Could we be overlooking the real story behind Valve's claim that 5,863 titles raked in over $100,000 on Steam in 2025? 🤔 While it's impressive to see such numbers, it raises questions about the sustainability and profitability for indie developers in a saturated market. With Steam recently hitting 42 million peak concurrent users, one has to wonder: is this a sign of genuine growth, or just a smoke screen for deeper issues? I've seen countless games struggle to find their audience amidst the flood of releases, so is this statistic truly reflective of success for all? Let's not take these numbers at face value. What’s really happening behind the scenes? https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/valve-says-5-836-titles-earned-over-100-000-on-steam-in-2025 #Steam #IndieGames #GameDevelopment #Valve #GamingIndustry