How many people are playing Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation right now?

31 people are playing Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation on Steam right now, making it the 4331st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 57 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation's all-time peak player count?

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 3,827, reached in May 2020.

Is Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation good? What do Steam reviews say?

76% of 2,713 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation cost on Steam?

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation costs $29.99 on Steam (US).

Does Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation work on Steam Deck?

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation

by Stardock Entertainment, Oxide Games · published by Stardock Entertainment · Released Nov 10, 2016

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#4,331

▲ 24.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

76% positive

Mostly Positive2,713 reviews

Owners (est.)200K–500K

24h peak

Highest seen3,827

May 20206.5 years ago

Price on Steam

$29.99

Lowest ever $29.99 Nov 2026

RisingSteadyFalling

Players +24.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 11:07 UTC · tracking since 2016-11-01

Concurrent players

Last 7 days

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Where to buy

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Steam Official

Prices update every 6 hours

$29.99

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Ashes of the Singularity: EscalationEdition
$29.99
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Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Ultimate EditionBundle
$70.28
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Reviews

76% positive of 2,713 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓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 30, 2026, 6:12 PM UTC
Build 26330835the current build when we started tracking41 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (3)

Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
opt-in · build 26330546
v3.3 Release
Oct 30, 2026, 5:59 PM UTC
previous · build 26330538
v3.10.191346
Oct 30, 2026, 5:59 PM UTC
modding · build 26330531
v3.10 Modder's Build

Patch notes

Aug 7, 2025
Patchv3.31 Now Available
v3.31 Update for Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Players can enjoy a new update that brings a new map and gameplay improvementsThe latest update introduces a new map titled "Luna," designed for four players. This map features a central critical point, alo…
May 8, 2025
PatchThe Balance Update - Now Available
Major Balance Changes Now Available We’re pleased to announce that a significant update is now live, introducing a series of balance changes aimed at enhancing your gameplay experience. This latest round of adjustments focuses on providing more strategic optio…
Feb 6, 2025
Patchv3.21 Now Live: The Multiplayer Update
Now Available - v3.21 The Multiplayer Update View Changelog We’re excited to announce that our latest update focuses on elevating the multiplayer experience in Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation. With this update, we’ve implemented significant performance en…
Feb 20, 2024
PatchUpdate Notes for February 20, 2024
Launcher update: Added support for The Political Machine 2024.
Oct 9, 2023
PatchUpdate Note for October 9, 2023
Launcher update for Galactic Civilizations IV.
Aug 26, 2023
PatchHotfix on August 26, 2023
Hotfix to re-enable multiplayer.

Other news (9)

Oct 26, 2026
Watch the New Trailer for Ashes of the Singularity II
Wishlist NowIn Ashes of the Singularity II, humanity is no longer the dominant power in the solar system. The Post-Human Coalition, a faction of humans who have abandoned their physical bodies, has surpassed Earth in technology. A rogue artificial intelligence…
Sep 7, 2026
Publisher Sale: Up to 90% off Ashes of the Singularity titles
Command vast armies fighting for control of entire worlds in Ashes of the Singularity IIWishlist NowGet up to 90% off Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation during the 2026 Publisher SaleView Entire SaleView Entire Sale
Feb 23, 2026
Ashes of the Singularity II Demo Available Now on Steam Next Fest
Free massive-scale RTS demo includes two factions, 8-player multiplayer, three maps and full skirmish modePlay the demoStardock Entertainment and Oxide Games announced today that a free demo for Ashes of the Singularity II, the highly anticipated sequel to the…
Dec 3, 2025
First Gameplay Trailer Released for Ashes of the Singularity II
Check out the first gameplay trailer for Ashes of the Singularity IICommand vast armies fighting for control of entire worlds in this massive-scale RTS gameAdd to your Steam wishlist nowThe first gameplay trailer for Ashes of the Singularity II is now live, of…
Aug 6, 2025
Announcing: Ashes of the Singularity II
Highly anticipated sequel features larger battles, advanced units, and a new campaign to lead humanity against hostile AI takeoverWishlist Ashes II NowStardock and Oxide Games today announced Ashes of the Singularity II, the highly anticipated sequel to the gr…
Aug 15, 2024
NOW OUT: Sins of a Solar Empire II

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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: 76% on 2026-11-01 → 76% today (2,713 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$29.99

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DLC

13 items on Steam, newest first.

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Core Worlds DLC
$2.9975% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Hunter / Prey Expansion
$9.9969% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Secret Missions DLC
$5.9992% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Juggernaut DLC
Free90% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Co-Op Map Pack
Free84% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Inception DLC
$3.9950% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Oblivion DLC
$3.99100% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Gauntlet DLC
$3.9950% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Turtle Wars DLC
$3.9950% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Epic Map Pack DLC
$3.99100% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Overlord Scenario Pack DLC
$3.9950% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Soundtrack DLC
$9.99100% positive
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Dawn of the Singularity eBook
$4.9950% positive

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