What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~8,976
(P10–P90: 3,590 – 19,747)
Gross revenue: ~$147,133
($58,847 – $323,689)
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 & mechanics90% positive · 31 mentions
“Pompeii: The Legacy invites players to journey back to one of history’s most tragic yet fascinating events — the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Developed as a mix of historical simulation and narrative-driven strategy, the game aims…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 133 h played
Content & longevity94% positive · 31 mentions
“I’m a big Roman fangirl, so if there’s a game with Rome in it, I’ll play it. And if it’s a city builder, why that’s just even better! I have really enjoyed playing so far, and am very pleased to see that the dev is interactive with the…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 10 h played
Story & writing88% positive · 26 mentions
“This is a first class example of a Roman City Builder. A great story line,good graphics plus I can play it without getting lost. My eighty-five years are catching up on me now so when I find a game i can actually play with easy to read and…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played
Difficulty & balance75% positive · 24 mentions
“Pompeii: The Legacy invites players to journey back to one of history’s most tragic yet fascinating events — the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Developed as a mix of historical simulation and narrative-driven strategy, the game aims…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 133 h played
Performance & stability65% positive · 23 mentions
“I have enjoyed playing this game from early release to full release. I used to love the Stronghold games but I have played them to the point of exhaustion. I have looked for a while for a game that lets you build and manage a city. Bring…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 393 h played
Visuals & audio100% positive · 16 mentions
“This is a first class example of a Roman City Builder. A great story line,good graphics plus I can play it without getting lost. My eighty-five years are catching up on me now so when I find a game i can actually play with easy to read and…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played
Controls & UI80% positive · 15 mentions
“I’m a big Roman fangirl, so if there’s a game with Rome in it, I’ll play it. And if it’s a city builder, why that’s just even better! I have really enjoyed playing so far, and am very pleased to see that the dev is interactive with the…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 10 h played
Price & value92% positive · 13 mentions
“the game is pretty hard starting out. if you dont have ample time to figure out things its a task. i had actually originally refunded the game but after talks with the dev. its a one man show. i recended that refund and am keeping this…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 11 h played
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