What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~34.3k
(P10–P90: 13.7k – 75.5k)
Gross revenue: ~$563k
(P10–P90: $225k – $1.2M)
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: 74% positive across 70 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).
Content & longevity87% positive · 94 mentions
“Plains of Pain was something I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did - it appeared on my radar from a random YouTuber I wasn't subscribed to; but the game looked interesting enough so I gave the video a watch. Over-all thoughts and TL;DR…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 27 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics76% positive · 79 mentions
“Plains of Pain was something I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did - it appeared on my radar from a random YouTuber I wasn't subscribed to; but the game looked interesting enough so I gave the video a watch. Over-all thoughts and TL;DR…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 27 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability70% positive · 64 mentions
“It's a pretty good game and ticks a lot of boxes for me. But I would not recommend it as of right now. Even though I’m giving it a positive review, I’m not recommending it mostly because it is still infested with frustrating bugs, the kind…”
Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 97 h played · Report / request removalMultiplayer & community87% positive · 60 mentions
“I have been playing this game for about 3 weeks now and love this true open sandbox, survival game! Explore, gather, build, craft and lots of combat...there is so much content which keeps me logging in every evening when I get finished…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 74 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI63% positive · 52 mentions
“Worth Playing Despite Its Rough Edges This one's hard to review, but it's genuinely charming in that special indie way. Yes, it's janky. Yes, the UI and controls are non-standard. Yes, the systems are confusing and it's grindy. But here's…”
Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing73% positive · 45 mentions
“As a pensioner of 66 years old, I still work full time and do not put a lot of hours in gaming. I spent a full 8 hours on my first go as it was captivating! A genuine post apocalyptic feel, very atmospheric. Great crafting and skill…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio87% positive · 39 mentions
“Plains of Pain was something I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did - it appeared on my radar from a random YouTuber I wasn't subscribed to; but the game looked interesting enough so I gave the video a watch. Over-all thoughts and TL;DR…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 27 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value77% positive · 39 mentions
“Plains of Pain was something I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did - it appeared on my radar from a random YouTuber I wasn't subscribed to; but the game looked interesting enough so I gave the video a watch. Over-all thoughts and TL;DR…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 27 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance83% positive · 30 mentions
“As a pensioner of 66 years old, I still work full time and do not put a lot of hours in gaming. I spent a full 8 hours on my first go as it was captivating! A genuine post apocalyptic feel, very atmospheric. Great crafting and skill…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal356 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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