Civilization 7 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dominate Steam Sales Before Release
Pre-Orders Push Two Highly Anticipated Titles to the Top of Steam’s Best-Selling Charts
The Steam Top Sellers chart is often dominated by newly released and popular free-to-play games. However, as of February 2, 2025, two of the best-selling paid titles—Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2—aren’t even out yet. Their massive pre-order numbers have propelled them to the top of Steam’s premium sales rankings, showcasing the strong anticipation surrounding both games.
Notably, three of Steam’s top five best-selling paid games have secured their spots purely on pre-order momentum. Let’s take a closer look at how these titles are performing ahead of launch.
Pre-Order Hype Drives Civilization 7 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to the Top
Civilization 7 was first announced in June 2024, with pre-orders opening just two months later. Since then, the next installment in the legendary turn-based strategy series has been generating immense interest. The game currently holds the top spot in Steam’s paid sales rankings, second only to Counter-Strike 2 when factoring in free-to-play titles.
Similarly, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2—Warhorse Studios’ ambitious medieval RPG—has been available for pre-purchase since January 2025. Its predecessor was a cult hit, and the sequel’s promise of an even deeper historical role-playing experience has clearly resonated with fans. The game sits just behind Civilization 7 on Steam’s best-selling charts, making it one of the most pre-ordered RPGs of the year so far.
Here’s a snapshot of Steam’s best-selling paid games as of February 2, 2025:
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Poised to Surge Ahead?
There’s a strong chance that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 could overtake Civilization 7 on February 3, when preloading for the game officially begins. The RPG itself launches on February 4, meaning eager fans will soon be jumping into its sprawling medieval world.
Meanwhile, Civilization 7 is scheduled to launch on February 11. Players who pre-order the Digital Deluxe ($99) or Founders Edition ($119.99) can access the game as early as February 6. While a preload is confirmed for certain platforms by February 5, the PC version’s preload details remain uncertain.
Monster Hunter Wilds and Other February Heavyweights
Another pre-order success story is Monster Hunter Wilds, which sits at number four on Steam’s sales rankings. Despite being scheduled for release at the end of the month, its early placement in the charts suggests that fans of Capcom’s monster-slaying franchise are eagerly anticipating this next big entry.
Beyond these titles, February 2025 is absolutely stacked with major game releases:
February 18 – Avowed, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (Tape 1)
February 28 – Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, PGA Tour 2K25
Other Notables – Rift of the NecroDancer, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
With so many highly anticipated games on the horizon, February 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months for gaming in recent memory.
Final Thoughts
The fact that Civilization 7, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds have climbed the Steam charts purely on pre-orders highlights the strong anticipation for these games. As launch dates approach, it will be interesting to see how their rankings shift and whether other upcoming releases will challenge their dominance.
For now, it’s clear that 2025 is off to an exciting start for gamers—and February is just getting started.