Valve released the annual lists of the best games in Steam for 2025, highlighting the most played, best-selling and favorite titles in Steam Deck. The rankings consider data on play time, revenue generated (including microtransactions), and popularity on handheld devices. Clássicos eternals share space with releases of the year, showing diversity in player behavior.
The rankings confirm the strength of free games with internal purchases and indies that compete with AAA productions. The platform recorded records of simultaneous users throughout the year. The lists are available on the official Steam website for complete consultation.
Most played games on Steam in 2025
The most played games category measures the number of unique players throughout the calendar year. Títulos multiplayer and free classics dominate the top, reflecting hours accumulated by millions of users.
- Apex Legends
- Terraria
- Dota 2
- Left 4 Dead 2
- Stardew Valley
- PUBG:Battlegrounds
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Marvel Rivals
- Counter-Strike 2
These games maintain active communities years after their release. Marvel Rivals, released in late 2024, gained rapid traction in 2025. Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 reinforce Valve’s dominance in esports.
Biggest sales successes on Steam
The top sellers list includes total revenue, with microtransactions driving free-to-play games. Lançamentos from 2025 as Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Monster Hunter Wilds appear in the platinum tier, alongside evergreen titles.
The main ones include Battlefield 6, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Dota 2, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, PUBG Battlegrounds, Low-priced Indies competed directly with blockbusters. The platform’s record revenue reflects continued growth in the PC market.
The best games of 2025 were revealed at Steam
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Valve decided to reveal the most profitable games released on Steam in 2025. The complete list, with 100 titles:
Platinum: Top 1-12 (listed in random order):
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Highlights on Steam Deck
Steam Deck had dedicated lists, with portable games and indies leading by playtime. Stardew Valley took the top spot, followed by Balatro, Hades II, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Hollow Knight:Silksong.
The sequence Hollow Knight: Silksong, released in September 2025, went directly to the top. Títulos like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 show optimization for portable hardware. Indies represent the majority, ideal for short sessions.
News that marked the year
Among 2025 releases, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II received critical and commercial acclaim. Marvel Rivals has established itself as a multiplayer hit.
ARC Raiders and Monster Hunter Wilds also appeared in sales. The year mixed intense multiplayer with immersive single-player experiences. Valve updates lists periodically, with final data expected in early 2026.
The 2025 lists reveal a healthy Steam ecosystem, with space for diverse genres. Jogadores stay true to old favorites while quickly adopting new ones. The Steam Deck reinforces the trend towards high-quality portable gaming.
