How are historical monthly rankings calculated?

Historical Game of the Month rankings use a multi-factor algorithm combining average score (40%), peak performance (20%), positional dominance (25%), consistency (10%), and recency (5%). We capture daily snapshots at 12:00 AM UTC tracking each game's trending score and daily ranking position. This ensures fairness to games releasing late in the month while rewarding sustained excellence.

Where does this historical data come from?

All data comes from daily snapshots of Steam's official public APIs: player counts (Steam Web API), top seller rankings (Steam Store API), review counts and sentiment (Steam Reviews API), and game news feeds. Each snapshot is captured at 12:00 AM UTC and permanently stored for historical analysis.

Can games that released mid-month still rank highly?

Yes! Our algorithm normalizes position bonuses and consistency scores per day, ensuring fairness to late entries. A game releasing late in the month that achieves exceptional scores and high daily rankings can absolutely compete for top monthly rankings.

December 2025 - Top Trending Games

Historical rankings for December 2025. These PC games were ranked using our data-driven multi-factor algorithm based on daily snapshots captured at 12:00 AM UTC throughout the month. The algorithm evaluates average scores, peak performance, daily ranking positions, consistency, and momentum to determine the top performers.

How are monthly rankings calculated?

Data Source: Rankings based on daily snapshots of trending scores calculated from Steam Web API (player counts), Steam Store API (rankings, pricing), Steam Reviews API (sentiment), and Steam News feeds. Historical data captured at 12:00 AM UTC during December 2025.

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