How many people are playing DCS World Steam Edition right now?

526 people are playing DCS World Steam Edition on Steam right now, making it the 826th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,029 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is DCS World Steam Edition's all-time peak player count?

DCS World Steam Edition's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 3,328, reached in March 2022.

Is DCS World Steam Edition good? What do Steam reviews say?

85% of 41,480 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does DCS World Steam Edition cost on Steam?

DCS World Steam Edition is free to play on Steam.

Does DCS World Steam Edition work on Steam Deck?

DCS World Steam Edition is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

DCS World Steam Edition

by Eagle Dynamics SA · Released Aug 2, 2013

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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#826

526

▼ 5.1%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

85% positive

Very Positive41,480 reviews

Owners (est.)5M–10M

24h peak

1,029

Highest seen3,328

Mar 20224.7 years ago

Price on Steam

Free

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Players -5.1% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 10:05 UTC · tracking since 2013-08-01

Concurrent players

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Media & details

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Reviews

85% positive of 41,480 · 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

!Default controller config not fully functional
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant
iExternal controllers not supported primary player

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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.

Oct 28, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
Build 26270062the current build when we started tracking259 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (1)

Oct 28, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC
openbeta · build 26270062
Public beta versions

Patch notes

Oct 30, 2026
PatchHalloween 2026 Sale and DCS Update 2.9.31.29434
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, Halloween 2026 is upon us, and our short-season sale is now live on our E-Shop and on Steam until November 8th at 15:00 GMT. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy your next challenge at a 40% discount. Happy Halloween!T…
Oct 28, 2026
PatchDCS 2.9.31.29434 Update
New campaigns:DCS: Su-25T Operation Red Storm Campaign by Ugra MediaDCS: F-14B(U) Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected SimulationsDCS CoreSeveral fixes and refactors were made to address helicopters' reaction to damage!The F-14BU has been added to the historic…
Oct 6, 2026
PatchDCS 2.9.30.28738 Hotfix
DCS CoreDynamic Cargo not being created - fixedDCS Mirage F1 by Aerges EngineeringFixed missing Optical Sight colors and wrong indication, which was affecting Mirage F1 BE rear cockpit repeater as well.Fixed inoperative Optical Sight symbology brightness contr…
Oct 5, 2026
PatchDCS 2.9.30.28718
DCS Core2 types of crashes from crash reports fixedAll aircraft formations in missions reverted to wide type - fixedIn some cases unload list is not properly filled - fixedSpitfire tracks often desyncs - fixedAI Helicopters cannot Rearm at "Landing ReFuAr" way…
Oct 2, 2026
PatchDCS Update & Autumn Sale
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, This week's DCS 2.9.30.28536 update added the Matthew "Wags" Wagner tribute liveries for the DCS: F-16C and DCS: F/A-18C, a new AI runway lineup option, and a wide range of weapons, Data Transfer Cartridge, module, an…
Sep 2, 2026
PatchDCS 2.9.29.27468 Hotfix
DCS 2.9.29.27468DCS CoreFixed “Start Here” window issues in Steam version and some multimonitor configurationMission Editor. Fixed incorrect skills for ground vehicles (Client and Player)Fixed Terrain Object Shadows stuck to "default" no matter what user setti…

Other news (14)

Oct 23, 2026
Announcing the DCS: MiG-23M from Ugra Media
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, We're excited to announce the DCS: MiG-23M Flogger, now in development by Ugra Media, the team behind the DCS: Syria and DCS: Cold War Germany maps. Plans include a full-fidelity cockpit, the Sapfir-23D radar, and R-2…
Oct 16, 2026
Announcing the DCS: MiG-27K Flogger-J2
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, We are thrilled to introduce the DCS: MiG-27K Flogger-J2, now in development by OctopusG, the talented team responsible for the DCS: I-16 and DCS: La-7. This upcoming module will feature a highly detailed variable-swe…
Oct 9, 2026
Iraq South Development Report
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, The DCS Autumn Sale 2026 is entering its final days, and there is still time to save 50% on favorites like the DCS: AH-64D, DCS: F-16C Viper, DCS: F/A-18C, DCS: Mi-24P Hind, DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum, Flaming Cliffs 2024, …
Sep 30, 2026
DCS 2.9.30.28536
Added the Wags Tribute livery for F-16C and F/A-18C. Available now in Instant Actions.DCS WorldAI AIrcraft“AI runway lineup” option added for AI groups, it will command group takeoffAIs interrupt SARH missiles guidance when triggered to RTB - fixedFixes for AI…
Sep 25, 2026
F-15C and Su-25A Progress
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, The DCS: F-15C Eagle continues to take shape. This week we're sharing a fresh set of work-in-progress images, from the front instrument panel and canopy to the speed brake and the wiring packed into the equipment bay …
Sep 25, 2026
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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: 84% on 2026-11-01 → 85% today (41,480 reviews)

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DLC

183 items on Steam, showing 48, newest first.

DCS: F-14B(U) Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations
$14.99
DCS: P-47D - Eagles Rising Campaign by Reflected Simulations
$11.99
DCS: F-14B(U) by Heatblur Simulations
$56.9994% positive
DCS: F-100D Super Sabre by Grinnelli Designs
$47.9997% positive
DCS: La-7 by OctopusG
$29.99−25%87% positive
DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North 2 by Ground Pounder Sims
$8.99−40%58% positive
DCS: C-130J
$63.9984% positive
DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum
$47.99−25%92% positive
DCS: F4U-1D Corsair
$47.9971% positive
DCS: F-5E Remastered
$35.99−40%57% positive
DCS: CH-47F
$41.24−25%43% positive
DCS: F-5E Flaming Cliffs
$8.99−40%50% positive
DCS: MiG-15 Flaming Cliffs
$8.99−40%62% positive
DCS: F-86F Flaming Cliffs
$8.99−40%50% positive
DCS: OH-58D Kiowa Warrior by Polychop Simulations
$69.9980% positive
DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations
$47.99−40%85% positive
DCS: Black Shark 3
$41.99−40%87% positive
DCS: Black Shark 3 Upgrade
No price listed67% positive
DCS: MB-339
$35.99−40%73% positive
DCS: Mirage F1
$63.9983% positive
DCS: AH-64D
$47.99−25%76% positive
DCS: Mosquito FB VI
$35.99−28%75% positive
DCS: Mi-24P HIND
$41.99−30%90% positive
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer
$47.99−40%93% positive
DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt
$29.99−40%79% positive
DCS: Supercarrier
$29.99−25%66% positive
DCS: JF-17 Thunder
$55.99−30%93% positive
DCS: F-16C
$47.99−40%88% positive
DCS: Fw 190 A-8
$29.99−40%71% positive
DCS: I-16
$27.99−30%87% positive
DCS: F-14A/B Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations
$47.99−40%85% positive
DCS: Christen Eagle II
$17.99−40%66% positive
DCS: C-101 Aviojet
$35.99−40%85% positive
DCS: F/A-18C
$47.99−40%93% positive
DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
$35.99−40%91% positive
DCS: Spitfire LF Mk IX
$29.99−40%83% positive
DCS: SA342 Gazelle
$49.9963% positive
DCS: L-39 Albatros
$35.99−40%87% positive
DCS: MiG-15Bis
$29.99−40%91% positive
DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst
$29.99−40%85% positive
DCS: MiG-21Bis
$29.99−40%86% positive
DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora
$29.99−40%73% positive
DCS: F-86F Sabre
$29.99−40%87% positive
DCS: Mi-8 MTV2 Magnificent Eight
$29.99−40%95% positive
DCS: UH-1H Huey
$29.99−40%91% positive
DCS: A-10A Flaming Cliffs
$8.99−40%71% positive
DCS: Combined Arms
$23.99−40%49% positive
DCS: P-51D Mustang
$29.99−40%84% positive

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DCS World Steam Edition player count and quick facts

How many people are playing DCS World Steam Edition right now?: 526 people are playing DCS World Steam Edition on Steam right now, making it the 826th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,029 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is DCS World Steam Edition's all-time peak player count?: DCS World Steam Edition's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 3,328, reached in March 2022.
Is DCS World Steam Edition good? What do Steam reviews say?: 85% of 41,480 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does DCS World Steam Edition cost on Steam?: DCS World Steam Edition is free to play on Steam.
Does DCS World Steam Edition work on Steam Deck?: DCS World Steam Edition is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.