Overwatch® vs War Thunder: Player Count Comparison
Overwatch® is currently the bigger game, with 56,379 players in game against 30,645 for War Thunder — about 1.8× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
| Steam rank | #14 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 63,401 |
| Reviews | Mostly Negative |
| Price | Free to play |
| Released | 10 Aug, 2023 |
War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
| Steam rank | #15 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 77,151 |
| Reviews | Mostly Positive |
| Price | Free to play |
| Released | 15 Aug, 2013 |
Overwatch® player trend
War Thunder player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 1, 2026, Overwatch® leads with 56,379 concurrent players (Steam rank #14) while War Thunder has 30,645 (rank #15). Player count measures how busy a game is right now, not how good it is — check the review scores above alongside it.
See both inside the full Steam top 100 chart.