Arc Raiders was Steam's best-selling game the week of Christmas, with Battlefield 6 not far behind, according to SteamDB’s tally of the top ten best-selling titles (excluding free-to-play) from December 23 through December 30.
This snapshot aligns with a broader shift in multiplayer shooters toward more approachable, chaotic experiences. PC Gamer’s Morgan Park described 2025 as a year where players favor games that emphasize fun and accessibility over brutal head-to-head competition.
In the same period, the usual suspects sat atop the charts alongside these newcomers. Baldur’s Gate 3 remains a heavyweight; Clair Obscur and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 also appear in the top ten, alongside evergreen hits like Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and EA Sports FC. The lineup reflects a diverse holiday roster that blends new, accessible shooters with long-running favorites.
Taken together, the top-ten lineup paints a picture of a holiday sales period where players bounce between established favorites and newer, more approachable shooters. SteamDB’s data covers the week of December 23–30 and explicitly excludes free-to-play titles, underscoring the strength of paid experiences during the season.
For readers tracking PC gaming trends, the emergence of Arc Raiders and the prominence of Battlefield 6 in the Christmas week sales point to a broader realignment in the multiplayer space. The trend toward casual, chaotic shooting experiences alongside stalwart single-player and evergreen titles suggests a market receptive to varied flavors of competition as the year closes.