For serious gamers Steam is the place to be - offering huge multi-player games set in enormous immersive universes.
And this week saw the platform announce which games have been played the most - with 100 listed in total.
Here are the 12 'platinum games' listed in the order they were announced - although Steam say that they are not necessarily in any particular order.
5. Lost Ark
Lost Ark takes the fifth spot, allowing players to "embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat." | Contributed
6. Hogwarts Legacy
Set in the world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy was the sixth most popular Steam game of 2023. "Explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be." | Contributed
7. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 comes in at seven. It is "an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free." | Contributed
8. Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is the eighth most played Steam game of 2023. It is an 18 certificate "open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification." | Contributed