Looking for a new game to play? Your next few hundred hours of gameplay could be one of these best-selling games on Steam during the week of September 19-25, 2022.
Note that this information comes from steamdb and is based on the Steam Weekly Global Top Sellers updated every Sunday. This list is sorted by revenue, with 1 being the highest. Other products in the Steam Store such as DLCs, Soundtracks, other additional content and hardware such as the Steam Deck have been omitted from this list. Game pre-orders for titles that have not yet been released have also been omitted. All game information comes from the game’s official Steam page.
Newly released games dominate this week, but some games have remained steadfast in their spot on the list.
Top Selling Steam Games (September 19-25, 2022)
5. God of War
Release date: January 14, 2022
Developed by: Santa Monica Studio
Published by: PlayStation PC LLC
His revenge on the gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse gods and monsters. In this harsh, unforgiving world, he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Kratos is a father again. As the mentor and protector of Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to face and control the anger that has long characterized him as he finds himself with his son in a very dangerous world.
From the marble and columns of graceful Olympus to the rugged forests, mountains and caves of pre-Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters and gods.”
After last week’s “PlayStation craze” on Steam, God of War dropped just two ranks, making it the fifth best-selling game on Steam. The new trailer for the God of War: Ragnarok sequel had many players wanting to jump on the God of War train before the sequel came out, boosting sales.
But who wouldn’t want that? God of War sheds light on the newly aged Kratos who goes through trials along with his son Atreus. Since its first release in 2018 for the PlayStation, God of War has been one of the most prominent AAA games in recent memory.
4. Construction Simulator
Release date: September 20, 2022
Developed by: welenbauer, Software Entwicklung GmbH
Published by: astragon Entertainment
Construction Simulator is back – bigger and better than ever! Get back to work with a fleet the size will blow your mind. In addition to brands like Caterpillar, CASE and BELL already known in the Construction Simulator series, you can get behind the wheel of new licensed machines from partners like DAF and Doosan – more than 70 in total.
Each map has its own campaign that allows you to become the owner of your own construction company. Starting from scratch, helped by your mentor Hape, will give you bigger and more interesting jobs to grow your business and expand your fleet. You will also meet several customers who will challenge you. Tasks such as renovating the harbor area to attract more tourists or helping to restore the struggling downtown area will demand all your skills.
Construction Simulator was only released this week and it’s off to a great start as Steam’s top 4 bestseller. The cards in the game are inspired by landscapes in the US and Europe. Test as many equipment as possible from official licensed partners such as Caterpillar, MAN, Mack Trucks, Liebherr and more. These are all faithfully recreated from their real life counterparts, and the best part? You can invite up to three friends to coordinate and build together!
The game has the following features:
- More than 70 machines, vehicles, trucks, attachments
- Two huge maps based on USA and Germany
- Each of the two maps has its own campaign
- Challenge yourself with over 90 contracts
- 9 new license partners, a total of 25 officially licensed partners
- Online multiplayer with up to four players
3. Return to Monkey Island
Release date: September 19, 2022
Developed by: Terrible Toybox
Published by: Devolver Digital
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return from series creator Ron Gilbert who continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge, co-developed with Lucasfilm Games.
It has been many years since Guybrush Threepwood was last engaged in a battle of wits with his nemesis, the zombie pirate LeChuck. His true love, Elaine Marley, has shifted her focus from governing and Guybrush himself is adrift and unfulfilled, having never found the secret of Monkey Island. Hip, young pirate leaders led by Captain Madison have shaken the old guard from power, Melee Island has deteriorated and famed businessman Stan has been jailed for “marketing crimes.”
The first game in this series, The Secret of Monkey Island, was first released decades ago in 1990. Now the latest installment is kicking off its release week, working its way into the top 3 best-selling games on Steam.
Not only this, but this new chapter modernizes classic point-and-click gameplay, context-sensitive interactions and more to enhance your immersion in the best pirate possible.
2. Slime Rancher 2
Release date: September 22, 2022
Developed by: Monomi Park
Published by: Monomi Park
Slime Rancher 2 is a sequel to the award-winning, hit original enjoyed by over 15 million fans around the world. Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she travels to Rainbow Island, a mysterious land brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of twisting, twisting, new slimes to discover.
As Beatrix tries to unravel the secrets of the island and unravel its true purpose, she will build, ranch and farm in a beautiful conservatory, whose sparkling glass walls give her full view of the prismatic paradise she now calls home.
Slime Rancher 2 is another game released this week that has made its way to the top. The highly anticipated sequel to the slime collecting game has been wildly successful as the second best-selling game on Steam, despite still being in Early Access. It features the following details:
- Explore a Vibrant New World – Continue Beatrix LeBeau’s adventures on the slime farm as she travels to a mysterious, rainbow-colored island.
- Discover Wiggly New Slimes – Collect slime never before seen on the Far, Far Range, such as the bouncy cotton slime or the water fisherman’s slime.
- Build a Greenhouse on Rainbow Island – Earn new dollars from slime farms and collect resources on Rainbow Island to upgrade your vacpack, build new gadgets, and expand your greenhouse.
1. Cyberpunk 2077
Release date: December 10, 2020
Developed by: CD PROJEKT RED
Published by: CD PROJEKT RED
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the Night City megalopolis, where you play as a cyberpunk mercenary engaged in a do-or-die fight for survival. Enhanced and with all-new free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on tasks, build a reputation and unlock upgrades. The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. This is where legends are made. What will be yours?”
Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the worst AAA game releases in recent gaming history, and for good reason. It was buggy, didn’t do what was promised and was downright unplayable at times. Since then, CD PROJEKT RED has been working hard to save itself and make Cyberpunk 2077 what it was meant to be: a masterpiece.
Cyberpunk 2077 continues to break records, holding its spot as the best-selling game on Steam this week. It recently overtook Witcher III as the CD PROJEKT RED title with the most concurrent players, an achievement that developers and people working on the game greatly appreciated.
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