What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~36.1k
(P10–P90: 14.4k – 79.4k)
Gross revenue: ~$192k
(P10–P90: $76.9k – $423k)
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 & mechanics92% positive · 39 mentions
“I really enjoy this game. To be honest, I’ve never been into survival or roguelike games before, but this one completely won me over. The main character being a frog immediately caught my attention ₍𝄐 ̫𝄐₎ It starts off feeling really calm…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value97% positive · 33 mentions
“If you have more than 6.5 hours in this game and you're giving a negative review, you're a clown. This game is adorable and 100% worth the price. Not sure how much more ill play it, but it's a great addition to the genre :)”
Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing88% positive · 33 mentions
“I really enjoy this game. To be honest, I’ve never been into survival or roguelike games before, but this one completely won me over. The main character being a frog immediately caught my attention ₍𝄐 ̫𝄐₎ It starts off feeling really calm…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity93% positive · 28 mentions
“Great arena survival game with quite a bit of replayability. The amount of characters that are different is very nice. There is multiple levels of challenge. Would highly recommend if you are into arena survival games.”
Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 15 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance90% positive · 21 mentions
“If you like roguelike games, you'll love Pesticides Not Required. You play as a frog, and balance between farming, mining, fishing and keeping a swarm of insects at bay. I love the art, the unlockable characters, the upgrades, and how…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability95% positive · 21 mentions
“I really enjoy this game. To be honest, I’ve never been into survival or roguelike games before, but this one completely won me over. The main character being a frog immediately caught my attention ₍𝄐 ̫𝄐₎ It starts off feeling really calm…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio100% positive · 19 mentions
“Pesticide Not Required is one of those games that immediately becomes interesting because of how unusual its ideas sound when described together. Farming and bullet heaven gameplay are genres that normally operate in completely different…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 15 h played · Report / request removal312 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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