Steam has announced the list of top-grossing games for the year 2023 (based on the rankings of 2022). The Platinum group, also known as the Top, consists of 11 games in alphabetical order:
1. Apex Legends
2. Baldur’s Gate III
3. Call of Duty (including MW2, MW3, Warzone)
4. Counter-Strike 2
5. Cyberpunk 2077
6. Destiny 2
7. Dota 2
8. Hogwarts Legacy
9. PUBG: Battlegrounds
10. Sons of the Forest
11. Starfield
When comparing the rankings to those of 2022, we can see that perennial favorites like Apex Legends, CS2/CSGO, Dota 2, Destiny 2, and PUBG continue to hold their positions. Call of Duty franchises also consistently secure top rankings.
As for the new games that made it to the 2023 rankings, there are several notable ones. Baldur’s Gate III has garnered numerous awards, while Hogwarts Legacy gained popularity since the beginning of the year. Cyberpunk 2077 made a comeback with its expansion pack, Phantom Liberty, and Starfield created a lot of hype. Lastly, Sons of the Forest surprised everyone as a survival horror game that gained popularity in the gaming community.
Apart from the aforementioned top group, here are some new releases that achieved the highest revenues in 2023:
1. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
2. Cities Skylines II
3. EA Sports FC 24
4. Payday 3
5. Remnant II
6. Resident Evil 4
7. Star Wars Jedi Survivor
8. Street Fighter 6
The games with simultaneous peak players exceeding 300,000 (compared to the previous benchmark of 240,000) are:
1. Apex Legends
2. Baldur’s Gate III
3. Counter-Strike 2
4. Destiny 2
5. Dota 2
6. Goose Goose Duck
7. Hogwarts Legacy
8. PUBG: Battlegrounds
9. Sons of the Forest
10. Starfield
In conclusion, the Steam Best of 2023 offers a selection of top-selling, most played, and popular games for the Steam Deck. For more information, visit the official Steam website. Don’t miss out on the Steam Winter Sale and make sure to cast your votes in the Steam Awards!
TLDR: Steam announces the top-grossing games of 2023, including perennial favorites like Apex Legends, CS2/CSGO, Dota 2, and Destiny 2. New releases such as Baldur’s Gate III, Hogwarts Legacy, and Cyberpunk 2077 have also gained significant popularity. With simultaneous peak players exceeding 300,000, these games have dominated the gaming scene. Don’t forget to check out the Steam Winter Sale and vote in the Steam Awards!
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