Steam: The Empire of Video Games in 2024
Steam has emerged as the undisputed platform for purchasing and enjoying PC video games, becoming a true reference point in the industry. Since its launch, it has attracted millions of users, allowing Valve, its creator, to collect and analyze a vast amount of data on the preferences and gaming habits of its community. This deep understanding translates into a more personalized and enriching experience for players.
The 'Best of 2024' Section
As the year comes to a close, Valve has launched its 'Best of 2024' section, highlighting the best-selling games of the year. This list not only reflects the most popular titles but also provides a clear view of emerging trends in the world of video games. The games are categorized into four sections: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, based on total gross revenue generated throughout the year.
Classification Criteria
It’s important to note that Steam's classification is based solely on gross revenue, meaning that specific sales figures are not disclosed. This methodology allows Valve to offer a ranking that reflects both popularity and commercial success without delving into numerical details. Thus, players can have a clear idea of which games are the most prominent of the year.
The Best-Selling Titles
Below, we explore the games that have captured the attention and interest of the gaming community in 2024:
Platinum Section
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Black Myth: Wukong
- PUBG: Battlegrounds
- Counter-Strike 2
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Destiny 2
- DOTA 2
- Elden Ring
- Apex Legends
- Helldivers 2
- Palworld
Gold Section
- Enshrouded
- EA Sports FC 24
- EA Sports FC 25
- War Thunder
- Throne and Liberty
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Warframe 1999
- Path of Exile 2
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
- Dead by Daylight
- The First Descendant
- Naraka: Bladepoint
Silver Section
- Once Human
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink
- The Elder Scrolls: Online
- Last Epoch
- Fallout 76
- Diablo IV
- Tekken 8
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Final Fantasy XIV Online
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Dragon's Dogma 2
- Gray Zone Warfare
- Stardew Valley
- Manor Lords
- Rust
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Forza Horizon 5
- Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
- Forza Horizon 4
- Lethal Company
- Lost Ark
- Hogwarts Legacy
Bronze Section
- Chained Together
- Bodycam
- Farming Simulator 25
- World of Warships
- Hearts of Iron IV
- Hades 2
- Satisfactory
- It Takes Two
- Ready or Not
- The Finals
- Balatro
- ARK: Survival Ascended
- Crusader Kings 3
- Battlefield 2042
- Black Desert
- Sons of the Forest
- Factorio
- TCG Card Shop Simulator
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Sea of Thieves
- Silent Hill 2 Remake
- Street Fighter 6
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Euro Truck Simulator 2
- Path of Exile
- Civilization VI
- Total War: Warhammer 3
- Overwatch 2
- Horizon: Forbidden West – Complete Edition
- Project Zomboid
- Monster Hunter World
- Los Sims 4
- Persona 3 Reload
- American Truck Simulator
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Team Fortress 2
- Liar's Bar
- Supermarket Simulator
- Hunt: Showdown 1986
- Phasmophobia
- Content Warning
- Rimworld
- Wallpaper Engine
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Fallout 4
- No Man's Sky
- V Rising
- Stellaris
- NBA 2K25
Beyond Sales
In addition to the sales rankings, Valve has created other lists that include the most played games of the year and those that have gained popularity on Steam Deck, its dedicated handheld gaming console for PC games. This demonstrates Valve's ongoing commitment to providing a dynamic platform that adapts to the changing needs of its community.
So, Steam is not just a place to buy video games; it is a vibrant ecosystem where emerging trends arise and communities form around shared experiences. As we move into a new year, it will be exciting to see how these rankings evolve and what new gems the gaming world will bring us in the near future.
So get ready to explore these highlighted titles and discover what makes each one special in the vast universe of Steam in 2024!