A remarkable shift in the gaming landscape has occurred as a new title has surged to the forefront of Steam’s best-selling games list. The game, priced at a modest .99, has managed to outpace heavyweights like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Mortal Shell II, and Star Wars: Zero Company, claiming the top spot for the week of August 18 to August 25. This achievement is particularly impressive given that the sales chart is ranked by revenue, which typically favors higher-priced titles. The game’s success is underscored by its “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam, boasting an impressive 95% approval rating from over 12,200 user reviews.
The Breakout Hit
The title in question is How to Fish, a fresh offering from independent developer Dazed Games. This marks the studio’s second release, following their previous title, Out of Hand, which launched in 2025 and garnered only four user reviews. In stark contrast, How to Fish has made a remarkable debut, achieving the #1 best-selling position on Steam within just eight days of its release. This unexpected success highlights the growing trend of “friendslop” games, which have captured the interest of players and contributed to the title’s rapid rise.
Best-Selling Steam Games Last Week
Following How to Fish in the rankings is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, securing the #2 position primarily through pre-orders. The #3 spot is held by Mortal Shell II, which launched on the same day as How to Fish. Meanwhile, Wardogs occupies the #4 position, and Stalker 2, which recently received a significant update and discount, rounds out the top five. The sixth to tenth positions are filled by Helldivers 2, Big Walk, Star Wars: Zero Company, and Black Myth: Wukong. It is worth noting that Star Wars: Zero Company, which was released just yesterday, is currently reflecting pre-order numbers.
In the previous week, the best-selling Steam game was Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, a first-person shooter that has since seen a significant drop in sales. The prior week also featured an upcoming PS5 console exclusive that topped the Steam charts based solely on pre-orders. Several titles have fallen out of the top ten, including No Room in Hell 2, Total War: Warhammer II, and Kingdom Hearts – HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, with the latter two having previously been in the top five.
As the live chart evolves, Star Wars: Zero Company is currently positioned as the #1 best-selling game, likely to maintain its lead in the upcoming weekly chart. However, its shorter release window compared to other titles may impact its overall ranking.
