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Yes, this is an issue. One example is FreeFly Burning, which according to the achievement estimation method has 739 players [1]. Yet, the game has sold 25,562
by bartervg 8y ago
Yes, this is an issue.
One example is FreeFly Burning, which according to the achievement estimation method has 739 players [1]. Yet, the game has sold 25,562 keys through Go Go Bundles, and more through other bundles. Go Go Bundles lists the number of bundles delivered [2] and each bundle includes every game (in contrast to Humble Bundle that has tiers). This is consistent with Steamspy's estimate of 20,000 - 50,000 owners [3]. Those bundle buyers likely never downloaded the game and perhaps haven't even activated the game on Steam.
With exceptions like F2P games or free weekend games:
Units Sold >= Owners >= Players
[1] https://barter.vg/i/40567/a/ https://barter.vg/i/40567/a/
[2] https://www.gogobundle.com/latest/bundles/bundlemega-7 https://www.gogobundle.com/latest/bundles/bundlemega-7
[3] https://steamspy.com/app/683530 https://steamspy.com/app/683530