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Not For Broadcast

Not For Broadcast overview

NotGames | Jan 25, 2022 | game

Released

23players observed · 13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC

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  • Latest observed players23 · 13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak238
  • Units sold (VGI)380,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$5,400,000
  • Review score94% positive

Not For Broadcast dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players23 · 13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak238
  • Units sold (VGI)380,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$5,400,000
  • Review score94% positive
  • Total reviews12,543
  • Release dateJan 25, 2022
  • DeveloperNotGames
  • PublishertinyBuild

Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: NotGamesPublisher: tinyBuild

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Game overview

Overview

Not For Broadcast comes from NotGames and is published by tinyBuild. It arrived on Steam on Jan 25, 2022, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Not For Broadcast's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 23 players at 13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC, with a tracked peak near 238. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 94% positive across 12,543 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Not For Broadcast is available in 7 languages including:

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified Chinese languages with full audio support

6 regional rating boards including dejus, esrb, pegi, usk, and steam germany

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumWindows 102.7Ghz and up8 GB RAMDedicated video card is required, 1gb VRAM50 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Not For Broadcast has sold up to 380,000 units and has 10,327 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $5,400,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Not For Broadcast overview details

Not For Broadcast combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Feature List: Deep and meaningful gameplay decisions 14 distinct endings Darkly-comic branching narrative Over 42 hours of full motion video (FMV) - a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement Bursting with musical numbers Take control of the National Nightly News. With the nation's eyes fixed on your choices, it’s up to you to decide what gets broadcast. Choose the shots, censor any “troublesome” content, and steer the narrative as your country tumbles into totalitarianism. No pressure, right? Hand-pick the Headlines Not For Broadcast drops you into the heart of a darkly-comedic tale of televised chaos, where your every decision helps shape the fate of a nation. From ego-fueled celebrities to deceptive politicians and enigmatic advertisers - you control the public’s perception. As long as you can hold the audience’s fickle attention, it’ll be your choice whether to toe the party line or hype up the scandal. Will you make that sportsman seem like a national treasure, or an alcoholic disgrace? What about those scientists trapped in Dante’s Taint? Or that new boss at multinational giant Rymmington-Svist who seems to live a double life? Most importantly, will you help the brand-new government look benevolent, or is there something untoward about them that the public need to see? The power is in your hands to change everything, but you’ll have to decide quickly - the news goes out live! Craft the Narrative (and the Nation's Fate) You are in the driving seat of a multi-level tale about both an entire country and a single family. Being the architect of the nation’s future is a…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Not For Broadcast is listed as a game with $24.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Adventure, Indie, and Simulation. SteamPulse's latest observation records 23 players at 13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC, a tracked peak of 238, and 94% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameNot For Broadcast
Steam App ID1147550
Typegame
Release dateJan 25, 2022
DeveloperNotGames
PublishertinyBuild
Price$24.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAdventure, Indie, Simulation
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian * , Simplified Chinese * * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players23 · 13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak238
Positive reviews11,773
Negative reviews770
Total reviews12,543
Positive percent94%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations10,327
Average playtime1,901 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJan 25, 2022
Official Steam feed update (UTC)4 September 2024 - 14:44:22 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC

Content descriptors

This game contains scenes that some players may find distressing. Frequent strong language, brief pixelated nudity and occasional scenes of violence in live-action performances. A detailed content warning that contains major spoilers can be found in game or on our website: www.notgames.co.uk/nfbcontent

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Nice Broadcast!No description
Fancy WorkNo description
Family LoyaltiesNo description
Screw the 1%No description
Dave's ApprenticeNo description
Holly Jolly Christmas...No description
Happy Holidays!No description
Maybe Next YearNo description
A Youth Club Too Far?No description
Very AdvancedNo description

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1147550
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1147550/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1147550
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Not For Broadcast

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Not For Broadcast?

Not For Broadcast's latest SteamPulse observation records 23 players at 13 September 2026 - 04:58:44 UTC, with a tracked peak of 238 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 32 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Not For Broadcast growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 33 players; the highest observed daily value is 58 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Not For Broadcast?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (44.1%), United Kingdom (12.9%), Australia (7.5%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (36.7%), United Kingdom (11.2%), Australia (6.5%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (46.9%), United Kingdom (11.3%), Australia (5.9%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (32.1%), United Kingdom (9.5%), China (7%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Not For Broadcast?

Not For Broadcast currently sits at 94% positive across 12,543 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 11,773 positive reviews and 770 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Not For Broadcast have?

Not For Broadcast currently has about 40.1K tracked Steam followers as of 23 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Not For Broadcast?

Not For Broadcast is currently listed at $24.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 10,327, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

94% positive, 11,773 positive, 770 negative

Price and discount

$24.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud

Achievements

95

Platform releases
  • Steam 30 January 2020
  • Xbox 23 March 2023
  • PlayStation 23 March 2023

DLC and packages

Not For Broadcast: The TimeloopPrepare for the gripping conclusion to the hit broadcast control room simulator!dlc #2303601$8.99Not For Broadcast: Bits of Your LifePeter Clement is destined to be the new Prime Minister. But who is he, really? Turn television’s most loved chat show into an evening of chaos, tears, revelations and outbursts - all from the safety of the editing desk.dlc #2303600$8.99Not For Broadcast: Live & SpookyDirect the "Live & Spooky" paranormal investigation team around a derelict film studio deep underneath Channel One. Frame the shots, capture the action and help keep viewers on the edge of their seats with some TV magic. After all, these ghost shows are all just a hoax... right?dlc #2199310$8.99Not For Broadcast SoundtrackImmerse yourself in the world of Not For Broadcast with this official soundtrack, featuring 217 tracks of original music composed exclusively for the game and its DLCs.music #1351390$7.99Not For Broadcast Season PassHelp ghost-hunters uncover the secrets of a haunted film studio, dig into the often scandalous life of the enigmatic Prime Minister Peter Clement and participate in a live television science experiment, all from the (relative) safety of the editing desk.dlc #2303602Unavailable on Steam Store
Not For BroadcastBuy Not For Broadcast #390949$24.99Not For Broadcast Complete EditionBuy Not For Broadcast #1125759$39.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2.7Ghz and up Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated video card is required, 1gb VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: Integrated

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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