What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~10,032
(P10–P90: 4,013 – 22,070)
Gross revenue: ~$123,311
($49,327 – $271,280)
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
Last 90 days: 76% positive across 180 stored reviews. Simulation games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 83% (median of 3090 games).
Difficulty & balance74% positive · 54 mentions
“I like this game a lot, but I can also see why some people will bounce off it. Pros: Great concept Solid simulation depth Autonomous citizens feel believable Nice art style Unique atmosphere Cons: UI can be rough Learning curve is steep…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 2 h played
Performance & stability57% positive · 35 mentions
“The game is a lot of fun! there are some bugs and issues but the developer is very active in discussions and is actively patching the game.”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 37 h played
Controls & UI62% positive · 34 mentions
“I like this game a lot, but I can also see why some people will bounce off it. Pros: Great concept Solid simulation depth Autonomous citizens feel believable Nice art style Unique atmosphere Cons: UI can be rough Learning curve is steep…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 2 h played
Content & longevity68% positive · 34 mentions
“Thumbs up. I’m recommending Steel Artery because, in my opinion, the price and the amount of content already delivered feel fair. I’ve played quite a lot since launch, and I’m really enjoying it. The game scratches a very specific itch for…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 32 h played
Visuals & audio67% positive · 27 mentions
“I like this game a lot, but I can also see why some people will bounce off it. Pros: Great concept Solid simulation depth Autonomous citizens feel believable Nice art style Unique atmosphere Cons: UI can be rough Learning curve is steep…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 2 h played
Gameplay & mechanics58% positive · 26 mentions
“Upon taking a look at Steel Artery: Train City Builder (SA: TCB) it felt like looking at Project Highrise. Create space, build within the space, maximize efficiency as much as possible. The more hours that I put into the game showed a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 19 h played
Price & value80% positive · 25 mentions
“I like this game a lot, but I can also see why some people will bounce off it. Pros: Great concept Solid simulation depth Autonomous citizens feel believable Nice art style Unique atmosphere Cons: UI can be rough Learning curve is steep…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 2 h played
Story & writing75% positive · 12 mentions
“Thumbs up. I’m recommending Steel Artery because, in my opinion, the price and the amount of content already delivered feel fair. I’ve played quite a lot since launch, and I’m really enjoying it. The game scratches a very specific itch for…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 32 h played
180 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology