The ever-helpful SteamDB stat tracker reveals that as we enter the final few hours of 2024, a massive 18,965 games (at the time of writing) have

Game releases on Steam have grown exponentially in recent years; image credit: SteamDB.

As 2024 draws to a close, Steam celebrates a remarkable year with its annual 'Best of Steam' list, highlighting the most successful games.

Valve has published its Steam year in review 2024 along with a list of the top-selling and most-played games. The best sellers in terms of gross revenue include a lot of free-to-play titles like Counter Strike 2, PUBG Battlegrounds and Apex Legends. Paid for titles include Space Marine II, Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring and Palworld.

As 2024 draws to a close, Steam has revealed its annual "Best of Steam" list, celebrating the most impactful games, innovative milestones, and standout moments in PC gaming. This year’s catalog captured the imaginations of players worldwide,