Steam’s weekly charts are always shifting, but some games manage to cut through the noise whether they’re long-awaited sequels, breakout early-access hits, returning favorites or surprise climbers. This week’s lineup is unusually mixed: Massive strategy franchises, rising shooters, brand-new sports titles and even a few unexpected underdogs all fighting for the top spots. It’s one of those rare weeks where almost every genre has a contender, and the variety makes the chart more interesting than it’s been in a while.
Here’s a look at the games that dominated players’ wallets over the past seven days:
10. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Warhorse’s medieval RPG sequel keeps pulling players back with its gritty realism, cinematic storytelling, and unforgiving combat system. The world of Bohemia feels bigger, harsher, and more reactive than before, keeping the game’s momentum strong throughout the week.
Price on Steam: $59.99
9. Europa Universalis V
Paradox’s newest grand strategy entry expands nearly every system; diplomacy, warfare, trade, and empire management with deeper detail and smarter AI. Longtime fans have jumped in immediately, making it one of this week’s strongest strategy performers on Steam.
Price on Steam: $59.99
EA SPORTS FC™ 26
The latest EA football title sees renewed interest thanks to seasonal promos, fresh content updates, and competitive modes keeping the community active. With Black Friday discounts also in play, it’s no surprise the game climbed the charts again.
Price on Steam: $69.99
Assetto Corsa Rally
The sim-focused rally spinoff is earning praise for its precise handling model, technical road surfaces and tough stages. It’s quickly becoming a favorite among sim racing purists, helping it push higher on this week’s list.
Price on Steam: $29.99 (-20%)
INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road
The iconic anime-football franchise is back, blending story-driven progression with flashy super moves and a charming cast of characters. Nostalgia and strong word-of-mouth have pushed it up the charts as fans rediscover the series.
Price on Steam: $69.99
Escape from Tarkov
Tarkov remains a force thanks to its high-stakes extraction gameplay, tense gunfights and complex progression. Recent patches and balancing updates have reignited interest, bringing both veterans and returning players back into the grind.
Price on Steam: $42.49 (-15%)
Dispatch
This indie breakout continues to climb with its eerie atmosphere, tight narrative pacing and streamer-driven visibility. Word of mouth has turned it into one of the week’s most unexpected chart climbers.
Price on Steam: $29.99
Battlefield™ 6
New updates and the announcement of an upcoming free-to-play week have given the game a surge of attention. Players are jumping back in to experience the large-scale warfare and test out recent balance changes ahead of the event.
Price on Steam: $69.99
Anno 117: Pax Romana
Ubisoft’s newest city-builder transports players into Ancient Rome with deep management systems and beautifully crafted settlements. Strategy fans have flocked to it, making it one of the biggest launches in the genre this week.
Price on Steam: $59.99
ARC Raiders
The free-to-play co-op shooter continues its massive rise, pulling in huge player numbers through fast-paced combat and strong community buzz. Each update seems to boost activity even more, keeping it firmly in the top spot.
Price on Steam: $39.99
This week’s chart paints a pretty wild picture of what Steam players are into; massive strategy epics, sports giants, surprise indies and fast-rising shooters all fighting for the spotlight. With new releases shaking up the rankings and returning favorites climbing back into the top 10, the momentum heading into the holiday season is only getting stronger.
Stay tuned to VGNW and X as we track next week’s shifts and see which games manage to hold their ground.
