TOP 10 most profitable games of the week
- steam deck;
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (new);
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (pre-order);
- Cult of the Lamb (new);
- Farthest frontier (new);
- Cult of the Lamb (pre-order);
- Two Point Campus (new);
- strayed;
- Cyberpunk 2077;
- Guilty Gear Strive – Season Pass 2 (new).
The weekly report from Valve highlights the most lucrative titles and hardware combinations seen on Steam over August 6 through August 14. The list showcases not just titles but also devices that contributed to notable profits, illustrating how platform dynamics and discount campaigns can shift priorities for players and collectors alike. In this window, new releases and strategic price breaks combined to elevate certain experiences into the top tier of sales performance.
Exclusive to PlayStation fans, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered secured second and third places with a fresh release and a pre-order wave that kept interest high. A fresh entry, Cult of the Lamb, appeared in multiple top spots, reflecting strong appeal for a roguelike that blends action with management simulation. Another new title, Two Point Campus, demonstrated appetite for lighthearted university management with a twist. Stray, the cyberpunk-inspired adventure, saw a dip in ranking as seasonality and discounts redirected attention elsewhere. The revival of Cyberpunk 2077 was aided by a substantial discount tied to a milestone for the developer, underscoring how promotions can reinvigorate interest in established titles. The top ten also included a Season Pass for a popular competitive fighter, indicating ongoing engagement with long-tail content in fighting games.
Steam’s weekly movements reveal several trends. First, players respond to discounts that unlock classic experiences without needing full downloads, a feature that enhances accessibility for newcomers and casual players alike. Second, new releases continue to make a strong impact when paired with compelling launch discounts or bundles. Third, evergreen titles maintain traction through ongoing content updates and seasonal events, which sustain long-term engagement on the platform. In addition to the main list, the platform’s ecosystem continues to evolve with library management improvements and curated promotions that influence purchasing behavior across regions such as North America and beyond.
☢️ The neural network offered a playful glimpse into how it interprets the Fallout universe while analyzing Steam’s catalog and user activity.
• Steam added a practical feature enabling users to add games to their library without downloading a full file set, streamlining collection building and enabling instant wish-listing and planning. • The platform also offers six titles available for free download, spanning action RPG experiences and monster-filled adventures that invite quick starts and ongoing exploration. • A sale event on Steam in the Russian market marks an interesting regional expansion, illustrating how global platforms tailor promotions to different player communities while maintaining a core catalog of popular releases.
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Source: VG Times