HomeICBM: Escalation
ICBM: Escalation
by SoftWarWare, published by Slitherine Ltd.
ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest
Released Nov 21, 2024
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 85% positive of 1,272 Steam reviews | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 13,868 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $29.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Top Sellers US rank | #975 | Oct 18, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per week
| Week | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Week of Oct 30, 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Week of Nov 6, 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Week of Nov 13, 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| Week of Nov 20, 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| Week of Nov 27, 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| Week of Dec 4, 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Week of Dec 11, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Dec 18, 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| Week of Dec 25, 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| Week of Jan 1, 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| Week of Jan 8, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Week of Jan 15, 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| Week of Jan 22, 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Week of Jan 29, 2026 | 10 | 2 |
| Week of Feb 5, 2026 | 5 | 3 |
| Week of Feb 12, 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Week of Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Feb 26, 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| Week of Mar 5, 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| Week of Mar 12, 2026 | 5 | 2 |
| Week of Mar 19, 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| Week of Mar 26, 2026 | 11 | 1 |
| Week of Apr 2, 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Week of Apr 9, 2026 | 5 | 2 |
| Week of Apr 16, 2026 | 8 | 2 |
| Week of Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| Week of Apr 30, 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of May 7, 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| Week of May 14, 2026 | 6 | 1 |
| Week of May 21, 2026 | 8 | 4 |
| Week of May 28, 2026 | 5 | 2 |
| Week of Jun 4, 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| Week of Jun 11, 2026 | 4 | 2 |
| Week of Jun 18, 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| Week of Jun 25, 2026 | 5 | 3 |
| Week of Jul 2, 2026 | 5 | 4 |
| Week of Jul 9, 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| Week of Jul 16, 2026 | 4 | 3 |
| Week of Jul 23, 2026 | 5 | 8 |
| Week of Jul 30, 2026 | 4 | 3 |
| Week of Aug 6, 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| Week of Aug 13, 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Week of Aug 20, 2026 | 4 | 2 |
| Week of Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 3, 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 10, 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| Week of Sep 17, 2026 | 6 | 1 |
| Week of Sep 24, 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Week of Oct 1, 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Week of Oct 8, 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Week of Oct 15, 2026 | 6 | 4 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 28k – 150k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $600k – $2.1M before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 1,272 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 22–111 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Cold War | 1 in 305 games |
| Grand Strategy | 1 in 102 games |
| Destruction | 1 in 66 games |
| Wargame | 1 in 56 games |
| RTS | 1 in 45 games |
| Military | 1 in 42 games |
| War | 1 in 35 games |
| Management | 1 in 14 games |
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