revenue, unique players or search demand. Another source’s different count may use another observation time or window; it is not corrected by taking the larger number.

Sources: [1]

Sources & version scope

This guide synthesizes the listed sources. Community transcriptions and opinions remain attributed; source checks are separate from hands-on game testing.

  1. Electoral Carnage - Steam ChartsSource reviewed 2026-10-12.