Top 10 Steam Games of 2024 by Peak Online Players
Valve released a list of the most popular and profitable Steam games for 2024 without ranking them. However, using SteamDB, the following ranking highlights the 10 best games based on peak concurrent player counts—a strong indicator of player interest and profitability:
- Black Myth: Wukong – 2,415,714 players (August 2024)
A Chinese action RPG that captivated players with its stunning visuals and dynamic combat. - Palworld – 2,101,867 players (January 2024, early access)
This sandbox game combines creature taming and survival mechanics, gaining a massive following early in the year. - Banana – 917,272 players (June 2024)
A surprise hit, this quirky game drew in a large global audience. - Path of Exile 2 – 578,569 players (December 2024, early access)
Grinding Gear Games’ sequel to their iconic ARPG saw strong engagement upon release. - Marvel Rivals – 480,990 players (December 2024)
This superhero-themed game leveraged its iconic IP to secure a high player count. - HELLDIVERS 2 – 458,709 players (February 2024)
A cooperative action game that brought strategic shooting to the forefront. - THRONE AND LIBERTY – 336,300 players (Occ.)
An MMORPG that attracted a dedicated fanbase. - Last Epoch – 264,708 players (February 2024, official release)
This time-traveling ARPG exited early access to strong player support. - Once Human – 231,668 players (June 2024)
A sci-fi survival game that intrigued players with its unique setting. - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – 225,690 players (September 2024)
The sequel to the fan-favorite Warhammer action title made a strong showing.
Key Insights:
- Black Myth: Wukong topped the charts, with a peak of over 2.4 million players, making it the standout release of 2024.
- Palworld demonstrated the appeal of innovative sandbox games, maintaining strong early access engagement.
- Notably, two Russian-developed games, Banana and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, secured spots in the top 10.
This ranking showcases the diverse interests of the gaming community in 2024, with genres ranging from action RPGs and survival games to cooperative shooters.