# Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues

> According to new research published by Alinea Analytics, Valve has grossed an estimated 11. 1 billion dollars throughout the first half of 2026.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-sales-reportedly-topped-usd11-billion-during-h1-2026-due-to-shifting-trends-staggering-growth-driven-by-influx-of-chinese-players-and-booming-legacy-catalogues?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a51379922f8bed6632d8bdb)
- **Published:** 2026-07-10
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #sony #playstation #steam
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