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January 5, 2026

Steam just hit more concurrent players than there are people in Canada, as Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG push it to a new peak

On January 4, Steam reached a peak of 41,816,052 users logged into the platform, with approximately 13.4 million actively engaged in gameplay. This user count surpasses the entire population of Canada, estimated at around 41.6 million as of late 2025. Steam's user base has nearly doubled since the initial lockdown in April 2020, driven by factors such as rising console prices and the introduction of handheld devices like the Steam Deck. Valve plans to launch the Steam Machine, which will be crucial for its market success in the gaming landscape.

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December 17, 2025

Steam Replay Is Here to Recap Your Year in PC Gaming

Steam Replay 205 provides PC gamers with a detailed breakdown of their gaming statistics from January 1 to December 14. It includes information such as the most-played games and the percentage of total playtime for each title, the number of times each game was launched, and the total number of games engaged with, with the average user playing four titles in the last year. It also tracks the number of demos explored, compares total games played this year to stats from 2024, notes the longest gaming streak, and identifies favorite genres. For Steam Deck users, it tracks usage of the device and input method preferences. Steam's analysis shows that 14% of playtime was spent on titles released in 2023, down from 15% in 2022, while 44% of playtime was on games released between 2018 and 2024, and 40% on older titles. These statistics account for 98% of total playtime, leaving 2% unaccounted for, potentially including time spent on demos or browsing. Users can access their Steam Replay at store.steampowered.com/replay or through the Steam desktop app, with options to share their statistics publicly.

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December 2, 2025

Steam’s most widely used GPU is less powerful than you’d think, but new survey shows RTX 50-series is catching up

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has become the most popular graphics card among gamers, frequently topping survey responses due to its availability in well-priced laptops under ,000, allowing for a solid 1080p gaming experience. The laptop version of the 4060 has surpassed its desktop counterpart, indicating a shift towards more portable gaming solutions. Additionally, the RTX 5070 is gaining popularity, currently ranking as the 11th most common card and potentially moving into the top five by the start of the new year. Most gamers continue to use 16GB or 32GB of RAM, and there is a growing trend of players transitioning to Windows 11, influenced by Microsoft's updates.

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November 1, 2025

Brendan Greene’s open-world survival roguelike hikes into early access later this month, and it’ll actually let you save your run through its brutal wilderness

Prologue: Go Wayback!, developed by Brendan Greene's PlayerUnknown Productions, has been in open beta for two and a half months and will launch in early access on November 20. The game features a hiking simulation where players trek from a cabin to a weather tower, with unique maps generated by machine-learning technology. The terrain and weather create challenging survival scenarios. The early access version will introduce two new modes: Objective: Survive, focusing on survival challenges, and Free Roam, allowing exploration without hazards. Additional features include a map editor, map seed sharing, and a mid-run save option, which has been complex to implement. The game's reception will be significant for Greene's long-term vision of creating expansive gaming platforms.

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October 22, 2025

CHARTS: Battlefield 6 holds onto No.1 spot on Steam

Battlefield 6 is the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending October 21st, having sold over seven million copies since its launch on October 10th. Counter-Strike 2 holds the second spot, while Arc Raiders has moved up to third place in pre-orders ahead of its release on October 30th. The Steam Deck ranks fourth, followed by Fellowship at fifth and Escape from Duckov at sixth. PUBG: Battlegrounds has climbed to seventh place, EA Sports FC 26 has dropped to eighth, Digimon Story Time Stranger is at ninth, and Ball x Pit rounds out the list at tenth.

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September 17, 2025

CHARTS: Borderlands 4 debuts at No.1 on Steam

Borderlands 4 is the highest-grossing title on Steam for the week ending September 16th, having launched on September 11th. Counter-Strike 2 is in second place, while PUBG: Battlegrounds has climbed to third. Hollow Knight: Silksong has dropped to fourth, and the Steam Deck is in fifth place. Marvel Rivals has risen to sixth, Helldivers 2 is in seventh, Path of Exile 2 has re-entered the Top 100, NBA 2K26 is in ninth, and Shape of Dreams debuted at tenth.

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September 2, 2025

CHARTS: Halo content helps Helldivers 2 return to Top Ten

Helldivers 2 is the second highest-grossing title on Steam as of last week, following the launch of Halo-themed content on August 26, which boosted its ranking by 14 spots. Counter-Strike 2 remains the top game, while PUBG: Battlegrounds is in third place. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater debuted in fourth place on August 28. The Steam Deck is now fifth, and Path of Exile 2 is sixth. Apex Legends dropped to seventh, while pre-orders for Borderlands 4 are in eighth place, and NBA 2K26 pre-orders are ninth. No Man's Sky rounds out the top ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending September 2nd is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Helldivers 2, Sony 3. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 4. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami 5. Steam Deck, Valve 6. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games 7. Apex Legends, EA 8. Borderlands 4, 2K Games (P) 9. NBA 2K26, 2K Games (P) 10. No Man's Sky, Hello Games

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August 26, 2025

CHARTS: New event brings MahjongSoul back to No.4 on Steam

The gaming landscape on Steam has shifted with the rise of the China-exclusive title, 雀魂麻將 (MahjongSoul), which has moved up 91 places to secure the fourth position on the revenue chart due to a new summer event. Counter-Strike 2 remains the highest-grossing game, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds in second place. The Steam Deck has climbed to third, while Apex Legends has risen to fifth and Dota 2 to sixth. Peak has dropped to seventh, Marvel Rivals is in eighth, Battlefield 6 has fallen to ninth, and Sports FC 26 rounds out the top ten. Steam's Top Ten for the week ending August 26th: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 3. Steam Deck, Valve 4. 雀魂麻將 (MahjongSoul), Catfood Studio 5. Apex Legends, Respawn 6. Dota 2, Valve 7. Peak, Aggro Crab 8. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 9. Battlefield 6, EA (P) 10. EA Sports FC 26, EA (P)

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August 19, 2025

CHARTS: PUBG back at No.1 on Steam

PUBG: Battlegrounds has reclaimed the top position as the highest-grossing game on Steam, rising 13 spots. Counter-Strike 2 has slipped to second place. Peak has climbed to No. 3. Valve's Steam Deck is at No. 4, while Battlefield 6 has dropped to No. 5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition debuted at No. 6. Cyberpunk 2077 fell to No. 7. Marvel Rivals dropped to No. 8, and Umamusume: Pretty Derby rose to No. 9. Rust is at No. 10. The rankings are for the week ending August 19th.

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August 6, 2025

CHARTS: Battlefield 6 pre-orders shoot to No.3 on Steam

Pre-orders for Battlefield 6 became the third highest-grossing item on Steam last week. The game is set to release on October 10th and marks a return to the modern warfare aesthetic seen in Battlefield 3 and 4. Counter-Strike 2 was the highest-grossing title on Steam, followed by Grounded 2 in second place. The Steam Deck dropped to fourth, while PUBG: Battlegrounds fell to fifth. Titan Quest 2 secured sixth place after selling over 300,000 copies since its Early Access launch. Dead by Daylight rose to seventh due to a 60 percent price reduction. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending August 5th included: Counter-Strike 2, Grounded 2, Battlefield 6, Steam Deck, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Titan Quest 2, Dead by Daylight, Peak, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and Marvel Rivals.