There are many popular games on the market, but what about titles ranked by the number of people playing at the same time? Of these, we unsurprisingly mainly see online multiplayer games with large groups, such as first-person shooters and MMORPGs. Here are the rankings for 2022, so far.
Counter-Strike : Offensive mondiale – 940 609
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There are few games that have been as popular as CS:GO 2012, an online FPS multiplayer game. With its action-packed gameplay, intuitive trust system that rewards players for skill, and smooth mechanics, it's no surprise that it peaked at over 940 concurrent players on Steam.
Dota 2 – 719 422
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There are few classic games more popular than the Dota franchise, especially Dota 2. This online multiplayer battle title peaked in 2022 with over 719 concurrent players on Steam. Considering this game has been around since 000, we wouldn't be surprised to see this title top the list next year.
Lost Ark – 634
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Lost Ark is an MMORPG that burst onto the scene with its clean design, top-down nostalgic style, and intriguing campaign. Its top concurrent players on Steam reached over 634 during the year. We believe this title will continue to grow in popularity and possibly even beat its current peak stats.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds – 524
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Online multiplayer games like PUBG: Battlegrounds are gamers' favorites, and this title has got fans hooked heavily. Gamers can't get enough of this game, so much so that it peaked with over 524 players playing concurrently on Steam. We can expect this Battle Royale to be popular for much longer.
Apex Legends – 358
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Although this game was released in 2019, its fan base is still holding and actively playing the game on Steam and other platforms. It reached over 358 concurrent players on Steam at its peak, meaning there are more than enough people still actively interested in gaming with Apex Legends.
Ring of Elden – 349
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While this epic title comes with quite a steep learning curve, that hasn't deterred gamers from trying their hand at this challenging RPG. Since its release, Elden Ring has peaked at over 349 concurrent players on Steam. This game seems to be going nowhere anytime soon.
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