In 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 Surpassed Hogwarts Legacy and Starfield in Steam Revenue Combined

In 2023, Role-Playing Games (RPGs) reigned supreme on Steam, with Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Starfield leading the pack. The recent release of the Video Game Insights’ Global PC Market Report 2024, following Steam’s Best of Steam 2023 list, has shed light on the top sellers on the platform in terms of gross revenue, reaffirming the dominance of RPGs last year.

Steam’s Top Sellers of 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 Leads the Way

The sales figures are particularly impressive, as illustrated by Twitter user @baiisun’s graphic. Baldur’s Gate 3 topped the chart with a staggering $657 million, far outpacing Hogwarts Legacy’s $341 million and Starfield’s $235 million. Other notable performers include Resident Evil 4 at $159 million, Sons of the Forest at $116 million, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon at $87 million, FC24 at $81 million, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor at $68 million, Lethal Company at $52 million, and Cities Skylines 2 at $50 million.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Exceptional Performance

What stands out is Baldur’s Gate 3’s remarkable performance, grossing ten times more than Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a game based on the massive Star Wars IP. This feat is even more notable considering Baldur’s Gate 3’s stronger PC player base, compared to Jedi Survivor’s console-focused distribution across multiple platforms. Baldur’s Gate 3’s delayed releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X also highlight its PC-centric success.

Beyond RPGs: A Diverse Range of Successful Titles

Steam’s Best of Steam 2023 list, while highlighting several successful titles, doesn’t reveal detailed revenue figures. Notably, Cyberpunk 2077 outperformed Elden Ring, with both titles surpassing Jedi Survivor in sales. Following these are other popular games like Stardew Valley, Lies of P, The Last of Us Part 1, and more, showcasing the success of a diverse range of games in 2023, extending well beyond the RPG genre.

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