In 2003, Valve Corporation released Steam as a digital distribution platform. Rag Doll Kung Fu was the first third-party game to become available for purchase and download via Steam starting in October 2005. By 2007, large developers such Capcom, Eidos Interactive, and id Software started to distribute their games on Steam. Nowadays, Steam has become wildly popular and beloved among computers gamers thanks to the ability to nab discount games during their frequent sales, share and gift games to fellow friends on Steam, review games and provide feedback on the extensive Steam market, and download an abundance of free games that are up for grabs during giveaways. Many users also hunt down incredible deals on sites like Humble Bumble that allow them to download a collection of Steam games while proceeds go to charity. This infographic provides fascinating data on ownership, average price, average playtime, total copies owned, and other metrics throughout the years. It ranks the most popular games by cumulative ownership from each release year since 2008.
Infographic by: vodien.com
Infographic by: vodien.com