As 2024 draws to a close, Steam has revealed its highly anticipated Best of Steam list, celebrating the platform's most notable releases of the year. The Steam annual roundup highlights not only the biggest commercial successes, but also a diverse range of genres, including some lesser-known niche titles that have managed to capture gamers' attention.
In 2024, Steam shattered records by launching an impressive 18,825 new games, surpassing the previous year's total of 14,311. However, SteamDB, a platform that tracks Steam data, provides further insight into these numbers. Of the total, 14,888 titles are categorized as limited games, meaning they have restricted profile customization features due to not meeting specific criteria, such as minimum sales or player engagement thresholds. Meanwhile, 3,937 games achieved full release status, meeting these benchmarks.
Valve's Steam Deck continues to be a powerhouse in the handheld gaming world, and there are 10 great 2024 games that are perfectly suited for it.
Despite debates surrounding the quality of limited games, 2024 marked a significant milestone for Steam's overall sales. The platform recorded its highest sales figures since 2019, showing consistent growth even through the challenges of the 2020 global pandemic. While some critics argue that many...
