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Garbanzo Quest

98% positive · 697 Steam reviews · released Sep 4, 2024 · by zagawee

2D PlatformerPixel GraphicsBullet HellFunnyLocal Co-OpControllerRetroPlatformer

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

Lifetime units: ~23k (P10–P90: 9.2k – 50.6k)

Gross revenue: ~$377k (P10–P90: $151k – $829k)

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

Gameplay & mechanics91% positive · 67 mentions
“A criminally underrated game. Everything about the game from the level design, to the art style, and the music is incredibly enjoyable, unique, and charming. This game is super cheap and its a great way to pass time!”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio93% positive · 45 mentions
“A criminally underrated game. Everything about the game from the level design, to the art style, and the music is incredibly enjoyable, unique, and charming. This game is super cheap and its a great way to pass time!”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing95% positive · 38 mentions
“Garbanzo Quest isn't just good, it's really good. It's very inspired by Super Mario World, even if it plays completely differently. It does share a lot of modern Mario DNA in being a platformer that continually builds stages around a…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance92% positive · 38 mentions
“Garbanzo Quest isn't just good, it's really good. It's very inspired by Super Mario World, even if it plays completely differently. It does share a lot of modern Mario DNA in being a platformer that continually builds stages around a…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity84% positive · 25 mentions
“Introduction Garbanzo Quest, developed and self-published by solo developer "zagawee" (with some help from gracious donations online and the support of loved ones) released in 2024 to unfortunately low player counts. A year later, and at…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 15 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI95% positive · 22 mentions
“Bought this for full price. In order to play something with my partner it was worth it. NOTE: Do NOT select the ghost character... They can't do anything. IF you accidentally do, you can switch characters at you "HOME" base in the MAP…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value85% positive · 20 mentions
“Bought this for full price. In order to play something with my partner it was worth it. NOTE: Do NOT select the ghost character... They can't do anything. IF you accidentally do, you can switch characters at you "HOME" base in the MAP…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removal

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

Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.

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

Technology

2D

Art style

Pixel artCartoon

Mood & themes

FunnyCute

How you play together

Single-playerMultiplayerCo-opLocal / split-screen co-op

Platform features

AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Cloud

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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