REPO Became Game of the Year on Steam

A remarkable success story was written in the gaming world in 2025, where independent productions also found a place among the giants. REPO, which took the stage at the opening of Summer Game Fest 2025, was announced as the best-selling game on Steam until this period of the year. REPO, an independent game rather than a AAA project, was highly appreciated at the event for being on this list. Geoff Keighley’s special introduction once again revealed the value the gaming industry gives to its small but creative teams.

REPO Shook Up Steam in 2025

REPO’s impressive success is no coincidence. It is known that the game became a phenomenon with the large player base it gained in the first weeks of its release. The rapidly increasing number of players quickly led to the servers being filled and the game being demanded on other platforms. The rise it achieved on Steam brought the game’s total sales in the first half of the year to 13 million. This figure left many big-budget productions behind, making REPO the best-selling game of the year.

The game’s low price tag made it easier for it to reach a wider audience. However, such a huge sales success is rare for an unknown indie game. Its gameplay, atmosphere, and interaction with players quickly turned REPO into a community favorite. The development team’s emphasis on updates and attention to player feedback also played a big role in the game’s success.

Not only REPO but other indie games also took the stage at Summer Game Fest. Geoff Keighley especially honored another indie game called Schedule 1, emphasizing the contribution of such projects to the industry. Schedule 1’s recent concurrent player numbers have also reached remarkable levels. These two games were mentioned on the same list as giants like Split Fiction, Oblivion Remastered, and Monster Hunter Wilds, showing how strong an independent game world 2025 has.

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