How many people are playing Ethel right now?

Ethel is app 2852930 on Steam. Player counts appear once the tracker has sampled it.

What is the all-time peak player count of Ethel?

1 concurrent players on 14 Sep 2026.

When was Ethel released on Steam?

Ethel was released on Steam on 15 Mar 2024.

Ethel

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Game update18 Jun 2025Smarter, Smoother, SharperIn this update, I've focused on polishing the moment-to-moment experience without softening the edge that makes this game.. Here's what's new: · Key Item Notifications No more guessing what you just picked up! Whenever you acquire a key item, an on-screen prompt will now briefly describe it, helping you stay oriented and focused on your next task. · Dynamic Puzzle Hints Your character will now…

Published	Kind	Announcement	Build
2 Oct 2024, 01:32 UTC	Game update	HOT FIX - Added 1 NEW jumpscare. - Place Parentheses around important key information in notes. - Fixed a bug that allowed player to type inside the text box of notes.	15896369
21 Sep 2024, 15:04 UTC	Game update	Hot Fix - Fixed Options Menu in Main Menu bugging out and not working. - Fixed issue where not everything was being localized.	15781542
21 Sep 2024, 04:22 UTC	Major update	Game Changing Update is HERE! What's in the Update? - Checkpoint save feature added - Increased number of scares - Multi-language support integrated - Reduced reading in notes by 50% - Improved optimization for smoother gameplay - Enhanced visuals for a more immersive experience - Upgraded lighting for better atmosphere - Objective prompts implemented - Adjusted locations of certain progression items for smoother gameplay f…	15778565
28 Mar 2024, 11:06 UTC	Game update	More Guidance to Next Objective - Provided players with more guidance through player dialogue, aiding them in better understanding their next objective.	13881375
25 Mar 2024, 15:55 UTC	Game update	Minor Bug Fixes and Changes to Lighting - Fixed a bug that caused player dialogue to remain on screen for a long period of time after interacting with certain items. - Fixed the lighting making it easier for players to navigate and see.	13845412
18 Mar 2024, 03:18 UTC	Game update	Less back-and-forth for certain items. Experienced players will readily discern the alterations within the game, whereas newcomers will likely find the gameplay less laborious.	13770032
18 Mar 2024, 00:13 UTC	Game update	Working Hard to Resolve Lighting Issues Some players may have noticed varying levels of darkness in the game, which was caused by a malfunction with the fog during the final stages of development. The fog was intended to enhance lighting effects and brighten the game. Despite efforts to rectify the issue by adjusting the player flashlight, I regret any inconvenience this may have caused for those unable to fully enjoy the experience.…	—
17 Mar 2024, 17:38 UTC	Game update	Reduced tedious back-and-forth objectives I've streamlined the game mechanics to reduce tedium and minimize the need for excessive back-and-forth retrieval of items. My aim is to enhance the overall experience for both existing players and those considering purchasing the game. Thank you for all the support.	13767666

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Kind

Announcement

Build

2 Oct 2024, 01:32 UTC

Game update

HOT FIX

- Added 1 NEW jumpscare. - Place Parentheses around important key information in notes. - Fixed a bug that allowed player to type inside the text box of notes.

15896369

21 Sep 2024, 15:04 UTC

Game update

Hot Fix

- Fixed Options Menu in Main Menu bugging out and not working. - Fixed issue where not everything was being localized.

15781542

21 Sep 2024, 04:22 UTC

Major update

Game Changing Update is HERE!

What's in the Update? - Checkpoint save feature added - Increased number of scares - Multi-language support integrated - Reduced reading in notes by 50% - Improved optimization for smoother gameplay - Enhanced visuals for a more immersive experience - Upgraded lighting for better atmosphere - Objective prompts implemented - Adjusted locations of certain progression items for smoother gameplay f…

15778565

28 Mar 2024, 11:06 UTC

Game update

More Guidance to Next Objective

- Provided players with more guidance through player dialogue, aiding them in better understanding their next objective.

13881375

25 Mar 2024, 15:55 UTC

Game update

Minor Bug Fixes and Changes to Lighting

- Fixed a bug that caused player dialogue to remain on screen for a long period of time after interacting with certain items. - Fixed the lighting making it easier for players to navigate and see.

13845412

18 Mar 2024, 03:18 UTC

Game update

Less back-and-forth for certain items.

Experienced players will readily discern the alterations within the game, whereas newcomers will likely find the gameplay less laborious.

13770032

18 Mar 2024, 00:13 UTC

Game update

Working Hard to Resolve Lighting Issues

Some players may have noticed varying levels of darkness in the game, which was caused by a malfunction with the fog during the final stages of development. The fog was intended to enhance lighting effects and brighten the game. Despite efforts to rectify the issue by adjusting the player flashlight, I regret any inconvenience this may have caused for those unable to fully enjoy the experience.…

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17 Mar 2024, 17:38 UTC

Game update

Reduced tedious back-and-forth objectives

I've streamlined the game mechanics to reduce tedium and minimize the need for excessive back-and-forth retrieval of items. My aim is to enhance the overall experience for both existing players and those considering purchasing the game. Thank you for all the support.

13767666