Valve has published the TOP 10 projects that brought in the most profit in the last week in the Steam store (October 3-9).
Steam leadership remains firmly in the hands of the Steam Deck, a handheld PC that continues to dominate earnings across the platform. Close behind, the Steam Deck Dock for the console stands as a strong performer, particularly among gamers who want a seamless docking experience for bigger screens. FIFA 23 keeps its spot at the top of profitability through consistent sales, with a notable surge thanks to attractive bundles and regional discounts that keep its appeal high for football fans. A significant price drop has also pushed Need for Speed Heat into a competitive position, drawing in players who enjoy high-speed street racing with modern visuals and racing circuits. The Marauders makes its entrance into the top ten, drawing attention as a new title with a blend of survival action and tactical multiplayer. An early access survival title, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, known for Fallout: New Vegas, also finds traction, signaling continued interest in narrative-driven survival experiences. The mix showcases a marketplace that rewards both established franchises and ambitious new experiments in the survival and action genres.
TOP 10:
- Steam Deck remains the leading earner, continuing to drive sales across various regions and configurations.
- Steam Deck Dock expands the ecosystem by enabling easy docking for larger displays and enhanced control setups.
- FIFA 23 sustains profitability through ongoing bundles, discounts, and platform-wide promotions that keep the title popular among fans.
- Need for Speed Heat experiences renewed interest thanks to meaningful discounts and ongoing content updates that appeal to driving game enthusiasts.
- Marauders debuts among the top performers, drawing attention with its survival-action gameplay and cooperative play.
- Cyberpunk 2077 maintains momentum as a benchmark for open-world storytelling and technical performance on PC stores.
- Grounded remains a durable choice for players who enjoy micro-encounter survival in a quirky, grounded setting.
- FIFA 23 (different editions) continues to perform well, reflecting the franchise’s broad appeal across console and PC players seeking varied content.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (pre-order) keeps momentum through pre-release interest and ongoing multiplayer appeal.
- Slime Rancher 2 closes the list with its unique, family-friendly gameplay and ongoing updates that attract a dedicated audience.
Earlier in September, Valve named the most popular graphics card among Steam users. The service has also added four free-to-play games, including a horror title, a Bomberman-style clone, and a darkly satirical homage to Dark Souls. A notable achievement features a creative setup where a user mounted 40 RGB keyboards on a wall and paired them with a touchscreen display measuring 80 by 48 pixels, demonstrating how deeply some players engage with personalized, immersive setups.
Valve Approved: A new Half-Life game is coming to Steam, offering players a chance to revisit Gordon Freeman in a ready-to-play environment. Valve announced a sale on Steam that has never before been seen on the platform, creating an opportunity for players to discover classic favorites and fresh releases at compelling prices. Valve also showcased a variety of Steam Deck configurations and prototypes, illustrating how the device could evolve while maintaining its core portability and performance features.