Vertical Slice: A Game Dev Story sales estimate
Vertical Slice: A Game Dev Story is an indie game by DarkKnight, released on Steam on June 24, 2021 at $9.99. It has 288 Steam reviews (Mixed, 65% positive). Markan estimates it has sold between 6k and 16k copies on Steam, for $20k to $55k in net revenue.
Estimated lifetime sales and revenue
| Low | Medium | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies sold | 5,760 | 10,944 | 15,840 |
| Net revenue (USD) | $20,011 | $38,021 | $55,030 |
Steam doesn't publish sales. These estimates multiply the number of reviews by a factor that depends on the release year (the Boxleiter method). Net revenue is what's left of list price × sales after refunds, regional pricing, discounts, sales tax and Steam's 30% cut, before any publisher's share. Treat them as a ballpark for comparing games, not as reported figures.
Steam facts
| Developer | DarkKnight |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 2P Games |
| Release date | June 24, 2021 |
| Price | $9.99 (US list price) |
| Reviews | 288 · Mixed · 65% positive |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Links | Steam store page |
From nobody to famous game producer in 3 years: that’s the journey you will live! Experience the trials and tribulations of game development in this life simulation game: live through the process of founding a small team and learning how to work together to develop a successful game.From the Steam store page
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