Open-world games with the biggest Steam player peaks
Palworld tops this ranking with 2.1 million players, ahead of Elden Ring (952,523 players) and New World (913,027 players). All-time peak concurrent players on Steam (SteamCharts). 74 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PalworldAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2.1 million players | January 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 2 | Elden RingAll-time peak concurrent players on Steam | 952,523 players | March 2022 | Steam Charts |
| 3 | New WorldAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 913,027 players | October 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 4 | Cyberpunk 2077All-time Steam peak (December 2020 launch) | 830,387 players | December 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 5 | Hogwarts LegacyAll-time Steam peak (February 2023 launch) | 527,652 players | February 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 6 | Fallout 4All-time Steam peak | 471,955 players | November 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 7 | Dying Light 2 Stay HumanAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 274,983 players | February 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 8 | RustAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 259,646 players | January 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 9 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIAll-time Steam peak (February 2025 launch) | 255,607 players | February 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 10 | ARK: Survival EvolvedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 247,292 players | June 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 11 | Once HumanAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 231,343 players | July 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 12 | Dragon's Dogma 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 228,285 players | March 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 13 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 152,429 players | April 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 14 | V RisingAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 150,645 players | May 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 15 | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 120,960 players | November 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 16 | The ForestAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 109,242 players | December 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 17 | ARK: Survival AscendedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 98,047 players | October 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 18 | Kingdom Come: DeliveranceAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 95,863 players | February 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 19 | Far Cry 5All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 92,377 players | March 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 20 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 90,952 players | September 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 21 | Need for Speed HeatAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 85,230 players | October 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 22 | Forza Horizon 5All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 80,745 players | November 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 23 | DayZAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 78,739 players | October 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 24 | Fallout 76All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 72,930 players | April 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 25 | SCUMAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 68,031 players | September 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 26 | Middle-earth: Shadow of WarAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 67,943 players | October 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 27 | Assassin's Creed ShadowsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 64,627 players | March 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 28 | Assassin's Creed OdysseyAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 61,984 players | October 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 29 | Black DesertAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 59,917 players | May 2019 | SteamCharts |
| 30 | The Crew 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 55,125 players | September 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 31 | Conan Exiles EnhancedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 53,402 players | February 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 32 | Wuthering WavesAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 49,485 players | June 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 33 | Middle-earth: Shadow of MordorAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 48,518 players | October 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 34 | Watch DogsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 47,820 players | May 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 35 | Mafia IIIAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 47,409 players | October 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 36 | Dying LightAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 45,770 players | February 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 37 | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon WildlandsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 45,663 players | March 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 38 | Saints Row IV: Re-ElectedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 42,076 players | January 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 39 | Assassin's Creed OriginsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 41,541 players | October 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 40 | Mafia: Definitive EditionAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 36,631 players | September 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 41 | WartalesAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 35,769 players | April 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 42 | Mad MaxAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 33,356 players | September 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 43 | Final Fantasy XVAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 29,279 players | March 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 44 | Batman: Arkham KnightAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 25,623 players | June 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 45 | theHunter: Call of the WildAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 24,953 players | December 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 46 | Just Cause 3All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 23,459 players | December 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 47 | Far Cry 3All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 23,042 players | November 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 48 | Far Cry 6All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 19,996 players | May 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 49 | Sonic FrontiersAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 19,104 players | November 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 50 | Assassin's Creed ValhallaAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 18,955 players | January 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 51 | Far Cry 4All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 16,946 players | November 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 52 | Slime RancherAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 16,943 players | December 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 53 | Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 15,996 players | December 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 54 | Avatar: Frontiers of PandoraAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 15,120 players | January 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 55 | Assassin's Creed IIIAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 14,913 players | November 2012 | SteamCharts |
| 56 | Far Cry PrimalAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 14,702 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 57 | Far Cry New DawnAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 12,369 players | February 2019 | SteamCharts |
| 58 | Sleeping DogsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 12,032 players | August 2012 | SteamCharts |
| 59 | Generation ZeroAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 11,386 players | April 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 60 | Just Cause 2: Multiplayer ModAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 10,436 players | December 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 61 | Just Cause 4 ReloadedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 9,464 players | December 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 62 | Assassin's Creed UnityAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 9,232 players | September 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 63 | Riders RepublicAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 8,043 players | June 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 64 | Burnout ParadiseAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) · Steam version, only tracked since 2012 | 6,188 players | August 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 65 | The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) · Steam version, only tracked since 2012 | 5,069 players | April 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 66 | Red Dead RedemptionAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) · Steam version, only tracked since 2012 | 4,452 players | November 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 67 | Assassin's Creed SyndicateAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,634 players | September 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 68 | Star Wars OutlawsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,397 players | March 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 69 | SteepAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,037 players | October 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 70 | Immortals Fenyx RisingAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,288 players | January 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 71 | Assassin's Creed BrotherhoodAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) · Steam version, only tracked since 2012 | 2,198 players | October 2012 | SteamCharts |
| 72 | RedfallAll-time Steam peak (May 2023 launch); the game was also on Game Pass from day one | 1,560 players | May 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 73 | The Elder Scrolls III: MorrowindAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) · Steam version, only tracked since 2012 | 1,371 players | June 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 74 | Grand Theft Auto IIIAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) · Steam version, only tracked since 2012 | 619 players | March 2014 | SteamCharts |
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