Steam meme game made in days almost turns teen into a millionaire
Even after refunds, a surprising number of people kept the expensive game on Valve's platform
Millionaire is an educational game released on PC in 2009. The title has experienced an unexpected resurgence recently after becoming a Steam meme, gaining attention for its extremely high price point. Despite the initial novelty and subsequent refunds from players, a notable portion of the user base chose to keep the game installed, suggesting the curiosity factor was enough to retain some players even at premium cost. The game's viral moment demonstrates the unpredictable nature of how older titles can find new audiences through internet culture.
Even after refunds, a surprising number of people kept the expensive game on Valve's platform