A Steam user with the nickname SonixLegend has set an unprecedented record for digital game collecting. A Steam user with the nickname SonixLegend made history by becoming the first person in the platform’s history to amass a massive 40,000-game collection. This record was officially recognized on September 23, 2025, when he earned the special “Game Collector: 40,000+” badge.

Sonix, who lives in Shanghai, China, and has had a Steam account for 15 years, has undergone a veritable purchasing spree to achieve this incredible figure. His total library of 40,028 games translates to an average of 2,668 new games per year, or approximately seven new games per day.

The most-played game in his Steam collection is a surprise

It was a matter of curiosity which game a 40,000-game owner played the most. Surprisingly, the game Sonix spent the most time playing was Alien Swarm, a free, cooperative shooter released by Valve in 2010. Furthermore, this massively successful player earned the “Perfect Game” award by completing only 34 of his more than 40,000 games with all their achievements.

While Sonix boasts a high account level of 303, the Steam level record is still held by user Stasik, who holds a staggering 6,020.

This record highlights Steam’s ever-growing gaming ecosystem. In 2024, the platform released a record of approximately 19,000 games. Sonix’s success further demonstrates the existence of passionate gamers who push the boundaries of digital collecting.

According to SteamDB data, the total value of the games in Sonix’s account, including discounts, is $641,951. Even at their lowest prices, the collection’s estimated true value is $236,298. The player’s achievement has also spurred action among other major collectors on Steam. Ian Brandon Anderson, who is right behind Sonix on the leaderboard, has 39,500 games in his library and it’s only a matter of time before he surpasses the 40,000 mark.