Steam’s Top-Grossing Games of 2025: The Complete Revenue Breakdown

Valve has unveiled its official rankings for Steam’s highest-earning titles of 2025, and the results showcase an intriguing blend of blockbuster franchises and surprise indie successes that dominated PC gaming throughout the year.

The Best-Selling New Releases of 2025

The platform’s top 12 new releases by revenue paint a picture of gaming’s evolving landscape. Major AAA franchises like Battlefield 6 and Borderlands 4 competed alongside highly anticipated titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds and the long-awaited Hollow Knight Silksong.

Notably, TES IV: Oblivion Remastered capitalized on nostalgia, while Civilization VII continued the strategy series’ commercial dominance. Sports gaming remained strong with EA Sports FC26, and FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign expanded on the Soulsborne phenomenon.

Perhaps most impressively, indie title Schedule 1 secured a platinum position alongside industry giants, demonstrating that innovative gameplay can compete with massive marketing budgets. Arc Raiders, Dune Awakening, and Kingdom Come Deliverance II rounded out the prestigious list.

All-Time Revenue Rankings Show Live-Service Dominance

When examining 2025’s highest-grossing games regardless of release date, the rankings shifted dramatically. Established live-service titles flexed their monetization muscles, with Call of Duty, CS2, DOTA 2, Apex Legends, PUBG, Marvel Rivals, and R.E.P.O claiming platinum status.

This displacement pushed several new releases—including Oblivion Remastered, Civilization VII, and Hollow Knight Silksong—out of the all-time top tier, highlighting how sustained player engagement and ongoing content updates drive long-term revenue on Steam.

What These Rankings Mean for Gaming

Valve’s comprehensive breakdown extends beyond pure revenue, featuring categories for Steam Deck performance, VR titles, and most-played demos. This data provides invaluable insights into player preferences and platform trends heading into 2026.

The full rankings are available on Steam’s official website, offering a fascinating glimpse into which games captured both players’ attention and wallets throughout 2025.