Steam Replay, launched by Valve, offers a comprehensive summary of users' gaming activity on PC from January 1 to December 14, each year.
Annual Statistics Breakdown
The Steam Replay provides players with personalized statistics, including most-played games by percentage of playtime, number of game launches, and favorite genres. It reveals that the average user played four different titles over the past year.
Notably, 14% of overall playtime was dedicated to games released in 2025, while games from 2018 to 2024 accounted for 44% of playtime. Older titles, such as Dota 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds, contributed to 40% of playtime, maintaining their popularity.
Platform and Accessibility
Users can access Steam Replay on both the Steam website and desktop app. The feature allows users to share their statistics with the public or keep them private. Historical Replays are also available for review.
The data shows a marginal decrease in new release playtime compared to 2024, highlighting the ongoing appeal of earlier released games. The Steam platform continues to engage players with diverse gaming catalogs.
User Engagement and Play Trends
Steam Replay's detailed analysis illustrates user engagement with various aspects of the platform, including demos and the storefront, accounting for a small part of total playtime.
- Steam Replay: Annually from January 1 to December 14.
- 14% of playtime in 2025 on new releases.
- Average user played four games in 12 months.
- Access via Steam website and desktop app; stats can be shared.
Overall, Steam Replay helps both users and developers understand gaming habits and preferences on the platform.
