Alinea: Steam revenue reaches $11.1bn, marking highest half-year on record

Steam generated $11.1 billion in H1 2026 revenue, up 14.5% year-over-year and marking the platform's highest half-year on record, according to Alinea Analytics. Back-catalogue sales drove growth, now accounting for 79% of revenue as new-release earnings declined. Among 2026 launches, Forza Horizon 6 leads with $197.7 million, followed by Crimson Desert at $190 million and Slay the Spire 2 at $141.7 million. Alinea noted that successful new titles share either a viral hook, beloved-franchise status, impulse-friendly pricing, or a risky open-world spin.

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Appeared in 2026-07-13.