Steam remains one of the most popular gaming platforms on PC. Millions of people use it every day, and it’s not uncommon to see the platform break player count records. Steam already had nearly 28 million concurrent users at the start of 2022.
With so many people using Steam on a daily basis, some are wondering what the top rated games are. In the end, Valve’s platform has its own review system, in which players can give their opinion themselves. Here are the 10 best games on Steam based on its internal review system, according to data compiled by the website Steam250.
ten. RimWorld
Opening the list of top 10 games on the platform, we have RimWorld. It’s a unique sci-fi colony simulator that allows players to delve into a handful of different mechanics. It “generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, hand-to-hand combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, commerce, etc. .”, according to his description. And it does it brilliantly: RimWorld has an overall score of 8.73 and 123,235 votes on Steam, 98% of which are positive.
9. playground for people
Sandboxes are incomparable game types and have gained huge fanbases over the years, and playground for people does not seem to be an exception. In sandboxes, players can do almost anything they want, and that premise best sums up Minus Studio’s output. playground for peopleThe main idea of is to create your own world filled with ragdolls and do whatever you feel like doing. On Steam, the game has a score of 8.75, with almost 87,000 reviews posted by players.
8. Left 4 Dead 2
Valve has had games that captured the hearts of millions of gamers around the world. the left for dead franchising is one of them. While the first part of the series received mostly positive reviews, the second has established itself as one of the zombie classics. In Left 4 dead 2, fans once again enter a world in the throes of a zombie apocalypse and fight to survive against the horde. The game relies heavily on the co-op feature, as killing the undead with friends or even with other players is more fun than going it alone. The game, which turns 13 this year, has a score of 8.76 from 581,832 reviews.
seven. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
In 2015, the gaming community fell in love with CD Projekt Red‘s new production, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game concludes the trilogy of Geralt of Rivia, one of the few remaining witchers in the game universe. In the third episode, our goal is to find Ciri, a daughter of Geralt. The game elevated the RPG genre and was chosen as a Game of the 2015 by The Game Awards. On Steam it has garnered a score of 8.76, with nearly 600,000 reviews at the time of writing.
6. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Have you ever imagined lying down, turning on a driving simulator and driving around in it for hours? Apparently thousands of other players have done the same, based on the number of reviews Euro Truck Simulator 2 collected on Steam. It has a score of 8.77 out of 509,222 votes and remains one of the most popular games on Steam to this day. Its gameplay depends on what the title suggests: you choose a truck, a European destination, and try to deliver your transport across the continent. If you are quick and efficient, you will complete your mission with a higher score.
5. Factorio
The top 10 list is mostly filled with older, established productions that have stood the test of time, but it also has some new contenders. Factorio is one of them, and it has garnered positive reviews since its premiere in August 2020. In Wube Software’s game, players embark on a journey to develop the best automated factories possible. The game offers many tools to improve your facilities, and the main limitation for players will probably be their imagination. Factorio has a score of 8.78 with 136,137 reviews.
4. underworld
2020 also saw the debut of another standout game, underworld. It’s the only type of roguelike action game on the list, but it’s there for a reason. Players control Zagreus, the son of Hades, and attempt to escape the Underworld to reach Mount Olympus. It’s as monumental a task as it sounds: the game challenges fans with various enemies, deities, powers, and other objections. On Steam, underworld boasts a score of 8.79 with 176,437 reviews and places just outside the top three.
3. Stardew Valley
The top three titles are unique and exceptional, and chances are most gamers have heard of them. The podium begins with Stardew Valley, where fans take on the role of a character who inherits their grandfather’s farm in a small village. There, players can plant and tend their crops, befriend many unique characters, explore dangerous mines, raise livestock, and more. On the Valve platform, Stardew Valley claims an 8.80 rating from over 430,000 reviews.
2. Portal 2
“Hello, you’ve been suspended for 50 days.” It’s an opening line that many gamers have heard in their lives, and it marks the beginning of the journey into Portal 2. Unsurprisingly, the highly anticipated sequel received outstanding reviews and helped cement the Portal franchise as one of the most famous puzzle-solving franchises in gaming.
Fans can play Portal 2 solo or in co-op with one of their friends. The game has often been lauded for its exceptional take on the platforming genre, and Steam rated it with a score of 8.83, with over 280,000 votes.
1. terrariums
Few games can draw players in for hundreds of hours, so the titles that receive positive reviews mostly. Based on Steam user opinion, terrariums is simply spectacular, since it takes the lead in the rankings. The game allows players to create their own unique world whether online or offline. Build a World offers an immense amount of content, which will keep fans busy for countless hours.
Players can explore, build their own city, and even battle challenging creatures. fans love terrariums, and now it’s not only one of the highest rated games on Steam (with a score of 8.83), but also one of the most rated. It had over 898,000 reviews on the platform at the time of writing.
