Steam Charts See Major Shake-Up with New Entries and Big Climbs
The latest Steam weekly sales chart, covering the period from August 19th to August 26th, has seen a significant reshuffle in its top-selling paid products. Several new and returning titles made strong entries, pushing out previous mainstays and signaling a shift in player preferences for the week.
Among the most notable new additions to the paid chart are Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the anticipated remake, and Borderlands 4. Electronic Arts' shooter, Battlefield 2042, also made a significant return to the top 10, largely driven by the release of a substantial new content update that reignited player interest.
Top 10 Paid Products by Revenue (August 19-26):
- Steam Deck (Previous Rank: 2)
- Mahjong Soul (Previous Rank: 69)
- PEAK (Previous Rank: 1)
- Battlefield 6 (Previous Rank: 3)
- EA Sports FC 26 (Previous Rank: 21)
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Previous Rank: 62)
- Borderlands 4 (Previous Rank: 14)
- Forza Horizon 5 (Previous Rank: 71)
- Battlefield 2042 (Previous Rank: Not in Top 10)
- Dead by Daylight (Previous Rank: 7)
The overall top 10 products by revenue, which includes both paid and free-to-play titles, shows the continued dominance of established multiplayer giants. Free-to-play games like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds consistently rank high due to their massive player bases and ongoing engagement.
Top 10 Overall Products by Revenue (Paid and Free):
- Counter-Strike 2 (Free-to-Play)
- PUBG: Battlegrounds (Free-to-Play)
- Steam Deck
- Mahjong Soul
- Apex Legends (Free-to-Play)
- Dota 2 (Free-to-Play)
- PEAK
- Marvel Rivals (Free-to-Play)
- Battlefield 6
- EA Sports FC 26
Several games also achieved or updated their peak concurrent player counts during this period, highlighting bursts of activity for both new and older titles:
- Delta Force – 210,413 players
- Hollow Knight – 45,548 players
- Discounty – 3,662 players
- Knightica – 3,170 players
- LEGO Batman: The Videogame – 3,032 players
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – 1,800 players
- VOID/BREAKER – 1,086 players
This week's chart demonstrates the dynamic nature of the PC gaming landscape on Steam. The strong performance of games like Metal Gear Solid Delta and Borderlands 4 indicates high anticipation for these titles, even in early access or pre-order phases. Meanwhile, Battlefield 2042's surge proves that significant content updates can successfully re-engage a player base and drive sales. For players, this means a constantly evolving list of popular games to explore, from highly anticipated remakes to long-standing multiplayer favorites kept fresh with new content.
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