Palworld dethroned as Steam's top-paid game

Palworld, a creature collecting and survival game reminiscent of Pokemon with the addition of firearms, has exploded in popularity on Steam, quickly climbing the ranks to become the second most played paid game in history. This wave of success was marked by a staggering sale of five million copies within just three days. It now only trails behind PUBG: Battlegrounds in terms of peak concurrent players for a paid game. Despite some concerns about potential plagiarism in creature design, Palworld's popularity doesn't seem to be waning, and it is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, including access through Game Pass.

Yes, Palworld is also available to play on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, and it's included in the Game Pass subscription.

Palworld differentiates itself with a unique blend of genres, combining creature collection with action-packed gameplay featuring gunplay and survival elements. The game has drawn comparisons to the highly successful franchise, Pokemon, due to its concept of capturing and battling with creatures known as "Pals." However, Palworld adds more mature themes by incorporating weapons and a more rugged survival environment. This fusion has proven to be a hit among players craving a more intense version of creature collection games.