The top-selling game on Steam in 2023 outperformed all of its competitors, generating more revenue than the second and third place combined.
Video Game Insights (VGI) has unveiled its 2024 Global PC Games Market Report, showcasing the top-selling games on Steam in 2023.
VGI, a renowned industry research and analysis firm, is highly trusted for its comprehensive data collection, rigorous methodology, and established credibility in tracking gaming industry trends.
Baldur's Gate 3 emerges as the standout performer, generating more than second-place Hogwarts Legacy and third-place Starfield combined.
Baldur's Gate 3 Dominates Steam Sales With Incredible Revenue
As you can see in the chart from VGI, 2023 was a good year for role-playing games (RPGs).
With a total of $657 million in revenue on Steam, BG3 surpasses Hogwarts Legacy and Starfield combined, which earned $341 million and $235 million, respectively.
This achievement underscores the remarkable success of Baldur's Gate 3, as even an established IP like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has lagged far behind in comparison.
Additionally, the report sheds light on Starfield's third-place ranking being quite impressive, considering its initial challenges with a day-one Xbox Game Pass release and mixed reception upon launch.
And despite BG3's dominance, it's worth noting that the game's fanbase is primarily PC-based, while other titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, Resident Evil, and EA FC 24 have a strong console presence.
For a deeper dive into the 2023 gaming landscape, you can explore the complete VGI report here.