Summer Game Fest 2025 once again delivered a mix of big-budget blockbusters, fresh indie titles, and a few surprises that had players buzzing. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this year's showcase offered a snapshot of what's coming next in gaming — and it definitely moved the needle on Steam. Between June 6 and June 8, a handful of games stood out by pulling in massive numbers of new followers and wishlists. Here's a breakdown of the five titles that dominated Valve's platform during the event.
Top Games from Summer Game Fest
- Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)
- ILL
- Chronicles: Medieval
- Atomic Heart II
- The CUBE
- Lies of P (Overture)
Top Games from Summer Game Fest
Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)
Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) took the top spot, racking up more than 15,000 new followers on Steam during the showcase. Capcom's latest survival horror entry clearly has players ready for another round in Racoon City, especially after last year's Resident Evil 4 remake moved 3.7 million copies on Steam and 5.8 million on PlayStation. RE9 now sits at 32,000 followers and over 700,000 wishlists, positioning it as one of the most anticipated horror releases on PC.
ILL
Team Clout's debut project, ILL, landed at number two with 11,000 new Steam followers. This narrative-driven survival game leans heavily into body-horror, a subgenre that's clearly striking a chord with players. ILL has accumulated roughly 20,000 followers and close to 645,000 wishlists. The audience overlap is minimal — only 16% of Resident Evil Requiem's wishlisters also added ILL, which suggests the game is attracting its own distinct crowd rather than simply feeding off the survival horror hype.
Chronicles: Medieval
Chronicles: Medieval grabbed third place, drawing 9,000 new followers during the event. Set in 1313 AD Europe, this medieval strategy RPG now has approximately 16,000 followers and 195,000 wishlists. The combination of historical authenticity and tactical depth appears to be resonating with strategy enthusiasts who want something more grounded.
Atomic Heart II
Mundfish brought two titles from the Atomic Heart universe to the showcase, both landing in the top five. Atomic Heart II, the open-world RPG sequel, picked up nearly 9,000 new followers. The CUBE, an MMO shooter spinoff, followed closely with around 8,000. Both games are sustaining momentum for the franchise as players anticipate how Mundfish expands on the world established in the original.
Lies of P Overture
The event also featured a classic surprise drop with the Lies of P Overture expansion. The souls-like DLC sold 141,000 copies on Steam shortly after launch, with 100,000 of those sales landing over the weekend. The base game has now surpassed 1.1 million copies sold across Steam and PlayStation, and with its Game Pass release, it's reached approximately 6 million players on Xbox. A recent discount to $30 — the lowest price yet — likely contributed to the sales spike.
Final Thoughts
Summer Game Fest 2025 demonstrated how a well-executed showcase can generate immediate traction on platforms like Steam. Whether it's established franchises like Resident Evil or newcomers like ILL and Chronicles: Medieval, the event gave players a solid lineup to track — and the response was measurable.
