Steam Workshop
2128 games sharing this Steam feature
Popularity of 'Steam Workshop' over time
This chart shows the amount of games released over the years with the Steam Workshop feature and the percentage of games released on Steam they account for. The releases count conveys the quantity of games published on Steam each year. It usually follows the increasing amount of Steam games released.
The percentage, on the other hand, gives a better view of the trend a feature follows. It shows if, in proportion, the Steam Workshop feature is getting more or less popular. The Review chart can let us know if this trend is a positive thing (i.e. players interest for the feature is growing) or a negative one (the feature is overcrowded).
The Steam Workshop feature has peaked in 2021, with 209 games released. The feature's popularity is in a range between 1.8% in 2013 and 0.51% in 2023.
Bear in mind that 2023 is not over yet. The number of releases will continue to increase, but the percentage is already a good estimate of things to come.
Evolution of 'Steam Workshop' game reviews
On this chart, you can see the reviews for games associated with the Steam Workshop feature, both as count and as a percentage of all Steam reviews, and the value for an average game. If the normalized and average lines are too small, you can deactivate the review count and % of the average lines by clicking on the legend.
While the review count clearly quantifies the reviews a feature receives, keep in mind that it also follows the popularity of Steam itself. The value normalized as a percentage of all Steam reviews is often more revealing, as it gives you the popularity trend for Steam Workshop feature games.
A standard game associated with this feature received on average between 419 (2010) and 2886 (2014) reviews. Bear in mind that it is the average, and it can be strongly influenced by extreme values, like the release of a very popular game with this feature.
The reviews per game as a percentage of the average show that games in the Steam Workshop feature received between 445% (2014) and 1155% (2010) reviews compared to other features.
| Image | Name | Description | Price | Rating | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Team Fortress 2 | Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! | Free | 91.1% | Oct 10, 2007 |
  | Left 4 Dead 2 | Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. | 9.99 | 97.6% | Nov 16, 2009 |
  | Dota 2 | Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. | Free | 85.2% | Jul 9, 2013 |
  | Portal 2 | The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends! | 9.99 | 98.8% | Apr 18, 2011 |
  | Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched 19 years ago. CS: GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.). | Free | 90.4% | Aug 21, 2012 |
  | Killing Floor | 6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun! | 19.99 | 96.1% | May 14, 2009 |
  | X Rebirth | In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power. | 29.99 | 41.5% | Nov 15, 2013 |
  | Garry's Mod | Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play. | 9.99 | 96.8% | Nov 29, 2006 |
  | Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition | Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes". | 19.99 | 93.1% | Jul 17, 2007 |
  | Natural Selection 2 | A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival! | 4.99 | 85.7% | Oct 30, 2012 |
  | Zombie Panic! Source | Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification. | Free | 84.4% | Oct 3, 2008 |
  | Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II | Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II pits three teams against each other in a struggle for wealth, power and total domination. Whether using the Gunpowder Keg to clear out a territory full of enemies, or the Javelin to pin your dead foes to a wall, you'll find this game both hilarious and exhilarating. | Free | 87.1% | Feb 12, 2010 |
  | Nuclear Dawn | Explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes and take fight against enemies using various weapons in this FPS/RTS hybrid. | 9.99 | 78.1% | Sep 26, 2011 |
  | Train Simulator Classic | Train Simulator Classic is your ultimate railway hobby. Learn to operate officially licensed iconic locomotives across realistic detailed routes from around the world. With something for all railfans this is the perfect place to start the virtual train collection of your dreams. | 24.99 | 71.4% | Sep 17, 2015 |
  | Overgrowth | Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own! | 19.99 | 84.2% | Oct 16, 2017 |
  | SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics | SEGA’s collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics! | Free | 86.7% | Jun 1, 2010 |
  | Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm | Contains full Rising Storm content as well! | 19.99 | 93.8% | Sep 13, 2011 |
  | Trine Enchanted Edition | Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. | 14.99 | 95.8% | Jul 2, 2009 |
  | Trine 2: Complete Story | Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. | 19.99 | 95.5% | Jun 6, 2013 |
  | Stronghold 2: Steam Edition | Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay. | 14.99 | 88.5% | |
  | Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition | Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns. | 14.99 | 86.3% | Sep 15, 2016 |
  | Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter | Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month! | 19.99 | 91.5% | Apr 28, 2010 |
  | Serious Sam 3: BFE | Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter! | 29.99 | 88.1% | Nov 22, 2011 |
  | Making History II: The War of the World | What if Germany won the Battle of Britain? What if Moscow fell in 1942?You’re in charge. Anything can happen and history will never repeat itself in this classic WWII grand strategy game MAKING HISTORY II: The War of the World. Are you ready to battle for global dominance? | 14.99 | 81.6% | Aug 27, 2010 |
  | Mount & Blade: Warband | In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia! | 19.99 | 97.8% | Mar 31, 2010 |