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Probably Stolen achieves record-breaking success on Steam
The indie cyberpunk shop simulator Probably Stolen has become a major hit on Steam, breaking multiple player concurrency records. Following its release on October 28, 2026, the game surpassed 500,000 sales within two days and maintains a 93 percent positive rating.
Player engagement has seen a significant upward trend, growing from 80,000 simultaneous players at launch to over 155,000 by November 1. The game features a dystopian setting where players manage a shop on a corrupt space station, dealing with commodities such as weapons, chemicals, and stolen goods while navigating inspections and raids.
Gameplay mechanics involve managing inventory, identifying counterfeits, and ensuring product quality. For example, players must use tools like the AquaScan to purify water to a quality of 99.9 percent or higher to ensure it is safe for trade.
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Green Man Gaming · Probably Stolen · Questing Goose Studio · Steam · Valve