What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~61,434
(P10–P90: 24,574 – 135,155)
Gross revenue: ~$251,376
($100,552 – $553,027)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Gameplay & mechanics99% positive · 78 mentions
“I'd assume most people who make video games like video games as it's not exactly a path someone would choose for money or fame. I assume the developer behind Zortch loves video games. Besides the game being infused with so many smart…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 11 h played
Performance & stability100% positive · 50 mentions
“I'd assume most people who make video games like video games as it's not exactly a path someone would choose for money or fame. I assume the developer behind Zortch loves video games. Besides the game being infused with so many smart…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 11 h played
Price & value100% positive · 50 mentions
“+custom engine with lower system requirements than the steam client +price of a takeaway sandwich +great level design, secrets +great movement +fresh takes on the standard fps weapons roster -i will never make anything this cool”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 2 h played
Visuals & audio98% positive · 47 mentions
“Quite good! It understood the assignment. So many Quake-likes don't try to match the music. Good work!”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 5 h played
Content & longevity96% positive · 28 mentions
“It's a custom engine or something so it feels floaty and slippery. That movement clicked by level 3. Then you're killing aliens like if duke nukem 3d got a sequel. All the weapons feel good. Levels are big. Enemy variety is high. The…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 2 h played
Difficulty & balance100% positive · 26 mentions
“It's a custom engine or something so it feels floaty and slippery. That movement clicked by level 3. Then you're killing aliens like if duke nukem 3d got a sequel. All the weapons feel good. Levels are big. Enemy variety is high. The…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 2 h played
Story & writing100% positive · 15 mentions
“Zortch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7UBy1usnrg Exemplary indie game without any pointless rubbish. Simple fun with good classic gags and pleasant effects and just the kind of humorous "immersion" and specific outlandishness you would…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 4 h played
Controls & UI100% positive · 14 mentions
“This game is like goat cheese: Your first thoughts on it will likely be that it looks bad and it stinks, but the moment you take a bite you realize it's actually glorious. And then the stink becomes a lustful aroma that makes you realize…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 11 h played
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