Steam's Chart-Toppers of 2024

Valve has published its annual ranking of top-grossing games on Steam. The list is based on total revenue for the year, including game sales, microtransactions, DLC, and other sources of income. Games are divided into categories without specific rankings:

• Platinum (1–12 places) — games with the highest revenue.
• Gold (13–24 places) — slightly less profitable titles.
• Silver (25–50 places) — popular games with average revenue.
• Bronze (51–100 places) — games completing the top.

Games in the Platinum Category

The top included popular free-to-play hits: Dota 2, CS2, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, and PUBG, which generate income primarily through microtransactions. Among paid games, the Platinum list features: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Baldur's Gate 3, ELDEN RING, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, Palworld, and Black Myth: Wukong.

How were the games ranked?

The ranking was based on revenue generated in 2024, including game sales, DLC, in-game items, and subscriptions. Both paid and free-to-play games were evaluated under the same conditions.

What do the categories mean?

The Platinum category represents the industry leaders with the highest revenue. Gold includes successful projects that, while slightly behind the leaders, still achieved impressive financial results. Silver highlights stable and popular games that maintained a strong presence throughout the year. Finally, Bronze features noteworthy games with lower but still significant revenue.

The ranking highlights the importance of regular updates, active communities, and developer support, which help games stay popular and grow their audiences.