"Record-Breaking 14,000+ Games Launched on Steam in 2023"

In 2023, Steam saw an overwhelming number of game releases, totaling 14,531, which averages to about 50 new games each weekday. This surge in releases has made it nearly impossible for individual players and gaming sites to keep up with or highlight quality games among the multitude of lesser titles. The current system lacks effective curation, relying heavily on algorithms that often fail to promote deserving indie games unless they're buoyed by external buzz. Critics suggest that Valve could implement human curation funded by the submission fees to better surface standout games in the crowded marketplace.