{"id":124936,"date":"2022-05-09T15:01:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T13:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=124936"},"modified":"2022-05-09T15:01:34","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T13:01:34","slug":"the-top-10-steam-games-by-revenue-last-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/124936-the-top-10-steam-games-by-revenue-last-week","title":{"rendered":"The top 10 Steam games by revenue last week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve just begun a new week, which means SteamDB&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/steamdb.info\/topsellers\/2022W18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">results<\/a><\/strong> are in for last week&#8217;s games that earned the highest revenue.<\/p>\n<p>As always, these ten games are ranked based on total revenue rather than copies sold. As a result, an expensive title might make the list ahead of a cheaper game that sold more copies.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the top ten highest revenue games for last week on Steam.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">10. Dune: Spice Wars<\/h3>\n<p>Dune: Spice Wars was released two weeks ago and held the third position on the charts last week.<\/p>\n<p>The 4X strategy game has dropped to the tenth position and will likely not be on this list next week.<\/p>\n<p>However, since it is only in Early Access and has been well-received, it will likely make the top ten again when it eventually has a full release.<\/p>\n<p>Dune: Spice Wars has a Very Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B2TJHua1EQk\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">9. Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate \u2013 Daemonhunters<\/h3>\n<p>Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate \u2013 Daemonhunters was released last Thursday, making its presence on the top ten more impressive.<\/p>\n<p>The latest game in the 40K universe, Chaos Gate, uses a strategic, ssquad-based and turn-based combat system reminiscent of the sort used by XCOM.<\/p>\n<p>You take command of a strike force of the Grey Knights &#8211; elite warriors tasked with wiping out corruption and evil wherever they can find it.<\/p>\n<p>The title has a Mostly Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ic4qSeoQrkQ\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">8. Dying Light 2 Stay Human<\/h3>\n<p>Dying Light 2 Stay Human appears in the top ten for the second week running and has increased its position from its tenth slot last week.<\/p>\n<p>The zombie survival game features a vast open world, a day and night cycle, NPC factions and a story where your choices shape the outcome of The City\u2019s fate.<\/p>\n<p>It has a Mostly Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2MD4gTitmzw\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">7. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice<\/h3>\n<p>Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has dropped from its fifth position last week, but it is still impressive that a game released in 2019 features on this list twice in a row.<\/p>\n<p>The game is designed by FromSoftware, who are legendary for creating difficult games, and features a unique, fast-paced combat system centred around parrying.<\/p>\n<p>Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has a Very Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aUnEezrBFoA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">6. Valve Index VR Kit<\/h3>\n<p>A regular on this list, the Valve Index VR Kit has consistently been in the top ten for over a month, and this trend is unlikely to change.<\/p>\n<p>The package comes with VR equipment and Half-Life: Alyx.<\/p>\n<p>It is not currently available in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Valve-Index.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-124838\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Valve-Index.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Valve-Index.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Valve-Index-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Valve-Index-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">5. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe<\/h3>\n<p>The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe was released two weeks ago and since then has consistently maintained a position on the top ten.<\/p>\n<p>The upgraded version of the classic mind-bending game The Stanley Parable has new features that further enhance everything that made the original so beloved.<\/p>\n<p>The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe has a Very Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZnoHCP0Lk0U\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">4. Monster Hunter Rise<\/h3>\n<p>Monster Hunter Rise is another game that returns to the top ten for a second week and impressively increased its position from last week, rising two places.<\/p>\n<p>This is likely due to the rapidly approaching June release of its next expansion, Sunbreak, which promises to add a massive amount of new content to the game.<\/p>\n<p>Monster Hunter Rise has a Very Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oloUdNtE1HM\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">3. Rogue Legacy 2<\/h3>\n<p>Rogue Legacy 2 is another title that has maintained its presence in the top ten from last week.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, it increased its position by four places which is impressive given the game\u2019s low price.<\/p>\n<p>Rogue Legacy is a Roguelite title that uses a succession system that ensures each run is unique.<\/p>\n<p>It has a Very Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4VFRTUxPIwA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">2. Elden Ring<\/h3>\n<p>Elden Ring continues its domination of the charts as it maintains its second-place position in the top ten from last week.<\/p>\n<p>The successor to FromSoftware&#8217;s legendary Dark Souls series has proven to be the most successful in the company&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>Elden Ring has a Very Positive user review score on Steam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K_03kFqWfqs\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">1. Steam Deck<\/h3>\n<p>The Steam Deck ensures that the top two places of this week&#8217;s top ten remain consistent with the results from the last few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>This hand-held PC developed by Valve continues to sell well thanks to its impressive performance and a growing roster of games.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AvokyBOYe8Y\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/124931-dark-souls-3-mod-archthrones-is-getting-a-demo\">Dark Souls 3 mod Archthrones is getting a demo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the top ten highest revenue games for last week on Steam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":250,"featured_media":123873,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sma_x_autopost_enabled":true,"_sma_x_custom_text":"","_sma_x_autopost_status":"idle","_sma_x_autopost_error":"","_sma_x_post_id":"","_sma_x_attempts":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[85,26085],"class_list":["post-124936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pc","tag-steam","tag-top-ten-games"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/250"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124936\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}