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This revenue was achieved within the first 60 days following its August 14, 2024, launch. The game successfully recouped its initial production budget multiple times over.
The simulation title Crime Scene Cleaner, published by PlayWay and developed by President Studio, has demonstrated strong commercial performance on the Steam platform. Within its first 60 days of release, the game generated $5.44 million in gross revenue, successfully recouping its initial production budget of PLN 1.4 million ($356,000) multiple times over. This financial success is supported by a high level of user engagement, characterized by a median playtime of 11 hours and 37 minutes and a consistent daily active user base of approximately 15,500 players.
The game’s market reception has been notably positive, currently maintaining an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with a 97% approval score from over 9,200 user reviews. Sales volume reached over 355,000 units during the two-month period, with a refund rate of approximately 21,000 units. At its peak, the title recorded 13,500 concurrent players.
When evaluated against other titles in the PlayWay publishing portfolio, Crime Scene Cleaner ranks fourth in gross revenue generated within the first 60 days of launch. It sits behind House Flipper 2 ($10 million), Car Mechanic Simulator 21 ($8.11 million), and House Flipper 1 ($6.95 million), while outperforming titles such as Infection Free Zone and Contraband Police. These figures highlight the game's significant contribution to the publisher's broader simulation-focused catalog. The data provided by the publisher and platform tracking services underscores the title's status as a high-performing asset for the developer and its parent company.
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