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A developer used AI to create a game for Steam, achieving over 3,400 monthly sales and more than 40,000 yuan in revenue.

Reviewing information shared by an X user about using AI to make games and earn money on Steam: 1. The development time for a single game was approximately 15 days. 2. Four games were developed; the first two did not generate profit, while the third started earning.

Contributor: Katao2026.10.19
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Reviewing information shared by an X user about using AI to make games and earn money on Steam: 1. The development time for a single game was approximately 15 days. 2. Four games were developed; the first two did not generate profit, while the third started earning. It brought over 3,400 sales in its first month and more than 40,000 yuan in revenue. The fourth game, launched just three days ago, has already generated over 300 yuan. 3. All development was assisted by Codex + GPT-6 Astra. Follow this niche: using AI to make games for platforms like Steam and WeChat.

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Three things to consider about this case

Why it matters
First, run a small, verifiable task, recording the outcome, manual modifications, and maintenance effort.
Who it suits
Suitable for reference by those who already have similar needs and can verify effectiveness through small tasks.
What to check first
The achievements mentioned in the summary belong to the author's self-report; distinguish between revenue and profit, and consider costs, man-hours, and reproduction conditions.
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Who it suits
Independent developers and those needing to improve workflows
What to try first
Select a small task with clear boundaries and create a minimum viable version that can be handed over for others to try.
What to measure
Record task completion rate, number of manual corrections, and whether users reuse the service.
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