Low scores and gamer outrage didn't stop Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) from topping the Steam sales chart
Over the last week there have been major changes in the Steam sales chart and almost every position deserves a separate comment.
Here's What We Know
Despite the barrage of criticism Call of Duty:Modern Warfare III (2023), which is officially recognised as the worst game of the series, became the most profitable game of the week, overtaking even the invariable leader Counter-Strike!
Steam Deck handheld console returned to the second position in the top 10, probably due to the announcement of a new model with OLED-screen and discounts on old versions of the device.
The third place was taken by a new game Risk of Rain Returns - a co-operative roguelike in a minimalistic style and with dynamic gameplay.
Baldur's Gate 3 holds in the top five and takes the fourth place.
Let's also note the successful release of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. The game received excellent reviews and started from the eighth place in the Steam chart.
The re-release of the cult strategy game Stronghold fell a bit short of the top 10. It was warmly welcomed by the public, and sales reached 100 thousand copies in just three days.
The Full List of 10 Most Profitable Steam Games (November 7-14):
- Call of Duty
- Steam Deck
- Risk of Rain Returns
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Lethal Company
- EA SPORTS FC 24
- Football Manager 2024
- Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
- ARK: Survival Ascended
- Dead by Daylight
The most profitable free-to-play games of the week were PUBG, Counter-Strike 2 and Apex Legends.
Source: SteamDB
