Games of 2016 with the biggest Steam peaks
Stardew Valley tops this ranking with 236,614 players, ahead of No Man's Sky (212,321 players) and Dead by Daylight (168,845 players). All-time peak concurrent players on Steam (SteamCharts). 59 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stardew ValleyAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 236,614 players | March 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 2 | No Man's SkyAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 212,321 players | August 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 3 | Dead by DaylightAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 168,845 players | June 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 4 | Sid Meier's Civilization VIAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 162,314 players | October 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 5 | XCOM 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 132,677 players | February 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 6 | Dark Souls IIIAll-time peak concurrent players on Steam | 129,831 players | April 2016 | Steam Charts |
| 7 | Human: Fall FlatAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 127,516 players | April 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 8 | War ThunderAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 125,317 players | April 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 9 | Don't Starve TogetherAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 121,538 players | June 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 10 | Tom Clancy's The DivisionAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 113,877 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 11 | Total War: WarhammerAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 111,909 players | May 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 12 | Hearts of Iron IVAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 93,196 players | November 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 13 | StarboundAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 88,355 players | December 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 14 | Football Manager 2017All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 72,608 players | June 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 15 | Killing Floor 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 69,246 players | June 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 16 | StellarisAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 68,517 players | May 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 17 | Grim DawnAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 61,093 players | May 2019 | SteamCharts |
| 18 | Governor of Poker 3All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 53,881 players | September 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 19 | Tree of Savior (English Ver.)All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 53,277 players | May 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 20 | Battlefield 1All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 53,107 players | November 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 21 | Deus Ex: Mankind DividedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 52,051 players | August 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 22 | Mafia IIIAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 47,409 players | October 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 23 | Scrap MechanicAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 46,366 players | May 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 24 | Doom (2016)All-time Steam peak | 31,623 players | May 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 25 | Final Fantasy XVAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 29,279 players | March 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 26 | Titanfall 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 27,547 players | May 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 27 | Dishonored 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 22,269 players | November 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 28 | Planet CoasterAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 21,828 players | November 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 29 | American Truck SimulatorAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 21,318 players | September 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 30 | Heroes & GeneralsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 20,882 players | September 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 31 | Darkest DungeonAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 19,737 players | April 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 32 | Titan Quest Anniversary EditionAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 19,497 players | September 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 33 | Plague Inc: EvolvedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 17,889 players | January 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 34 | FirewatchAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 17,521 players | February 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 35 | SpeedRunnersAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 17,131 players | October 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 36 | Ultimate Chicken HorseAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 15,850 players | September 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 37 | Enter the GungeonAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 15,767 players | July 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 38 | Call of Duty: Infinite WarfareAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 15,312 players | November 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 39 | Far Cry PrimalAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 14,702 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 40 | Infestation: The New ZAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 13,915 players | January 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 41 | Street Fighter VAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 13,807 players | February 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 42 | Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 13,570 players | October 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 43 | BattlebornAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 12,070 players | May 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 44 | Shakes & FidgetAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 9,469 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 45 | Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 8,372 players | May 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 46 | My Summer CarAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 7,812 players | January 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 47 | UNOAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 5,639 players | March 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 48 | SUPERHOTAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 5,533 players | February 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 49 | Shadow Tactics: Blades of the ShogunAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 4,985 players | February 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 50 | ARK: Survival Of The FittestAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,929 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 51 | InsideAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,840 players | September 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 52 | SteepAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,037 players | October 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 53 | Bloons TD BattlesAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,577 players | April 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 54 | Mighty No. 9All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,556 players | June 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 55 | Iron SnoutAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,332 players | January 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 56 | BioShock 2 RemasteredAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,251 players | September 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 57 | Who's Your Daddy?!All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,209 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 58 | OneShotAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 815 players | March 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 59 | Blood and BaconAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 702 players | January 2023 | SteamCharts |
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