As 2023 draws to a close, Steam, like many other platforms, presents an intriguing roundup featuring the best games available. The compilation includes standout titles that have resonated with gamers globally. Alongside the expected favorites, there are notable entries that bring a refreshing twist to the list, deserving a special acknowledgment.
Best Steam Games of 2023
Since its inception in 2017, Steam has consistently curated these lists. In 2023, it featured fifty games categorized into seven distinct categories. While we won’t delve into every entry within each category here, we recommend visiting the page to explore the complete list yourself. Here’s a glimpse of notable entries across the seven categories:
Top Sellers
In the top sellers category, Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, and Cyberpunk 2077 secured their positions in the Platinum tier. Their inclusion isn’t surprising considering the immense buzz and discussions they generated owing to their exceptional gameplay. Notably, Cyberpunk 2077 received significant attention following the launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion. Here are the platinum winners among the top-sellers:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- PUBG
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Destiny 2
- DOTA 2
- Call of Duty: MW3 (2023)
- Counter-Strike 2
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Starfield
- Apex Legends
- Sons of Forest
New Releases
The new releases category showcases the top launches of 2023 across various segments. Among the top twelve, familiar titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, Sons of the Forest, and EA FC24 stand out. Here are the champions in this particular category:
- Sons of the Forest
- Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
- Remnant 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Starfield
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Street Fighter 6
- Cities Skyline 2
- Payday 3
- Armored Core 6
- Resident Evil 4 (2023)
- EA FC24
Most-Played
In the most-played category, free-to-play titles took center stage, dominating the space. Notable heavy hitters like Counter-Strike 2 and Apex Legends shared the limelight with single-player titles such as Hogwarts Legacy and Sons of the Forest.
- Sons of the Forest
- Counter-Strike 2
- Goose Goose Duck
- Destiny 2
- DOTA 2
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Apex Legends
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Starfield
- PUBG
Early Access Graduates
The early-access graduates category features games that transitioned out of early access in 2023. Notably, the popular RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 and the widely-discussed “indie” title Dave the Diver made appearances among other titles. Here are the entries in this category:
- Farlight 84
- Wartales
- Against the Storm
- Demonologist
- Marvel SNAP!
- Everspace 2
- Disney Everdream Valley
- Ready or Not
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Dave the Diver
- My Time in Sandrock
- Sun Haven
Steam Deck
In the Steam Deck category, a distinct lineup of games takes the spotlight. Titles like Dave The Diver, Armored Core 6, The Witcher 3, and Vampire Survivors stand out among others. Notably, Half-Life, following its latest anniversary update, secured a place in the platinum tier. Here are the entries in this category:
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Resident Evil 4
- Starfield
- Dave The Diver
- Armored Core 6
- The Witcher 3
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Vampire Survivors
- Elden Ring
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Half-Life
- Hogwarts Legacy
Controller Friendly
In the controller-friendly category, the highlighted titles are primarily geared toward gameplay using a controller. Sports titles like EA FC24 and NBA 2k23 took prominent spots, while the fighting game Street Fighter 6 also made its mark in the list. Here are the entries in this category:
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- NBA 2K23
- EA FC24
- Apex Legends
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Starfield
- Call of Duty: MW3 (2023)
- Armored Core 6
- Rocket League
- Street Fighter 6
- Elden Ring
- FIFA 23
Top VR
In the top VR category, notable VR titles favored by users of VR headsets were featured. Names like Half-Life: Alyx and Skyrim VR held prominent spots. Additionally, the quintessential VR title Beat Saber made a notable return. Here are the entries in this category:
- Skyrim VR
- Gorilla Tag
- Blade & Sorcery
- Beat Saber
- FNAF: Help Wanted 2
- Bone Lab
- Into the Radius
- Boneworks
- Pavlov
- VTOL VR
- Half-Life Alyx
- Ghost of Tabar
How do you feel about the games featured in the 2023 Best of Steam list? Did these titles live up to your expectations? Let us know in the comments below.
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