How many people are playing SMS Returns right now?

8 people are playing SMS Returns on Steam right now, making it the 7027th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 16 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is SMS Returns's all-time peak player count?

SMS Returns's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 23, reached in November 2026.

Is SMS Returns good? What do Steam reviews say?

82% of 93 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does SMS Returns cost on Steam?

SMS Returns costs $9.99 on Steam (US).

SMS Returns

by Marc Steene · published by Dark Pathogen Studios · Released Sep 27, 2026

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82% positive

Very Positive93 reviews

Owners (est., from reviews)1.9K–5.6K

24h peak

Highest seen23

Nov 1, 20262 days ago

Price on Steam

$9.99

Lowest ever $9.99 Nov 2026

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Nov 3, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
Build 26402403+39 MB21.9 GB on Windows
Changed: Shared content (1 download)
Patch notesBug fixes and balancing - update 1.1.7 now available
Oct 31, 2026, 2:05 PM UTC
Build 26346260the current build when we started tracking21.8 GB on Windows

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Oct 31, 2026
PatchOptimisation, console release update, and Prison 2012 - Happy Slend'oween!
Happy Slend'oween, everyone! This exciting update addresses many issues that have been raised since the game launched just over a month ago. A significant optimisation effort has been made based on feedback with no discernible impact to content or visuals. Gam…
Oct 26, 2026
PatchMansion 2012 & Claustrophobia 2012 - V1.1.4 is here!
Update 1.1.4 has just released adding Mansion 2012, Claustrophobia 2012, and another round of polish. The level selection menu has had an overhaul to make better use of the available space, and Best of the Best (BOTB) maps are now pinned for everyone in the Co…
Oct 21, 2026
PatchElementary 2012 & major Level Editor enhancements - V1.1.3 is here!
Hello, everyone! Update 1.1.3 has just released adding Elementary 2012 and a whole raft of bug fixes, suggestions, and quality of life improvements. Enjoy!Elementary 2012 - "THERE SHOULDN'T BE NINE TEDDY BEARS!?" - YamimashThe FPS Creator Elementary has return…
Oct 13, 2026
PatchHospice 2012 now available (V1.1.2 released)
Hospice 2012 is here! And since Wray kindly released the original FPS Creator map source files it has been possible to restore props and textures that were lost during the migration to the Unity version back in 2013. This means that SMS Returns will the best p…
Sep 29, 2026
PatchV1.0.1 Released
V1.0.1 Patch Notes HighlightsCharacter Editor: Flashlight warmth can now be customisedLevel Editor: Video tutorial updated with latest featuresVisual: Replaced generic vending machines with classic Bubba Cola The RestGameplay: Removed interactivity from Elemen…

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Oct 28, 2026
7th Street 2012 & multiplayer fixes - 1.1.5
1.1.5 Patch NotesHighlights • New Level: 7th Street 2012 is now available • Multiplayer: Fixed a critical issue where players with slower connections were booted from multiplayer matches when the match started • Gameplay: Hardcore and LASO aggression multiplie…
Oct 8, 2026
SMS Returns Halloween Community Map Competition
Halloween Community Map CompetitionHalloween is coming up, and what better way to kick off October than with a community map competition with some not-so-spooky prizes! Build us your best/scariest/funniest/most unique maps using the SMS Returns Level Editor an…
Oct 7, 2026
SMS Returns Chapter 2: Halloween
SMS Returns Chapter 2: Available Now! The Halloween content drop for SMS Returns is now available! Update your game and experience Sanatorium 2012, proximity chat, new Halloween apparel and Level Editor props, the return of the FPSC Prison enemy look, and a bu…

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Review score: 83% on 2026-11-01 → 82% today (93 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026New build#26402403
Nov 1, 2026Price$9.99

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SMS Returns player count and quick facts

How many people are playing SMS Returns right now?: 8 people are playing SMS Returns on Steam right now, making it the 7027th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 16 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is SMS Returns's all-time peak player count?: SMS Returns's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 23, reached in November 2026.
Is SMS Returns good? What do Steam reviews say?: 82% of 93 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does SMS Returns cost on Steam?: SMS Returns costs $9.99 on Steam (US).

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The official remake of the 2012 viral hit Slenderman's Shadow is out! A faceless, slender man hunts you across your favourite maps. Survive with friends in multiplayer, immerse yourself in VR, and build your own terrifying maps with the in-game editor. He is ready. Are you?

Developer: Marc Steene
Publisher: Dark Pathogen Studios
Release date: Sep 27, 2026
Install size: 23 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie · All
Steam app ID: 4670920

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