Summary
Valve just released a list of the top 100 games played on the Steam Deck over the last 12 months and few will likely be surprised thatBaldur’s Gate 3tops the list. Valve’s handheld device launched back in 2022, promising fans a chance to play some of their favorite Steam titles while on the go. Now, the developer is offering a glimpse of which games have attracted the most attention on the Steam Deck over the last year, and Larian Studios' hit RPGBaldur’s Gate 3came in at number one.
Valve’s handheld enjoyed a great reception two years ago, and last year certainly offered a lot for fans to enjoy. There was no shortage ofgreat games for the Steam Deck in 2023, and there were plenty of reasons for PC gamers on the go to consider picking up the handheld for themselves. Now, thanks to data from Valve, gamers can enjoy a peak at what was most popular among Steam Deck owners.
As its annual Spring Steam Sale gets underway, Valve has revealed thatBaldur’s Gate 3was the top game played on the Steam Deck over the last 12 months. The full list, which can be accessed from the front page of Steam, ranks games based on daily active player count and covers the last 12 months, starting from March 2023. Given thatBaldur’s Gate 3was a massive hitwith critics and fans last year, it shouldn’t be surprising that it won the top spot on the list.
Top 10 Games on the Steam Deck in the Past Year
The list appears to feature a nice mix of recent hits, older classics, and even some charming indie titles. The top 10 includes the likes ofHogwarts LegacyandElden Ring, both newer titles, along withGTA 5, and the pixelated RPGDave the Diver.Hogwarts Legacywas the top-selling game of 2023, whileElden Ringhas arguably set new standards for action RPGs, making it equally understandable that they got to joinBaldur’s Gate 3on the list.
Since launching last year,Baldur’s Gate 3has earned a remarkable array of achievements. It’s won awards from critics, praise from fans, and made Larian Studios a favorite developer for many gamers.Baldur’s Gate 3has regularly topped the Steam chartsin terms of sales and daily player counts. Thus, it’s to be expected that it would gain a place on the list of the top Steam Deck games from last year. Earning the top spot is one more achievement that the title can add to its name.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
