Time: 2024-08-07
Stormgate , a new RTS game developed by former Blizzard developers , made its debut on Steam recently . However , the launch of Stormgate did not meet expectations , with many players criticizing the game 's single - player content and certain elements . Despite this , some players acknowledge its potential due to its blend of StarCraft 2 and Warcraft 3 mechanics . Stormgate debuted at # 62 overall and currently has a Mixed rating on Steam , with around 58 % of user reviews being positive.
Pre - orders for Black Myth : Wukong , on the other hand , have been driving the upcoming game 's success . Black Myth : Wukong rose to # 7 overall , surpassing Elden Ring , which had been the highest - grossing premium game on Steam for six consecutive weeks . With its rising popularity and pre - orders , Black Myth : Wukong is definitely a game to watch out for in the coming weeks.
Counter - Strike 2 maintained its position as the top - grossing game on Steam for the week of July 30 - August 6 . The chart continues to be dominated by free - to - play titles , with games like The First Descendant , PUBG , and Dota 2 taking the top spots . The top 10 premium games by gross revenue during this period include titles like Dead by Daylight , Grand Theft Auto V , and Call of Duty.
Looking at the overall top 20 highest - grossing products on Steam , including F2P titles and Steam Deck , for the same week , there were several notable entries . Games like Enshrouded , Sekiro : Shadows Die Twice , and Dome Keeper made a comeback to the list , showcasing the diversity of games available on the platform.
With Stormgate 's upcoming transition to a free - to - play model on August 13 , it will be interesting to see if the game can attract a larger player base and improve its position on the charts . Similarly , Black Myth : Wukong 's continued success in pre - orders hints at a promising future for the game upon its full release . As the landscape of Steam 's top - grossing games continues to evolve , it is clear that players have a wide variety of options to choose from.