What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~20.2k
(P10–P90: 8.1k – 44.5k)
Gross revenue: ~$182k
(P10–P90: $72.9k – $401k)
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
Last 90 days: 58% positive across 33 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).
Content & longevity64% positive · 72 mentions
“Do you remember the fun of achieving an AC 130 kill streak in MW2 (2009, not the trash remake)? If yes Metal Thunder is what you need in your life. When I got this from a Fanatical bundle I wasn't expecting much, but color me surprised…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability65% positive · 46 mentions
“i give the game 9.7/10 would be 10/10 if: they added endless mode that doesn't disable achievements. fix lag issue after helis spawn. add upgrades for base like turrets and walls and more. bigger map so they don't spawn too close to base…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value59% positive · 46 mentions
“Do you remember the fun of achieving an AC 130 kill streak in MW2 (2009, not the trash remake)? If yes Metal Thunder is what you need in your life. When I got this from a Fanatical bundle I wasn't expecting much, but color me surprised…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics83% positive · 42 mentions
“Do you remember the fun of achieving an AC 130 kill streak in MW2 (2009, not the trash remake)? If yes Metal Thunder is what you need in your life. When I got this from a Fanatical bundle I wasn't expecting much, but color me surprised…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio88% positive · 24 mentions
“I've had this game for a while now, and from where it was when I started to where it is now, all I can say is it's exactly the glow-up I was hoping for. I've been pining for a "true" AC-130 simulator, ever since that mission all those…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance70% positive · 23 mentions
“Overall, the game has a lot of potential. However, there is one major issue: even on a high-end PC, the frame rate can sometimes drop below 10. As for the balance of weapon upgrades (prestige), I think they’re a bit too powerful. Overall…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI50% positive · 18 mentions
“12/10, too good for early access. The game is basically feature-complete, I would have no complaints about a full release at the current price point. There are some QoL things missing, like hotkeys for navigating the main menu (esc to…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 19 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing50% positive · 16 mentions
“I've had this game for a while now, and from where it was when I started to where it is now, all I can say is it's exactly the glow-up I was hoping for. I've been pining for a "true" AC-130 simulator, ever since that mission all those…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal323 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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