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Pixel Starships

StatusOnlineOfficial site ↗Android, Web Browser, Windows, iOS, macOSReleased January 2016 · 11 years ago

~850daily players

Range 610 – 1.2k· Medium confidence·Up 4.6% this week

Last measured · updated dailyHow we estimate

Pixel Starships is the world's first full spaceship management game in an 8-bit massive online universe. Build your starship, recruit and train a diverse crew, and engage in epic battles with players around the globe. From constructing a strategic layout for your ship to managing resources like power and weapons, every decision you make impacts your journey through space. Explore mysterious planets, complete challenging missions, and research advanced technologies to upgrade your ship. With real-time PvP battles, alliances, and a thriving online community, Pixel Starships combines strategy, simulation, and RPG elements in a seamless space-faring adventure. Whether you’re commanding from the bridge or strategizing your next move, Pixel Starships offers a galaxy of possibilities. Play for free and immerse yourself in this massive multiplayer online universe. Your spaceship, your crew, your story – become a legend in the stars!

We estimate that about 850 people play Pixel Starships on a typical day (most likely between 610 and 1,200), based on data from Nov 13, 2026. Around 120,000 accounts (between 90,000 and 150,000) have played it at some point. It is anchored on Steam’s official concurrent-player count, converted to daily players, so players on other launchers or consoles may not be fully counted. Confidence: medium — Steam covers part of the player base, or several community signals agree. How we estimate.

Player stats

Estimated daily players

~850

Range 610 – 1.2k · Medium confidence

How many people we think play Pixel Starships on a typical day.

Last measured Nov 13, 2026How we estimate

Estimated total players

~120k

Range 90k – 150k · Medium confidence

How many accounts we think have played Pixel Starships at some point.

Last measured Nov 13, 2026How we estimate

Steam peak concurrent players

190

Measured on Nov 14, 2026

The most players online at once on Steam that day. Other launchers and platforms are not counted.

Monthly history: Collecting data since Nov 5, 2026. The table appears once there are two calendar months to compare.

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Community activity

Daily Pixel Starships community data from Steam, Discord, Reddit, Twitch and YouTube. Collected since Nov 5, 2026.

Steam concurrent players

72% positive · 3,037 reviews

190Up 9.2% past week

As of Nov 14, 2026

Pixel Starships peaked at 190 concurrent players on Steam on Nov 14, 2026, below its tracked high of 207 set on Nov 12, 2026. Steam activity is up 9.2% over the past week. Players have posted 3,037 Steam reviews, 72% of them positive.

Discord members

2,695 online at last check

20k

As of Nov 14, 2026

On Nov 14, 2026 the official Pixel Starships Discord server had 20,011 members, with 2,695 of them online at the last check. Membership has held steady over the past week.

Reddit members

9.4kUp 0.1% past week

As of Nov 14, 2026

On Nov 14, 2026 the Pixel Starships subreddit counted 9,362 members. Subreddit membership has held steady over the past week.

Twitch viewers

1 live streams

2

As of Nov 14, 2026

On Nov 14, 2026 Pixel Starships drew 2 live viewers on Twitch across 1 streams.

YouTube subscribers

1.1k

As of Nov 14, 2026

On Nov 14, 2026 the official Pixel Starships YouTube channel had 1,120 subscribers. The subscriber count has held steady over the past week.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people play Pixel Starships?

About 850 people play Pixel Starships on a typical day (most likely between 610 and 1,200), as of Nov 13, 2026. Around 120,000 accounts have played it at some point. It is anchored on Steam’s official concurrent-player count, converted to daily players, so players on other launchers or consoles may not be fully counted. Confidence: medium — Steam covers part of the player base, or several community signals agree.

Is Pixel Starships dead or still active?

No — Pixel Starships is live and playable, with an estimated 850 daily players as of Nov 13, 2026.

How many players does Pixel Starships have on Steam?

Pixel Starships peaked at 190 concurrent players on Steam on Nov 14, 2026. Its highest daily peak since we started tracking is 207. This only counts Steam — players on other launchers and platforms are not included.

How big is the Pixel Starships Discord server?

The official Pixel Starships Discord server had around 20,011 members on Nov 14, 2026.

When was Pixel Starships released?

Pixel Starships was released in January 2016 by Savy Soda.

What platforms is Pixel Starships available on?

Pixel Starships is available on Windows, macOS, Web Browser, Android, and iOS.

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