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Baldur's Gate 3 Outperforms Hogwarts Legacy and Starfield

RPG's are thriving
by Joe Wilcock on January 15, 2024   



In a recently released report by Video Game Insights, Steam's top three best-selling games of 2023 have been unveiled, showcasing a significant dominance of the RPG genre in the digital marketplace. The top contenders, in descending order of revenue generated, include Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Starfield, with Larian RPG securing the top spot.
 

RPGs Rule the Roost
 

Unsurprisingly, role-playing games (RPGs) took center stage on Steam in 2023, securing multiple positions in the platform's top 10 best-selling games. The Best of Steam 2023 and the subsequent Global PC Market Report for 2024 highlighted the enduring popularity of this genre among gamers.

Leading the pack, Baldur's Gate 3 emerged as the frontrunner, grossing an impressive $657 million. Following closely, Hogwarts Legacy secured the second position with $341 million in revenue, while Starfield claimed the third spot, amassing $235 million. These figures underscore the financial success of these titles and their strong appeal to the gaming community.
 


Beyond the Top 3
 

Delving deeper into the report, Steam's sales data reveals a robust performance by Resident Evil 4, which garnered $159 million in revenue. The survival game Sons of the Forest followed suit with $116 million, showcasing a notable presence in the market. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, FC24, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, co-op survival game Lethal Company, and Cities Skylines 2 rounded out the list, each contributing significantly to Steam's revenue stream.

A noteworthy observation from the data is the substantial revenue gap between Baldur's Gate 3 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Baldur's Gate 3's impressive $657 million gross highlights its strong standing in the PC gaming community. The stark difference, with Baldur's Gate 3 grossing ten times more than Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, sparks interest.
 

Platform Dynamics
 

However, it's crucial to contextualize these figures. Baldur's Gate 3 owes a considerable portion of its success to the PC community, whereas Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has a broader player base, extending beyond PC to include console users. The availability of Jedi Survivor across multiple platforms, coupled with its earlier release on various consoles, contributes to its presence in the top-selling list.

Baldur's Gate 3's staggered release on different platforms, with its PS5 launch a month after its PC debut and a subsequent release on Xbox Series X, accentuates the significance of understanding platform dynamics when interpreting sales data.

Steam's 2023 best sellers underscore the continued appeal of RPGs and the substantial financial success of these digital releases. As the gaming industry evolves, analyzing revenue data provides valuable insights into consumer preferences and the dynamics of platform-specific player communities.

For more news check out Eddy Gordo's reveal as the first DLC character for Tekken 8 and leaks from The Last of Us 2 Remake.
 


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