{"id":4947,"date":"2026-06-03T22:14:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=4947"},"modified":"2026-06-03T22:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:15:45","slug":"steam-best-selling-games-007-first-light-may-26-june-2-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/steam-best-selling-games-007-first-light-may-26-june-2-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam’s Best-Selling Games This Week: 007 First Light Tops the Charts (May 26 – June 2, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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IO Interactive’s James Bond origin story 007 First Light debuted at number one on Steam’s global and regional top sellers for the week ending June 2, 2026. Forza Horizon 6 held second place, while Path of Exile 2’s free weekend pushed it back into the top five.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

007 First Light<\/strong> debuted at number one on Steam’s weekly top sellers chart for the week ending June 2, 2026, overtaking Forza Horizon 6 after its May 26 launch. IO Interactive’s James Bond origin story sold 1.5 million copies within 24 hours of release and currently holds a 91% positive rating from over 9,000 English-language Steam reviews. The game also earned an 86 Metascore from critics, making it one of the strongest reviewed titles of 2026 so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Steam Top 10 for Week 23 (Ending June 2, 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to VGChartz’s report based on Steam’s official revenue-based ranking (excluding free-to-play games), the global top 10 looked like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#<\/th>Game<\/th>Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>007 First Light<\/td>New entry<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Forza Horizon 6<\/td>Down from #1<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Steam Deck<\/td>Re-entry (restock)<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Paralives<\/td>Held steady<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Path of Exile 2<\/td>Re-entry (free weekend)<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Subnautica 2<\/td>Re-entry<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight<\/td>Down from #3<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Mina the Hollower<\/td>New entry<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced<\/td>Re-entry<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2<\/td>Holding<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When free-to-play titles are included in the revenue chart, Counter-Strike 2 takes the top spot, pushing 007 First Light to second and Apex Legends into the eighth position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is 007 First Light and Why Did It Sell So Fast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

007 First Light is a single-player espionage action-adventure game developed and published by IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman: World of Assassination trilogy. The game reimagines James Bond’s origin story, following a young naval officer recruited into MI6’s revived Double 0 programme. Players navigate missions across global locations with the freedom to choose between stealth infiltration, gadget-based approaches, and direct combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game launched at $69.99 (standard global price) on May 26, 2026, and features NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 support with path tracing planned for a summer update. Its 1.5 million first-day sales and strong critical reception position it as one of the biggest action launches of 2026. On SteamDB’s live global top sellers, 007 First Light currently sits in fifth place by active revenue, with over 30,000 concurrent players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forza Horizon 6 Stays Strong at Number Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Playground Games’ open-world racer Forza Horizon 6<\/strong> dropped from its debut week at number one to second place, but it remains one of Steam’s most-played games. The title crossed 300,000 concurrent Steam players shortly after launch, a historic milestone for a racing game on the platform. SteamDB currently shows around 153,000 live players, with the game ranked second in Steam’s global top sellers by revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forza Horizon 6 launched at $69.99 globally and has maintained strong engagement through its open-world formula, seasonal content, and cross-platform multiplayer. PC Gamer noted it as the first racing game to break into Steam’s all-time top five most-played list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Path of Exile 2’s Free Weekend Drove a Sales Surge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grinding Gear Games ran a limited free weekend<\/strong> for Path of Exile 2 from May 29 to June 1, paired with a 50% discount on the Early Access Supporter Pack, bringing the price down to $14.99. This strategy pushed the action RPG back into the global top five after it had dropped off the chart in previous weeks. Steam currently shows over 232,000 concurrent players for Path of Exile 2, which remains in early access with a full 1.0 release expected later in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paralives: The Sims Challenger Makes Its Mark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paralives<\/strong> entered early access on May 25, 2026, and immediately claimed a spot in both the global and regional Steam charts. This indie life simulation game offers building, character creation, and open-world town exploration with Steam Workshop mod support. Priced at $39.99 globally (with a launch week discount during its first days), Paralives currently holds an 88% positive rating on Steam. PC Gamer described it as a stylized, Sims-like experience that borrows ideas from both traditional life sims and community-focused games like Stardew Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subnautica 2 Continues Its Early Access Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unknown Worlds’ underwater survival sequel Subnautica 2<\/strong> entered early access on May 14, 2026, and remains a strong seller in its third week. The game reached a peak of over 467,000 concurrent players on Steam and currently sits at sixth place on the global weekly chart. Priced at $29.99, Subnautica 2 was the most wishlisted confirmed 2026 title on Steam prior to launch, with an estimated 3.8 million wishlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discounts Are Shaping the Chart This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several chart entries owe their position to significant price cuts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n