Steam market intelligence
Zortch
98% positive · 1,402 Steam reviews · released Jun 8, 2023 · by Mutantleg
FPSShooterActionBoomer ShooterFemale ProtagonistFirst-PersonAdventureDark Comedy
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~62.5k
(P10–P90: 25k – 137k)
Gross revenue: ~$256k
(P10–P90: $102k – $562k)
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 & mechanics99% positive · 85 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 · Report / request removalPerformance & stability100% positive · 54 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 · Report / request removalPrice & value100% positive · 52 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 · Report / request removalVisuals & audio98% positive · 52 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 · Report / request removalContent & longevity97% positive · 29 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 · Report / request removalDifficulty & 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 · Report / request removalStory & writing100% positive · 17 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 · Report / request removalControls & UI100% positive · 15 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 · Report / request removal317 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
Perspective
First-person
Setting
Sci-fi
Structure
Linear
Mood & themes
Horror
How you play together
Single-player
Platform features
AchievementsTrading cardsPartial 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.