Research

Research & Data

Data-driven looks at the markets we build in — Steam trends, wishlist dynamics, and what actually moves the needle for indie games.

June 2026

Steam roguelike deckbuilders: what moves wishlists

A data story on 150 of the ~180 roguelike deckbuilders on Steam — the wishlist power-law, the tag myth, the localization trap, and what sets the breakouts apart. With an interactive explorer.

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June 2026

Steam Next Fest 2026 demo reviews

Our hands-on impressions of the Next Fest demos we played — roguelikes, deckbuilders, and other indies worth your radar.

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June 2026

Curator

Steam-curator-style notes on games we think developers should study — breakout mechanics, positioning, and the choices behind the numbers.

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