Places 10 to 4 on Steam
10. Borderlands 3
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Gearbox | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia | Release date: September 13, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play
What is Borderlands 3? Borderlands 3 is a loot shooter and long-awaited sequel to Borderlands 2 that generated huge hype upon its announcement.
It relies on a wacky sci-fi setting with dark humor and plenty of action. No wonder, as once again anarchy and chaos reign on the planet Pandora.
What is the rating on Steam? So far, there are relatively few reviews since the game was only released on Steam on March 13:
- So far, there are 7,747 reviews, 74% of which are positive.
How many players does Borderlands 3 have? The shooter was just released a few days ago on Steam and has immediately performed very well. With almost 100,000 players at peak, the title outperformed some of its predecessors, although it had already been available on other platforms for half a year.
Currently, around 63,123 players log in daily.
9. Monster Hunter World
Genre: Action-RPG | Developer: Capcom | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release date: January 26, 2018| Model: Buy2Play
What is Monster Hunter World? In 2018, Monster Hunter World was released, an action RPG in which you must hunt and kill giant monsters. From the remains of these creatures, you craft new equipment and weapons.
In September 2019, the first expansion Iceborne was released, which expanded the game world. With it, winter set in the game, and both the monsters and hunters had to adapt to the new weather conditions.
Iceborne was then also released for PC and Steam in January 2020.
What is the rating on Steam? At the release of Iceborne, there were many bad reviews on Steam due to technical problems. Overall, the game represents itself very well:
- In the last 30 days, there were 9,638 reviews, 89% of which were positive.
- Overall, the game received 133,877 reviews, 81% of which were positive.
How many players does Monster Hunter World have? In the last 30 days, the action game had an average of 79,257 players. At peak, 187,462 players checked in.
8. Team Fortress 2
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Valve | Platform: PC, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360 | Release date: October 10, 2007 | Model: Free2Play
What is Team Fortress 2? Team Fortress 2 is one of the oldest hero shooters around, and many Steam users have surely tried the free game. It originated as a mod for Quake.
You fight against other players in different game modes, with 9 classes to choose from. You can also visually customize them with hats and equipment.
What is the rating on Steam? Team Fortress 2 is among the games with a strong rating on Steam:
- In the last 30 days, there were 9,099 reviews, 93% of which were positive.
- Overall, the game received 643,992 reviews, 94% of which were positive.
How many players does Team Fortress 2 have? The shooter is currently enjoying great popularity. In the last 30 days, 64,619 players checked out TF2. This is the highest value since records began in 2012.
At peak, however, the shooter only reached 85,149 players. The all-time high stands at 117,917 players.
7. Destiny 2
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Bungie | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia | Release date: September 6, 2017| Model: Buy2Play
What is Destiny 2? Destiny 2 is a loot shooter from Bungie (Halo). You play as a particularly powerful hero (“Guardian”) whose mission is to protect the world from various dangers. A “Ghost” keeps you from dying and provides useful information.
In Destiny 2, you choose among three classes and play through the story, complete raids and strikes, or wrestle with other Guardians in instanced PvP. You equip yourself with various specializations and exotic items.
Destiny 2 currently offers two versions of play:
- The base game, which is now Free2Play
- For the Shadowkeep expansion you must pay
What is the rating on Steam? Destiny 2 receives overall good ratings on Steam, although there is criticism for the current season:
- In the last 30 days, there were 15,882 reviews, 80% of which were positive.
- Overall, the game received 206,776 reviews, 88% of which were positive.
How many players does Destiny 2 have? Due to the new season, player numbers have slightly increased in the last 30 days. On average, 69,541 players have checked out the shooter, peaking even at 116,609 simultaneously.
6. ARK: Survival Evolved
Genre: Survival | Developer: Studio Wildcard | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release date: August 29, 2017 | Model: Buy2Play
What is ARK? ARK: Survival Evolved is a survival game that revolves primarily around creatures from prehistoric times. During your adventures, you encounter various beings and giant dinosaurs.
However, these creatures make survival difficult for you. While there are plenty of food and water sources, predators like the T-Rex will take you out quickly. A feast for fans of Jurassic Park!
Recently, the first part of the new expansion Genesis was released.
What is the rating on Steam? Despite some criticism of the new expansion, overall ratings are positive:
- In the last 30 days, there were 15,968 reviews, 84% of which were positive.
- Overall, the game received 236,475 reviews, 75% of which were positive.
How many players does ARK have? With the release of the new expansion Genesis, ARK set a new user record on Steam. In the last 30 days, an average of 76,668 players played the survival game.
At its peak, ARK reached 157,355 players, significantly surpassing the old record of nearly 100,000 players in February 2017.
5. GTA 5
Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Rockstar Games | Platform: Xbox One, PS4, PC | Release date: September 17, 2013 | Model: Buy2Play
What is GTA 5? GTA 5 is an open-world game where you begin your life as an outlaw in a fictional version of America. You experience a story from the perspective of 3 protagonists, between whom you can switch.
But the real highlight of the game is the ability to let loose. You can experience various missions ranging from heists and hostage situations to car races. The game offers you a variety of vehicles, including boats, helicopters, and much more.
What is the rating on Steam?
- In the last 30 days, there were 32,396 reviews, 88% of which were positive.
- Overall, the game received 683,893 reviews, 78% of which were positive.
How many players does GTA 5 have? In the last 30 days, 117,129 players played GTA 5. At peak, 243,332 players checked in. This is impressive for a single-player game that will soon be 7 years old.
4. Rainbow Six Siege
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Ubisoft | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release date: December 1, 2015 | Model: Buy2Play
What is Rainbow Six Siege? Rainbow Six Siege is one of the currently most successful tactical shooters in the world.
What is the rating on Steam? On Steam, the shooter is very positively received, even though it is also offered on many other platforms:
- In the last 30 days, there were 43,266 reviews, 91% of which were positive.
- Overall, the game received 510,141 reviews, 88% of which were positive.
How many players does Rainbow Six Siege have? In the last 30 days, the shooter had an average of 106,382 players. This is the best value since the release of the game.
At peak, 196,112 players checked out Rainbow Six Siege. A large part of the good numbers was also due to the free weekend that took place recently.
