Vibe-code a Steam game and sell it: $1,165 in 10 weeks
A small, polished game in a fun niche can pay back its AI costs.
Figures as shared by the creator · Reddit, r/vibecoding (checked Oct 22, 2026), not verified · source
From @knutolee on Reddit (r/vibecoding) · Oct 2026 · Share
The Short Version
How u/knutolee made $1,165 Steam revenue, according to Reddit (r/vibecoding) (self-reported).
- What: u/knutolee vibe-coded Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory over 8 months and released it on Steam, then posted a 10-week update with a Steamworks screenshot.
- Result: 202 copies sold and $1,165 lifetime Steam revenue against about $600 in AI costs; 18 of 19 reviews positive (as posted in r/vibecoding, Sep 29, 2026).
| Who | u/knutolee |
|---|---|
| Tool | Not named in the source |
| Money | $1,165 Steam revenue |
| Timeframe | Oct 2026 |
| Source | Reddit (r/vibecoding) |
| Self-reported | Yes (money figures); platform numbers checked |
The workflow
Where & With What
What They Did
- 1The moveu/knutolee vibe-coded Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory over 8 months and released it on Steam, then posted a 10-week update with a Steamworks screenshot.
- 2Step 2Build one small app for one job
- 3Step 3Launch with an honest post
- 4Result202 copies sold and $1,165 lifetime Steam revenue against about $600 in AI costs; 18 of 19 reviews positive (as posted in r/vibecoding, Sep 29, 2026).
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
Just the platform account.
How much does it cost?
No paid tools needed: this case uses only the platform itself, which is free to join.
Is it allowed?
Follow the platform rules and disclose ads.
Watch out: He says he did not get rich and dropped his next game idea; Steam takes a cut of revenue.
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) I want to build a small paid app that fixes one annoyance: [problem]. Write the feature list for version 1 (one job only), a 5-step build plan with an AI coding tool, and a short honest launch post.
Your first step
Paste the prompt into your AI assistant and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
Source: @knutolee on Reddit (r/vibecoding) · Oct 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shared by the creator · Reddit, r/vibecoding (checked Oct 22, 2026), not verified. Updated .
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