SteamWorld Build

Last updated: 2026-02-05
  • Well-balanced and intuitive mechanics
  • Unique dual-layer gameplay
  • Charming and relaxing city builder
  • Lack of depth and challenge
  • Game-breaking bugs and glitches
  • Limited replay value
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Emotions

Disappointment29%Enjoyment16%Satisfaction16%Frustration11%Joy6%
Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Very Positive (8/10)
Total reviews
1,951
Positive
1,63783.9%
Negative
31416.1%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
147,581
Estimated revenue
$3,688,049
Game price
$25
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
172.97%
Estimated copies lost
1,286
Estimated revenue lost
$32,137
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≀ 2h playtime
173%
Avg playtime 0.7h
101.7%
Avg playtime 1h
> 2h playtime
8715.2%
Avg playtime 14.9h
45980.1%
Avg playtime 27h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day0.7 rev/day
Last 30d0.9 rev/day
Quarterly49.5 rev/qtr
Days covered795.8 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
573 total
Organic purchasers50888.7%
Voted up: 81%
Key activations6511.3%
Voted up: 91%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
573 total
First impression0-2h386.63%
Voted up: 47%
Mid game2-10h21737.9%
Voted up: 78%
Late game10-20h16228.3%
Voted up: 89%
Endgame20h+15627.2%
Voted up: 88%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
2.44% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
78.6%
Global baseline 81.8%
14 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 1,951 total.