The Trendiest Games of 2023 at Steam
PC Gaming has made a resurgence, even as gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation have seemingly taken over the world. PC gamers have one service to thank for this shifting of tides: Steam.
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Steam is a digital distribution platform developed by Valve Corporation, and it has established itself as one of the leading platforms for PC gaming. It allows users to purchase and download a vast library of digital games. Users can build a digital library of games on their Steam account. Once purchased, games are tied to the account and can be downloaded and played on any computer where the Steam client is installed. Here are the trendiest games of 2023 on Steam that you must try:
1.Elden Ring
FromSoftware’s RPG Game ‘Elden Ring’ has made quite some waves, selling 20 million copies by February 2023. Its immersive gameplay has been a hit with gamers, and the game holds a very favorable rating of 96% on Metacritic.
Here, in the lands that Queen Marika the Eternal rules, the Elden Ring, a powerful artifact, has been shattered, and a bitter war follows over the shards of the ring. As you progress through the gameplay, you learn more of the lore and meet unique and exciting characters.
The Lands Between, the game’s setting, is detailed and immersive. Exploring them is essential to the gameplay, and you can transverse these lands on foot or horseback. You can charge into battle against your enemies strategically or rely on your allies to finish them off. The Elden Ring lore is far from finished: a new Elden Ring DLC pack has just been announced.
2.Cities: Skylines II
The long-awaited sequel to the 2015 hit Cities: Skylines came out in October 2023 and has been incredibly popular. The urban simulation game puts you in charge of a city you must grow. You will decide its road structure, define its zoning, and bring utilities and city services.
Cities: Skylines II operates in a compressed time fashion, and you experience different seasons as the game progresses. Remember to safeguard your city against natural disasters: the winters bring cold and snow, while summers bring tornadoes and floods.
The new game incorporates the transportation and economic aspects of city-building much better in the game. The commercial, residential, and industrial zones are much more fine-tuned in this game, and you also have telecommunication, welfare, and death management services.
3.Hogwarts Legacy
Harry Potter fans had one piece of news to rejoice in 2023: the release of the long-awaited Hogwarts Legacy! The game was well-received, with a rating of 84 on Metacritic. An action role-playing game set in the Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts Legacy follows a fifth-year student starting at Hogwarts in the 1800s.
Like Harry, the player character is also rumored to hold the keys to an ancient secret on which the fate of the wizarding world depends. Ranrok, the leader of a goblin rebellion, and a group of dark wizards are the story’s antagonists. Hogwarts Legacy offers an immersive experience of the wizarding world as you complete classes and practice spells, and it is a treat for any Potterhead.
Endnote
Steam has single-handedly redefined the PC gaming culture, and 2023 was one of the best years for PC gaming. As we head into 2024, a recap of your favorite Steam games can help you celebrate the new year.
Elden Ring, Cities: Skylines II, and Hogwarts Legacy were some of the most popular games 2023. The last two were the most anticipated games of 2023, while the former came out at the end of 2022 and cemented its place as a fan favorite in 2023. Play them now, and see for yourself what the hype is all about.