Deadlock Steam player numbers are almost on par with Overwatch. Although the game is only accessible by invitation, it is one of the most played titles on Steam.
Deadlock was the sixth most played game on Steam in the US in January. This data comes from the analytics company Circana.
This puts Valve’s new shooter among the leaders early on.
Deadlock combines hero shooter and MOBA
First and foremost, Deadlock is a team-oriented hero shooter. At the same time, the game contains strong MOBA elements. It thus combines mechanics from Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2.
Players choose a hero in the style of a 1930s fantasy gangster. They then earn money by fighting computer-controlled opponents in so-called lanes. With this money, they buy upgrades and strengthen their character. The goal is to defeat the opposing team.
Update leads to significant increase
Deadlock
was initially launched in fall 2024 without much fanfare. However, player numbers initially declined again.
In January, the Old Gods New Blood update was released. This brought six new characters into the game. In addition, a faster game mode was introduced. Furthermore, a large part of the gaming experience was revamped.
As a result, the number of concurrent players rose significantly. According to SteamDB, the peak number of concurrent players climbed from around 30,000 at the beginning of the year to 125,000 within 24 hours.
By comparison, Overwatch recently reached a Steam peak of 134,000 concurrent players.
Access by invitation only
Nevertheless, Deadlock is still not freely accessible. Interested players need an invitation from active players. Although codes are distributed by streamers, among others, access remains limited.
In addition, Valve is not actively promoting the game at this time.
The Steam page contains only limited information. Nevertheless, interest continues to grow.
Valve’s experience in the multiplayer sector
Valve also has extensive experience in the multiplayer segment. Team Fortress 2 is considered a defining game in the hero shooter genre. Dota 2 continues to be one of the most popular games on Steam.
Dota 2 recently reached a peak of 830,000 concurrent players. This puts it in second place among the most played Steam titles.
No release date known
There is currently no official release date for Deadlock.
It is also unclear when the game will be freely accessible.
In conclusion, it should be noted that Deadlock has developed considerable momentum despite limited access.
FAQ
Deadlock is a team-based hero shooter with MOBA elements from Valve.
A major update in January brought new content and revamped game mechanics.
No, access is by invitation only from active players.
The most recent peak was 125,000 concurrent players.
No official release date has been announced at this time.
