How many people are playing VRChat right now?

39,881 people are playing VRChat on Steam right now, making it the 21st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 56,189 players. The number updates every few minutes.

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

VRChat's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 78,613, reached in February 2026.

Is VRChat good? What do Steam reviews say?

73% of 273,653 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does VRChat cost on Steam?

VRChat is free to play on Steam.

Does VRChat work on Steam Deck?

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

VRChat

by VRChat Inc. · Released Feb 1, 2017

Steam Deck VerifiedLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#21

39,881

▲ 6.8%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

73% positive

Mostly Positive273,653 reviews

Owners (est.)20M–50M

24h peak

56,189

Highest seen78,613

Feb 15, 20269 months ago

Price on Steam

Free

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Concurrent players

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Reviews

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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

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, 10:14 PM UTC
Build 26309255the current build when we started tracking1.2 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (1)

Oct 29, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
open-beta · build 26307424
Open Beta

Patch notes

Jul 3, 2026
PatchShop Update: Tanabata 2026 Bundle Available until Sept 4!
Enjoy the Hoshimatsuri bundle for Tanabata 2026, now available until Sept 4! Watch the video here: Also, VRC+ users, check the Shop for this month's drop! Now available until July 30!
Jun 24, 2026
PatchUpdate: Age Assurance, Content Gating, and Safety Improvements in VRChat
This post is a copy of our blog post, available on our website here. You can also view the video version of this post on YouTube: As always, we've been getting a lot of questions about Age Verification and Content Gating, and the answers floating around right …
Jun 5, 2026
PatchShop Update: Beat the Heat! Available until Aug 7!
Beat the Heat this summer (Northern Hemisphere moment)! Check out our Shop update, available now until Aug 7! Watch the video here: Also, VRC+ users, check your Inventory for this month's VRC+ Drop, available until July 1!You might need these...

Other news (17)

Oct 30, 2026
Разработчики VRChat отказались от маркировки ИИ-контента, хотя 95% опрошенных игроков выступили за её введение
Создатели VRChat вызвали недовольство части сообщества после того, как отказались вводить маркировку контента, созданного с помощью искусственного интеллекта. Это решение особенно удивило пользователей на фоне недавнего опроса, в котором около 95% участников в…
Oct 28, 2026
Release 2026.4.1 is now Live!
Release 2026.4.1 is now Live! This is *NOT* a network-compatible release! You've been warned! This patch introduces the Safety Center, Improved Face Tracking, a new login flow... and oreRead the full patch notes here.Or, watch the patch notes below:
Oct 16, 2026
Spookality 2026 is Here!
Ah, I see you’ve arrived. Welcome to Camp Whispering Screams! What’s with the name? Don’t worry about it. It sounds scarier than it is… just don’t go out after dark.It’s Spookality! That means it’s time for all-new, creator-made horror-themed worlds and avatar…
Oct 7, 2026
World Spotlight: Convention in the City
can't make it to the conventions this fall? no worries, you can find the vibes here. neon cyberpunk streets, starships flying through the skies, fantasy opera houses, even comic book pages? creators on VRChat have made it all.Above: After Glow by WispyWooThis …
Oct 2, 2026
Release 2026.3.3 is now Live!
Release 2026.3.3 is now Live! Introducing Desktop HUD, a keyboard refresh, Unity 6 (DO NOT UPGRADE YOUR SDK YET!), and the addition of a News module so you can all watch the patch notes in VRChat :3 & more!Read the full patch notes here.Or, watch the patch not…
Sep 30, 2026
World Spotlight: Just Can't Stop Uploading
some musicians are one-hit wonders, and some craft album after album of amazing work. in this collection of VRChat worlds, we're bringing you an oversized mixtape from creators that have released multiple successful worlds. grab some friends and dive into this…
Sep 24, 2026
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! in VRChat
A special bundle packed with all the Cosmic Princess Kaguya! collaboration items. Available now until Oct 25. Put on these adorable items and experience the world of Cosmic Princess Kaguya! in VRChat! ©Colorido Twinengine Partners
Sep 4, 2026
Hatsune Miku Yozora Program
The official VRChat world for Hatsune Miku Yozora Program, an event by Gugenka, is live now. Meet Miku in the official night-sky world. Free to join — no VR headset needed. ▼ Join vrch.at/mikuyozora-sten Art by リン☆ユウ © Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net…
Sep 1, 2026
Release 2026.3.2 is now Live!
Release 2026.3.2 is now Live! This brings a chuckable Camera, and Radial Menus that match your UI theme! Finally.Read the full patch notes here.Or, watch the patch notes below:
Aug 20, 2026
Party with us for Moonchaser and Earn In-Game Rewards!
Join us for our (second-ever?) official DJ event, hosted by VRChat! (Shoutout to Summer Festival Jam).Here's how it works:You and your friends come to ANY Moonchaser world instance OR watch the Twitch stream for cool rewards. You in? We thought so. View our si…
Aug 12, 2026
Release 2026.3.1 is now Live!
Release 2026.3.1 is now Live! This brings the Bio & Nameplate update, Profile Decorations, and bug fixes live! Read the full patch notes here. Don't forget to claim your free Profile Decorations! :3Or, watch the patch notes below:
Jun 22, 2026
Release 2026.2.3 is now Live!
Release 2026.2.3 is now Live! This brings the free release of Desktop Third-Person view, changes to Companions, and more! Read the full patch notes here.Or, watch them below:
Jun 2, 2026
Earn Rewards while Gifting VRC+ for Pride 2026!
Earn in-game rewards for gifting VRC+ this year for Pride! That's right, we're bringing back the Pride Campaign this year! VRChat is donating $100,000 in support of Trans Lifeline this June. To make Pride month feel even bigger across VRChat, we've got rewards…
Jun 1, 2026
Joining VRChat for the First Time? Welcome!
Welcome to VRChat! You’re about to take your first step toward finding new friends and exploring millions of worlds and avatars.Want to get started? Check out our landing page! Make an account here! Download VRChat! VRChat is available on Meta Quest, PC via St…
May 28, 2026
Release 2026.2.2 is now Live!
Release 2026.2.2 is now Live! Introducing Group Instances Announcements and re-introducing the VRC+ Leaderboard. Read the full patch notes here.Or, watch them below:
Apr 28, 2026
Release 2026.2.1 & Avatar Accessories are now Live!
Release 2026.2.1 is now Live! Introducing Avatar Accessories, Performance Gating, and more! Read the full patch notes here.Or, watch them below:
Apr 1, 2026
Release 2026.1.3 & "Skip Leg Day" are now Live!
Release 2026.1.3 is now Live! Introducing new Loading Screens, Impostor updates, and... what's this for April Fool's Day? "Skip Leg Day" under Tools? What's that...? (More to come tomorrow!) Read the full patch notes here.Or, watch them below:

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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: 74% on 2026-11-01 → 73% today (273,653 reviews)

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VRChat player count and quick facts

How many people are playing VRChat right now?: 39,881 people are playing VRChat on Steam right now, making it the 21st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 56,189 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is VRChat's all-time peak player count?: VRChat's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 78,613, reached in February 2026.
Is VRChat good? What do Steam reviews say?: 73% of 273,653 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).
How much does VRChat cost on Steam?: VRChat is free to play on Steam.
Does VRChat work on Steam Deck?: VRChat is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.