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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

Steam meme game made in days almost turns teen into a millionaire

An 18-year-old game developer, Michael Major, created a game on Steam that unexpectedly gained popularity. He had previously published a similar game, but it didn't attract an audience. Major was surprised by the numbers when he logged in to check on his new game's performance.

The game in question is described as a "silly game" and a "meme game" made in just a couple of days. Major's game became successful on Steam earlier this year, but no further details about the game or its success are available.

No information is available about Major's current financial situation or the exact outcome of his game's success.

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