Steam has reportedly generated over $15B so far in 2026

Steam continues to make absurd amounts of money each year, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of its strongest years yet. As the biggest PC gaming platform, Steam has long been a revenue giant, but the pace of growth is still surprising, with the platform reportedly generating over $15 billion this year alone. 

This week, Rhys Elliot, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, shared new data highlighting Steam’s highest‑grossing new releases of 2026 so far. According to their estimates, six titles, including two brand‑new IP, have already generated just under $1 billion in gross revenue. These games alone account for around 6.6 percent of Steam’s roughly $15 billion in revenue for the year so far.

The top earners include major franchise releases like Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both of which have performed exceptionally well on PC. However, new IP is also making an impact. Crimson Desert has generated an estimated $203 million on Steam alone, accounting for roughly 18 percent of all new‑IP revenue in the top 100 new releases this year.

Indie titles are also contributing meaningfully. Slay the Spire II has continued the success of its predecessor, pulling in an estimated $148 million, while Meccha Chameleon, a brand-new breakout indie hit, has generated around $90M in revenue.

Across the top 100 new releases of 2026, Alinea estimates around $2.4 billion in combined revenue. Interestingly, while 63 percent of those games are new IP, established franchises still account for over half of the revenue.

KitGuru Says: Steam’s revenue growth shows no signs of slowing down, and established franchises continue to dominate the charts. With several major PC releases still to come this year, Steam’s 2026 totals could end up being record‑breaking.

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