Lethal Company, the indie game sensation, has achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing Baldur’s Gate 3 in peak player numbers and securing a spot in Steam’s top five most-played games. With an impressive peak count of 177,368 concurrent players, Lethal Company has solidified its position as the king of mainstream gaming.
In the last two weeks alone, Lethal Company has seen a steady increase of approximately 10,000 players per day. This outstanding growth has propelled the game to new heights, surpassing even the highly anticipated release of Baldur’s Gate 3, which recorded just over 171,000 players at its peak within 24 hours. Lethal Company’s success is truly remarkable, considering it is an indie title created by a single developer.
What makes Lethal Company’s achievement even more noteworthy is that it has surpassed two popular esports titles, Apex: Legends and PUBG. Typically, Steam’s most-played games consist of competitive esports titles, so the inclusion of a single-player game like Lethal Company is a significant talking point. It is rare for an indie game, especially one developed by a single person, to reach such a high position in the rankings.
Not only has Lethal Company dominated the player count, but it has also become the top-selling game on Steam. Even during the Steam Autumn Sale, where numerous games are heavily discounted, Lethal Company continues to hold its position as the best-selling game. Despite its affordable price of $10 and being a newly released title, Lethal Company outperforms industry giants like Cyberpunk 2077, EA Sports FC 24, and Red Dead Redemption 2, all of which are on sale with discounts of 50 percent or more.
With a rapidly growing community and nearly 75,000 reviews on Steam, Lethal Company has become one of the biggest releases of 2023. Its solo developer has ambitious plans for future updates and a larger co-op horror experience. The success of Lethal Company is truly exciting, and it is poised to follow in the footsteps of Baldur’s Gate 3 as a pinnacle of gaming.
Source: DOTESPORTS
