How many people are playing ARK: Survival Ascended right now?

19,054 people are playing ARK: Survival Ascended on Steam right now, making it the 57th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 26,793 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is ARK: Survival Ascended's all-time peak player count?

ARK: Survival Ascended's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 98,047, reached in October 2023.

Is ARK: Survival Ascended good? What do Steam reviews say?

60% of 109,356 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).

How much does ARK: Survival Ascended cost on Steam?

ARK: Survival Ascended costs $11.24 on Steam (US), 75% off right now.

Does ARK: Survival Ascended work on Steam Deck?

ARK: Survival Ascended is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

ARK: Survival Ascended

by Studio Wildcard, Grove Street Games, Instinct Games · published by Studio Wildcard, Snail Games USA · Released Oct 26, 2023

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Players now

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19,054

▲ 2.2%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

60% positive

Mixed109,356 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

26,793

Highest seen98,047

Oct 20233.1 years ago

Price on Steam

$11.24 −75%

$44.99Lowest ever $11.24 Oct 2026

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Players +2.2% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 10:34 UTC · tracking since 2023-10-01

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ARK: Bob's BundleBundle
−72% $59.98 $16.90
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ARK: Big & Small, Survive them AllBundle
−52% $58.48 $28.11
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−18% $228.66 $188.35
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Reviews

60% positive of 109,356 · Mixed · 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
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 29, 2026, 2:13 AM UTC
Build 26257694the current build when we started tracking231 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (1)

Oct 23, 2026, 5:51 PM UTC
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Patch notes

Aug 27, 2026
PatchAstraeos Heaven & Abyss Update is now live!
Embark on an epic ARK odyssey with Astraeos! Explore this vast, breathtaking world, steeped in Greek mythology, where majestic mountain ridges and marble cliffs meet pristine white sand beaches and a paradise of cherry blossoms. Spanning over 264 square kilome…

Other news (19)

Oct 31, 2026
Community Crunch 530: Trick or Teeth
Fear Ascended has brought plenty of monsters to the ARKs. Next week, one of them is coming for its crown. The Giganotosaurus TLC arrives on November 5 as our third TLC from Extra Life's 2025 community votes. With a fearsome new look and renewed ferocity, the G…
Oct 24, 2026
Community Crunch 529: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun
Darkness creeps once more across the ARK... Fear Ascended returns from October 28th to November 11th, , bringing with it a fresh wave of ghostly creatures and plenty of new ways to get into the Halloween spirit. From eerie coffin-inspired furnishings and pumpk…
Oct 17, 2026
Community Crunch 528: Not Quite What It Seems
How well do you really know the creatures around you, Survivors? You might want to take a closer look… The Enigmasaur is no ordinary master of disguise. It doesn't simply imitate other species, it becomes them, blending in so convincingly that even their own k…
Oct 10, 2026
Community Crunch 527: Trial by Fury
Most Survivors know better than to pick a fight with a Giganotosaurus. With its TLC on the way, the bravest among you may have to do exactly that. We've already shared a first look at the Giga's renewed ferocity, but this week, we're unveiling its updated doss…
Oct 3, 2026
Community Crunch 526: Madness Takes Flight
A massive silhouette just crested the horizon, Survivors, and this one is difficult to mistake. Meet Xeranox, the latest dragon preparing to spread its wings in ARK: Dragontopia! With four magnificent wings casting a terrifying cross over the battlefield, Xera…
Sep 30, 2026
Therizino TLC, Cerberax and Gargantar are out now!
TRAILER Expand your exotic menagerie with the first season of Fantastic Tames for ARK: Survival Ascended! These extraordinary oddities are forged from the ARK’s most mystical anomalies in defiance of nature. Each Fantastic Tame brings its own wondrous array of…
Sep 26, 2026
Community Crunch 525: An Appetite for Destruction
It turns out there are worse things than being swallowed by a dragon. When Gargantar arrives on September 30 for all ARK: Dragontopia owners, Survivors will quickly discover that its seemingly bottomless appetite is good for considerably more than clearing the…
Sep 19, 2026
Community Crunch 524: Three of a Kind
Three heads. Three personalities. Three very different opinions about whether a Survivor is worth following. Our first Cerberax reveal, we focused on some of the ways its three heads can work together in battle. This week, we’re getting a little better acquain…
Sep 12, 2026
Community Crunch 523: Swipe Right
The claws are almost ready, Survivors. We’ve already shown you a more expressive Therizinosaurus in the wild, and how tamed Therizinos will begin to reflect the harvesting roles they play within your tribe. But we haven’t talked about how those changes will fe…
Sep 5, 2026
Community Crunch 522: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
This week, we're taking a closer look at the Cerberax, and its dossier reveals there's considerably more to taming this mythological monster than simply surviving the encounter. Each head will need to be dealt with on its own terms, and convincing all three th…
Aug 29, 2026
Community Crunch 521: Big Ship Energy
All hands on deck, Survivors! The Galleon has officially set sail! This absolute behemoth offers Survivors a massive new canvas for fortress-style base building on the open water, backed by a formidable battery of cannons ready to turn a passing disagreement i…
Aug 22, 2026
Community Crunch 520: Three heads. One very good boy.
Survivors, mark your calendars because September 30 is shaping up to be a big day on the ARKs! The Unreal Engine 5.8 upgrade, Therizinosaurus TLC, Cerberax, and Gargantar are all set to arrive together in one packed release. The move to Unreal Engine 5.8 repre…
Aug 15, 2026
Community Crunch 519: Tusk, Tusk, Boom!
Things are about to get a little crispy on Astraeos. On August 26, the final update to Astraeos arrives, and charging headfirst into the fray is the Boaratos, a fiery new bruiser that's happiest when things get up close, and preferably a little singed. {...
Aug 8, 2026
Community Crunch 518: Long Live the King!
The ground is beginning to shake again. Once upon a time, the Giganotosaurus was the undisputed king of the ARKs. Few creatures could stand against it, and hearing its roar in the distance was enough to send even seasoned Survivors scrambling for safety, and t…
Jul 31, 2026
Community Crunch 517: Sharper Than Ever
The Tickle Chicken is sharpening its claws. Thanks to your Extra Life vote, one of ARK's most iconic creatures is getting a fresh coat of feathers, all while staying true to the role Survivors have relied on for years. Rather than redefining the creature, this…
Jul 25, 2026
Community Crunch 516: Flips, Tricks & Teeth
We’re excited to welcome another fan-favorite creature from Garuga123’s ARK: Additions into the official world of ARK: Survival Ascended. Each new arrival brings its own unique twist to survival, and the Concavenator is no exception. Fast, agile, and always re…
Jul 18, 2026
Community Crunch 515: Bouncing into Summer!
🌴 Summer Bash is back from July 17 through August 5! 🌴 Suit up for some fun in the sun with a fresh wave of summer cosmetics. Dive into the deep end, slip into something shark-shaped, add a touch of jelly to your beach-day look, and keep an eye out for retur…
Jul 11, 2026
Community Crunch 514: The Belly of the Beast
Don't let the sleepy eyes fool you. This hulking newcomer has an appetite that extends far beyond its next meal. Be careful when approaching it, as it has a habit of inhaling just about anything that stands in its path. From allies to trees, bushes, and resour…
Jul 10, 2026
ARK Franchise Sale, Free Weekend, and Lumina Arrives!
Adventure is calling! ARK: Survival Ascended is on sale now on Steam, and if you've been waiting for the perfect time to jump in, you can also play FREE all weekend starting July 10th. There's never been a better time to begin your journey. Meet Umbra and Lumi…

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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: 60% on 2026-11-01 → 60% today (109,356 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Sale −75%$11.24 (was $44.99)

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DLC

20 items on Steam, newest first.

ARK: Genesis Ascended Part 1
Free19% positive
ARK Tides of Fortune
$15.99−20%22% positive
ARK: Dragontopia
$29.9940% positive
ARK Fantastic Tames Season 1
$7.99−20%52% positive
ARK: Lost Colony Original Soundtrack
No price listed62% positive
ARK: Lost Colony
No price listed37% positive
ARK Fantastic Tames - Elderclaw
No price listed35% positive
ARK Fantastic Tames - Drakelings
No price listed47% positive
ARK: Valguero Ascended
Free61% positive
ARK: Ragnarok Ascended
Free68% positive
ARK: Lost Colony Expansion Pass
$14.99−50%36% positive
ARK Animated Series 109-Costumes Pack
$4.94−67%56% positive
ARK: Astraeos
$4.94−67%48% positive
ARK: Extinction Ascended
Free55% positive
ARK Fantastic Tames - Dreadmare
$1.64−67%49% positive
ARK: Aberration Ascended
Free48% positive
ARK Fantastic Tames - Pyromane
$1.64−67%39% positive
ARK: The Center Ascended
Free46% positive
ARK: Scorched Earth Ascended
Free62% positive
ARK: Bob's Tall Tales
$9.89−67%48% positive

DLC

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