How many people are playing Crusader Kings II right now?

794 people are playing Crusader Kings II on Steam right now, making it the 557th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,498 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Crusader Kings II's all-time peak player count?

Crusader Kings II's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 141,298, reached in April 2018.

Is Crusader Kings II good? What do Steam reviews say?

90% of 73,948 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Crusader Kings II cost on Steam?

Crusader Kings II is free to play on Steam.

Does Crusader Kings II work on Steam Deck?

Crusader Kings II is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Crusader Kings II

by Paradox Development Studio · published by Paradox Interactive · Released Feb 14, 2012

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Platinum

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Players now

#557

794

▼ 8.2%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

90% positive

Very Positive73,948 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

1,498

Highest seen141,298

Apr 20188.6 years ago

Price on Steam

Free

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Players -8.2% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 11:58 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

Concurrent players

Last 7 days

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Media & details

Screenshots, achievements, specs and price history from Steam.

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Where to buy

Steam prices for United States (change the country in the top bar), and Steam keys from authorized stores.

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Crusader Kings II - Expansion Subscription: 30 DaysEdition
$4.99
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Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Starter PackBundle
$38.65
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Crusader Kings II: Royal CollectionBundle
$155.40
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Crusader Kings II: Imperial CollectionBundle
$253.75
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Reviews

90% positive of 73,948 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Launcher interaction issues
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Sep 28, 2021, 9:57 AM UTC
Build 7399341the current build when we started tracking2.6 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Sep 28, 2021
PatchHotfix Patch 3.3.5.1
Hi all! We received reports that our recent patch caused problems with the Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV Converter DLC, and may have affected several mods as well. Thanks for letting us know! We've launched hotfix patch 3.3.5.1 to address the issue.…
Sep 16, 2021
PatchCKII Subscription Service Update
Hi all! We have a small update we’d like to share with you about the subscription service for Crusader Kings II. There are many players out there who are only discovering CKII now, through our subscription service, and we wanted to give you something extra as …
Feb 8, 2021
PatchPatch for MAC users: OSX Big Sur
Hello Kings & Queens! We have published a patch addressing the launch issues for MAC users, on OSX Big Sur. Crusader Kings II now handles Big Sur, so you can now dive again in-game with your preferred OS. Thanks for playing CK2!
Aug 28, 2020
PatchCK3 - August Update
Welcome to our August Update in which we discuss the development of Crusader Kings 3. In this last Monthly Update before release, we discuss Performance & AI, Modding, Legacies and Achievements! 🩸 Don't forget to join our Official Discord to discuss the game …

Other news (16)

Apr 10, 2025
Crusader Kings 2 Game of Thrones mod out of beta, even has spoiler free version
The Game of Thrones mod for Crusader Kings 2 has been around for a few years, gently teasing at the minds of everyone who loves massively complicated strategising and overly violent fantasy worlds and wishes to mix the two. It's been definitely playable but eq…
Mar 20, 2024
Crusader Kings 2 modding peaks with 'Leper Roulette,' which gives members of your dynasty a chance of winning red, black and green all at once
Even in the wake of its sequel, Crusader Kings 2 remains my most-played game on Steam, having swallowed a full 585 hours of my life since it released all the way back in 2012. To be honest? It's a bit of a cakewalk these days. I'm so familiar with th…
Jun 14, 2023
One of Steam's best strategy games is free right now
Crusader Kings 2 is regarded by many players as one of the best grand strategy games released to date. Developed and published by Paradox Interactive, this medieval-themed game is one that you can certainly pour hundreds or thousands of hours into. If this sou…
Feb 19, 2021
Crusader Kings II gets a monthly subscription for all the DLC
Paradox Interactive are branching out with revenue models and they're now doing a subscription for Crusader Kings II, which itself is free to play. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/02/crusader-kings-2-gets-a-monthly-subscription-f…
Feb 18, 2021
Crusader Kings 2 gets monthly subscription offering all-access to its mountain of DLC
Crusader Kings 2, Paradox's mammoth grand strategy game, is a beast, totalling more than 13 major expansions and other assorted DLC after six years in development. The complete experience is also prohibitively expensive too, weighing in at over £200, and that'…
Feb 18, 2021
Crusader Kings II's $300 of DLC is now available as a subscription

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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: 90% on 2026-11-01 → 90% today (73,948 reviews)

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DLC

32 items on Steam, newest first.

Crusader Kings II - Expansion Subscription
No price listed83% positive
Music - Crusader Kings II: Pagan Fury - Warrior Queen
$3.9964% positive
Music - Crusader Kings II: Pagan Fury
$3.9972% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Holy Fury
$19.9991% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon
$14.9961% positive
Collection - Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shield Pack
$6.9930% positive
Collection - Crusader Kings II: Ultimate Music Pack
$24.9971% positive
Collection - Crusader Kings II: Ultimate Unit Pack
$18.9955% positive
Collection - Crusader Kings II: Ultimate Portrait Pack
$18.9962% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics
$14.9963% positive
Crusader Kings II: South Indian Portraits 5 Year Anniversary Gift
Free64% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due
$9.9986% positive
Content Pack - Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due
$4.9952% positive
Content Pack - Crusader Kings II: Conclave
$4.9937% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Conclave
$14.9950% positive
Content Pack - Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords
$5.9946% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords
$14.9967% positive
E-Book Crusader Kings II: Tales of Treachery
$6.9927% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Way of Life
$7.9973% positive
E-book - Crusader Kings II: The Song of Roland
$1.9957% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne
$14.9965% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India
$14.9943% positive
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Yuletide
Free66% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham
$9.9971% positive
DLC - Crusader Kings II: Customization Pack
$4.9930% positive
DLC - Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV Converter
$9.9926% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods
$14.9976% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: The Republic
$9.9950% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion
$4.9937% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome
$4.9965% positive
Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam
$9.9961% positive
DLC - Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer
$4.9929% positive

DLC

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Trading cards

8 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.48, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $5.77.

Cheapest badges

The Feast$0.05

The Sunset Invasion$0.05

Foil cards (8)

The Sunset Invasion$0.71

The Battle$0.76

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

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Crusader Kings II player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Crusader Kings II right now?: 794 people are playing Crusader Kings II on Steam right now, making it the 557th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,498 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Crusader Kings II's all-time peak player count?: Crusader Kings II's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 141,298, reached in April 2018.
Is Crusader Kings II good? What do Steam reviews say?: 90% of 73,948 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Crusader Kings II cost on Steam?: Crusader Kings II is free to play on Steam.
Does Crusader Kings II work on Steam Deck?: Crusader Kings II is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.