Top Steam Games — Most Popular Right Now
| # | Game | MC | Online | Reviews ▼ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Counter-Strike 2
Action
Free to Play
Free
|
— | 957 880 | 5 047 931 |
| 2 |
|
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
Action
Adventure
|
96 | 59 149 | 1 875 513 |
| 3 |
|
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Action
Adventure
Free
|
— | 435 671 | 1 758 958 |
| 4 |
|
Rust
Action
Adventure
|
69 | 97 227 | 1 124 582 |
| 5 |
|
Stardew Valley
Indie
RPG
|
89 | 57 213 | 855 203 |
| 6 |
|
Cyberpunk 2077
RPG
|
86 | 26 098 | 841 811 |
| 7 |
|
HELLDIVERS™ 2
Action
|
— | 21 986 | 812 909 |
| 8 |
|
ELDEN RING
Action
RPG
|
94 | 24 932 | 812 174 |
| 9 |
|
Red Dead Redemption 2
Action
Adventure
|
93 | 24 302 | 796 655 |
| 10 |
|
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Indie
Simulation
|
79 | 25 694 | 756 175 |
| 11 |
|
Baldur's Gate 3
Adventure
RPG
|
96 | 23 661 | 734 183 |
| 12 |
|
Dead by Daylight
Action
|
— | 31 280 | 648 306 |
| 13 |
|
ARK: Survival Evolved
Action
Adventure
|
70 | 16 039 | 575 788 |
| 14 |
|
Valheim
Action
Adventure
|
— | 20 519 | 449 751 |
| 15 |
|
Rocket League®
Action
Indie
|
86 | 10 419 | 435 163 |
| 16 |
|
Dying Light: Definitive 10th Anniversary Edition
Action
RPG
|
87 | 3 685 | 369 132 |
| 17 |
|
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Action
|
— | 15 242 | 352 191 |
| 18 |
|
Bloons TD 6
Strategy
|
— | 9 429 | 339 223 |
| 19 |
|
Monster Hunter: World
Action
|
88 | 15 955 | 313 834 |
| 20 |
|
R.E.P.O.
Action
Early Access
|
— | 33 631 | 300 140 |
| 21 |
|
Deep Rock Galactic
Action
|
85 | 7 155 | 297 984 |
| 22 |
|
Undertale
Indie
RPG
|
92 | 1 637 | 284 623 |
| 23 |
|
ARC Raiders
Action
|
— | 35 796 | 275 153 |
| 24 |
|
Hearts of Iron IV
Simulation
Strategy
|
83 | 53 203 | 271 554 |
| 25 |
|
Battlefield™ 6
Action
|
82 | 21 109 | 269 627 |
| 26 |
|
Sons Of The Forest
Action
Adventure
|
— | 4 487 | 267 861 |
| 27 |
|
Hogwarts Legacy
Action
Adventure
|
83 | 6 242 | 267 223 |
| 28 |
|
Schedule I
Action
Indie
|
— | 8 597 | 266 080 |
| 29 |
|
Battlefield™ 2042
Action
Adventure
|
— | 1 911 | 258 332 |
| 30 |
|
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Action
Adventure
|
88 | 4 228 | 252 364 |
| 31 |
|
Ready or Not
Action
Adventure
|
— | 9 305 | 248 149 |
| 32 |
|
Titanfall® 2
Action
|
86 | 2 145 | 246 589 |
| 33 |
|
Battlefield™ V
Action
|
— | 5 496 | 231 167 |
| 34 |
|
Arma 3
Action
Simulation
|
74 | 9 251 | 228 023 |
| 35 |
|
Satisfactory
Adventure
Indie
|
91 | 22 518 | 224 338 |
| 36 |
|
Borderlands 2 Game of the Year
Action
RPG
|
89 | 2 772 | 214 439 |
| 37 |
|
Hunt: Showdown 1896
Action
|
81 | 15 088 | 207 018 |
| 38 |
|
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Action
Adventure
Free
|
— | 35 319 | 197 623 |
| 39 |
|
Battlefield™ 1
Action
Multiplayer
|
— | 8 083 | 189 660 |
| 40 |
|
Slay the Spire
Indie
Strategy
|
89 | 16 022 | 185 371 |
| 41 |
|
Human Fall Flat
Adventure
Casual
|
70 | 2 040 | 171 518 |
| 42 |
|
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Action
RPG
|
91 | 4 488 | 171 032 |
| 43 |
|
theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Adventure
Simulation
|
— | 3 691 | 164 264 |
| 44 |
|
American Truck Simulator
Indie
Simulation
|
76 | 3 843 | 161 390 |
| 45 |
|
Dispatch
Action
Adventure
|
87 | 1 256 | 161 209 |
| 46 |
|
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Action
Adventure
|
— | 64 466 | 160 938 |
| 47 |
|
Resident Evil 4
Action
Adventure
|
91 | 12 911 | 159 999 |
| 48 |
|
Dying Light 2: Stay Human Digital Extras Edition
Action
Adventure
|
— | 2 913 | 158 921 |
| 49 |
|
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Action
Adventure
|
82 | 7 598 | 152 354 |
| 50 |
|
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
Action
Adventure
|
73 | 2 217 | 151 582 |
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Top Steam Games — The Most Popular Games Ranked
This page ranks the most popular games on Steam by player reviews, online player count, and Metacritic scores. The ranking updates in real time, reflecting the current state of the Steam gaming ecosystem. Whether you are looking for the top 10 most played games or want to discover hidden gems in the top 100, this is your go-to resource.
Top 10 Steam Games in 2026
The top 10 Steam games are dominated by multiplayer titles with massive player bases. Counter-Strike 2 consistently leads with hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. Dota 2 holds second place as the most popular MOBA. PUBG, Grand Theft Auto V, and Apex Legends complete the top 5, each offering unique multiplayer experiences from battle royale to open-world chaos.
The remaining top 10 positions rotate between titles like Team Fortress 2, Rust, Path of Exile, Naraka: Bladepoint, and recent blockbuster releases. Major game launches or updates can temporarily shift the rankings significantly.
How We Rank Steam Games
Our ranking system uses three different metrics you can sort by:
- Reviews (default) — total number of user reviews on Steam. Games with more reviews have larger, more established communities
- Online players — current number of people playing the game right now. Updated every 5 minutes via the official Steam API
- Metacritic score — aggregated review scores from professional game critics. Scores 75+ indicate excellent quality
Each metric tells a different story: review count shows long-term popularity, online players show current activity, and Metacritic reflects critical reception.
Top Free Games on Steam
Many of the most popular Steam games are completely free to play. Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 have been free-to-play for years and continue to attract millions of players. Newer free titles like Apex Legends and Path of Exile also regularly appear in the top rankings. The absence of a price barrier means these games consistently have the highest player counts.
Best Steam Games with Friends
Looking for top Steam games to play with friends? The majority of games in our ranking support multiplayer or co-op modes. Team-based shooters (CS2, Apex Legends), survival games (Rust, Valheim), strategy games (Civilization VI), and co-op horror (Lethal Company, Phasmophobia) all offer excellent group experiences. Use the search box above to find specific games, or browse the full games catalog with a Multiplayer genre filter.
Steam Top 100 and Beyond
While the top 10 gets the most attention, the top 100 Steam games represent a diverse cross-section of gaming. You will find AAA blockbusters alongside indie darlings, decade-old classics next to recent releases. Use pagination to browse beyond the first page and discover games that might not make headlines but have passionate, dedicated communities. Every game in the top 100 has earned its place through genuine player engagement.