Top 2022 Steam Games by Gross Revenue

Valve’s annual performance summary identifies the highest-grossing titles on the Steam platform for the 2022 calendar year. The analysis categorizes games based on gross revenue generated between January 1 and December 18, 2022. Rather than providing specific financial figures, the data organizes top-performing titles into four tiers—Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze—to reflect their relative commercial success within the digital storefront.

The findings highlight a diverse range of market leaders, including major AAA releases and established live-service titles. Among the highest-grossing games of the year are Elden Ring, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Destiny 2, and Lost Ark. The list also features long-standing staples such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and PUBG: Battlegrounds. Additionally, the analysis identifies top performers in specific segments, such as the most successful new releases based on two-week launch revenue and the most profitable titles that transitioned out of Early Access during the year, such as Raft and Vampire Survivors.

This overview serves as a benchmark for industry performance on the Steam platform, capturing a snapshot of consumer spending trends across various game categories. By segmenting the data into overall revenue, new releases, and post-Early Access performance, the summary provides insight into the lifecycle and monetization success of both new and legacy titles within the PC gaming ecosystem.