Dome Keeper has climbed to the top of the Steam charts. It’s a classic case of synergy: a substantial free update, fresh DLC, and a publisher discount all converging to spark a massive resurgence.

On the 13th, the game received a multiplayer overhaul, introducing co-op and competitive modes for up to 8 players. Alongside this, the paid DLC 'The Lost Keepers' brings two brand-new characters into the fold, each with unique mechanics—the rope-wielding Infiltrator and the minion-summoning Beastmaster.

If you've never dug into it, Dome Keeper is a roguelike defense title where you mine for resources and defend your base from recurring alien threats. Moving away from the solitary experience that defined the game at launch, this update finally delivers on the long-standing community demand for multiplayer, and the interest is palpable.

Immediately following the update, concurrent players surged fivefold, and the player sentiment remains 'Very Positive' (with 412 reviews, 91% positive). Early feedback suggests that sharing the burden of mining and base defense makes for a far more engaging experience. That said, some players have pointed out that the difficulty spikes significantly in multiplayer, and resource clashing can sometimes lead to a stunted progression curve.

Elsewhere on the charts, Windblown surged to the number one spot upon release, knocking Crimson Desert from its perch. Dead by Daylight climbed to 8th place, likely buoyed by the hype surrounding the conclusion of their latest survivor and killer concept vote.

Regarding the daily peak Concurrent Players, PUBG has been holding steady above 900,000 for a week now, thanks to the new Xeno Point update. Most other titles saw a typical weekend dip; notably, Crimson Desert fell to 10th place, with 139,808 players—a drop of over 60,000 compared to the previous day.