How many people are playing Dead Space (2008) right now?

38 people are playing Dead Space (2008) on Steam right now, making it the 3837th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 110 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Dead Space (2008)'s all-time peak player count?

Dead Space (2008)'s highest concurrent player count on Steam is 2,303, reached in January 2011.

Is Dead Space (2008) good? What do Steam reviews say?

92% of 23,043 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Dead Space (2008) cost on Steam?

Dead Space (2008) costs $19.99 on Steam (US).

Does Dead Space (2008) work on Steam Deck?

Dead Space (2008) is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Dead Space (2008)

by EA Redwood Shores · published by Electronic Arts · Released Jan 9, 2009

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#3,837

▼ 9.5%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

92% positive

Very Positive23,043 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

110

Highest seen2,303

Jan 201115.8 years ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $19.99 Oct 2026

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Players -9.5% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 13:04 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

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92% positive of 23,043 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

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Nov 1, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC
Build 252137the current build when we started tracking35.3 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Jan 31, 2023
PatchDead Space patch fixes annoying fuzzy textures one day after Digital Foundry callout
The new Dead Space is a great remake of a survival horror classic. I have few complaints about my first 90 minutes of necromorph chopping on PC: It's grand, gorgeous, gorey, and maybe a little too easy on default difficulty. But up until yesterday's …

Other news (19)

Jul 15, 2026
Dead Space creator and Call of Duty veteran Glen Schofield announces retirement: 'I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history'
Glenn Schofield, the creator of Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol, has announced his retirement after 35 years in the industry. In a LinkedIn video post , Schofield thanked his family, Electronic Arts and Activision, and "the people who supported us in vide…
May 13, 2026
The 'numbers just aren't there,' Dead Space producer says, and that's why we'll probably never see Dead Space 4
Remember a couple years back, when some of the top men behind the Dead Space series dangled a fourth game in front of Electronic Arts, and the response was basically, " Lose my number ?" It sounds very much like that was the last gasp for the once-great horror…
Mar 14, 2026
Get up to 85% off the Dead Space games in EA's franchise sale, including Motive's excellent remake that will probably never see a successor
In space, no one can hear you scream "The Dead Space remake is 85% off!" So it's a good thing that I'm not in space, or, indeed, screaming. Yes, EA is currently selling all the Dead Space games in a way that won't cost you an arm and a leg, including Visceral …
Sep 10, 2025
The creator of Dead Space 'would love to make an Alien game'
Dead Space, along with so much sci-fi horror, probably wouldn't exist without Alien. Ridley Scott set the bar high, and for close to 50 years the xenomorph's first outing has informed what people want and expect from their cosmic nightmares... Read more.
Dec 23, 2024
The OG creators pitched Dead Space 4 to EA this year, but the publisher gave a flat 'no' so 'we didn't take it any further'
The key creatives behind Dead Space have revealed that earlier this year they tried to interest Electronic Arts in Dead Space 4, but the publisher took a pass. The 2008 game, developed by Visceral Games and directed by Glen Schofield, is an action-horror class…
Apr 10, 2024
EA denies rumor that it canceled an in-progress Dead Space 2 remake
fter last year's well-received Dead Space remake , one might've expected EA to put a team at developer Motive on a remake of Dead Space 2. It doesn't look like that's happening, though, because EA announced this week that the Dead Space rem…
Dec 22, 2023
This year's Dead Space Remake sets a bold new precedent for the future of my favourite sci-fi horror series
I'm not a big fan of scary stuff, but weirdly enough, that often makes playing horror games a far more memorable experience. Being a big ol' scaredy cat, I have to psych myself up before delving into a game that I know is going to terrify me, but I f…
Oct 30, 2023
Dead Space 3 producer says he'd 'throw away and rewrite' the entire main story if he could
We said in our long-ago review of Dead Space 3 that it suffered from an "identity crisis." Series star Isaac Clarke very suddenly went from being an engineer in a tight spot (and with a precarious grip on reality) in the first two games to a full-blown action …
Apr 12, 2023
Forget the Dead Space Remake, this free PS1 demake is the true retelling of Isaac Clarke's story
This year's Dead Space remake was pretty good. In fact, if you forced someone like PCG's Sean Martin to put a number on it and publish that number in an international videogames outlet, he'd say it was 84% good . But that doesn't mean it co…
Feb 25, 2023
It looks like EA is already considering Dead Space 2 and 3 remakes
First spotted by VGC , Gloomwood developer Dillon Rogers shared screenshots of a purported EA survey gauging interest in remakes of Dead Space's sequels. The horror aficionado in question naturally checked "extremely interested.".. Read more.
Jan 31, 2023
Dead Space fans think 'indecipherable' New Game+ log points to more remakes in the future
Like many games these days, the Dead Space remake has a New Game+ mode that becomes available after the game is finished for the first time. It enables players to start a new game loaded up with all the weapons, suits, and upgrades they've already earned,…
Jan 30, 2023
Horror maestro John Carpenter weighs in on 'refurbished' Dead Space: 'Great game!'
Our own positive review of EA Motive's recent Dead Space remaster has been joined by an illustrious voice: John Carpenter, horror legend and director of Halloween, The Thing, They Live, and many, many more... Read more.
Jan 30, 2023
Where to find the Dead Space Peng statue
The Dead Space Peng treasure is a classic item from the survival horror series that's got both a unique achievement tied to it, and can be sold for a lot of credits. A Peng statue has appeared in every single player Dead Space game, and the remake is no e…
Jan 27, 2023
The Dead Space remake will blur out 'disturbing scenes' if you want it to
Dead Space is a disturbing game. One of its most iconic moments is the discovery early on of the helpful hint, " Cut off their limbs ," scrawled on the wall in blood. It's a famously violent, frightening gore fest from start to finish. But if you're …
Jan 27, 2023
How to fix the Comms Array in Dead Space
The Dead Space Comms Array puzzle is a bit different from the original game, especially as the sequence wasn't in free-floating zero-G before. Now you can glide around the room, grabbing fuses, and repositioning so you can see what needs to be done next. …
Jan 26, 2023
Dead Space Marker Fragment locations: How to get the secret ending
Dead Space Marker Fragments are a new collectible that only appears during new game plus. These mini-markers are key to unlocking the secret Dead Space ending that the remake added to the game. There are 12 of these fragments scattered throughout the Ishimura,…
Jan 26, 2023
Everything that's new in the Dead Space remake
The Dead Space remake takes us back to the USG Ishimura for the first time in twelve years to help Isaac Clarke survive the Necromorph infestation and get off the ship with all his limbs attached. A lot has changed since the original Dead Space launched in 200…
Jan 26, 2023
Dead Space Security Clearance: How to unlock each level
Dead Space Security Clearance is a new system that motivates you to return to previous areas on the Ishimura to plunder their riches. As you explore the ship's many decks, you'll encounter a whole heap of containers and doors locked with one of three…
Jan 26, 2023
Dead Space weapon locations: Where to get every gun
Dead Space weapons are one of the best bits of the game, letting you dismantle Necromorphs in a variety of overly violent and gruesome ways. The remake doesn't disappoint on that front either; whether it's blasting body parts away with the Force Gun,…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 92% on 2026-11-01 → 92% today (23,043 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$19.99

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Trading cards

5 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.60, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $17.41.

Stellar Cartography$0.13

Foil cards (5)

Pulse Rifle$0.65

Stellar Cartography$0.88

Lurker$1.85

Infector$2.57

Ishimura$11.46

Prices checked 2026-11-02, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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Dead Space (2008) player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Dead Space (2008) right now?: 38 people are playing Dead Space (2008) on Steam right now, making it the 3837th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 110 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Dead Space (2008)'s all-time peak player count?: Dead Space (2008)'s highest concurrent player count on Steam is 2,303, reached in January 2011.
Is Dead Space (2008) good? What do Steam reviews say?: 92% of 23,043 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Dead Space (2008) cost on Steam?: Dead Space (2008) costs $19.99 on Steam (US).
Does Dead Space (2008) work on Steam Deck?: Dead Space (2008) is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

Developer: EA Redwood Shores
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release date: Jan 9, 2009
Install size: 7.5 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure · All
Steam app ID: 17470

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