What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~45k
(P10–P90: 18k – 99k)
Gross revenue: ~$369k
(P10–P90: $147k – $811k)
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 2, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 36% positive across 58 stored reviews. Casual games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4073 games).
Performance & stability24% positive · 85 mentions
“This game is... slightly less mindless than it seems. It looks like one of those tech demos you see going viral on twitter, with the developer creating a context-based system for connecting houses; but the game itself does have a couple of…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 8 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance34% positive · 58 mentions
“Pile Up! is one of those games that immediately communicates its core philosophy—simple rules, approachable presentation, and an emphasis on experimentation over perfection. Developed by Remoob and published by Catoptric Games and…”
Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 13 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics47% positive · 53 mentions
“Fun game, cool concept, very good looking buildings, having a great time playing. - Great game concept. - Buildings look great and can become even cooler when new things are built next to them. - Fun to play. - Nice looking UI. - But very…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio54% positive · 46 mentions
“Its a great casual game where you play a simple puzzle and watch what you build. **one recommendation for the creator*** At the end of a level, either 1. make the animation fly around the building, or 2. let us move around and see what we…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI30% positive · 44 mentions
“Fun game, cool concept, very good looking buildings, having a great time playing. - Great game concept. - Buildings look great and can become even cooler when new things are built next to them. - Fun to play. - Nice looking UI. - But very…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity47% positive · 38 mentions
“This game is... slightly less mindless than it seems. It looks like one of those tech demos you see going viral on twitter, with the developer creating a context-based system for connecting houses; but the game itself does have a couple of…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 8 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value28% positive · 29 mentions
“Pile Up is a very relaxing game and especially visually appealing game. It's the perfect game to just chill out to. It somehow manages to make your cities/piles look good almost all the time, even for a horrendous builder like me. It can…”
Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal354 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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