5 Games Rising in Steam Popularity You Must Try Now

Popular games is always rushes on Steamwhile the crowd grows day by day and gathers around the bonfire of popularity. But the truth is, it's hard for a game to become an absolute hit on Steam. Games must target a broad audience and have a very specific set of mechanics that are both fun and engaging.

So, how about a game where you have to destroy an evil wizard's tower with the worst spells? Or how about a mix of Tarkov, Fallout and COD? Tired of everyday life? Try a survival road trip through the countryside, with an RV, in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. These games are quickly gaining popularity, or are some of the most desired games with demos available in the top rankings. Be one of the first to try out their mechanics and enjoy their early stages before they explode!

1

Megabank

Has a huge surge in popularity

Megabank have a blast, and so do players who try this roguelike where non-stop action pushes them to the brink every moment. Fighting endless hordes of enemies, while leveling up your characters and unlocking new weapons, or receiving blessings from shrines, is just the tip of the iceberg for this strange yet fun game.

The secret to surviving to the end is to snow fast and reach the later stages with an Uber build that destroys everything in the long run. But the problem is that players have to face not only regular and elite enemies, but also portal bosses and even a final boss at the end of the road. So balancing damage, attack speed and other stats is a must to survive to the end and emerge victorious. Also, with too many characters to unlock and challenges to beat, it's no wonder that this game is becoming more and more popular. It makes your blood boil (in a good way).

2

The ashes of creation

A mix of Old School and New Age MMO

The ashes of creation was a much-anticipated title, and fans of games that Albion online, World of Warcraftand Lineage 2 is pretty hyped about this game that combines all the good things from those games, and more. Although it's a little rough around the edges, one of the most positive aspects of the game is its multi-class system, which allows players to create up to 64 different types of characters, which is a lot to be honest.

Believe it or not, this game satisfies even the most die-hard fans of classic MMOs, while also curbing the cravings for survival crafting that has become popular in more modern games of late. Additionally, it has a player-driven economy/social system where players control cities, build together, and craft together. That's a pretty big deal!

3

YAPYAP

Here comes the black horse that no one expected

• Release date: TBA

• Developer: Maison Bap

• Available Platforms: PC (Steam)

YAPYAP is a fun combination of dungeon crawler and social game, where survival horror merges with a magical environment. Five brave (or stupid) apprentices must climb the tower of an enemy mage and destroy it from within. Armed with the most ridiculous spells, not as powerful as the horrors trapped in the tower, players must use the microphone to cast the spells without missing a beat or the results could be dire. So, lots of failures, lots of fun.

The villains must vandalize the tower while avoiding the archmage who rules over it and his defenses, which include traps, monsters, and unspeakable horrors. So it is also similar Phasmophobia and Mage Arena, a pretty decent combo that has attracted more and more enthusiastic fans every day. Currently there is a demo available to play on Steam, which is enough to see the potential of this game, plus it is one of the 50 most requested games on Steam.

4

PIONEERS

A strange combination, but an extremely fun one

PIONEERS is an extremely busy game that combines a Fallout-esque aesthetic with Call of Duty graphics and modern arsenal, adding the survival extraction shooter to the mix. From that amalgam comes a game that has the best of heavyweights like Escape from Tarkov and the closed one The bicycle.

While it's true that this title is still on Early Access and suffers from several matchmaking issues, the sheer amount of content to enjoy seems to be the main attraction of this game, along with its unique survival mechanics based on crafting, PvEvP, and a huge arsenal of weapons to destroy other players, or the rogue human enemies from the island prowling. It is an intense experience and one worth trying.

5

Survive the nights

Have one of the most unique zombie survival experiences

• Release date: December 5, 2025

• Developer: a2z Interactive

• Available Platforms: PC (Steam)

Survive the nights is an unorthodox zombie survival where players must constantly be on the move trying to overcome the hordes of undead trying to feast on their flesh. It combines survival crafter/builder co-op, and includes a fully customizable RV that players can outfit with spikes, barbed wire and more.

In fact, all vehicles in the game can be customized to be mobile fortresses. From a classic muscle car to a prison bus that can turn into a meat grinder. The game is a little green and rough around the edges, but it's one of the funnest co-op zombie survival experiences made since 7 days to die. And that says a lot about this game's potential.