Five years on, Deep Rock Galactic is still packing lobbies, not just caves—something many trendier shooters can’t claim. The game draws about 7,000 daily log-ins, plenty of 97% Steam reviews, and somehow avoids the burnout other live service titles face. Regular updates and a goofy-but-loyal dwarf fanbase have helped it carve a niche in the crowded co-op genre. Wondering how it keeps mining success while others fade? There’s more to unearth.
Although the co-op shooter market is packed tighter than a dwarf’s backpack, Deep Rock Galactic has managed to dig out a special place for itself—pun intended. Five years in, the game still pulls in an average of 1,705 concurrent players as of May 2025, and while those numbers might not rival the biggest blockbusters, they’re impressive for a title that asks you to mine for minerals while fending off alien bugs.
At its peak, Deep Rock Galactic drew an impressive 54,160 dwarves into its caves on June 16, and an all-time high of 56,876 wasn’t far behind. Players aren’t just passing through, either. The average user spends over 69 hours in the depths, which says a lot about the game’s replay value—and maybe even more about the appeal of space pickaxes. Despite recent fluctuations, current players usually hover around 2,000 at any given time, demonstrating consistent engagement.
Deep Rock Galactic is also available on nearly every major platform, from Steam and consoles to mobile devices, making it easy for players to join the mining mayhem no matter where they game. Unlike many contemporary titles, it avoids the player burnout often associated with live service games that demand constant attention and spending. Around 7,000 dwarves log in daily, a steady trickle that speaks to a dedicated, if not obsessed, community. The game’s 2.7 million followers on social media and platforms like Steam indicate that it’s not just a niche curiosity, but a fixture in many gamers’ libraries.
The foundation of this loyalty? Regular updates, community engagement, and genuinely fun co-op missions. The developers clearly know how to keep things fresh, whether it’s with new content drops or just the right amount of bug-fixing. That steady support seems to have helped player retention, even amid the usual monthly fluctuations—numbers dip, numbers rise, and somehow, the core audience sticks around.
Deep Rock Galactic’s high review score—97% on Steam—doesn’t hurt its reputation, either. While the exact revenue remains a mystery, strong reviews and player engagement suggest that sales of the base game and DLCs have kept the lights on and the drills running. Positive word of mouth continues to attract new players, and the devs are wise enough to ride that momentum with continuous updates.
Somehow, amid fierce competition, Deep Rock Galactic has carved out an enduring spot in the co-op scene, proving that dwarves—and their fans—are nothing if not persistent.