When one glances over the Top 10 Wishlists on Steam, one is bound to find titles across various genres and settings. Also, games from Indie studies and AAA games are on the list. The wishlist option is meant to notify users when a title they added to wishlists on Steam is on sale. It also informs users when it has been released or is available for purchase.
From RPGs like Black Myth: Wukong to city-building titles like Cities: Skylines II, there are some expected names in the list. Although the top 10 wishlists on Steam also contain some game titles, which might surprise some gamers.
Most Notable Wishlist on Steam
Topping the list of wishlists on Steam is the second entry in Supergiant’s action-RPG rogue-lite series: Hades II.
The game’s protagonist is Melinoë, the princess of the Underworld as well as sister to Zagreus. Melinoë seeks to defeat Cronus, the Titan of Time. In her mission, she is aided by the goddess of witchcraft, Hecate and other Olympian gods and figures.
The topmost entry in the series itself might surprise people as the Role-Playing Game genre isn’t the most popular gaming genre by any means. Isometric Role-Playing Games are another sub-genre that the masses don’t play that much.
The predecessor to Hades II, Hades, however, was also an exception to that trend. The game is acclaimed as one of the greatest video games ever. This is due to its replayability, gameplay, art direction, and design. The game was a commercial and a critical hit for its time.
Although its genre might not be the most popular or commonly played, Hades II is one of the most awaited titles. Its top spot reflects this on the list.
Surprise Entries in the Wishlists on the Steam Chart
Number 4 on Wishlists on Steam: Manor Lords
The fourth spot on the list is secured by Manor Lords, being developed by Slavic Magic. The game is a strategy game set in the medieval period. It also contains significant elements of in-depth city-building large-scale tactical battles. Complex social and economic simulations also complement this present in-game.
Strategy games also enjoy a specific, enthusiastic audience. Another genre which isn’t as popular, yet the game and the details revealed about it certainly look promising. The game is also developed by an Indie Studio and by one developer named Grzegorz.
Despite being released by a solo developer and an Indie studio, the game looks visually stunning. Apart from that, it also uses technologies like Motion Capture, Simulation and photogrammetry. It will be interesting to experience what the game offers in such a niche genre.
Number 6 on Wishlists on Steam: Ark 2
ARK 2 is an upcoming survival game which comes out sometime in 2024. The game is set on a fictional Island named Ark and features Vin Diesel as the protagonist. Diesel is also the Executive Producer of the game.
The game is among the most anticipated games because of the hype building around its teaser and the announcements. However, there is a reason why the hype for the game is surprising if one discounts the fact that Vin Diesel will play the game’s protagonist.
The game is also reported to feature Souls-like combat and in-depth traversal mechanics like swinging climbing and parkour. It will also possess a series of dynamic world events which will take place based on the player’s actions.
Nevertheless, ARK 2 is undoubtedly one of the more surprising games on the wishlists on Steam. That is because it comes after the first game, Ark: Survival Evolved received mixed reviews from critics. The game was criticised for its excruciatingly punishing difficulty and nature. The game got excessively grindy at times.
The game’s Metacritic score was also 70, labelled Mixed Or Average. Although, the game did manage to sell over 5 million copies. Given the series’ track record, it will be interesting to see the game’s reception once it comes out in 2024.
The rest of the entries in the list of Steam’s top wishlist are:
2. Hollow Knight: Silksong
3. Cities: Skylines II
5. Frostpunk 2
7. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chernobyl
8. THE FINALS
9. Black Myth: Wukong
10. The First Descendant
The most wish-listed games on Steam are an excellent indicator of what gamers worldwide look forward to playing in the coming months and years.
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