What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~25,080
(P10–P90: 10,032 – 55,176)
Gross revenue: ~$513,934
($205,574 – $1,130,656)
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
Story & writing69% positive · 137 mentions
“A Resplendent Revival: The New Arc Captures the Spirit of Arcanum In a time where many sequels falter and spiritual successors crumble under the weight of nostalgia, the new arc emerges not merely unscathed, but triumphant. It doesn’t just…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 1 h played
Gameplay & mechanics72% positive · 97 mentions
“The TLDR: The game is good and I enjoyed it even in it's unpolished state (remember it is in EA). Pros: - Steampunk - Story was engaging - Graphics were very good - Voice acting was well done - Over-arching political implications -…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 13 h played
Content & longevity73% positive · 95 mentions
“This games got a lot of potential, and its important to understand it's still in early access. With that being said I will focus on aspects that can be improved. Magic system overhaul: Magic is just too weak in it's current state, I only…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 22 h played
Performance & stability61% positive · 76 mentions
“The TLDR: The game is good and I enjoyed it even in it's unpolished state (remember it is in EA). Pros: - Steampunk - Story was engaging - Graphics were very good - Voice acting was well done - Over-arching political implications -…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 13 h played
Visuals & audio78% positive · 49 mentions
“A Resplendent Revival: The New Arc Captures the Spirit of Arcanum In a time where many sequels falter and spiritual successors crumble under the weight of nostalgia, the new arc emerges not merely unscathed, but triumphant. It doesn’t just…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 1 h played
Controls & UI67% positive · 36 mentions
“Good showcase of games core systems. Interesting magic system and a good intro into the story. While parts could be changed, i personally think that they are just placeholders and will be improved. Character introduced are interesting and…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 13 h played
Difficulty & balance54% positive · 24 mentions
“This games got a lot of potential, and its important to understand it's still in early access. With that being said I will focus on aspects that can be improved. Magic system overhaul: Magic is just too weak in it's current state, I only…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 22 h played
Price & value52% positive · 23 mentions
“Finished New Arc Line. The Good: A brilliant game with a compelling story tracking the clash between magic and technology. It boasts an incredible atmosphere that strongly evokes 1920s America. The Bad: Only the prologue and a brief first…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 42 h played
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