Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has returned to the number one spot on Steam's global top-selling games chart. The catalyst for this sudden surge appears to be the first 50% discount, which kicked off on the 14th.

It isn't the first time the game has seen a price cut—it managed to climb the charts back in November with a 40% discount. However, seeing a major AAA title released in February 2025 slash its price by half in less than a year is quite unusual.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a first-person action RPG set in the 15th-century Bohemian civil war, following the journey of Henry as he seeks vengeance and growth. Eschewing high-fantasy tropes like magic and monsters, it prides itself on historical rigor to realistically depict the medieval era. It refines the intricate sword-fighting mechanics of its predecessor, capturing the gritty, heavy feel of medieval combat.

While the game's overall user rating is 'Very Positive', the recent sentiment is 'Overwhelmingly Positive', with 17,971 reviews clocking in at a 98% approval rate. This surge appears linked to its nomination for the Steam Awards back in November. Its pedigree has been further solidified by nominations at The Game Awards (TGA) 2025 and the BAFTA Games Awards 2025, proving its quality to the critics.

Elsewhere, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has risen to second place. Having already benefited from previous discounts, its momentum is now driven by its win for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, coupled with a free content update as a thank you to the fans. Meanwhile, Diablo 4 has secured the fourth spot, bolstered by the announcement of a new expansion and the introduction of the new Paladin class.

Looking at the peak Concurrent Players, Path of Exile 2 hit 257,740 players, thanks to the start of a new league and a free-to-play weekend. Marvel Rivals followed closely with 125,698 players, a boost likely attributed to the weekend influx and the Season 5.5 update that dropped on the 12th.