John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which officially launched on Steam on the 13th, is still holding strong in the top tier of global best-sellers as of the 16th—its fourth day in the wild. Players seem to be enjoying the visceral combat and punchy action, resulting in a 'Mostly Positive' reception.

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a 4-player co-op FPS born from the collaboration between horror maestro John Carpenter and Saber Interactive. Set in a near-future world ravaged by toxic waste after a project to harvest the Earth's core energy went predictably pear-shaped, you join a mercenary squad to wage war against the 'Sludge God' and its army of mutants.

The game is built on the developer's Swarm Engine, which is put to good use here by throwing hordes of zombies at you. You pick one of four classes, each packing unique skills and hardware. The real highlight, however, is the semi-open world; you get to pilot specialized vehicles to plow through mud and flatten those pesky mutants in what feels like a proper adrenaline-fueled joyride.

As of the 16th, the user consensus on Steam stands at 'Mostly Positive' (2,817 reviews, 77% positive). The feedback praises the technical optimization—holding frames steady even when hundreds of zombies crowd the screen—along with that distinct 80s B-movie vibe and satisfying combat. However, it isn't all sunshine; players have pointed out a lack of content, with only nine maps including the tutorial. There are also grumbles regarding weapon progression, where attachments reset after hitting prestige levels, and the rather dim-witted AI companions that seem to hinder rather than help during solo play.

Elsewhere in the charts, Teardown climbed to 9th place following its multiplayer update, while Monster Hunter Stories 3: Crossroads of Fate has seen its user rating nudge up to 'Mostly Positive'.

In the peak Concurrent Players chart, Apex Legends is holding steady in the mid-250,000s, hitting 258,272 players and maintaining that level for a week now. While the reaction to Season 28, which kicked off on 10 February, initially felt a bit tepid, the game has been on an upward trajectory since the 18th. This momentum appears to be driven by recent patches and the pull of the Gundam collaboration.