Microtransactions have become commonplace in the modern gaming landscape. Seeing a video game release with loot boxes that grant random skins is a common sight that is highly divisive. What many players forget is that pricy cosmetics are nothing new. Heading to the community-driven Steam Marketplace is proof of this.
Some skins on the Steam Marketplace, not to be confused with the actual store, can go for thousands of dollars due to their rarity. To see how far this rabbit hole goes, here are the ten most expensive digital items one can find in the Steam Marketplace. This list will only include items that have current listings on the Steam Marketplace, and the item must have been sold within the last six months. Prices are listed in USD.
10 AWP | Medusa (Field-Tested) (CS:GO, $1,660.37)
9 M9 Bayonet | Lore (Minimal Wear) (CS:GO, $1,682.99)
8 Sticker | compLexity Gaming (Holo) | Katowice 2014 (CS:GO, $1,720)
7 Sticker | kennyS (Gold) | Boston 2018 (CS:GO, $1,749.18)
6 Skeleton Knife | Crimson Web (Field-Tested) (CS:GO, $1,778.91)
Added during the Operation Shattered Web update for CS:GO in 2019, the Skeleton Knife | Crimson Web (Field-Tested) knife skin is one of the most expensive knives in the game. Its absurdly low drop chance and unique spider-web design contribute greatly to this skin’s high demand amongst collectors.
Should someone wish to obtain this unique blade for themself, be prepared to shell out $1,778.91 for a Field-Tested version. Interestingly, the Factory New version is listed as higher with a value of $1,858.54, but the last purchase of a Factory New variant was on September 29 for $765.29—nowhere near the current asking price. As for the Field-Tested version, it was last sold on October 11 for $1,249.83, although one was sold for much more on October 9 for $1,642.23.
