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The Academy: The First Riddle
by Pine Studio, published by Snapbreak
The Academy is a puzzle-packed adventure set in a school filled with mystery. Leave your mark on Arbor's Academy and find out why it only welcomes the best and the brightest.
Released Jun 19, 2020
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mixed · 63% positive of 85 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 925 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $7.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 1.3k – 7.7k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $10k – $37k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 85 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 16–90 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Beautiful | 1 in 279 games |
| Dialogue Heavy | 1 in 32 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Third Person | 1 in 10 games |
| Family Friendly | 1 in 10 games |
| Relaxing | 1 in 7 games |
| Puzzle | 1 in 6 games |
| Story Rich | 1 in 6 games |
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