The Most Watched Steam Games of February 2018

If you’re looking to become a famous Twitch streamer and play principally through Steam, look no further than here. The following set of games on the platform have all accounted for a significant amount of views in the month of February. Keep in mind that the numbers attached to each game account for viewership on Twitch alone, with metrics aggregated by Statista.

Grand Theft Auto V

Most Watched Steam Games of February 2018

Grand Theft Auto continues to show no signs of slowing down nearly five years since its debut. The game’s online component, simply dubbed GTA Online, is no doubt the principal reason why so many fans continue to catch live streams of the title, even with Red Dead Redemption 2’s online mode likely just around the corner.

Amassing 14.48 million hours of viewership, GTA Online allows players the ability to join up with 29 other individuals in order to explore the charming setting to enjoy pulling off some quick street races, invading the military base, or just playing a few rounds of golf. Racing, Deathmatch, Contact Missions, and Heists are no doubt the subject of a lot of attention even to this day.

DOTA 2

Most Watched Steam Games of February 2018

The free-to-play, action strategy phenomenon known as DOTA 2 boasts an impressive array of heroes, abilities, and items to choose from, ensuring that even the most seasoned of players won’t experience the same match twice. What’s more is that there’s careful thinking involved when figuring out what roles to fill against an opponent you’re up against, meaning there’s seemingly no limit to how you want to play.

This freedom of expression and strategy is no doubt the reason why DOTA 2 still amasses a large following even to this day, as it managed to aggregate 32.77 million hours of viewership on Twitch in February. Add in a couple of friends and upcoming matches become just as exciting to play as they are to watch.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Most Watched Steam Games of February 2018

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive launched six years ago and sees itself having a massive following even to this day. At the forefront of competitive tournaments in 2018, it seems very likely that this first-person, online multiplayer shooter will be here to stay in the near future, as it has successfully maintained a consistent player base for years now.

With 37.32 million hours of viewership, it’s safe to say that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has its fair share of fans around the world. Becoming a pro at the game will no doubt be hard, but your hard work may pay off in the long run.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

Most Watched Steam Games of February 2018

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds continues to be a massive phenomenon in 2018, with more and more developers opting to include a battle royale-style mode for the sake of cashing in on the innovation. This 100-person free-for-all pits everyone against each other, with the last person standing earning a delicious chicken dinner and all the glory of showing off on a live stream.

The nail-biting experience of watching the player count dwindle onscreen and seeing your favorite streamer try his or her best to survive against the encroaching force field can no doubt turn any stream into a must-watch. With 43.33 million hours of viewership in the month of February, it seems like many in the community won’t be detaching their eyes off their screens anytime soon.