Management simulation game RimWorld has made a notable return to the Steam Top Ten, propelled by the launch of its new Odyssey DLC. The title surged an impressive 58 positions, landing at the No. 3 spot on Steam for the week, aided by a 20 percent discount that has attracted both new and returning players. Following its release on July 11th, the Odyssey DLC emerged as the fifth highest-selling title for the week, further solidifying RimWorld’s position in the gaming landscape.
Steam’s Competitive Landscape
In the ongoing competition for player engagement, Counter-Strike 2 continues to reign supreme as the No. 1 grossing title on the platform. Meanwhile, PUBG: Battlegrounds has climbed three positions to secure the second spot, buoyed by a crossover event with the popular K-pop group Aespa.
Valve’s Steam Deck hardware experienced a slight dip, dropping two spots to fourth place, just ahead of Marvel Rivals from NetEase, which rose an impressive 25 places to chart in sixth, thanks to the launch of a new season of content on July 11th.
In the indie sector, Peak has seen a decline, falling four spots to No. 7, despite having sold over 4.5 million units to date. On the other hand, Destiny 2 has made a comeback, entering the charts at No. 8 following the release of its latest expansion, The Edge of Fate, on July 15th. Naraka: Bladepoint, another title from NetEase, secured the ninth position, while Dead by Daylight slipped three spots to round out the top ten.
Here is the Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 15th:
- Counter-Strike 2, Valve
- PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton
- RimWorld, Ludeon Studios
- Steam Deck, Valve
- RimWorld – Odyssey, Ludeon Studios
- Marvel Rivals, NetEase
- Peak, Aggro Crab
- Destiny 2, Bungie
- Naraka: Bladepoint, NetEase
- Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive
