During the holiday season, Arc Raiders topped the sales charts on Steam. According to SteamDB, it led revenue from December 23rd to 30th, followed by Battlefield 6 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Interestingly, while Arc Raiders was the highest-grossing game, the Steam Deck was the second-best seller overall, showing its popularity as a gaming device. This chart focuses on revenue, which explains why the rankings differ from unit sales.
Here’s a quick look at the top 10 games sold by revenue:
- Arc Raiders
- Steam Deck
- Battlefield 6
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- EA Sports FC 26
- Dispatch
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
- Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced
This list highlights only paid games. If free-to-play titles were included, Counter-Strike 2 would take the top spot, with Where Winds Meet following closely behind. Apex Legends would also make a strong appearance in the top ten.
The gaming landscape has evolved significantly over the years. In 2020, for example, the major hits included titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Call of Duty: Warzone. The rise of platforms like Steam has changed how gamers interact with and purchase games. Recent surveys indicate that 70% of gamers prefer digital purchases over physical copies, highlighting this shift in behavior.
For those interested in the full list, you can see the top 100 best-selling games on SteamDB’s website. This provides further insight into current gaming trends and consumer preferences.
