Valve's upcoming shooter Deadlock has drawn unexpectedly large crowds on Steam even though it's not yet released broadly and access is tightly controlled. In the US during January the title reached a top-tier position on Steam's play charts, putting it close to long-running competitors like Overwatch.

  • Circana data shows Deadlock was among the most-played games on Steam in January in the United States, ranking sixth for that period.
  • The game remains invite-only and is still in active development, yet its player numbers rival those of established multiplayer titles.
  • The strong early interest suggests significant appetite for Valve's next multiplayer offering and may signal a major franchise entrant in multiplayer shooter space.
  • Steam visibility has been high despite the limited roll-out, pointing to effective early buzz or demand from competitive and community players.

Source: Eurogamer

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