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The Oregon Trail

79% positive · 1,299 Steam reviews · released Nov 14, 2022 · by Gameloft

AdventurePixel GraphicsHistoricalAction-AdventureChoose Your Own Adventure2DExplorationColorful

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~34.3k (P10–P90: 13.7k – 75.4k)

Gross revenue: ~$843k (P10–P90: $337k – $1.9M)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Last 90 days: 82% positive across 44 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).

Story & writing71% positive · 52 mentions
“So it's the old Oregon Trail, but with better graphics more in depth on the indigenous stories. I adore the new additions, the various different short stories you can play, and the different trails. I wish the Yukon Trail was in this or…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 81 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value58% positive · 43 mentions
“This is a revamped version of the original Oregon Trail game that many of us played as kids in the 90s. It's a nice take on the old system and I appreciate they didn't completely change the core gaming elements. Hunting is just as you…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics68% positive · 31 mentions
“I feel like the perfect demographic to comment on this game. I grew up through the era of playing the original Oregon Trail and Oregon Trail Deluxe games in school, and owned a big box copy of the deluxe version at home. Seeing that i…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio81% positive · 31 mentions
“So it's the old Oregon Trail, but with better graphics more in depth on the indigenous stories. I adore the new additions, the various different short stories you can play, and the different trails. I wish the Yukon Trail was in this or…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 81 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity81% positive · 31 mentions
“10/10 — Would ford the river again. I survived dysentery, broken wagon axles, and questionable river crossings, and all I got was this phenomenal game! If you're looking to hit the trail, this isn't just a simple nostalgia trip. It's a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 156 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability39% positive · 18 mentions
“10/10 — Would ford the river again. I survived dysentery, broken wagon axles, and questionable river crossings, and all I got was this phenomenal game! If you're looking to hit the trail, this isn't just a simple nostalgia trip. It's a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 156 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance81% positive · 16 mentions
“Overall it's an okay game with a shallow learning curve making it fun for first couple of times you play until you've seen it all. The roleplay aspect with friends watching makes it more fun but It's not worth the full 30$ asking price, I…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 28 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI50% positive · 16 mentions
“Rogue-like, survival, simulation. A game originally created to educate children about westward expansion in the United States, specifically to the state of Oregon. Westward expansion/invasion went on throughout the mid-1800s. Note: I…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 184 h played · Report / request removal

329 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

Third-person

Technology

2D

Art style

Pixel artStylized

Setting

HistoricalWestern

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsFull controller support

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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