After a record-breaking September, 'it's safe to say Steam's yearly revenue will blow past $20B for the first time'
Alinea Analytics points out that Steam's not slowing down.
Steam experienced a record-breaking September, generating $1.7 billion in revenue, according to industry analysts Alinea Analytics. This marked the platform's best September to date, surpassing the previous record set in September 2025 by 13%. Wardogs emerged as the standout new release of the month, followed by Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2.
Other noteworthy launch titles included Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Bodycam, and EA Sports FC27. Throughout the first half of 2026, Steam's Q3 performance reached a new high, generating $5.5 billion, marking a 12% increase from the same period in 2025. The total revenue for the year thus far stands at $16.5 billion, reflecting a 13% increase compared to the first nine months of 2025.
With a remarkable release slate scheduled for the remainder of the year, analysts are confident that Steam's annual revenue will exceed the $20 billion milestone for the first time.
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