There are dozens of us! The best third-person shooter of all time sees HUGE* player spike on Steam after Capcom's Pragmata
Vanquish, the 2010 third-person shooter developed by PlatinumGames, has seen a notable spike in Steam player numbers following the release of Capcom's Pragmata. Though the increase amounts to just a few dozen more players, it represents a 34.8% rise in peak concurrent players over the past month. Some attribute the renewed interest to Pragmata's stylistic and gameplay similarities, which have reignited appreciation for fast-paced, arcade-style action games. Despite its niche status, Vanquish continues to be celebrated for its over-the-top mechanics and distinct design.
- ▪Vanquish saw a 34.8% increase in peak Steam players over the last 30 days, adding 16 more concurrent players.
- ▪Average daily player count on Steam rose by 52.9%, an increase of 26 players.
- ▪The resurgence in interest coincides with the release of Capcom's Pragmata, which shares superficial similarities with Vanquish.
- ▪Vanquish is currently on sale for 70% off on Steam, a discount that has been offered regularly in recent years.
- ▪Originally released in 2010, Vanquish is praised for its fast-paced action, iconic knee-slide mechanic, and unique approach to the cover shooter genre.
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Games Third Person Shooter There are dozens of us! The best third-person shooter of all time sees HUGE* player spike on Steam after Capcom's Pragmata News By Wes Fenlon published 28 April 2026 That's right: Everybody's playing Vanquish. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter PC Gamer Editor-in-Chief Phil Savage is a man of impeccable taste, but I still hold a tiny grudge against him for not breaking the seal on PC Gamer's 98% review threshold to award Vanquish, the Xbox 360-era PlatinumGames shooter brought to PC in 2017, an…
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