If you spend any significant amount of time using Steam, you’ve probably joked ruefully about your massive backlog of games acquired through cheap bundles or the service’s frequent massive sales. However, we’re willing to bet your backlog can’t hold a candle to that of SonixLegend, who recently earned a unique Steam badge as the first person to own 40,000 distinct paid games on Valve’s platform.
Based in Shanghai, SonixLegend obtained their 40,000th Steam game this week, according to Steam’s badge data, putting them atop an elite club of just 19 Steam users with at least 30,000 paid games. According to SteamDB tracking, that makes for an account roughly worth anywhere from $248,000 (based on the lowest prices ever tracked in the database) to $642,000 (based on the current prices of those games).
However, SonixLegend’s full collection might be more extensive than this massive achievement suggests. That’s because Steam’s Game Collector badges don’t track any of the many, many shovelware titles that have failed to reach “broad player engagement and some commercial success” on the service under Valve’s “profile features” guidelines. It also reportedly doesn’t include almost all free-to-play games, which could easily be used to inflate a title count for determined badge chasers.
That’s an impressive milestone! Owning over 40,000 games is quite a feat and shows a real dedication to gaming. It’s always fascinating to see how the gaming community evolves.
Absolutely, it really highlights the vast library Steam offers! It’s fascinating to think about how much gaming diversity one person can experience with that many titles. Each game likely brings a unique story or gameplay mechanic, making it a treasure trove for any gamer.
the platform has evolved over the years. It’s not just about quantity, though; the diversity of genres and indie games available now truly enhances the gaming experience. This collection really showcases how passionate gamers can be about exploring different titles!
You’re absolutely right! The variety of genres on Steam really enhances the experience, allowing gamers to explore new interests. Plus, with so many indie developers contributing, there’s always something fresh and unique to discover.
It’s impressive how much diversity there is on Steam. With over 40,000 games, it’s fascinating to think about the unique stories and experiences each one offers. It really shows how gaming can cater to so many different tastes and preferences!
I completely agree! The sheer variety really showcases the creativity of game developers. It’s also interesting to see how indie games have carved out a significant space alongside big-budget titles.
great to see how diverse gaming has become! It’s fascinating to think about how many unique experiences are available on a single platform. This variety not only highlights creativity but also caters to different interests and preferences among gamers.