How many games did you grab on the last Steam sale? 5? 10? 50? Whatever the number, you wouldn’t even come close to owning every single title on the platform, because that figure now sits at a little over 6000.
That’s according to a recent post on NeoGAF (via Destructoid).
That is a lot, a LOT, of games. Doesn’t count any that were delisted, either. Steam has come such a long way in the last few years it’s incredible, and while there may be talk of there being too many released in a short period of time, I think this is overall a big win for games as whole.
You have a catalogue that spans generations, covering every single genre. There is a game on Steam for everyone, (or, in JaseC’s case, every game for one person). After a rocky start, this is where Steam is now: the heart of PC gaming, front and center. And with the hardware initiatives launching later this year, it’s only going to get more crazy
To be perfectly honest, I thought that the overall number of games on the platform would be a much bigger total. When thinking about it though, 6000 games is, well, a crap load! Imagine having to sit down and play each and every single one? And to think that I’ve poured thousands of hours into one title that rhymes with “Shmota Crew”…
Looking at my library now, I “only” have 109 games. I threw that figure into my calculator, pushed a bunch of buttons, and it spat out a measly number at my face. According to maths, I own 1.8% of the whole Steam store.
Now that’s a backlog to be ashamed of! What about you? How many titles do you own in your library? Is it a respectable figure?
Last Updated: August 31, 2015
Brady miaau
August 31, 2015 at 22:31
Would you want to own more? Really? A lot of that 6000 list would be games that would, surely, have appeal to more niche markets.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 06:52
You mean, Umar markets ;P
hairyknees
September 1, 2015 at 07:16
Yeah 100 games is more than enough 😛 haven’t even finished em all!
Admiral Chief Returns
September 1, 2015 at 07:23
LIES, you only have one!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2015 at 07:40
Filthy casual.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 06:52
I wonder if this excludes the released/unreleased finished/unfinished Arkham Knight.
Too soon?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2015 at 07:43
At this point Batman:AK on Steam might as well be vapourware.
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 07:58
But isn’t steam a type of vapour?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2015 at 07:58
Yes, that was the point. 😛
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 07:59
No. You miss the point. Steam is the Vapourware!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:01
Steam is a type of awesome
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 08:02
I still prefer disc installs…
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:11
I don’t, because my ROM drive doesn’t want to open, so it makes things very difficult with discs.
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 08:17
Can you not get a replacement drive for like R200.00 these days?
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:19
Or something like Shadow of Mordor for R200. Though downloading that 40Gig will be a bit tight.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 1, 2015 at 07:22
177 for me
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:01
Sitting on 299 now.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 1, 2015 at 08:45
Jip, you shop like a crazy lady when the specials hit.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 09:09
I do
Admiral Chief Returns
September 1, 2015 at 09:14
It can be 5% off and JJ goes BUYBUYBUYBUY
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 09:48
Never. I draw the line at 75%.
But then I tend to buy everything that’s 75% off. ;P
Admiral Chief Returns
September 1, 2015 at 10:08
LIES!
I’ve seen you buckle at 50%
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 10:13
PayDay is different
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2015 at 11:02
Take a look at Humble Bundle store, some very good specials there right now. Especially the build-your-own bundles – get 80% off just selecting 3. Picked up the Telltale GoT & Borderlands games, along with Puzzle Agent 2 to make up the 3, for $13. 😀
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2015 at 08:02
5 and one of them I got a key for a review 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2015 at 07:41
Woohoo I’m nearly at double digits…. percentage wise.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:01
XD
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2015 at 08:01
Would have been 6001 if not for Batman. How’s the new patch doing btw?
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2015 at 08:02
Also I still prefer GOG
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:13
GOG is great and all, but honestly I kind of wish my Witcher 3 was on Steam. Now I have one game that I need open a different client for. I added it on Steam as a non-steam game, but then neither GOG nor Steam tracks your game time.
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 08:17
OH THE WOE OF THE MODERN GAMER! HAVING TO OPEN ANOTHER CLIENT TO PLAY A GAME!!!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:18
You’re missing the point, but it’s fine.
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 08:21
No. I am not! All I see before me is a lazy Captain!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:22
I’m not lazy, I’m full of shit!
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 08:22
Same thing!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:23
Then why isn’t this site called “FullofshitGamer.net” ?!
That has quite a nice ring to it, actually… 😀
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2015 at 08:25
Isn’t that what Gavin calls his blob?
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 1, 2015 at 08:26
Damn it. I had a feeling it was already taken.
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 08:27
His blob?
Dutch Matrix
September 1, 2015 at 08:26
But isn’t that just every gamer, ever?