Steam Sets New Concurrent User Record Surpassing 42 Million

Steam has reached a new milestone, recording an all-time peak of over 42 million concurrent users in early 2026, setting a new benchmark for PC gaming engagement. This achievement highlights the platform's dominance in the digital distribution market, with an estimated 75 percent share as of early 2026. The record-breaking surge was driven by popular titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Palworld, and it demonstrates that Steam's growth is far from plateauing.