Around The Core Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Around The Core is tagged as Casual, Indie. It is published by draftentropy and released on 21 Aug, 2026. PureGameStats tracks Around The Core's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. Around The Core currently has 6 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 116 concurrent players on 22 August 2026. Current activity is 94.8% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 3,480 Steam units sold. It currently ranks #2,356 year to date on our top sellers list. Steam reviews are 87% positive across 103 responses. Platforms: Mac, Windows.

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Around The Core Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

A space-themed incremental shooter where destruction fuels growth. Annihilate asteroids, harvest wealth, and climb a massive upgrade tree.

Developer
draftentropy
Publisher
draftentropy
Platforms
Mac, Windows
Release Date
21 Aug, 2026
Official site On Steam
Est. Sales
3,480
PGS estimate High confidence
Top-Selling Rank
#2356
#2356 YTD
Current Players
6
Live Steam data Peak 116
Current Steam Price
$3.99
Store data Standard Edition
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Developer: draftentropy
Publisher: draftentropy
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Release Date: 21 Aug, 2026
Est. sales: 3,480 High confidence
Top-selling rank: #2356 YTD
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $3.99 0%

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

$3.39
Steam Launch Price
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$3.99
Steam Current Price
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$3.39
Steam Lowest Price
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$3.39
Lowest Recorded
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$3.99
Current Lowest Price
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Steam Prices Around the World
Live Steam pricing across 27 currencies we track.
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AU
A$ 5.75
BR
R$15,75
CA
C$ 4.59
CH
CHF 3.59
CL
CLP$2.749
CN
ยฅ18.00
DE
4,15โ‚ฌ
GB
ยฃ3.59
HK
HK$ 25.00
ID
Rp 39 499
IN
โ‚น209.00
JP
ยฅ530
KR
โ‚ฉ 4,400
MX
Mex$ 59.49
MY
RM10.99
NO
47,50 kr
NZ
NZ$ 6.39
PH
โ‚ฑ139.00
PL
16,75 zล‚
RU
200 ั€ัƒะฑ
SG
S$4.75
TH
เธฟ88.00
TR
$2.69
TW
NT$ 95.00
US
$3.99
VN
62.000โ‚ซ
ZA
R 43.99

Newest snapshot: 09 Sept 2026.

Twitch Viewers & Live Streamers

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Twitch activity for Around The Core.

1
Current viewers
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1
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Around The Core Steam Reviews

Total reviews 103 Positive 90 Negative 13 Positive % 87.4%Rating Very Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
incrementalskill treesatisfying shootingsatisfying upgradesfun incrementaltreegem raterealized solidaddictive stronglyannoying prestigesolid layerfantastic fusionscrewing funturned charmingactual perfect
Reviewers criticise
ruined progressiongonna tediousdecision ruinedmonotonous despiteunfinished untestedunfun annoyingboring turned

What players are discussing

Praise and criticism mentions per topic, split by whether the reviewer recommended the game overall. Based on 63 recent English reviews (ingested 24 Sept 2026).

Ticks mark the typical silhouette for a Casual game - overshoot = above the genre norm on that side.

Topic
Criticism mentions Praise
Mentions
Performance
6
Gameplay
42
45
Story
Not enough mentions
-
Graphics
6
Audio
5
Controls
Not enough mentions
-
Bugs
Not enough mentions
-
Value
18
21
Multiplayer
Not enough mentions
-
Replay value
6
PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run Around The Core.
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Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Optional
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Quad Core 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Optional
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many people are playing Around The Core right now?

Around The Core has 6 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for Around The Core?

Around The Core reached an all-time peak of 116 concurrent players on 22 August 2026.

How many copies has Around The Core sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates Around The Core has sold approximately 3,480 copies on Steam, with high confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is Around The Core rated on Steam?

Around The Core has 103 Steam reviews with a 87.4% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of Around The Core?

Around The Core is priced at $3.39 on Steam (currently 15% off). Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was Around The Core released?

Around The Core was released on 21 Aug, 2026. It was developed by draftentropy.

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