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Scout: small Steam games speeding up
Small Steam games — under 5,000 reviews — whose reviews, followers and players are growing faster than they were a month ago. Each row shows what moved and how many readings it rests on.
Top 50 by breakout score
The number on each row is its breakout score.How much faster a game is growing than it was a month before, compared with itself only. 1.00 means about twice its own prior pace, 2.00 about four times.More in the glossary →How the score works
- 1UBERMOSH:OMEGASelf-published6.5191× its own prior pace
Walter Machado · 563 reviews · $0.99
- reviews 22.5/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 5,222 on average vs 9 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
6.5191× its own prior pace - 2Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes TodayOn sale, up to 90% off4.4722× its own prior pace
Fictiorama Studios · 1,648 reviews · $0.99, on sale — list $9.99
- reviews 46.4/day vs 0.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 194 on average vs 9 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
4.4722× its own prior pace - 3Cultures - NorthlandOn sale, up to 84% off4.3921× its own prior pace
Funatics Software · 704 reviews · $0.79, on sale — list $4.99
- reviews 40.6/day vs 0.2/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 253 on average vs 16 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
4.3921× its own prior pace - 4Decay: The MareOn sale, up to 95% off4.2819× its own prior pace
Shining Gate Software · 2,089 reviews · $3.49, on sale — list $69.99
- reviews 39.6/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 147 on average vs 10 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
4.2819× its own prior pace - 53.8414× its own prior pace
Daedalic Entertainment · 1,318 reviews · $0.99, on sale — list $9.99
- reviews 42.9/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 75 on average vs 12 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.8414× its own prior pace - 63.8114× its own prior pace
Metaphor Games · 211 reviews · $3.19, on sale — list $3.99
- reviews 11.2/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 173 on average vs 5 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.8114× its own prior pace - 7GomoOn sale, up to 84% off3.4711× its own prior pace
Fishcow Studio · 1,952 reviews · $0.79, on sale — list $4.99
- reviews 39.6/day vs 0.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 42 on average vs 7 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.4711× its own prior pace - 8Destiny Warriors RPGOn sale, up to 65% off3.3510× its own prior pace
ninjalex · 1,266 reviews · $0.69, on sale — list $1.99
- reviews 39.3/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 40 on average vs 10 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.3510× its own prior pace - 93.279.7× its own prior pace
QueseraGames · 275 reviews · $15.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 5.4/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 79 on average vs 1 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.279.7× its own prior pace - 10Journey of a RoachOn sale, up to 85% off3.269.6× its own prior pace
Koboldgames · 2,154 reviews · $1.04, on sale — list $6.99
- reviews 42.1/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 42 on average vs 16 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.269.6× its own prior pace - 11Fireside FeelingsOn sale, up to 100% off3.259.5× its own prior pace
Team Empreintes · 733 reviews · $7.99
- reviews 40.6/day vs 4.9/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 296 on average vs 18 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.259.5× its own prior pace - 123.259.5× its own prior pace
TVT Co. Ltd. · 3,276 reviews · $34.99
- reviews 19.1/day vs 0.8/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 407 on average vs 45 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.259.5× its own prior pace - 13Randal's MondayOn sale, up to 90% off3.189.0× its own prior pace
Nexus Game Studios · 1,794 reviews · $1.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 43.5/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 42 on average vs 18 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
3.189.0× its own prior pace - 14MuninOn sale, up to 84% off2.977.8× its own prior pace
Gojira · 1,141 reviews · $0.79, on sale — list $4.99
- reviews 43.4/day vs 0.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 46 on average vs 23 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.977.8× its own prior pace - 152.917.5× its own prior pace
Daedalic Entertainment · 3,923 reviews · $0.99, on sale — list $9.99
- reviews 39.7/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 85 on average vs 52 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.917.5× its own prior pace - 162.887.4× its own prior pace
Alpherior · 510 reviews · $10.39, on sale — list $15.99
- reviews 8.0/day vs 0.8/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 189 on average vs 13 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.887.4× its own prior pace - 172.867.3× its own prior pace
Daedalic Entertainment · 2,571 reviews · $1.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 48.0/day vs 0.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 72 on average vs 48 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.867.3× its own prior pace - 182.726.6× its own prior pace
Afterburn · 3,047 reviews · $0.79, on sale — list $4.99
- reviews 7.7/day vs 0.8/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 137 on average vs 11 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.726.6× its own prior pace - 19Ad InfinitumOn sale, up to 90% off2.555.9× its own prior pace
Hekate · 1,853 reviews · $1.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 10.1/day vs 1.5/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 156 on average vs 15 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.555.9× its own prior pace - 202.465.5× its own prior pace
Ragged Games · 4,926 reviews · $3.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 4.4/day vs 0.5/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 186 on average vs 18 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.465.5× its own prior pace - 212.405.3× its own prior pace
Clumsy Bear Studio · 288 reviews · $11.99, on sale — list $14.99
- reviews 3.6/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 52 on average vs 4 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.405.3× its own prior pace - 222.405.3× its own prior pace
indieGiant · 784 reviews · $8.99, on sale — list $14.99
- reviews 9.1/day vs 1.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 595 on average vs 90 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.405.3× its own prior pace - 232.355.1× its own prior pace
Gugu Studio · 570 reviews · $6.49, on sale — list $9.99
- reviews 8.6/day vs 4.4/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 160 on average vs 6 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.355.1× its own prior pace - 24Dawn of DefianceOn sale, up to 40% off2.325.0× its own prior pace
Traega Entertainment · 1,894 reviews · $11.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 4.5/day vs 0.5/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 225 on average vs 30 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.325.0× its own prior pace - 25Zanzarah: The Hidden PortalOn sale, up to 89% off2.224.6× its own prior pace
Funatics Software · 1,188 reviews · $0.87, on sale — list $7.99
- reviews 10.2/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 25 on average vs 11 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.224.6× its own prior pace - 26Used Cars SimulatorOn sale, up to 40% off2.194.6× its own prior pace
DreamWay Games · 1,266 reviews · $11.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 6.6/day vs 1.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 348 on average vs 59 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.194.6× its own prior pace - 27Medieval Crafter: BlacksmithOn sale, up to 40% off2.184.5× its own prior pace
Compact Core Games · 853 reviews · $7.19, on sale — list $11.99
- reviews 3.0/day vs 0.2/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 120 on average vs 15 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.184.5× its own prior pace - 282.154.4× its own prior pace
Lost Arcade · 943 reviews · $7.99, on sale — list $9.99
- reviews 4.8/day vs 0.8/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 179 on average vs 25 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.154.4× its own prior pace - 292.134.4× its own prior pace
Alex Piola · 1,231 reviews · Free
- reviews 7.3/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 29 on average vs 10 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.134.4× its own prior pace - 30RiMS RacingOn sale, up to 95% off2.104.3× its own prior pace
Nacon Studio Milan · 1,313 reviews · $0.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 4.2/day vs 0.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 56 on average vs 8 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.104.3× its own prior pace - 31The Archotek ProjectSelf-published2.084.2× its own prior pace
The Archotek Project Team · 1,068 reviews · $0.99
- reviews 6.9/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 30 on average vs 10 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.084.2× its own prior pace - 322.054.1× its own prior pace
SVGames · 303 reviews · $5.59, on sale — list $6.99
- reviews 3.0/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 20 on average vs 1 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.054.1× its own prior pace - 33Catch Me!Self-published2.024.1× its own prior pace
ByteRockers' Games · 505 reviews · $1.99
- reviews 6.9/day vs 0.5/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 115 on average vs 33 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.024.1× its own prior pace - 342.004.0× its own prior pace
Veewo Games · 2,577 reviews · $15.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 18.8/day vs 4.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- followers 68.9/day vs 21.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 1,855 on average vs 315 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
2.004.0× its own prior pace - 351.973.9× its own prior pace
Adam's Games · 131 reviews · $6.99, on sale — list $9.99
- reviews 2.9/day vs 0.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 43 on average vs 4 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.973.9× its own prior pace - 36Cultures - 8th Wonder of the WorldOn sale, up to 84% off1.973.9× its own prior pace
Funatics Software · 527 reviews · $0.79, on sale — list $4.99
- reviews 9.0/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 22 on average vs 12 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.973.9× its own prior pace - 37EetsSelf-published1.953.9× its own prior pace
Klei Entertainment · 750 reviews · Free
- reviews 5.7/day vs 0.5/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 65 on average vs 16 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.953.9× its own prior pace - 38FrosthavenOn sale, up to 30% off1.953.9× its own prior pace
Snapshot Games Inc. · 1,055 reviews · $27.99, on sale — list $39.99
- reviews 8.7/day vs 0.9/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 563 on average vs 191 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.953.9× its own prior pace - 39Blind Box Shop SimulatorSelf-published1.933.8× its own prior pace
NovaraGames · 255 reviews · $9.99
- reviews 1.6/day vs 0.3/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 408 on average vs 54 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.933.8× its own prior pace - 40UBERMOSH:SANTICIDESelf-published1.903.7× its own prior pace
Walter Machado · 557 reviews · $0.99
- reviews 6.3/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 25 on average vs 11 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.903.7× its own prior pace - 41sobosubaSelf-published1.843.6× its own prior pace
keepeetron · 277 reviews · $3.99
- reviews 7.9/day vs 1.2/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 280 on average vs 84 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.843.6× its own prior pace - 42Romance of the Three Kingdoms MakerSelf-published1.823.5× its own prior pace
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · 345 reviews · Free
- reviews 5.1/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 34 on average vs 14 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.823.5× its own prior pace - 43Heart of the MachineOn sale, up to 70% off1.813.5× its own prior pace
Arcen Games · 2,189 reviews · $8.99, on sale — list $29.99
- reviews 5.2/day vs 1.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 164 on average vs 36 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.813.5× its own prior pace - 441.773.4× its own prior pace
KAIJYU-09 · 641 reviews · $19.99, on sale — list $24.99
- reviews 3.3/day vs 0.7/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 146 on average vs 28 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.773.4× its own prior pace - 451.703.2× its own prior pace
Panitia GameDev · 2,182 reviews · $7.79, on sale — list $12.99
- reviews 8.1/day vs 1.8/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 290 on average vs 85 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.703.2× its own prior pace - 46A Whole WolfrushSelf-published1.703.2× its own prior pace
uglycoal · 232 reviews · Free
- reviews 2.8/day vs 0.1/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 11 on average vs 1 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.703.2× its own prior pace - 47The Pale BeyondOn sale, up to 80% off1.673.2× its own prior pace
Saltstone Studios · 2,291 reviews · $3.99, on sale — list $19.99
- reviews 3.7/day vs 0.6/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 60 on average vs 14 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.673.2× its own prior pace - 48The Next Journey Of LifeSelf-published1.663.2× its own prior pace
FOREVER GAME · 216 reviews · $12.99
- reviews 6.3/day vs 0.0/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 12 on average vs 7 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.663.2× its own prior pace - 49Cup and Counter: Coffee Shop SimulatorSelf-publishedOn sale, up to 20% offDuring Steam Cooking Fest 20261.653.1× its own prior pace
Little Big Byte · 154 reviews · $11.99, on sale — list $14.99
- reviews 2.8/day vs 0.6/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 187 on average vs 41 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.653.1× its own prior pace - 50Toy ShireOn sale, up to 50% off1.623.1× its own prior pace
Bluespy Studios · 834 reviews · $9.99
- reviews 7.1/day vs 1.6/day the 4 weeks before; 3 readings
- players 90 on average vs 26 the 4 weeks before; 35 readings
1.623.1× its own prior pace
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How the score works
The score asks one question: is this game growing faster than it was? It compares each game with itself, not with other games, so a small game doubling its pace ranks above a big one holding steady.
We look at three things we already record regularly — reviews and players most days, followers on a rotating schedule, which is why the followers signal is often missing. Reviews and followers: how many were added per day over the last 7 days, against the 28 days before. Players: the average number playing at once over the last 7 days, against the 28 days before.
Each is turned into a ratio — recent pace over prior pace — softened so that a tiny game moving from almost nothing to slightly more does not look like a hit. A signal only counts once it is big enough to mean something: at least 10 new reviews or 50 new followers in the week, or 10 players on average. A game needs at least 2 signals that count. The score is the average of their ratios on a doubling scale: 1.00 means about twice its own prior pace, 2.00 about four times.
We never fill a gap. If we have no reading within 3 days of a point we need, that signal is left out. A game released less than 38 days ago has no prior pace of its own to compare with — it is a launch, not a breakout, and is not scored. Signals that did not count are still shown on each row, greyed.
Nor do we read a broken counter as growth. A reviews reading of 0, one well below an earlier reading, more than 50% of an established game's lifetime reviews added in a week, or more reviews a day than the game's players could write leaves the reviews signal out. On a day when too many of the games that would have topped the list show that, the weekly alert is held rather than sent.
This is a heuristic for finding games worth a closer look, not a forecast of sales. A sale, a streamer or a review bomb can move it for a week. A game that was on sale or in a Steam event during the last 7 days is marked on its row, here and in the weekly alert: a discount or a festival lifts reviews, followers and players while it runs, and that lift usually ends with it. The score itself is not changed. Open the game page behind any row before drawing a conclusion — our revenue estimates and how they are made are on the methodology page.
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