Steam Replay 2025 Shows Only 14% of Playtime Went to New Games

Steam Replay 2025 has officially gone live, giving players a detailed look at their gaming habits over the past year.

While the feature is designed to let users reflect on their personal playtime, the broader data it reveals about the Steam community paints an interesting picture of how PC gamers are spending their time.

Despite several big releases in 2025, including Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Battlefield 6, and ARC Raiders, the majority of playtime still went to older titles. According to Steam Replay, only 14% of total playtime came from games released in 2025.

Games released between one and seven years ago accounted for 44% of total playtime, showing that players continue to invest heavily in relatively recent titles.

Meanwhile, classics released eight or more years ago made up 40% of playtime, proving that long-standing staples like DOTA 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds remain dominant forces in the PC gaming landscape.

Looking back at previous years, the trend becomes even clearer. In 2024, new releases captured 15% of playtime, while games between one and seven years old held 47%, and older titles claimed 37%.

In 2023, only 9% of playtime was spent on new games, with recent releases taking 52% and classics 38%.

The data also revealed that the median number of games played by Steam users sits at only 4, suggesting that PC gamers are increasingly focusing on a smaller selection of titles rather than constantly switching between different games. This trend indicates that players are finding more long-term value and engagement in established titles, whether they're multiplayer favorites or single-player experiences with lasting appeal.

If you haven’t checked your Steam Replay 2025 yet, here’s a quick guide. It’s super easy—just open the Steam client or app, go to the ‘Store’ tab, and you’ll see Steam Replay featured right on the front page. Click the ‘Review your Year on Steam’ button to see your recap. Want to skip straight to it? Just click the Steam Replay link to go directly to your recap page and check it out.

The recap even includes details on input preferences, showing how much time was spent using keyboard and mouse versus controllers, along with a dedicated section for Steam Deck owners to track their most-played titles on Valve’s handheld device.