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Global PC Gaming Insights
Product Reviews & Feedback
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About
This dataset offers a detailed collection of product data for over 55,000 games and other software available on the Steam online PC gaming store. Collected on 8th November 2022, it provides valuable insights into the PC gaming market by including store page information such as genres, tags, categories, languages, and, crucially, the number of positive and negative reviews. The review data serves as an approximate indicator for product sales, enabling a deeper understanding of market dynamics. This data is useful for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the PC gaming market.
Columns
- App ID: The unique identifier for each product as assigned by Steam.
- Name: The title of the product.
- Short Description: A concise blurb displayed beneath the product's header image.
- Developer: The entity responsible for creating the product.
- Publisher: The entity responsible for publishing the product.
- Genre: The genre or genres associated with the product.
- Tags: Keywords or labels assigned to the product.
- Type: Indicates whether the product is a game or hardware; non-game software is also categorised as a game, requiring the use of tags for further identification.
- Categories: Features or classifications applicable to the product.
- Owners: An approximate count of product owners, according to Steam Spy data.
- Positive Reviews: The total number of positive reviews received by the product.
- Negative Reviews: The total number of negative reviews received by the product.
- Price: The current price of the product in USD.
- Initial Price: The product's price in USD at its launch.
- Discount: The percentage sale reduction applied to the product as of 8th November 2022.
- CCU: The peak number of concurrent players for the product as of 8th November 2022.
- Languages: The languages in which the product is available.
- Platforms: The operating systems on which the product can be run.
- Release Date: The original release date of the product.
- Required Age: Indicates if a user must be over a certain age to legally purchase the product.
- Website: The official website of the product's developer or publisher.
- Header Image: A direct link to the product's header image.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided as a CSV file named
steam_games.csv, approximately 40.21 MB in size. It contains data for 55,691 products and consists of 22 distinct columns.Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for anyone seeking a more profound insight into the PC gaming market. It can be used for:
- Market analysis and trend identification within the PC gaming sector.
- Estimating product sales and performance based on review sentiment.
- Understanding game characteristics like genre popularity, language availability, and platform distribution.
- Researching developer and publisher portfolios.
- Analysing pricing strategies and discount effectiveness.
Coverage
The dataset covers all products (excluding DLC and other secondary content) listed on the Steam online PC gaming store as of 8th November 2022. The scope is global, reflecting Steam's international marketplace. Data availability pertains to products available on the Steam platform at the time of collection.
License
CC BY-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Market Researchers: To analyse trends, market size, and product performance in the gaming industry.
- Game Developers: To inform game design decisions, understand market demand, and scout for publishers.
- Publishers: To identify market opportunities, assess competitor performance, and refine publishing strategies.
- Data Analysts: For deep dives into gaming statistics, review sentiment analysis, and predictive modelling.
- Students and Academics: For research into digital economies, consumer behaviour, and game studies.
- Investors: To evaluate potential investments in the gaming sector.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Steam PC Game Market Data
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- Game Sales and Review Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: Global PC Gaming Insights
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