Summary
- Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and The Day Before have been consistently among the top most wishlisted games on Steam in 2023, indicating high player interest and hype.
- The three games are in a tight race for the most wishlisted spot, and regardless of which game ends up keeping the crown, all will benefit from the competition.
- With The Day Before's controversy ensuring that everyone is interested to see how it turns out, and the other games being sequels to beloved indie titles, the amount of players wishlisting the three titles will likely continue to grow.
As if 2023 wasn't already one of the busiest years in gaming history, 2024's release schedule is now shaping up to rival it in terms of providing an onslaught of quality releases for players to expect month after month. One great metric for gauging player interest and hype surrounding a title is the Steam Most Wishlisted chart, which takes into account how many Steam users have wishlisted the title as well as how many followers each game's Steam product page has. While this has historically been a continually shifting spot based on what new releases are coming down the pike, the same handful of games (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and The Day Before) have continually bounced back and forth between the top spot for most of 2023.
Following its initial announcement in 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong has long maintained the top spot of being the most wishlisted game on Steam, but was eventually replaced with The Day Before following significant delays and continually slipping from its release date. The Day Before has also routinely suffered a similar fate, and the announcement of Supergiant Games' Hades 2 saw that game briefly take the top spot. The current honor of most-wishlisted game on Steam belongs to newcomer The Finals, but the trio of unreleased games that have taken up residence on the list for most of 2023 are still in the top 5.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
As the sequel and long-awaited follow up to one of the most beloved indie-Metroidvanias of all-time, it's safe to say that Hollow Knight: Silksong has a lot riding on it. With it now approaching 5 years since Silksong's initial announcement, hype surrounding the title has begun to wane somewhat in the wake of there being little update on its progress throughout 2023. Still, Silksong currently sits at number 5 on the Steam global wishlist charts at time of writing, which is an admirable feat for a game that fans have been waiting on for almost half a decade.
Much of the anticipation for Silksong is based on the game's brand-new protagonist and setting, putting players in control of fan-favorite Hollow Knight NPC and frenemy Hornet. From what Team Cherry has shown off of the title so far, Silksong promises to expand on many of Hollow Knight's best ideas while also introducing a slew of new gameplay mechanics more fitting of its new hero.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- September 4, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
- Developer(s)
- Team Cherry
- Publisher(s)
- Team Cherry
- Engine
- Unity
- Prequel(s)
- Hollow Knight
- Franchise
- Hollow Knight
WHERE TO PLAY
Become the Princess Knight
As the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, prepare to battle mighty foes and solve ancient mysteries as you ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past.
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
Hades 2
Supergiant Games' Hades is one of the best roguelikes available, and it also happened to win a slew of Game of the Year awards and nominations in 2018. Considering that Supergiant has an established tradition of not making sequels to its games, the announcement of Hades 2 completely took fans by surprise. That surprise is a welcome one, though, as the title quickly shot to the top of the Steam charts and the announcement of Hades 2's Early Access period in Q1 2024 positions it as one of the year's early hits.
Continuing the Greek mythology theme of its predecessor while also introducing a new hero and pantheon of gods to draw boons from, Hades 2 also uses the instantly recognizable art style and aesthetic of the first game. Hades proved that Supergiant knew exactly what makes a great roguelike, and the prospect of a sequel has already generated a considerable amount of hype.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- September 25, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Prequel(s)
- Hades
- Franchise
- Hades
WHERE TO PLAY
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.
BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLD
As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you'll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.
MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERY
Infuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.
MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS
Meet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.
EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURE
New locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.
THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITY
Thanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don't have to be a god yourself to experience what Hades II has to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE
Rich, atmospheric presentation and storytelling fused with responsive action is the hallmark of Supergiant's titles. Vivid new hand-painted environments, even smoother real-time 3D characters, and an electrifying original score make this mythic world burst with life.
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
The Day Before
The Day Before is an outlier compared to the other two titles that have continually bounced around the Steam wishlist charts. While both Silksong and Hades 2 are hyped sequels to incredibly successful games from proven studios, The Day Before is the debut game from an untested developer and has been subject of a fair share of controversy, specifically regarding its stealing of assets from other popular titles.
That hasn't stopped the game from being a hot commodity on Steam users' wishlists, though, as the premise of an open-world zombie game with crafting and survival elements (and more than a passing resemblance to The Division) seems like a good time. The game has slipped through its planned release several times, with the most current targeted date being December 7.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 12 /100
- Released
- December 7, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Fntastic
- Publisher(s)
- MYTONA
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
WHERE TO PLAY
The Day Before offers players a uniquely reimagined journey into post-apocalyptic open-world MMO survival set in the present day on the US East Coast following a deadly pandemic.
SURVIVE AT ALL COSTS
Fight other players for survival. Survive against the deadly infected. Collect valuable loot.
DISCOVER THE NEW POST-PANDEMIC WORLD
Explore the beautiful and richly detailed New Fortune City. Enter tall skyscrapers, business centers, massive malls, grand stadiums, and more. Uncover distant surroundings of New Fortune City on stunningly detailed vehicles.
REBUILD SOCIETY
Join the Woodberry survivor colony on its mission to rebuild society. Trade items in Woodberry and save your wealth in a personal storage room. Build your own home in the safe zone.
- Platform(s)
- PC
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Zombie