Steam market intelligence

Shawarma Legend

92% positive · 7,774 Steam reviews · released Jul 19, 2024 · by Eyad Alshafei

Simulation Cooking Time Management 2D Life Sim Cartoon Singleplayer Funny

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~346k (P10–P90: 139k – 762k)

Gross revenue: ~$849k (P10–P90: $340k – $1.9M)

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

Visuals & audio87% positive · 23 mentions

“Despite the somewhat controversial approach to the game's subject matter and historical setting, this game nonetheless entertains, amuses, and breaks the hearts of players worldwide. The game itself is witty and memorable, playing a…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 10 h played · Report / request removal

Gameplay & mechanics65% positive · 17 mentions

“If it's not tight, it's not right!!! 10/10 gameplay, 10/10 soundtrack.”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal

Content & longevity54% positive · 13 mentions

“To call Shawarma Legend a mere cooking simulator would be to mistake the aroma of spices for the essence of the meal. Beneath its sizzling veneer of casual restaurant management lies a quiet meditation on rhythm, patience, and the humble…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removal

313 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Technology

Art style

Cartoon

Mood & themes

Funny

How you play together

Single-player

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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