Most Played Games on Steam
Take a look at the top games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of August 30th 2025. Want to explore even more titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best games on Steam.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game, thanks to its 841,850 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
841,850
players
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 508,556 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games based on player count.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
508,556
players
3. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 06th 2024 has received 169,021 reviews of which 118,511 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While seeing 304,424 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games based on player count.
7.0
118,511
50,510
304,424
players
4. HELLDIVERS™ 2
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter. HELLDIVERS™ 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on February 08th 2024 has received 1,017,635 reviews of which 775,883 were positive and 241,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 99,859 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games.
7.6
775,883
241,752
99,859
players
5. Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. Rust is a game developed and published by . Released on February 08th 2018 has received 1,227,784 reviews of which 1,071,135 were positive and 156,649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 95,837 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
95,837
players
6. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a game developed and published by . Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 90,809 reviews of which 74,498 were positive and 16,311 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 82,136 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games.
8.1
74,498
16,311
82,136
players
7. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 78,049 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games.
7.9
228,817
58,752
78,049
players
8. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a game developed and published by . Released on March 05th 2025 has received 34,681 reviews of which 33,824 were positive and 857 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 68,792 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games.
9.6
33,824
857
68,792
players
9. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 62,833 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
62,833
players
10. Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. Dead by Daylight is a game developed and published by . Released on June 14th 2016 has received 797,216 reviews of which 630,223 were positive and 166,993 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 57,208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games.
7.9
630,223
166,993
57,208
players
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