How many people are playing Pepper Grinder right now?

2 people are playing Pepper Grinder on Steam right now, making it the 10416th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Pepper Grinder's all-time peak player count?

Pepper Grinder's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 152, reached in March 2024.

Is Pepper Grinder good? What do Steam reviews say?

85% of 1,137 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Pepper Grinder cost on Steam?

Pepper Grinder costs $14.43 on Steam (US), 27% off right now. The lowest price we've recorded is $3.74.

Does Pepper Grinder work on Steam Deck?

Pepper Grinder is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Pepper Grinder

by Ahr Ech, MP2 Games · published by Devolver Digital · Released Mar 28, 2024

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Review score

85% positive

Very Positive1,137 reviews

Owners (est.)20K–50K

24h peak

Highest seen152

Mar 20242.7 years ago

Price on Steam

$14.43 −27%

$19.78Lowest ever $3.74 Oct 2026

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Pepper GrinderEdition
$14.99
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Drilling DeepBundle
−27% $19.78 $14.43
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Pepper Grinder + OSTBundle
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Drill 'em UpBundle
$29.73
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Grapple & GrindBundle
$29.68
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Shovel Knight Dig + Pepper GrinderBundle
$35.98
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Reviews

85% positive of 1,137 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

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

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

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Apr 19, 2024, 6:07 PM UTC
Build 14088946the current build when we started tracking212 MB on Windows

Patch notes

Apr 19, 2024
PatchPepper Grinder Update #1 is Live
Hey everyone! Pepper Grinder launched just under a month ago, and thousands of you have played it. The reception has been mindblowing, and I am forever grateful for your support and the invaluable feedback you have provided since the launch. It helped shape th…

Other news (17)

Mar 28, 2024
Pepper Grinder is AVAILABLE NOW!
Hey everyone! Super excited to announce that Pepper Grinder is NOW AVAILABLE to all you die-hard drilling experts! Get lost in a Diesel punk fantasy with energetic music in a 2D action platformer that blends traditional movement with some amazing drilling acro…
Mar 28, 2024
Pepper Grinder review: short, sweet and incredibly neat
Pepper Grinder is one of those games that has so many great moments in it that recounting them would almost feel unfair to anyone hoping to play it. There are feats of platforming prowess on show here that should really be experienced fresh and unsullied by ru…
Mar 27, 2024
Limited Skull Coin Collectible Merch DROPPING SOON!
Hey everyone, In anticipation for tomorrow's launch of Pepper Grinder, I wanted to tease a piece of merch dropping tomorrow on the Devolver Merch Shop alongside the game's release at 9am PST. Enjoy this faux graded distressed antique pewter Skull Coin from eve…
Mar 27, 2024
NEW Gameplay Footage!
Hey all, We shared some exclusive voice over level gameplay of Pepper Grinder with our friends over at GameSpot this morning that showcases a few different terrain players can expect when the game launches tomorrow! Check out some levels from Areas 2 and 3 of …
Mar 21, 2024
What The Facts?
Prepare yo’self in anticipation and get to know the what’s what in Pepper Grinder before it launches next week on March 28! How many levels? Time to beat? Accessibility options? All in the video, dear reader. Make sure to wishlist Pepper Grinder and play the d…
Mar 15, 2024
Kinda Funny x The MIX 2024 Gameplay Sneak Peek
Hey everyone! Wanted to share a brand new gameplay clip of a snowcapped level of Area 3 that not only shows off some chilling snowmobile action, but a new terrain style specially for the Kinda Funny x The MIX Spring Game Showcase 2024 event! In the San Francis…
Mar 14, 2024
Behind the Grind
Hey all! Today, I wanted to share and outline some archeological game dev footage 5+ years in the making! See how far along Pepper Grinder has come since the early days of prototyping levels, alpha build comparison footage, cut content and more! Much love! Riv…
Mar 5, 2024
A DRILLfomericial Special!
Hey all, Ever been in the position where somebody was trying to sell you something? Say, some non-important cooking or electronic device via a good old-fashioned television that will just end up collecting dust? Welp, here's another! Much love! Riv
Feb 22, 2024
2024's release schedule just got a lot brighter, starting with Pepper Grinder and Snufkin in March
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct got rather overshadowed by a certain trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree , but there were still plenty of good news nuggets to be had in there for us PC folks - which I've summarised for you below. The long and short of it…
Feb 21, 2024
Pepper Grinder Launches on March 28!
Take charge and prepare to claim back your treasure, WITH INTEREST!! I'm so stoked to announce that Pepper Grinder will launch on March 28 with loads of drilling acrobatics, gritty gameplay, fine collectibles, and more. As you wait for the launch, make sure to…
Feb 15, 2024
Thank you for playing!
Big thank you to all 30,000+ players who played Pepper Grinder in this edition of Steam Next Fest. Thanks to you we were one of the most played demos! As a thank you, the demo will stay up so you can grind some more and let everyone know about the game aswell!…
Feb 7, 2024
Drilling With Incredible Skill - Pt 2
Hi all, Devolver's JM grabbed his controller, focused super hard, and will be displaying his platforming skills this Next Fest. Jump in and watch him absolutely ridicule those pesky Narlings. We promise you'll want to play the demo right after if you haven't a…
Feb 7, 2024
Drilling With Incredible Skill
Hi all, Devolver's JM grabbed his controller, focused super hard, and will be displaying his platforming skills this Next Fest. Jump in and watch him absolutely ridicule those pesky Narlings. We promise you'll want to play the demo right after if you haven't a…
Feb 2, 2024
Pepper Grinder Demo is Available Now Ahead of Next Fest!
The Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition starts next week, February 5, but you can jump into the Pepper Grinder demo today! Starting now, you can follow Pepper as she wields her trusty sidearm and drill through the first few levels of the Mole Hills region af…
Feb 2, 2024
Slick new platformer is Shovel Knight with power tools and pirates
If Ubisoft's impressive Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown caught your eye last month, you need to keep Devolver Digital's new indie platformer, Pepper Grinder , on your radar. A 2D side-scroller with all the hallmarks of an excellent addition to the genre, deve…
Feb 2, 2024
Pepper Grinder's Steam Next Fest demo is 15 minutes of pure joy
Steam Next Fest doesn't officially start until next Monday, February 5th, but what the heck, everyone's putting their demos live early this year, it seems, and another one that's just popped the cork ahead of time is Pepper Grinder , the excellent-looking pixe…
Nov 10, 2022
Pepper Grinder is a fab-looking pixel platformer about drilling and grappling
I've been eagerly anticipating Pepper Grinder since I saw a series of tweets with GIFs several years ago. It's a pixel platformer in which the protagonist, Pepper, has a drill which she uses to plow through scenery, and a grappling hook for all the moments whe…

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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: 85% on 2026-11-01 → 85% today (1,137 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Sale −27%$14.43 (was $19.78)
Nov 1, 2026Sale ended$14.99
Nov 1, 2026Sale −27%$14.43 (was $19.78)

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DLC

1 item on Steam, newest first.

Pepper Grinder Soundtrack
$6.99100% positive

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Demo

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Pepper Grinder player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Pepper Grinder right now?: 2 people are playing Pepper Grinder on Steam right now, making it the 10416th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Pepper Grinder's all-time peak player count?: Pepper Grinder's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 152, reached in March 2024.
Is Pepper Grinder good? What do Steam reviews say?: 85% of 1,137 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Pepper Grinder cost on Steam?: Pepper Grinder costs $14.43 on Steam (US), 27% off right now. The lowest price we've recorded is $3.74.
Does Pepper Grinder work on Steam Deck?: Pepper Grinder is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

Developer: Ahr Ech, MP2 Games
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Release date: Mar 28, 2024
Install size: 300 MB minimum
Platforms: macOS · Linux · Windows
Genres: Action, Indie · All
Steam app ID: 2076580

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