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Pawnbarian
j4nw · released Sep 24, 2021 · demo · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by j4nw
Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!
Released Sep 24, 2021 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 91% positive of 451 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 3,511 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $9.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 8.4k – 48k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $72k – $250k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 451 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 19–106 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Chess | 1 in 371 games |
| Mouse Only | 1 in 204 games |
| Roguelike Deckbuilder | 1 in 94 games |
| Board Game | 1 in 43 games |
| Card Battler | 1 in 44 games |
| Card Game | 1 in 26 games |
| Turn-Based Combat | 1 in 22 games |
| Turn-Based Tactics | 1 in 21 games |
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