2023 has been an exciting year for PC gaming, with Steam continuing to lead as the preferred digital storefront. Valve’s recently released list of the year’s best-selling and most-played games on Steam offers a fascinating glimpse into current gaming trends.
Reflecting the Trends
The Steam statistics serve as a mirror to the preferences of the PC gaming community. Understanding these trends is crucial for both gamers and developers.
Top-Selling Games on Steam in 2023
The 12 highest grossing games on Steam in 2023 (in alphabetical order) are:
- Apex Legends
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Call of Duty
- Counter-Strike 2
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Destiny 2
- Dota 2
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Lost Ark
- PUBG: Battlegrounds
- Sons Of The Forest
- Starfield
Best New Releases of 2023
The most popular new releases in 2023, in alphabetical order, include:
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cities: Skylines 2
- EA Sports FC 24
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Payday 3
- Remnant 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Sons Of The Forest
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Starfield
- Street Fighter 6
Most Played Games Based on Peak Concurrent Players
Games exceeding 300,000 simultaneous players:
- Apex Legends
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Counter-Strike 2
- Destiny 2
- Dota 2
- Goose Goose Duck
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Lost Ark
- PUBG: Battlegrounds
- Sons Of The Forest
- Starfield
Steam Deck Favorites
The most popular games on Steam Deck:
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Dave the Diver
- Elden Ring
- Grand Theft Auto 5
- Half-Life
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Resident Evil 4
- Starfield
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Vampire Survivors
Most Played Controller Games
Top games played with a controller in alphabetical order:
- Apex Legends
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Call of Duty
- EA SPORTS FC 24
- EA SPORTS FIFA 23
- Elden Ring
- Hogwarts Legacy
- NBA 2K23
- Resident Evil 4
- Rocket League
- Starfield
- Street Fighter 6
Top VR Games by Gross Revenue
The most successful VR games:
- Beat Saber
- Blade and Sorcery
- BONELAB
- BONEWORKS
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
- Ghosts of Tabor
- Gorilla Tag
- Half-Life: Alyx
- Into the Radius VR
- Pavlov VR
- The Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
- VTOL VR
Exploring the Pinnacle of PC Gaming
As we approach the end of 2023, this list not only serves as a recap of the year’s gaming landscape but also as a guide for those seeking new gaming experiences. Whether you’re into mainstream hits, indie gems, or VR adventures, Steam’s diverse catalog has something for everyone.