Impressive Sales Figures
Slay the Spire 2 has emerged as March's biggest-selling game on Steam, topping notable releases like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem. The game, which launched in early access, reportedly sold around 5.3 million copies, generating an estimated revenue of $108 million (£81.7 million).
Comparative Sales Analysis
According to Alinea Analytics, Crimson Desert followed with approximately 1.9 million copies sold, while both Climber Animals Together and Resident Evil Requiem managed 1.2 million each. Resident Evil 3 Remake, meanwhile, sold just shy of a million units.
Rhys Elliott, an analyst, stated, "Mega Crit's Slay the Spire 2 moved a nuts (but deserved) 5.3M copies in March for its early-access debut. All this is to say that Slay the Spire 2 easily takes Steam's #1 copies sold spot for March." The game's performance is particularly noteworthy given its competition.
The Rise of Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert, despite a mixed initial launch, has gained traction with a strong community presence and effective word-of-mouth marketing. Elliott noted, "The game's community management has been frankly incredible so far. Crimson Desert is now firmly established as a permanent IP and will go down as one of 2026's defining success stories when all is said and done." This sentiment reflects the potential longevity of this title.
Climber Animals Together's Viral Success
In third place, Climber Animals Together has achieved notable success as a "friendslop" game. Following a quiet debut, it exploded in popularity thanks to effective self-release strategies in China. However, it generated under $6 million in March revenue due to its low price point.