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Frozen snapshot · July 16, 2026

Which Fantasy RPG (Steam) title had the happiest players in week 29, 2026?

In week 29 of 2026, Path of Exile 2 led player sentiment in Fantasy RPG (Steam): Impact 7.4/10 on v0.2, with players happiest about new classes and loot. Baldur's Gate 3 had the most concern at 3.9/10. Snapshot frozen July 16, 2026.

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Path of Exile 2

Grinding Gear · ★ 4.3 · v0.2

#1 sentiment

7.4

Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +0.8 vs previous version

7.2

v0.1

Early access

6.6 ▼ -0.6

v0.1.1

Loot buffs

7.4 ▲ +0.8

v0.2

Classes + nerfs

Release read Loot buffs in 0.1.1 cooled the launch heat. 0.2's class nerfs reignited it, trade friction is the loudest thread.

▲ Gaining

New classesLootEndgame maps

▼ Slipping

Trade frictionNerfsServer lag

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Elden Ring

FromSoftware · ★ 4.6 · vDLC

#2 sentiment

7.0

Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +0.8 vs previous version

5.0

v1.12

Balance patch

6.2 ▲ +1.2

v1.14

DLC prep

7.0 ▲ +0.8

vDLC

DLC launch

Release read The DLC launch spiked difficulty complaints to 7.0; PC performance gripes did the rest.

▲ Gaining

BossesWorldDLC scope

▼ Slipping

DifficultyPerformancePvP balance

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Baldur's Gate 3

Larian · ★ 4.9 · vPatch 8

#3 sentiment

3.9

Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +0.3 vs previous version

3.2

vPatch 6

Bug fixes

3.6 ▲ +0.4

vPatch 7

Mod support

3.9 ▲ +0.3

vPatch 8

Cross-save

Release read Even a beloved game creeps up: mod support brought load-order complaints, cross-save added sync bugs. Still the calmest RPG-scale card here.

▲ Gaining

Mod supportCross-saveReplayability

▼ Slipping

Act 3 bugsPerformanceBalance

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