Steam has always been the home base for PC gamers, and once in a while we get a look at the sheer scale of its biggest hits. Recently, a chart dropped showcasing the highest-concurrent played games on Steam, and the numbers are wild. From battle royale juggernauts to quirky indie darlings, here are the top 20 games that pulled in jaw-dropping simultaneous player counts.
1. PUBG: Battlegrounds – 3.25M
PUBG still reigns supreme as the all-time champion. With 3.25 million players online at once, it cemented its place in history as the battle royale that kicked off the craze.
2. Black Myth: Wukong – 2.41M
The hype was real. Black Myth: Wukong delivered gorgeous visuals and intense action, drawing in 2.41 million adventurers eager to step into its mythic world.
3. Palworld – 2.10M
“Pokémon with guns” lived up to the memes. Palworld smashed into the charts with 2.10 million players taming, building, and surviving in its bizarre but brilliant universe.
4. Counter-Strike 2 – 1.86M
CS2 proved the Counter-Strike legacy is stronger than ever, pulling in 1.86 million players who just can’t resist the thrill of a perfectly timed clutch.
5. Monster Hunter: World – 1.38M
Monster hunting has never looked so good, and 1.38 million hunters joined forces to take down some of gaming’s most iconic beasts.
6. Lost Ark – 1.32M
MMO fans came out in full force, with 1.32 million players diving into Lost Ark’s epic fantasy grindfest.
7. Dota 2 – 1.29M
Valve’s legendary MOBA continues to dominate, keeping 1.29 million fans hooked on endless strategy and clutch teamfights.
8. Cyberpunk 2077 – 1.05M
From rocky launch to comeback story, Cyberpunk 2077 surged back with 1.05 million players eager to explore Night City after its big updates.
9. Elden Ring – 953K
The Lands Between pulled in nearly a million players, proving FromSoftware’s open-world masterpiece is every bit as brutal and captivating as promised.
10. Banana – 917K
Yes, you read that right. Banana, the quirky little clicker game, somehow rallied 917K players into clicking fruit together. Steam memes are undefeated.
11. New World: Aeternum – 913K
Amazon’s MMORPG saw its moment in the sun with 913K players charging into Aeternum’s sprawling world.
12. Hogwarts Legacy – 879K
The wizarding dream came true for 879K fans eager to live out their Hogwarts fantasy.
13. Baldur’s Gate 3 – 875K
Game of the Year contender Baldur’s Gate 3 brought 875K players to the Forgotten Realms for storytelling and dice rolls galore.
14. Goose Goose Duck – 702K
Among Us vibes with a goose twist. 702K players joined the fowl play.
15. Marvel Rivals – 644K
Superhero showdowns hit big with 644K fans, proving Marvel magic works just as well on Steam.
16. Apex Legends – 624K
Respawn’s battle royale pulled in 624K concurrent players, solid numbers for a game deep into its competitive life cycle.
17. Hollow Knight: Silksong – 587K
Yes, Silksong cracked the list even before its full global takeover. 587K players were ready to test their mettle in Hallownest’s sequel.
18. Path of Exile 2 – 578K
Grinding Gear’s loot-fest sequel roared onto the scene with 578K players testing builds and crushing mobs.
19. Battlefield 6 Open Beta – 521K
The open beta alone reached 521K players, showing the Battlefield franchise still draws a massive crowd.
20. Valheim – 502K
The Viking survival hit wrapped up the list with 502K players, proving co-op exploration and base-building never go out of style.
What This Means for Gamers (and BUFF Players)
Looking at this lineup, it’s clear that gaming communities are more alive than ever. From competitive esports titles like Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 to viral oddities like Banana, players show up in huge numbers when there’s something exciting to share. For BUFF fans, it’s a good reminder that the platform thrives on the same energy: massive communities rallying around gameplay, rewards, and shared hype. Whether you’re grinding Apex, exploring Elden Ring, or racking up Buff Points while you play, these games show why PC gaming is still the heart of it all.
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