Counter-Strike 2 Becomes the Most Downloaded Game on Steam With Over 318 Million Installs

Counter-Strike 2 has officially become the most downloaded game on Steam. As of October 2025, the game has surpassed 318 million installs, setting an all-time record on Valve’s digital platform. The data was shared by analytics agency GameDiscoverCo.

It is important to note that Counter-Strike 2 includes the player base of CS:GO, as the new title fully replaced the previous version upon release. Even with this consideration, the result highlights the unmatched longevity and popularity of the Counter-Strike franchise, which continues to dominate the PC gaming ecosystem.

Second place in total downloads was taken by Dota 2 with 222.6 million installs, followed by PUBG at 169.6 million. The top five is completed by Team Fortress 2, which crossed the 100 million mark, and Apex Legends with 70 million downloads.

Among paid titles, the highest-ranked game is PAYDAY 2, which placed ninth overall with 39.4 million installs, making it the most downloaded premium game on Steam.

Most downloaded games on Steam:

1. Counter-Strike 2 — 318.833 million downloads

2. Dota 2 — 222.6 million downloads

3. PUBG — 169.6 million downloads

4. Team Fortress 2 — 100.4 million downloads

5. Apex Legends — 70 million downloads

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Counter-Strike 2’s record-breaking performance once again confirms its status as one of the most influential and successful games in PC gaming history, maintaining Steam’s strongest and most active player base.