The Gunk overview

Overview

The Gunk comes from Image & Form Games and is published by Thunderful Publishing. It arrived on Steam on Apr 29, 2022, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

The Gunk's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 18 players at 13 September 2026 - 03:05:56 UTC, with a tracked peak near 306. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 87% positive across 5,602 reviews.

Language and system requirements

The Gunk is available in 9 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

The Gunk has sold up to 180,000 units and has 4,720 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $2,000,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

The Gunk overview details

The Gunk combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

STEAMWORLD HEIST II IS OUT, PLAY NOW! About the Game The Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… As they uncover the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they must battle the curse of a toxic gunk parasite, all while getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust. Use your trusty Power Glove to reverse the corruption, uncover secrets of old and heal the planet! Experience the evolving relationship of the crew, as you explore this unique planet. Use your ingenuity as well as your quick reactions to overcome the challenges that await. What stories lay hidden in this mysterious abandoned world? What does it all mean? What role can Rani play in the fate of this evocative, moody planet? Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith. Uncover the mystery. Cleanse the Gunk. Save the planet. Engaging Exploration: Discover a lush jungle planet with damp caves, venture into the unknown and explore a bygone society. Corruption & Regrowth: Eradicate the gunk, restore nature, and transform the world around you. Employ the revived plant life to delve deeper into this strange and wondrous ecosystem. Intimate Narrative: The narrative is intrinsically linked with the exploration, where our two main characters keep in tight radio contact throughout the game. Fiona Nova lends her voice in a stellar performance as main character Rani. Music & Atmosphere: The Gunk invites you to take the t…

SteamPulse editorial summary

The Gunk is listed as a game with $24.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action and Adventure. SteamPulse's latest observation records 18 players at 13 September 2026 - 03:05:56 UTC, a tracked peak of 306, and 87% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Action-AdventureAtmosphericSci-fi3D PlatformerFamily FriendlyRelaxingSpaceFemale ProtagonistThird PersonExplorationColorfulAdventureControllerLinearMetroidvania

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Support and legal notes

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