In a notable shift within the gaming landscape, Amazon and NCSoft’s latest MMO venture, Throne and Liberty, has ascended three spots to claim the No. 2 position in the weekly rankings. Since its launch on October 1st, the title has captivated audiences, amassing an impressive three million players within its inaugural week and achieving a peak concurrent player count of 336,300.
Steam’s Weekly Highlights
Meanwhile, Counter-Strike 2 continues to dominate as the highest-grossing title on Steam, maintaining its stronghold at the top. Following closely, the anime-inspired brawler Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has slipped to third place, despite enjoying a wave of critical acclaim and significant social media buzz, particularly on platforms like TikTok.
In the rankings, PUBG: Battlegrounds has fallen one position to fifth, while the indie sensation Liar’s Bar has made a striking entry into the Top Ten at No. 6 after its release on October 2nd. This dark card-slash-Russian roulette game has quickly gained traction among streamers, further solidifying its place in the competitive gaming arena.
Additionally, EA Sports FC 25 has dropped to seventh, while the zombie survival title DayZ has made a comeback, re-entering the Top 100 at eighth place, buoyed by the launch of its new Frostline expansion. Dota 2 remains steady in ninth, and rounding out the Top Ten are pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Here’s a snapshot of the Steam Top Ten for the week ending October 22nd:
- Counter-Strike 2, Valve
- Throne and Liberty, Amazon
- Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Bandai Namco
- Steam Deck, Valve
- PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton
- Liar’s Bar, Curve Animation
- EA Sports FC 25, EA
- DayZ, Bohemia Interactive
- Dota 2, Valve
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision (P)
