War Thunder vs HELLDIVERS™ 2: Player Count Comparison
HELLDIVERS™ 2 is currently the bigger game, with 34,826 players in game against 28,134 for War Thunder — about 1.2× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
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 | #17 |
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| Weekly peak | 73,981 |
| Reviews | Mostly Positive |
| Price | Free to play |
| Released | 15 Aug, 2013 |
HELLDIVERS™ 2
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
| Steam rank | #20 |
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| Weekly peak | 52,823 |
| Reviews | Mostly Positive |
| Price | $39.99 |
| Released | Feb 8, 2024 |
War Thunder player trend
HELLDIVERS™ 2 player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 15, 2026, HELLDIVERS™ 2 leads with 34,826 concurrent players (Steam rank #20) while War Thunder has 28,134 (rank #17). 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.