The Top Two Best-Selling Games On Steam Right Now Are Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles
Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2 have claimed the top two positions on Steam’s best-selling games list for the week of May 5–12, 2026, according to SteamDB sales data. Despite both titles launching on Xbox Game Pass in the coming days, they continue to generate substantial standalone sales on Steam.
The success challenges the assumption that day-one Game Pass releases inevitably underperform outside the subscription service. While some Game Pass launches struggle with traditional retail sales, these two May 2026 releases demonstrate that certain games can achieve significant sales volumes across both subscription and standalone markets simultaneously.
The strong performance indicates sustained player interest in both franchises ahead of their debuts. Forza Horizon 6, the next entry in Playground Games’ acclaimed racing series, and Subnautica 2, the sequel to Unknown Worlds’ exploration title, have generated sufficient demand to maintain top positions on Steam’s sales rankings in both US and UK markets.
This dual success on Steam while preparing for Game Pass availability suggests a viable hybrid monetization model for major releases, with games successfully capitalizing on both subscription and traditional purchase channels.