Passionate gamers know that a lot of cool games for PC were released in 2018. Another common knowledge fact is that these acquisitions can be made through Steam, the largest and most popular game library from the world. Millions of gamers accessed Steam for buying the newest and most exciting games for PC.
An interesting fact is that some of them are enlarging their collection right now thanks to the Steam Winter Sale. This event is active as we speak and gamers have the opportunity to acquire updated versions of their favorite games at lower prices. Even if people can still ”shop for goodies” during the Steam Winter Sale, the year is almost finished and it’s time to see what the best-selling games in 2018 where.
The list holds new releases and classical games
The best-selling list is quite intriguing. Next to exciting releases, it holds classical names that have become famous and admired all over the world: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (released in 2012); Dota 2 (2013); Warframe (2013); The Elder Scrolls Online (which came in 2014); Grand Theft Auto 5 (available since 2015 on Windows PCs); Rainbow Six Siege (2015); Rocket League (2015); Civilization 6 (2016) and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (2017).
Next to these all-times stars, some outstanding creations can be considered Platinum releases, because they helped sellers win millions of dollars: Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Far Cry 5 and Monster Hunter: World.
On the other hand, some games can be considered Silver and Bronze laureates. They were mostly bought by fans: Gary’s Mod, Team Fortress 2, The Sims 3, Crusader King 2, Euro Truck Simulator 2 and The Forest.
Last, but not least, let’s not forget about 2018’s latest releases. These games have all the right features for becoming blockbusters in the PC gaming area: Ni No Kuni, Raft, Scum, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Subnautica, Surviving Mars, Two Point Hospital and Thrones of Britania. Let’s see what the best-selling games in 2019 will be.