Alinea Analytics
@alineaanalytics.bsky.social
Games Market Data
Our mission is to equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and powerful tools. Data-driven decisions with confidence.
Website: www.alineaanalytics.com
Newsletter: https://alineaanalytics.substack.com
Our mission is to equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and powerful tools. Data-driven decisions with confidence.
Website: www.alineaanalytics.com
Newsletter: https://alineaanalytics.substack.com
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Just published a big analysis of the Steam Machine, including the audience, Valve's angle, pricing, value propositions versus console, challenges, and eating Xbox's lunch.
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Valve’s bold, expected return to the living room
Valve has already made an estimated $4B+ on Steam this year. The Steam Machine is a strategy to boost its revenues and ecosystem further. Here's our take on Valve's upcoming console-like PC.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Just published a big analysis of the Steam Machine, including the audience, Valve's angle, pricing, value propositions versus console, challenges, and eating Xbox's lunch.
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/valves-bol...
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/valves-bol...
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We have ARC Raiders at 2.5M sold, with 69.2% on Steam (1.7M), 17.3% on PlayStation (400K), and 13.5% on Xbox (300K+).
Full analysis in the Alinea Insight Substack:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/arc-raider...
Full analysis in the Alinea Insight Substack:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/arc-raider...
ARC Raiders has sold 2.5M copies
Also, co-op games already made $7B+ on Steam this year. We use Alinea estimates to dive into these topics and explore the pros and cons of extraction shooters.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We have ARC Raiders at 2.5M sold, with 69.2% on Steam (1.7M), 17.3% on PlayStation (400K), and 13.5% on Xbox (300K+).
Full analysis in the Alinea Insight Substack:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/arc-raider...
Full analysis in the Alinea Insight Substack:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/arc-raider...
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October's top 10 PlayStation games by copies sold (Alinea estimates)
So much variety. Blockbusters, small games, old games, and new ones are selling. Sports games dominated and perform best on consoles.
‘‘CoNsOlE iS DeAd’’ arguments are getting silly. alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/octobers-t...
So much variety. Blockbusters, small games, old games, and new ones are selling. Sports games dominated and perform best on consoles.
‘‘CoNsOlE iS DeAd’’ arguments are getting silly. alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/octobers-t...
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
October's top 10 PlayStation games by copies sold (Alinea estimates)
So much variety. Blockbusters, small games, old games, and new ones are selling. Sports games dominated and perform best on consoles.
‘‘CoNsOlE iS DeAd’’ arguments are getting silly. alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/octobers-t...
So much variety. Blockbusters, small games, old games, and new ones are selling. Sports games dominated and perform best on consoles.
‘‘CoNsOlE iS DeAd’’ arguments are getting silly. alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/octobers-t...
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After seven months on the market, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has sold less on PS5 (2.4M) than Ghost of Yotei did (2.5M) in under three weeks (Alinea estimates)
This samurai showdown is just about settled, I reckon.
Full analysis in the new free Substack:
This samurai showdown is just about settled, I reckon.
Full analysis in the new free Substack:
Ghost of Yotei outsold Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 in under three weeks
Analysing why Yotei has already sold 2.5M copies, but it Shadows took seven months to sell 2.4M on PS5. Plus, another look at our Helldivers 2 estimates (almost 20M sold!)
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October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
After seven months on the market, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has sold less on PS5 (2.4M) than Ghost of Yotei did (2.5M) in under three weeks (Alinea estimates)
This samurai showdown is just about settled, I reckon.
Full analysis in the new free Substack:
This samurai showdown is just about settled, I reckon.
Full analysis in the new free Substack:
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We've got @superhys.bsky.social joining Grubb to end the week on Game Mess Mornings!
We're talking about new Nintendo patents, The Crew 2 getting updates, Silent Hill 2 Remake, and more stories for your Friday.
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We're talking about new Nintendo patents, The Crew 2 getting updates, Silent Hill 2 Remake, and more stories for your Friday.
twitch.tv/giantbomb
youtube.com/live/bCCYOYy...
October 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We've got @superhys.bsky.social joining Grubb to end the week on Game Mess Mornings!
We're talking about new Nintendo patents, The Crew 2 getting updates, Silent Hill 2 Remake, and more stories for your Friday.
twitch.tv/giantbomb
youtube.com/live/bCCYOYy...
We're talking about new Nintendo patents, The Crew 2 getting updates, Silent Hill 2 Remake, and more stories for your Friday.
twitch.tv/giantbomb
youtube.com/live/bCCYOYy...
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Valve’s upcoming hero shooter, Deadlock, has 5.5M wishlists (Alinea Analytics estimates)
Players are continuing to find (and wishlist) it despite the lack of marketing. Over 1.2M people did the past three months alone.
Wishlist data deep dive here:
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Players are continuing to find (and wishlist) it despite the lack of marketing. Over 1.2M people did the past three months alone.
Wishlist data deep dive here:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/deadlock-i...
Deadlock is Steam’s most wishlisted upcoming multiplayer game
Zooming in on our wishlist data for Deadlock, before looking at some benchmarks for Alinea estimates (our numbers vs. October’s publisher announcements).
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October 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Valve’s upcoming hero shooter, Deadlock, has 5.5M wishlists (Alinea Analytics estimates)
Players are continuing to find (and wishlist) it despite the lack of marketing. Over 1.2M people did the past three months alone.
Wishlist data deep dive here:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/deadlock-i...
Players are continuing to find (and wishlist) it despite the lack of marketing. Over 1.2M people did the past three months alone.
Wishlist data deep dive here:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/deadlock-i...
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So that Battlefield 6 is doing alright then...
Over 6.5 million copies sold, as per Alinea estimates (56.7% via Steam, 23.7% via PS5, and 19.6% via Xbox).
It's made over $350M in gross revenue so far.
But can it keep up the momentum?
Big data deep dive:
Over 6.5 million copies sold, as per Alinea estimates (56.7% via Steam, 23.7% via PS5, and 19.6% via Xbox).
It's made over $350M in gross revenue so far.
But can it keep up the momentum?
Big data deep dive:
Battlefield 6 is a smash-hit launch: 6.5m+ sold and counting
A BIG data deep dive into the triumphant return of the Battlefield franchise. But can EA keep up the momentum?
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October 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So that Battlefield 6 is doing alright then...
Over 6.5 million copies sold, as per Alinea estimates (56.7% via Steam, 23.7% via PS5, and 19.6% via Xbox).
It's made over $350M in gross revenue so far.
But can it keep up the momentum?
Big data deep dive:
Over 6.5 million copies sold, as per Alinea estimates (56.7% via Steam, 23.7% via PS5, and 19.6% via Xbox).
It's made over $350M in gross revenue so far.
But can it keep up the momentum?
Big data deep dive:
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September's top games by downloads across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox (Alinea estimates)
Skate really exceeded expectations (keep in mind it's F2P, though).
Full write-up in the new free Alinea Substack -- as well as my take on the Saudi EA buyout:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/skate-lead...
Skate really exceeded expectations (keep in mind it's F2P, though).
Full write-up in the new free Alinea Substack -- as well as my take on the Saudi EA buyout:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/skate-lead...
October 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
September's top games by downloads across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox (Alinea estimates)
Skate really exceeded expectations (keep in mind it's F2P, though).
Full write-up in the new free Alinea Substack -- as well as my take on the Saudi EA buyout:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/skate-lead...
Skate really exceeded expectations (keep in mind it's F2P, though).
Full write-up in the new free Alinea Substack -- as well as my take on the Saudi EA buyout:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/skate-lead...
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Hades II has already sold 2M+ in early access, as per our estimates.
Since its early-access launch in May 2024, it's generated almost $55M in revenue.
But the floodgates will open when it hits 1.0 TOMORROW.
Now that I've finished Silksong (Groal the Great🖕), I can't wait to get back into Hades.
Since its early-access launch in May 2024, it's generated almost $55M in revenue.
But the floodgates will open when it hits 1.0 TOMORROW.
Now that I've finished Silksong (Groal the Great🖕), I can't wait to get back into Hades.
September 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hades II has already sold 2M+ in early access, as per our estimates.
Since its early-access launch in May 2024, it's generated almost $55M in revenue.
But the floodgates will open when it hits 1.0 TOMORROW.
Now that I've finished Silksong (Groal the Great🖕), I can't wait to get back into Hades.
Since its early-access launch in May 2024, it's generated almost $55M in revenue.
But the floodgates will open when it hits 1.0 TOMORROW.
Now that I've finished Silksong (Groal the Great🖕), I can't wait to get back into Hades.
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Last week's top Steam games by copies sold for you! (Alinea Analytics estimates)
It's indies and horror galore. CAN'T BLOODY WAIT for spooky season.
More data and insights in the new free Alinea Insight Substack.
Link: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/dying-ligh...
It's indies and horror galore. CAN'T BLOODY WAIT for spooky season.
More data and insights in the new free Alinea Insight Substack.
Link: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/dying-ligh...
September 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Last week's top Steam games by copies sold for you! (Alinea Analytics estimates)
It's indies and horror galore. CAN'T BLOODY WAIT for spooky season.
More data and insights in the new free Alinea Insight Substack.
Link: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/dying-ligh...
It's indies and horror galore. CAN'T BLOODY WAIT for spooky season.
More data and insights in the new free Alinea Insight Substack.
Link: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/dying-ligh...
We’re off to gamescom from today onwards, so here’s a shorter, early edition of the newsletter!
Peak approaching 10M copies sold and more goodies (link in post below) 👇
Peak approaching 10M copies sold and more goodies (link in post below) 👇
August 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
We’re off to gamescom from today onwards, so here’s a shorter, early edition of the newsletter!
Peak approaching 10M copies sold and more goodies (link in post below) 👇
Peak approaching 10M copies sold and more goodies (link in post below) 👇
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Grubb has got Rhys Elliot (@superhys.bsky.social) on today's show to end the week with Nintendo patents, Sony going multiplatform, and more to end the week.
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August 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Grubb has got Rhys Elliot (@superhys.bsky.social) on today's show to end the week with Nintendo patents, Sony going multiplatform, and more to end the week.
twitch.tv/giantbomb
youtube.com/live/h_82IfH...
twitch.tv/giantbomb
youtube.com/live/h_82IfH...
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July's top games by downloads across PS, Xbox, and Steam for you!
Lots of Game Pass games, but PEAK came out on top (again).
Good shi'
Full write-up on the Substack (free): alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/julys-most...
Lots of Game Pass games, but PEAK came out on top (again).
Good shi'
Full write-up on the Substack (free): alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/julys-most...
August 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
July's top games by downloads across PS, Xbox, and Steam for you!
Lots of Game Pass games, but PEAK came out on top (again).
Good shi'
Full write-up on the Substack (free): alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/julys-most...
Lots of Game Pass games, but PEAK came out on top (again).
Good shi'
Full write-up on the Substack (free): alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/julys-most...
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July was a fun month for copies sold on PlayStation.
Two million-plus sellers, new launches, Forza (AGAIN), and more.
Get the full analysis, and me ranting about the $100 GTA discourse, in the latest @alineaanalytics.bsky.social Substack newsletter:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/ea-and-xbo...
Two million-plus sellers, new launches, Forza (AGAIN), and more.
Get the full analysis, and me ranting about the $100 GTA discourse, in the latest @alineaanalytics.bsky.social Substack newsletter:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/ea-and-xbo...
August 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
July was a fun month for copies sold on PlayStation.
Two million-plus sellers, new launches, Forza (AGAIN), and more.
Get the full analysis, and me ranting about the $100 GTA discourse, in the latest @alineaanalytics.bsky.social Substack newsletter:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/ea-and-xbo...
Two million-plus sellers, new launches, Forza (AGAIN), and more.
Get the full analysis, and me ranting about the $100 GTA discourse, in the latest @alineaanalytics.bsky.social Substack newsletter:
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/ea-and-xbo...
Two in one week 👀👇
Today's free newsletter is all about co-op's meteoric rise on Steam.
Really enjoyed this one, so check it out (and hit subscribe if you want!)
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Really enjoyed this one, so check it out (and hit subscribe if you want!)
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Games with co-op generated over $4 BILLION on Steam in H1 and have dominated our new release charts
It's the co-op deep dive edition! From R.E.P.O. and Schedule I to Monster Hunter and Split Fiction, 2025 has truly been the year of co-op on Steam. You love to see it.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Two in one week 👀👇
Another packed data and insights newsletter drop 🗞️🎮👇
New Substack post!
We dive into last week's biggest Steam games by copies sold.
I also chatted to the developer behind viral PvP mage hit Mage Arena (#6). The gimmick is that you shoot spells via shouting them into your mic (''Fireball!'') for example.
The feature was inspired by a Tumble meme
We dive into last week's biggest Steam games by copies sold.
I also chatted to the developer behind viral PvP mage hit Mage Arena (#6). The gimmick is that you shoot spells via shouting them into your mic (''Fireball!'') for example.
The feature was inspired by a Tumble meme
Indie games old and new KILLED IT on Steam last week, while 4 new launches hit our top 10
Plus, we chatted to the developer of Mage Arena, a new viral indie game that has players casting spells with their voices. They told us it was inspired by a copypasta Tumblr meme.
alineaanalytics.substack.com
July 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Another packed data and insights newsletter drop 🗞️🎮👇
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And 2025's top PlayStation game by copies sold (so far) is ...
Forza Horizon 5 with 3 million copies sold.
Wild times.
More numbers and good stuff in the new Substack:
Forza Horizon 5 with 3 million copies sold.
Wild times.
More numbers and good stuff in the new Substack:
Forza Horizon 5 is now 2025’s top-selling new PS5 game, racing past copies sold for huge first-party PlayStation titles
Plus, updated Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox numbers for titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Expedition 33. And a quick analysis of why Xbox is transitioning from console.
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July 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
And 2025's top PlayStation game by copies sold (so far) is ...
Forza Horizon 5 with 3 million copies sold.
Wild times.
More numbers and good stuff in the new Substack:
Forza Horizon 5 with 3 million copies sold.
Wild times.
More numbers and good stuff in the new Substack:
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Just published a new edition of the newsletter on Substack, and it's a juicy one!
Link below
Link below
Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox’s most downloaded games (week 28): College Football 26 and Tony Hawk score
Plus, a look at Steam's top games by copies sold, a video of our appearance on the world's most popular PlayStation podcast, RimWorld's new DLC smashing it, and more.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Just published a new edition of the newsletter on Substack, and it's a juicy one!
Link below
Link below
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Just published a huge data-packed newsletter!
Insights include:
Forza Horizon 5 selling almost as many copies as Astro Bot on PS5
June's most downloaded games across Steam, PS, and Xbox
Death Stranding's launch sales.
And loads more!
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/junes-most...
Insights include:
Forza Horizon 5 selling almost as many copies as Astro Bot on PS5
June's most downloaded games across Steam, PS, and Xbox
Death Stranding's launch sales.
And loads more!
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/junes-most...
June’s most downloaded games, PlayStation sales data, and why it’s so hard to succeed in live services
It's cross-platform madness! Plus, Death Stranding 2’s launch, how PlayStation’s PC ports can benefit sales on PS5, and a look at Q2's game investments. Also, sports, sports and more sports.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Just published a huge data-packed newsletter!
Insights include:
Forza Horizon 5 selling almost as many copies as Astro Bot on PS5
June's most downloaded games across Steam, PS, and Xbox
Death Stranding's launch sales.
And loads more!
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/junes-most...
Insights include:
Forza Horizon 5 selling almost as many copies as Astro Bot on PS5
June's most downloaded games across Steam, PS, and Xbox
Death Stranding's launch sales.
And loads more!
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/junes-most...
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June's top 10 PlayStation games by copies sold (estimates):
🥇EA FC 25: 905 K
🥈Death Stranding 2: 687 K
🥉Rematch: 569 K
4️⃣Nightreign: 558 K
5️⃣Forza Horizon 5: 555 K
6️⃣Grand Theft Auto V: 431 K
7️⃣Minecraft: 416 K
8️⃣Stellar Blade: 241 K
9️⃣Expedition 33: 240 K
🔟TLOU2: 150 K
Full analysis with lotsa data:
🥇EA FC 25: 905 K
🥈Death Stranding 2: 687 K
🥉Rematch: 569 K
4️⃣Nightreign: 558 K
5️⃣Forza Horizon 5: 555 K
6️⃣Grand Theft Auto V: 431 K
7️⃣Minecraft: 416 K
8️⃣Stellar Blade: 241 K
9️⃣Expedition 33: 240 K
🔟TLOU2: 150 K
Full analysis with lotsa data:
FC 25, Death Stranding 2, and Rematch top June's PlayStation ranking, while Stellar Blade's PC launch led to sales on PS5
PlayStation’s June 2025 ranking by copies sold brings familiar faces, new contenders, and another strong showing for Xbox-published titles.
Sports, action games, and new hits all found their target au...
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July 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
June's top 10 PlayStation games by copies sold (estimates):
🥇EA FC 25: 905 K
🥈Death Stranding 2: 687 K
🥉Rematch: 569 K
4️⃣Nightreign: 558 K
5️⃣Forza Horizon 5: 555 K
6️⃣Grand Theft Auto V: 431 K
7️⃣Minecraft: 416 K
8️⃣Stellar Blade: 241 K
9️⃣Expedition 33: 240 K
🔟TLOU2: 150 K
Full analysis with lotsa data:
🥇EA FC 25: 905 K
🥈Death Stranding 2: 687 K
🥉Rematch: 569 K
4️⃣Nightreign: 558 K
5️⃣Forza Horizon 5: 555 K
6️⃣Grand Theft Auto V: 431 K
7️⃣Minecraft: 416 K
8️⃣Stellar Blade: 241 K
9️⃣Expedition 33: 240 K
🔟TLOU2: 150 K
Full analysis with lotsa data:
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Just published a new edition of our free Alinea Insight newsletter on Substack.
Would love it if you checked it out and subbed 🫶
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Would love it if you checked it out and subbed 🫶
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July 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Just published a new edition of our free Alinea Insight newsletter on Substack.
Would love it if you checked it out and subbed 🫶
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/junes-stea...
Would love it if you checked it out and subbed 🫶
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June 2025 – Top 10 New Releases on Steam 📊
June delivered one of the most balanced and interesting release lineups of the year. From high-profile PC debuts and major franchise entries to viral indie successes, the month had something for everyone. And the numbers reflect that. 👇
June delivered one of the most balanced and interesting release lineups of the year. From high-profile PC debuts and major franchise entries to viral indie successes, the month had something for everyone. And the numbers reflect that. 👇
July 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
June 2025 – Top 10 New Releases on Steam 📊
June delivered one of the most balanced and interesting release lineups of the year. From high-profile PC debuts and major franchise entries to viral indie successes, the month had something for everyone. And the numbers reflect that. 👇
June delivered one of the most balanced and interesting release lineups of the year. From high-profile PC debuts and major franchise entries to viral indie successes, the month had something for everyone. And the numbers reflect that. 👇
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Last week was a WILD one for Steam copies sold!
We've got new releases, a Chinese FMV dating sim nobody saw coming, indies galore, an eight-year-old Star Wars game, and TWO football games.
Full analysis: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/last-week-...
We've got new releases, a Chinese FMV dating sim nobody saw coming, indies galore, an eight-year-old Star Wars game, and TWO football games.
Full analysis: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/last-week-...
June 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Last week was a WILD one for Steam copies sold!
We've got new releases, a Chinese FMV dating sim nobody saw coming, indies galore, an eight-year-old Star Wars game, and TWO football games.
Full analysis: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/last-week-...
We've got new releases, a Chinese FMV dating sim nobody saw coming, indies galore, an eight-year-old Star Wars game, and TWO football games.
Full analysis: alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/last-week-...
Our latest newsletter just dropped! 👀
@superhys.bsky.social covers a lot this time!
Have a gander!
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@superhys.bsky.social covers a lot this time!
Have a gander!
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June 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Our latest newsletter just dropped! 👀
@superhys.bsky.social covers a lot this time!
Have a gander!
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@superhys.bsky.social covers a lot this time!
Have a gander!
alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/stellar-bl...