We're happy to announce our Top Releases of May 2021



Returning to our monthly series, we're happy to announce Steam's Top Releases for the month of May. As with previous lists, we look at every game released during the month and highlight the Top 20 based on their first two weeks of revenue. We also highlight the top 5 free-to-play games, ranked by the number of unique players they acquired after launch.

The Top Releases of May 2021


No matter how many times we watch these Top Release lists come together, we're amazed by the consistent representation of games from developers around the world. It's never been easier for players to find familiar themes, locales, and cultural nods that resonate with them. Rather than siloing these experiences to certain segments of the Steam audience, developers are mindful of incorporating localized interfaces and announcements, while also adding subtitles and audio tracks for a increasing number of languages. This was on full display in May, as Top Releases supported an average of 9 languages each, with more than half offering multiple audio options. So no matter where you are reading this from, check out the full list for all the details.


May also saw releases from several big name franchises that have us looking back fondly at years of unforgettable characters and thrilling stories. As one of the most recognizable names in entertainment, Resident Evil Village marks the 25th anniversary of this legendary CAPCOM horror series. Saints Row & Mass Effect have been fixtures on Steam for more than a decade, so it's only fitting that their remastered editions are Top Releases all these years later. Fans of Shin Megami Tensei & MechWarrior have to look back even further, as these franchises debuted more than 30 years ago. Take a look at the full list of May's Franchises to pick your favorite.


Finally, it wouldn't be a Top Release list without congratulating the teams that are releasing their first Steam game. Some of these teams have been making games for a while on other platforms, while others are making their very first commercial game. A big welcome and congrats go out to these development teams on their successful Steam debuts.

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If you're curious about previous months, here are more Top Release lists:

• November 2020
  
• December 2020
  
• January 2021
  
• February 2021
  
• March 2021
  
• April 2021

We’re coming off a busy week of announcements from events of all kinds; but even the savviest of players may have a hard time keeping track of all the reveals, updates, highlights and launches. So, we’ve done our best to provide a quick recap of the latest and greatest games coming to Steam!

From E3 to Summer Game Fest, PC Gaming Show, and more, here’s a rundown of the biggest showcases that happened on Steam—or you can head straight to our Recap Page to browse and filter all the games in one place.


Geoff Keighley and company delivered yet another great show, including a bunch of new reveals and a stellar indie lineup from Day of the Devs.


GamesRadar brought their Virtual Show Floor to Steam, alongside developer walkthroughs and world premieres.


Doom. Halo. Age of Empires. Psychonauts. Forza. What more can we say?


PC Gamer put together an incredible roster of games, with updates from already-released hits plus world premieres of upcoming titles.


Media Indie Exchange’s “Guerilla Collective 2” also rolled out this June, with dozens of games and studios and the most wholesome section of a Steam sale page we’ve ever seen!


We’re going to be honest: every year, the Devolver event simultaneously delights us, and scares the hell out of us. Satire and meta-commentary aside, this is an amazing lineup of upcoming games.



And in case you missed it above, check out our full Recap Page to see all the games on Steam that were highlighted in all the events and showcases this June.

Finally, if getting hyped for upcoming games is your thing, join us at Steam Next Fest, running now- with hundreds of free playable demos for upcoming games on PC!

Steam Next Fest is here! Next Fest is a multi-day celebration of upcoming games where you can Play What's Next from first-time and veteran developers alike. Today through June 22 @ 10am PT, we're showcasing over 700 demos for the newest upcoming games across every genre from teams all over the world!

You'll have the opportunity to try these unreleased games for free throughout Next Fest – no expo halls, no queues. Join us today starting @ 11am PT to catch our own live show to kick off the event, and stick around for developer-hosted livestreams and chats through the week.

With so many amazing games to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. We've got your back, with lots of easy ways to explore Next Fest!

• Browse by category, or a game’s primary tags, to find demos in your favorite genre; you can even search by sub-genres or specific features.
  
• Check out the Event Schedule for developer-hosted livestreams and chats to see who you might like to connect with.

Check out Steam Next Fest

#SteamNextFest

Note: This update was re-released on June 8th with the following additional fixes:

General

• Fixed bug preventing upload of game download statistics
  
• Fixed occasional crash on Steam startup
  
• Fixed bug causing some values in the server browser to show up as negative
  
• Fixed bug adding library folders on external drives in some cases

Mac

• Fixed bug preventing game launches on macOS 10.12
  
• Fixed intermittent crash in Dota 2 during game startup

Steam Input

• Fixed bug with chorded inputs bound to the ABXY buttons
  
• Fixed bug with square deadzones on joysticks where full deflection would result in mirrored output

Original changes

General

• Added new game properties page to manage subscribed workshop items
  
• Fixed potential game install state corruption during Steam client shutdown
  
• Fixed Workshop item download loop in some cases
  
• Fixed erroneous creation of empty popup windows when a Steam Store link is opened through middle click from a Community page or vice versa

Chat

• Added an option to upload your last in-game screenshot through the paperclip menu in a chat window
  
• Fixed popup windows being created with wrong position and size on Windows when running on multiple monitors with different DPI settings

macOS

• Fixed background flickering in some games when Steam Overlay is visible

Steam Input

• Fixed some cases where modes bound in Action Set Layers would not work or improperly show up as empty
  
• Fixed issue with repeated events not firing properly for Trackpads bound as a Button Pad
  
• Added more legacy trigger settings to trigger modes in Steam Input API configurations
  
• Fixed an issue with binding joystick axis outputs to buttons

SteamVR

• Fixed regression in prompts to install SteamVR and appropriate drivers when installing new hardware
  
• Fixed issue that caused Steam to trigger Game Theater for certain overlay applications.

The Steam Open World Sale is here, with savings on hundreds of titles featuring open world environments. Whether centered around exploration, building, sandbox play, or survival stakes, open world games offer something for everyone. So get out there and explore the big wide Open World Sale, now through Monday at 10am Pacific.

We're happy to announce our Top Releases of April 2021



As always, we look at every game released during the month and list the Top 20 based on their first two weeks of revenue. We also highlight the top 5 free-to-play games, ranked by the number of unique players they acquired after launch.

The Top Releases of April 2021


With each new month of Top Releases, players celebrate the arrival of brand new games alongside the latest installments of their favorite franchises. But April demonstrated another type of demand from players, with remastered classics capturing a big share of the Top Release chart. About a third of games this month are complete remasters or re-imaginings of games that have been popular with players for years, and in some cases decades. For those of us who are returning to these classics, added content, visuals, and support for modern hardware make the nostalgic journeys that much more enjoyable. And for new players looking to experience these games for the very first time, there is no need to dust off old consoles or search for compatibility patches in the forums. Make sure to check out all of these classics on April’s Top Releases.


RPGs have been popular on Steam from the very beginning, giving players control of countless heroes across a wide variety of epic stories and game designs. It's no surprise that nearly half of April's Top Releases feature a heavy dose of RPG themes and mechanics. From the stunning visuals and effects in OUTRIDERS and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... to the roguelite replayability of Legend of Keepers and Trials of Fire, April's RPGs offer a wide variety of mechanics, themes and stories for anyone who is ready for an adventure. TaleSpire takes the RPG theme full circle this month, by fully digitizing the tabletop role-playing experience that has inspired so many games throughout the years.

As we've done with past months, we'd also like to welcome the development teams who are bringing a product to Steam for the very first time. A big congrats go out to these development teams on their successful Steam debuts.

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If you're curious about previous months, here are more Top Release lists:

• October 2020
  
• November 2020
  
• December 2020
  
• January 2021
  
• February 2021
  
• March 2021