Stellar Blade's recent success on Steam has prompted renewed attention on the performance of third-person games on PC. Some people say that the game's commercial momentum reveals untapped potential for third-person experiences on the platform. However, the consistent presence of such games among Steam's best-sellers over many years suggests that this trend is far from new.
Best Third-Person Games On Steam
- Stellar Blade
- Fortnite
- Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V)
- World of Warcraft
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
- The Witcher 3
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Palworld
- Helldivers 2
- Marvel Rivals
Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, World of Warcraft, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and The Witcher 3 have dominated the third-person space on PC for years. These games have consistently sustained massive player bases and pulled in serious revenue. In 2024 alone, Black Myth: Wukong, Palworld, Helldivers 2, and Marvel Rivals all posted strong sales numbers while using third-person cameras.
Revenue from third-person games in the past year nearly matched that of first-person games, reinforcing the format's staying power. Stellar Blade's performance might look like a breakthrough moment for third-person games on Steam, but the numbers tell a different story. These games have been thriving for years. This isn't a new trend — it's a longstanding one.
Best Third-Person Games On Steam
Steam Top Trending Games for June 2025
- Dune: Awakening
- R.E.P.O
- Left 4 Dead 2
- Phasmophobia
- Elden Ring: Nightreign
- Mortal Shell
- Mortal Shell II
The week of June 9 to 15 saw two major launches alongside strong showings from discounted and indie titles. Stellar Blade topped the chart with 527,000 copies sold and $27.6 million in revenue. It led the weekly ranking by over 250,000 copies.
Dune: Awakening landed in second place with 271,000 copies sold and more than $10 million in revenue. Total sales now sit at 969,000 copies, just shy of the one million mark. The game is holding players well, with over 300,000 daily active users and minimal drop-off. It has 2.7 million wishlists on Steam, pointing to sustained interest.
R.E.P.O, a co-op survival horror game from an indie studio, sold another 188,000 copies last week. Lifetime sales on Steam now exceed 15 million copies, pulling in $117 million. The game resonates with players who enjoyed Left 4 Dead 2 and Phasmophobia, showing strong demand for multiplayer horror with unique mechanics.
Elden Ring: Nightreign ranked fourth with 165,000 copies sold during the week. Daily active users are declining, but players are sticking around. Nearly 60 percent have logged more than 20 hours, and 20 percent have passed 50 hours. Total Steam sales have hit 2.3 million copies, with an additional 1.2 million on PlayStation.
Mortal Shell jumped to fifth place after a massive discount. The game sold 121,000 copies when its price dropped from $30 to $1.50, the deepest cut in its history. The timing lined up with the reveal of Mortal Shell II, expected in 2026.
Steam Top Trending Games for June
Indie Titles and Discount Strategies
- Guilty as Sock!
- The Alters
- This War of Mine
- Borderlands 3
- Borderlands 4
- Resident Evil Village
- Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)
Several titles in the top ten posted strong results through novelty or aggressive pricing. Guilty as Sock! hit sixth place with 102,000 copies sold. The $5 online casual party game, which casts players as socks in a courtroom, keeps attracting players through its weird premise.
The Alters, developed by Poland-based studio 11 bit, sold 95,000 copies in the week following its June 13 release. The survival, base-building, and narrative hybrid has been well received by critics, earning a Metacritic score of 84. Total sales have reached 135,000 copies, with revenue exceeding $3.4 million. China accounts for 45 percent of its player base, highlighting the value of localization. Simplified Chinese support in the UI and subtitles contributed to its reception there, followed by strong engagement from users in the United States and Russia.
This War of Mine, another title from the same studio, claimed eighth place with 86,000 copies sold after a price cut to $1. One day during the week saw 17,000 copies sold, the game's highest daily total since a promotional event in August 2024. The response to its lowest-ever price shows continued demand for well-regarded indie titles when offered at steep discounts.
Borderlands 3 took ninth position with 84,000 units sold. The game received its largest discount to date, dropping to $3. The promotion appears designed to renew interest in the franchise ahead of Borderlands 4, scheduled for release in Q4 2025.
Resident Evil Village rounded out the top ten with 84,000 copies sold during the week. A 75 percent price reduction to $10, part of the Capcom Publisher Sale on June 6, drove the increased sales volume. The game has now sold 3.6 million copies on Steam, generating roughly $100 million in revenue. Interest in the Resident Evil series remains high as fans look ahead to Resident Evil Requiem (RE9), due in 2026. The game currently has 845,000 users wishlisting it following its feature during Summer Games Fest.
Steam Top Trending Games for June
Market Trends and Genre Performance
Steam's top games during the week show several ongoing market patterns. Third-person games continue to hold strong positions across multiple genres, including horror, action, and role-playing. Titles from both major publishers and indie studios have found commercial success, pointing to a diverse and competitive landscape.
Discounts remain effective for boosting visibility and driving sales, particularly for older or lesser-known titles. Regional localization, especially for Chinese-speaking markets, has proven valuable for expanding audience reach and improving performance in key regions.
As the PC gaming ecosystem shifts, Steam's top sellers reflect changing preferences, successful marketing tactics, and the enduring relevance of established genres. The ongoing popularity of third-person games demonstrates their lasting appeal among players across a wide range of titles and formats.
