How many people are playing Fear Equation right now?

0 people are playing Fear Equation on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Fear Equation's all-time peak player count?

Fear Equation's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 46, reached in January 2016.

Is Fear Equation good? What do Steam reviews say?

74% of 70 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does Fear Equation cost on Steam?

Fear Equation costs $14.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $9.74.

Fear Equation

by Screwfly Studios · Released Jan 15, 2016

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74% positive

Mostly Positive70 reviews

Owners (est.)20K–50K

24h peak

Highest seen46

Jan 201610.8 years ago

Price on Steam

$14.99

Lowest ever $9.74 Nov 2026

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Aug 18, 2016
PatchFear Equation v2.0.2 - Custom passenger improvements and Linux build
As of this update, Linux players can now experience the nightmarish joys of driving through the fog-filled apocalypse of Fear Equation! Plus, a special treat for custom passengers. Fear Equation has been updated to version 2.0.2! This patch marks the release o…
Aug 18, 2016
PatchFear Equation v2.0.2 - Custom passenger improvements and Linux build
As of this update, Linux players can now experience the nightmarish joys of driving through the fog-filled apocalypse of Fear Equation! Plus, a special treat for custom passengers. Fear Equation has been updated to version 2.0.2! This patch marks the release o…
Apr 1, 2016
PatchFear Equation update - Trading cards & new achievements
As a special treat for Steam players, we've released a new update that includes trading cards and seven new achievements, including ones specific to the Blockade scenario introduced in v2.0.0. To start collecting trading cards, just fire up Fear Equation and g…
Apr 1, 2016
PatchFear Equation update - Trading cards & new achievements
As a special treat for Steam players, we've released a new update that includes trading cards and seven new achievements, including ones specific to the Blockade scenario introduced in v2.0.0. To start collecting trading cards, just fire up Fear Equation and g…
Mar 15, 2016
PatchFear Equation v2.0.0 - New mode: Blockade
Yes, you read that right! Fear Equation just hit the big 2.0.0. Why the jump from 1.6.0? Well, Fear Equation has received its meatiest update ever -- an entirely new game mode called "Blockade"! In this scenario, the military has set up a blockade to the East.…
Mar 15, 2016
PatchFear Equation v2.0.0 - New mode: Blockade
Yes, you read that right! Fear Equation just hit the big 2.0.0. Why the jump from 1.6.0? Well, Fear Equation has received its meatiest update ever -- an entirely new game mode called "Blockade"! In this scenario, the military has set up a blockade to the East.…

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Review score: 74% on 2026-11-01 → 74% today (70 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$14.99
Nov 1, 2026Sale −35%$9.74 (was $14.99)

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Fear Equation player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Fear Equation right now?: 0 people are playing Fear Equation on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Fear Equation's all-time peak player count?: Fear Equation's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 46, reached in January 2016.
Is Fear Equation good? What do Steam reviews say?: 74% of 70 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).
How much does Fear Equation cost on Steam?: Fear Equation costs $14.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $9.74.

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Fear Equation is a turn-based horror strategy game where you play the engineer of a modified freight train, built to protect its occupants from a deadly fog that brings their nightmares to life. Survival depends on analysing passengers' dreams, crafting defenses, upgrading, scavenging and resource management.

Developer: Screwfly Studios
Publisher: Screwfly Studios
Release date: Jan 15, 2016
Install size: 950 MB minimum
Platforms: macOS · Linux · Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy · All
Steam app ID: 428350

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