Space war: The 60-year-old game mysteriously tops in steam —Here’s why!

The first video games, released in 1962, is still the number one game on Steam. Statistics show that nearly 100,000 people play the game, which is more than the number of players who play Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. Many still wonder how the game became No. 1 on Steam charts.

How is Space War leading the Steam charts?

The Space War was released in 1962 and was an original and the first video games to be launched. The game is similar to Asteroids, where players battle and blow up each other while floating in space with zero gravity. The game is just 1.8 MB, and to download the game, just enter “steam://run/480” in the address bar. How is it topping the Steam charts? The Space War’s source code is included in the Steamworks SDK for their game development project. 

Developers use the Spacewar source code to make changes in their own games. Many game developers use the free space war ID’s to test their steam features. Because of this, Steam, Steam DB and your Steam friends won't be able to find you if you play a pirated version or cracked version on Steam. 

It will appear like you are playing Spacewar, but in reality, you will be playing a different multiplayer game by bypassing Steam's detection. The recent spike in Spacewar player numbers suggests that more people are using cracked versions of games on Steam without paying.

Steam is one of the world's top gaming platforms, with millions of games in its database. It is compatible with leading gaming systems like PC, Sony’s PlayStation, and Microsoft’s Xbox. However, game prices have been rising due to increasing development and distribution costs.

Game devs charge a huge sum to allow users to buy their games. Even after purchasing, gamers still need to pay for a Game Pass on PlayStation or Xbox to play online with others. This is why many people turn to pirated versions as an easier way to enjoy their favorite games.

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