How many people are playing ShantyTown right now?

3 people are playing ShantyTown on Steam right now, making it the 9983rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is ShantyTown's all-time peak player count?

ShantyTown's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 284, reached in April 2026.

Is ShantyTown good? What do Steam reviews say?

97% of 513 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).

How much does ShantyTown cost on Steam?

ShantyTown costs $14.99 on Steam (US).

Does ShantyTown work on Steam Deck?

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

ShantyTown

by Erik Rempen · published by Kinephantom Games · Released Apr 16, 2026

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Players now

#9,983

▼ 72.7%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

97% positive

Overwhelmingly Positive513 reviews

Owners (est., from reviews)10.3K–30.8K

24h peak

Highest seen284

Apr 20267 months ago

Price on Steam

$14.99

Lowest ever $14.99 Oct 2026

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Players -72.7% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 10:23 UTC · tracking since 2026-04-01

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Shanty Town x Small SpacesBundle
−14% $25.18 $21.67
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Reviews

97% positive of 513 · Overwhelmingly 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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✓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 18, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC
Build 26028928the current build when we started tracking2.8 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (2)

Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC
beta · build 25949983
Beta Branch
Jul 12, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
stable · build 24169441
Last solid version

Patch notes

Oct 18, 2026
PatchPatch 1.06.04
Hi there!Just a couple of fixes and a couple of festive items to find.Patch Notes:Version 1.06.04Changes:Added Korean, Polish and Thai languages!Updated some collisionsAdded some autumn festival items!Updated names to the listPlease share any issues you find o…
Oct 4, 2026
PatchPatch 1.06.02
Hi there!Fixing some collisions and other things!Patch Notes:Version 1.06.02Changes:Added some collisions so small items can be put on tables, benches, etc.Bottles can be stackedBottles load with proper 2 sided materialsUpdated localizationsChanged the “Shop S…
Aug 9, 2026
PatchPatch 1.04.07
Hi there!Some changes, I've had reports of "flashing water" on some graphics cards, I hope this fixes that!Patch Notes:Version 1.04.07Changes:Added a Overall Quality Slider that should help those with lower graphics settings have non-flashing waterAdded some n…
Jul 12, 2026
PatchPatch 1.04.06
Hi there!Just a couple of fixes this time, hope things are alright!Patch Notes:Version 1.04.06Changes:The game now double checks for the end-of-game achievement when you re-open it in case that one didn't triggerMade it so if you quit while playing in the Blan…
Jun 28, 2026
PatchPatch 1.04.05
Hi there!New update here! I'm trying to fix some issues with moving objects (especially buildings) in creative mode not loading correctly later on.Please let me know if I've broken anything! :DPatch Notes:Version 1.04.05Changes:Removed the camera shake from th…

Other news (15)

Nov 1, 2026
Building Comp 25: Stairs
Hello ShantyTowners!Here's your next challenge: Gradual elevation!Building Competition 25: "Stairs"There are quite a few stairs dotted around the landscape of Westmarsh already, so let's set our sights on those gradual increases of elevation, and see what we c…
Oct 28, 2026
ShantyTown is coming to Switch 2!
That's right!ShantyTown is coming to Switch 2 soon(ish)!Keep your eyes and ears on upcoming announcements as we've been working hard to make the game as good as it can be on Switch! Check out this lil-video:You will be able to play ShantyTown with the controll…
Oct 22, 2026
ShantyTown is Reviewed Overwhelmingly Positive!
I can't believe it!It's been a wild ride creating ShantyTown over the last 3-4 years. I had an idea of a feeling in my mind of the game I wanted to create and it took quite a bit of iteration and adjustments to get it just right. Just now, we crossed the 500 r…
Oct 18, 2026
Building Comp 24: Autumn Colors
Hello ShantyTowners!Things are getting orange out hereBuilding Competition 24: "Autumn Colors"but first:New Fall: Festival of Lights Seasonal Items!Just a few lanterns to celebrate your fall festivities, with inspiration taken from festivals like Diwali, Loy K…
Oct 8, 2026
Are You Missing Summer Yet?
The warm summer days have passed for many of us, but the memory lives on. Right?If you see some summer themed items in other people's creations in ShantyTown, perhaps in the Building Competitions on Discord or somewhere else, and you're wondering where those i…
Oct 4, 2026
Building Comp 23: "Block Party"
Hello ShantyTowners!A new building competition is upon us!Building Competition 23: "Block Party"In conjunction with last week's update, which brought a heap of indoor items to be placable outdoors, I thought it would be fun to create a neighborhood get-togethe…

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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: 97% on 2026-11-01 → 97% today (513 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$14.99

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DLC

1 item on Steam, newest first.

ShantyTown Soundtrack
$4.99

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Demo

Free on Steam. The demo has its own app, so its players are counted separately.

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Demo players now: 0
24h peak: 2
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ShantyTown player count and quick facts

How many people are playing ShantyTown right now?: 3 people are playing ShantyTown on Steam right now, making it the 9983rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is ShantyTown's all-time peak player count?: ShantyTown's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 284, reached in April 2026.
Is ShantyTown good? What do Steam reviews say?: 97% of 513 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).
How much does ShantyTown cost on Steam?: ShantyTown costs $14.99 on Steam (US).
Does ShantyTown work on Steam Deck?: ShantyTown is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

ShantyTown is a relaxing diorama-building game about finding beauty in everyday chaos. Bring new locations to life, stack your urban buildings high, and fill each little nook and cranny with your own touch. Try your hand at shaping a cozy little town that is unique to you.

Developer: Erik Rempen
Publisher: Kinephantom Games
Release date: Apr 16, 2026
Install size: 2 GB minimum
Platforms: macOS · Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation · All
Steam app ID: 2434600

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