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Helios

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We're continuing our new monthly series with a look at the top games released on Steam during the month of May. As with last month's post, this list looks at all games released during the month and grabs the top 20 by revenue earned in the first two weeks following release.

In this list, there really is something for every kind of player. From narrative single-player games to open world first-person shooters. Deep real-time strategy games to realistic simulation games. Pixely RPGs to Super-high-definition action games. Family-friendly racing games to dark horror experiences.

Here is this month's list of top new releases ordered by release date (we've put this list on a handy store page too):

  • Rise of Industry - a single-player, strategic, tycoon game with a living, breathing, and procedurally generated world set in the 1930s. released May 2, 2019.
  • Swag and Sorcery - a very pixely pingle-player RPG, released May 9, 2019
  • Yakuza Kiwami 2 - a high-def update to the classic story-driven beat 'em up with full controller support, released May 9, 2019
  • A Plague Tale: Innocence, a single-player story rich adventure with full controller support, released May 14, 2019
  • RAGE 2- a post-apocalyptic open world shooter, released May 14, 2019
  • Beat Saber - a VR-only music rhythm game, released on May 21, 2019 after 12 months in Early Access.
  • Team Sonic Racing™ - a cute, fast-paced arcade racing featuring Sonic and friends, released May 21, 2019
  • BATTALION 1944: a realistic WWII multiplayer shooter, released May 23, 2019.
  • Total War: THREE KINGDOMS - a turn-based empire-building and strategy game with stunning real-time battles, released May 23, 2019.
  • Minion Masters - a free to play fast-paced strategic card game, with 1v1 or 2v2 battles. Transitioned out of Early Access on May 24, 2019.
  • XERA: Survival - a multiplayer open world looter shooter, featuring a global gear stash accessible from any server. Launched in Early access on May 24, 2019
  • FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S VR: HELP WANTED - a VR-only first-person survival horror game, released May 28, 2019.
  • Layers of Fear 2 - a psychological horror game filled with unique puzzles, released May 28, 2019.
  • SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest - a standalone expansion to the RTS/RPG hit SpellForce 3, released May 28, 2019.
  • Void Bastards - a stylized action strategy game with loot scavenging and full controller support, released May 28, 2019.
  • Assetto Corsa Competizione - the official Blancpain GT Series racing game, rendered with realistic simulation and including official drivers, teams, cars and circuits. Transitioned out of Early Access on May 29, 2019
  • Conan Unconquered - a real-time survival strategy game set in the world of Conan the Barbarian, released May 29, 2019.
  • Conqueror's Blade - a free to play, medieval multiplayer action strategy game. Transitioned out of Early Access May 30.
  • Deathgarden: BLOODHARVEST - a dark, dystopian, multiplayer survival game in which a ruthless hunter tracks and guns down scavengers. Launched in Early Access on May 30, 2019.
  • Warhammer: Chaosbane - a hack-and-slash set in the Warhammer Fantasy world. Features solo, co-op, or multiplayer and full controller support. Released May 31, 2019.

The above list is generated by looking at revenue as one measure of popularity. But we know that this measure doesn’t fully capture the popularity of free games that many players may be enjoying but that don’t generate revenue the same way as the kinds of traditional paid games listed above. So this month, we’re also adding a list of the top five free games released in May, measured (and ranked here) by peak player count within the first two weeks following release.
  • Conqueror's Blade - a medieval multiplayer action strategy game.
  • Splitgate: Arena Warfare – a multiplayer first-person-shooter that uses player-controlled portals to create a new dimension of arena combat.
  • Minion Masters - a free to play fast-paced strategic card game, with 1v1 or 2v2 battles.
  • Eden Rising – a solo or multiplayer open-world tower defense game.
  • Never Split the Party – a multiplayer social rogue-like that depends on cooperative adventuring.
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Grand Theft Scratchy

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You know you can get both South Park games for $10. The newer game is 90% off.

I bumped my Steam library to 124 games after buying these old games during the big summer sale:

Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
Crazy Taxi
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Edition
Fallout: New Vegas
Grim Fandango
Just Cause
Thief Gold
Thief II: The Metal Age
Tomb Raider: Legend
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Tomb Raider: Underworld
The Witcher Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition
Worms Reloaded

I did see Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition for $2 but I already own Sleeping Dogs with all of the DLC and achievements unlocked but if I knew anyone who was interested I would have gifted it to them.

The last summer sale I participated in was back in 2012. I don't remember if they had a points/tokens system tied to purchases and in-game achievements then. I got my summer sale badge to level 300 pretty easily.
 
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jshackles

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Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
had to add a few games I wanted to my wishlist, I had cleaned it up a few weeks back and all I had was a few Rocksmith DLCs. Kinda glad I hadn't won anything yet. Now, though....
 
Ribi

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jshackles said:
had to add a few games I wanted to my wishlist, I had cleaned it up a few weeks back and all I had was a few Rocksmith DLCs. Kinda glad I hadn't won anything yet. Now, though....
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Steam members really wish they had cyberpunk for 60$... who knew!! ??

*adds 60$ games to wishlist*
 
Kadayi

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Ribi said:
corgi back bitches
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I am beginning to feel a bit sorry for the other teams, but not too much. I have to wonder what Valve was thinking letting people choose their team. I'm pretty sure last time they did a team event it was all randomised.

breed-corgi-image-3.jpg


Go Team!!!
 
jshackles

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Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I've got $10 in magic Steam bucks, lay some recommendations on me!
 
TheSadRanger

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jshackles said:
I've got $10 in magic Steam bucks, lay some recommendations on me!
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Think Dusk but a Hexen spiritual successor. Just finished from early access.



Still very early access but think Stardew Valley made from former Lionhead Fable devs. it's not on sell but so worth it for $9.99 plus I think it will probably go up in price in the near future.


The closest thing you can get to a modern Roller Coaster Tycoon with the spirit of the original also released from early access not too long ago.


I thought this game got kind of a bad rap being released so close to Death's Gambit even though they're two different genres, Dark Devotion is a 2D roguelike.

 
The Cockatrice

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Need some advice on what to buy between: Call of Cthulhu the new one or The Council? Would like some opinions on both of them without spoilers pls :)


sigh this thread is dead af.
 
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Helios

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TheCockatrice said:
Need some advice on what to buy between: Call of Cthulhu the new one or The Council? Would like some opinions on both of them without spoilers pls :)


sigh this thread is dead af.
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I've only played a few hours of Call of Cthulhu. It was alright but nothing really grabbed me. Just a bit mediocre and not scary either (not even in the atmospheric sense). Maybe it gets better later on but my game crashed during a loading screen and I lost my save files. From what I've seen there were quite a few people with my problem.
 
GreenAlien

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TheCockatrice said:
Need some advice on what to buy between: Call of Cthulhu the new one or The Council? Would like some opinions on both of them without spoilers pls :)


sigh this thread is dead af.
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I recommend The Council. It's mostly talking with choices (some with real consequences) and the occasional puzzle. Call of Cthulhu has it's moments, but overall I think it's the weaker game (worse writing, gameplay bits..)
 
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The Cockatrice

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GreenAlien said:
I recommend The Council. It's mostly talking with choices (some with real consequences) and the occasional puzzle. Call of Cthulhu has it's moments, but overall I think it's the weaker game (worse writing, gameplay bits..)
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I went with THe Council in the end because it seemed to me as well that had better writing. So far its ok but the camera controls/movement are a bit jarring. Story seems interesting so far.
 
Helios

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Top Releases of June 2019


Trover Saves the Universe - 3D platformer action in a bizarre comedy universe from the co-creator of Rick and Morty. Released June 4th.

Barotrauma - Just arrived into Early Access - 2D survival on a submarine plunging deep below the surface of a frozen ocean. Released June 5th.

Hell Let Loose - Just arrived into Early Access - WWII FPS with 100 player battles and a strategic meta game including a dynamically shifting front line and resource management. Released June 6th.

Cooking Simulator - Play in sandbox mode or take on a career in this cooking simulator with full physics and realistic ingredients. Released June 6th.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER - Eight unique and unforgettable story paths and characters with retro JRPG style and a fully developed 3D world. Released June 7th.

コイカツ / Koikatsu Party - Endless customization options and roleplaying with variety of anime companions. Note: This game is marked as 'adult only' and requires you to be signed in to view. Released June 10th.

SpaceEngine - Just arrived into Early Access - A fully science-based & photorealistic 3D planetarium that models the entire known universe, with procedural generation of the unknown. Released June 11th.

They Are Billions - Coming out of Early Access - Build and survive in this steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet under siege. Released June 18th.

Police Simulator: Patrol Duty - From routine traffic stops to fugitive pursuits - simulate the life of a US police officer in this open world crime simulator. Released June 18th.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - An exploration-focused, side-scrolling action RPG by Koji Igarashi of Castlevania fame. Released June 18th.

AMID EVIL - A retro fast-paced FPS from the producers of Dusk and creators of Return of the Triad. Released June 20th.

Steel Division 2 - Coming out of Early Access - A historically-accurate strategy game set on the Eastern Front of WWII - Strategic campaigns, real-time battles and a unique deck building system. Released June 20th.

My Friend Pedro - A violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. Released June 20th.

Muse Dash - Dance and parkour your way through to 30 original songs in this fast paced rhythm game with full Japanese voiceover. Released June 20th.

Super Neptunia RPG - A JRPG adventure with a refreshing 2D twist on the classic Neptunia series. Released June 20th.

Ring of Elysium - Coming out of Early Access - A free-to-play game with a unique take on battle royales set in an apocalyptic world with natural disasters, player abilities and grappling hooks. Released June 24th.

HARDCORE MECHA - Start a campaign or test your multiplayer skills in this 2D platformer with intense mecha combat. Released June 26th.

F1 2019 - The official game of F1 racing, featuring all the teams, drivers and circuits from the 2019 and 2018 seasons. Released June 27th.

Pro Cycling Manager 2019 - Manage your own team of professional cyclists and claim victory in over 200 races around the world. Released June 27th.

九劫曲:诅咒之地 NINE TRIALS - Just arrived into Early Access - Play as an Immortal in this refreshed battle royale experience with melee combat and RPG elements. Released June 28th.

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Top Free Releases
The above list is generated by looking at revenue as one measure of popularity. But we know that this measure doesn’t fully capture the popularity of free games that many players may be enjoying but that don’t generate revenue the same way as the kinds of traditional paid games listed above. So this month, we’re also adding a list of the top five free games released in June, measured (and ranked here) by peak player count within the first two weeks following release.

This month, Ring of Elysium makes both lists by establishing a solid player base during Early Access and throughout launch.

Dota Underlords - Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Released June 20th.

Ring of Elysium - Coming out of Early Access - A unique take on battle royales set in an apocalyptic world with natural disasters, player abilities and grappling hooks. Released June 24th.

Black Squad - Coming out of Early Access - Skill and strategy reign supreme in this military based FPS with a variety of game modes and unlockable weapons. Released June 26th.

Lords Mobile - Clash with 280 million other players on both mobile and Steam in a world of real-time strategy and chaos. Released June 3rd.

Wasteland Survival - Develop your own base and craft specialized supplies in this isometric post-apocalyptic survival game. Released June 3rd.
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Nightrunner

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Thought the days of region locking were behind us but the new Humble Bundle and Steam/Acti had a nasty surprise in store for me instead. I can't activate keys that I paid for ffs thanks to region locking
 
The Cockatrice

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yeah, mostly horror games. Winter is the one that counts..well at least as much as a Steam sale counts these days since lately they have been underwhelming.
 
Bigrx1

Bigrx1

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What's the deal with the new achievement pop ups in-game? A couple of my games are giving me the normal achievement pop-up in the lower right hand corner in addition to another pop up that tells me if the achievement is uncommon, rare, etc and the percentage of people who have completed it. Then other games aren't giving me the 2nd pop up at all it's just the lower right hand corner one. What determines if you get just the one pop up or both?
 
Helios

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September's Top Releases
This is the list of September's top releases ordered by release date (we've organized this list on a handy store page too):



Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy - Toys for Bob (US) & Iron Galaxy (US)
Spyro is bringing the heat like never before in this remastered collection of the original three games.


Children of Morta - Dead Mage (US)
Story-driven action RPG about an extraordinary family of heroes. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?


FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED - Square Enix (Japan)
The mega-hit RPG returns with new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customize your gameplay experience.


NBA 2K20 - Visual Concepts (US)
Best in class graphics & gameplay, ground breaking game modes and unparalleled player control and customization in this latest installment of NBA 2K.


River City Girls - WayForward (US)
There's trouble once again in River City and this time only the girls can save the day! Use a variety of attacks, weapons and items as you teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson.


Green Hell - Creepy Jar (Poland)
Coming out of Early Access - A sweltering struggle for survival in the Amazonian rainforest with realistic survival techniques, psychological thrills and a daunting and interactive environment.


Gears 5 - The Coalition (Canada)
From one of gaming's most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet.


GreedFall - Spiders (France)
Engage in a core roleplaying experience with complete freedom of progression, as you forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, riches, lost secrets and fantastic creatures.


eFootball PES 2020 - Konami Digital Entertainment (Japan)
Experience unparalleled realism, authenticity and a host of new features in this year's definitive football game.


Blasphemous - The Game Kitchen (Spain)
A punishing action-platformer that combines the fast-paced, skilled combat of a hack-n-slash game with a deep and evocative narrative core.


Session - creā-ture Studios Inc. (Canada)
Just arrived into Early Access - Explore iconic skate spots and master True Stance Stick controls in this authentic experience inspired by the golden era of skateboarding.


AI: The Somnium Files - Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Play as detective Kaname Date on the trail of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery set in near-future Tokyo.


Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered - Level-5 (Japan) & QLOC (Poland)
Journey back to the captivating story and all-star production in this visually stunning RPG with improved graphics and performance.


Crying Suns - Alt Shift (France)
Uncover an epic story and unravel the truth about the empire as you take the role of fleet commander in this tactical rogue-lite journey through space.


Hot Lava - Klei Entertainment (US)
Run, jump, climb, and surf across nostalgia-packed environments flooded with hot molten lava. Explore alone, or join your friends. And whatever you do, don’t touch the floor.


The Surge 2 - Deck13 (Germany)
Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment, as you try to survive in the devastated Jericho City.


Noita - Nolla Games (Finland)
Just arrived into Early Access - A magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through a procedurally generated world using spells you've created.


CODE VEIN - Bandai Namco Studios (Japan)
Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in this action packed RPG with deep character customization.


Flotsam - Pajama Llama Games (Belgium)
Just arrived into Early Access - Scavenge what precious garbage you can from the ocean's surface and grow your city while doing your best to survive in this colorful post-apocalyptic floating garbage town survival game.


Cube World - Picroma (Germany)
Voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration in a procedurally generated fantasy world made up entirely of cubes.

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September's Top Free Releases


I Love You, Colonel Sanders - Psyop (US)
Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to become a business partner and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time?


Territory Idle - Aleksandr Golovkin (Russia)
Coming out of Early Access - A strategic simulation where you develop a kingdom through new tiles that yield gold, territory, perks, heroes and more.


PlanetSide Arena - Daybreak Game Company (US)
Just arrived to Early Access - Dive into PlanetSide Arena and battle online in this massive multiplayer sci-fi arena shooter, with multiple classes, jetpacks class and futuristic vehicles.


Firestone Idle RPG - Holyday Studios (Cyprus)
Just arrived to Early Access - Reclaim the firestones in this idle-rpg where you select different heroes, create battle formations, collect new gear and battle undead and orc forces.


Maelstrom - Gunpowder Games, Inc. (US)
Coming out of Early Access - Fast-paced naval battles in a grim fantasy world of leviathans, warships & magic! Upgrade ships & crew to become the most powerful warship to sail the Abyssal Ocean!
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jshackles

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Serenityinaz12 said:
What's the deal with the new achievement pop ups in-game? A couple of my games are giving me the normal achievement pop-up in the lower right hand corner in addition to another pop up that tells me if the achievement is uncommon, rare, etc and the percentage of people who have completed it. Then other games aren't giving me the 2nd pop up at all it's just the lower right hand corner one. What determines if you get just the one pop up or both?
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I haven't seen this personally (yet) and haven't read anything about it online.
 
Grand Theft Scratchy

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The 0.01% achievement bug is messing up the achievement showcase. You'll see it if Rarest Achievements is displayed on your profile. Basically, some of the easier achievements are suddenly very, very rare.
 
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Bigrx1

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jshackles said:
I haven't seen this personally (yet) and haven't read anything about it online.
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Oh nvm it's not a Steam thing it's because I installed that Special K mod thing so I get the Steam notification and then this second one also that uses this format:

120883AF2472943742B574901DE803832B6F9385
 
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Futaleufu

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VysePSU said:
The 0.01% achievement bug is messing up the achievement showcase. You'll see it if Rarest Achievements is displayed on your profile. Basically, some of the easier achievements are suddenly very, very rare.
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All my Sega Genesis/Megadrive Collection rare achievements were replaced with TF2, HL2, L4D2 and Jurassic Park (Telltale) not so rare but still 0.01% achievements
 
Grand Theft Scratchy

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Futaleufu said:
All my Sega Genesis/Megadrive Collection rare achievements were replaced with TF2, HL2, L4D2 and Jurassic Park (Telltale) not so rare but still 0.01% achievements
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Spontaneous Combustion, One Man Army, and Dead in the Water are the ones that suddenly appeared first, as well as the Supporter achievement from Game Dev Tycoon.

It used to be Sleeping Dogs gold achievements and I think Creative Space from Alan Wake. None of my actual rare achievements are lower than 2% of players have this achievement.
 
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