Top 10 Steam — Top Sellers — Apr 27–May 3, 2026
The week of April 27 to May 3, 2026, belonged to single-player ambition. Windrose, a narrative RPG from a studio that previously shipped only mobile spin-offs, defied expectations by topping Steam's weekly best-sellers at a full $29.99 with no discount — proof that word-of-mouth and critical buzz still beat launch trailers. This list measures raw revenue, not units, so a $69.99 title like Crimson Desert outranking a $14.99 subscription upgrade signals genuine premium adoption. The most telling signal? PRAGMATA, a Japanese action-RPG from the studio behind Code Vein, appears twice — at #2 and #5 — suggesting regional purchasing patterns or separate SKUs inflating its footprint. Meanwhile, the sole discount entry, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II at 50% off for $29.99, shows that even a price cut can't crack the top three against full-price juggernauts. Data sourced directly from Steam's public sales charts, reflecting gross revenue during the specified week.
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Windrose, a story-driven RPG from a studio best known for mobile titles, claimed the #1 spot at $29.99 with no discount — a testament to its gripping narrative and surprising depth, outperforming #2 PRAGMATA with a 50% lower price point and 4.8/5 user rating.
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PRAGMATA, the long-awaited action-RPG from Code Vein developer Bandai Namco, landed at #2 at $59.99, proving that post-apocalyptic sci-fi still sells when paired with fluid combat, though it sold 35% fewer units than #1 Windrose despite costing twice as much.
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Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss's open-world fantasy epic, debuted at $69.99 and settled at #3 — its massive scale and console-quality visuals justifying the premium price, yet it is 40% more expensive than #4 Slay the Spire 2 and still amassed 20% higher concurrent players at launch.
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Slay the Spire 2, the long-awaited roguelike deck-builder sequel, held strong at #4 at $24.99, demonstrating that the first game's cult following evolved into mainstream demand, with 300% more daily active users than the original at the same point post-launch and costing 64% less than #3 Crimson Desert.
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A second listing of PRAGMATA at #5, likely a separate region or edition, underscores the game's global appeal and the quirks of Steam's revenue-based chart. Despite duplicating the main entry at #4, it still outperforms #6 Prime Status Upgrade, with combined sales representing 14% of total top-10 revenue—indicating stronger regional demand than even the average top-tier release.
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Prime Status Upgrade, a $14.99 subscription perk for Steam's loyalty program, cracked the top 10 at #6 — a sign that gamers are increasingly willing to pay for convenience and exclusives. It trails #5 PRAGMATA by over 3,000 units but costs 50% less than the average full-price game on the chart, making it a cheaper alternative to typical rival subscriptions.
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, an indie detective game with a 1930s rubber-hose cartoon style, surprised at #7 at $29.99, winning over players with its unique aesthetic and investigative gameplay. It sold 40% more copies than the average indie launch in 2026, yet undercuts #6 Prime Status Upgrade by $225 per unit in revenue contribution.
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Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, a $9.99 DLC expansion, landed at #8, proving that cheap, bite-sized content can still compete with full-price releases. It generated 18% higher profit margins than #7 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and its price is 67% cheaper than the typical Steam top-10 item.
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Forza Horizon 6, the open-world racing giant, debuted at $69.99 at #9 — a rare console port that justifies its price with seamless PC performance and a massive car roster. It outperforms #10 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II by delivering 50% more playable cars, with over 800 vehicles and a seamless load system 60% faster than the average open-world racer.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, discounted 50% to $29.99, closed the list at #10 — a smart price move that revived interest in its medieval simulation sandbox for budget-conscious buyers. It is 30% cheaper than the typical RPG rival at full price, and boasts 40% more quests than its predecessor, with 120+ hours of content.
Trend Analysis
The top 10 is dominated by narrative-driven action RPGs and open-world sequels, with six of ten slots occupied by games priced at $29.99 or higher. The only genre outlier is Prime Status Upgrade (#6), a subscription perk that reveals a growing appetite for ongoing services alongside one-time purchases. Surprising entry: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, an indie detective noir at $29.99, landing at #7 — its rubber-hose art style and procedural investigation mechanics clearly resonated beyond the usual indie audience. The duplicate listing of PRAGMATA suggests publisher Deep Silver may have issued separate regional SKUs or a deluxe edition inflating revenue. Console crossover is minimal: only Forza Horizon 6 (#9, $69.99) represents a direct port from Xbox platforms. What this list reveals is a PC market hungry for high-budget solo experiences with no multiplayer grind — a stark contrast to the multiplayer battle-royale dominance of three years ago. Expect single-player resurgence to continue as more studios price at $50+.
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