$200 Steam game grossed $1.38 million; creator netted $2,045 after 99.9% refund rate

Michael Major priced "This Game Costs $200" at Steam's listing maximum, expecting no buyers. It sold 6,717 copies and grossed US$1.38 million in roughly two weeks after its July 2025 release. Then 6,707 buyers — 99.9% — refunded. Major received about US$2,045. Most sales came from China, according to the developer.