Popular games with highest players on Steam
What is Steam?
Steam is considered a highly popular online game distribution platform. Many gamers use this service, and it’s almost a given that if you’re thinking of buying a game, Steam will come to mind. In this article, steamdb.info has ranked the most popular and well-known games on Steam based on the number of players. Let’s check out which games are interesting and worth noting.
The most played online games
1.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
- Maximum number of players 3,257,248
PUBG: Battlegrounds is a Battle Royale game where 100 players fight each other until only one survivor remains. Players search for weapons, vehicles, and items in a shrinking battlefield, using their wits to overcome opponents and become the last person standing.
2.Palworld
- Maximum number of players 2,101,867
Palworld is a game where players can explore various environments, including land, sky, and sea, using Pal creatures as vehicles. These Pals come in many forms and types; some can assist in construction, generating power, and mining, while others may specialize in agriculture or farming tasks such as planting, watering, and harvesting crops. In dangerous situations, Pals can also help protect the player. Additionally, players can choose and breed the strongest Pals and trade them with friends.
3.Counter-Strike 2
- Maximum number of players 1,818,773
Counter-Strike 2 features several new updates, including a revamped look, new balance adjustments, and an improved sound system. The sound in Counter-Strike 2 has been enhanced to better reflect the physical environment, with greater clarity and more accurate game status indications. Additionally, the new balance adjustments aim to provide a more pleasant auditory experience.
4.Lost Ark
- Maximum number of players 1,325,305 คน
Lost Ark is an MMO Action RPG with a style similar to Diablo, developed by the Korean company Smilegate. It set a record for concurrent players on Steam, reaching up to 1.325 million after its launch in the Western Hemisphere through a collaboration with Amazon. Smilegate is a Korean game studio known for its expertise in MMO games, having made a name for itself with the shooter Crossfire. Lost Ark initially launched in South Korea in 2018 but recently entered the European and North American markets through Amazon Games.
5.Dota 2
- Maximum number of players 1,295,114
Dota 2 is one of the most popular games at the moment and is widely featured in esports competitions. Professional teams are established, and tournaments are held continuously with substantial prize pools. There are fans worldwide eagerly watching and supporting their favorite teams, much like traditional sports competitions.
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6.Cyberpunk 2077
- Maximum number of players 1,054,388
Cyberpunk 2077 is an action-adventure game set in an open world developed by CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Players take on the role of V, a mercenary searching for a unique implant that holds the key to immortality, and embark on an adventure in Night City, a metropolis obsessed with power, allure, and body modifications.
7.ELDEN RING
- Maximum number of players 953,426
Elden Ring tells the story of the Lands Between, ruled by Queen Marika the Eternal. The Elden Ring, which is the source of the Erdtree, has shattered into pieces, and Marika's descendants, all of whom are demigods, have each received fragments of the Elden Ring, known as Great Runes. Their immense power has ignited a war called The Shattering, and the conflict signifies a fall from favor by the Greater Will.
8.Banana
- Maximum number of players 917,272
The game has more than 800,000 concurrent players on Steam, making it the second most-played game after Counter-Strike 2. Many players have chosen to leave the game running or use farming bots, leading to player numbers that have surpassed expectations and set new records.
9.New World
- Maximum number of players 913,364
The Aeternum update adds new content featuring an eternal island filled with undead zombies. This is the new addition in this update. PC players who have already purchased the base game and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion will receive the Aeternum update for free. However, if the expansion has not been purchased, it must be bought to access the Aeternum update.
The PC and console versions of the game support cross-platform play on the same server, but players can only create characters on their respective platforms and cannot transfer characters between platforms.
New World: Aeternum will launch on both console and PC on October 15, 2024, with the standard edition priced at $59.99.
10.Hogwarts Legacy
- Maximum number of players 879,308 คน
Hogwarts Legacy is a creation of Avalanche Software, overseen by Warner Bros. Interactive and established under Portkey Games, a studio dedicated to managing video games set in the Wizarding World or Harry Potter universe.
The game was developed using Unreal Engine 5, and in fact, images and videos of the game had leaked as early as 2018. However, it took a long time to officially launch. It was first revealed at the PlayStation Showcase in September 2020 with an initial release target for 2021, but it faced multiple delays and ultimately released in 2023. Fans of the magical school had to wait nearly three years.
