Most players happily settle into the rhythm within the first ten hours, driving an 89 percent positive rating across 121 reviews since launch. It is a brief yet addictive simulation that leaves users wanting more once the credits roll.
What it's about: What the Buck?! est un jeu incrémental très satisfaisant où vous détruisez de l'argent. Broyez des liasses, déclenchez des réactions en chaîne sur toute la table, faites des prestiges pour des améliorations permanentes et automatisez votre destruction d'argent. Progression de la démo conservée.
In-game
« Très bon jeu, nous devenons vite addicte ^^ fini en 2,3heures :) GG au développeur ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Le jeu est fun, satisfaisant et se fini assez vite (~3h) :) »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« Excellent game, the unlocks make the numbers go up. And when you think maybe your tired of moving your mouse, you no longer have to. Good game. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 5 h played« When my accountant saw the numbers, he fainted, so i got a calculator. The calculator then got into early retirement. quack quack quack »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 6 h played« The style I really liked and also played the demo previous to this - it's a nice little classic incremental, which kinda reminded me of Scritchy Scratchy, but shorter »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« This is a good game, short and fun to play. Also if you are looking to perfect a game this is a good one. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played
« Trop court , 2h pour tout plier. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Ok now we're just getting shorter and shorter copies of the same game with slightly different assets to make number go up. It's enough now. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« wow , thats bad . 100 minutes gameplay for 4,99 with a 30% discount . Definatly a big no thank you from me »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« very short and cant fail. not worth the price. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« way too short, should be at least half the current price »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« fun short incremental game that turns to an idler during the last hour or so. The monologue at the end actually made me rethink a lot about the relationships in my life »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played
In players' words
« Très bon jeu, nous devenons vite addicte ^^ fini en 2,3heures :) GG au développeur ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Trop court , 2h pour tout plier. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Le jeu est fun, satisfaisant et se fini assez vite (~3h) :) »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« Ok now we're just getting shorter and shorter copies of the same game with slightly different assets to make number go up. It's enough now. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Excellent game, the unlocks make the numbers go up. And when you think maybe your tired of moving your mouse, you no longer have to. Good game. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 5 h played« wow , thats bad . 100 minutes gameplay for 4,99 with a 30% discount . Definatly a big no thank you from me »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« When my accountant saw the numbers, he fainted, so i got a calculator. The calculator then got into early retirement. quack quack quack »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 6 h played« very short and cant fail. not worth the price. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« The style I really liked and also played the demo previous to this - it's a nice little classic incremental, which kinda reminded me of Scritchy Scratchy, but shorter »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« way too short, should be at least half the current price »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« This is a good game, short and fun to play. Also if you are looking to perfect a game this is a good one. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« fun short incremental game that turns to an idler during the last hour or so. The monologue at the end actually made me rethink a lot about the relationships in my life »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
77 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=4
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
15
13
0
2
Content / longevity
13
10
0
3
Story / writing
4
3
0
1
Value for money
4
2
0
2
Performance
1
1
0
0
Audio / music
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.
<2h
83 % (n=30)
2-10h
91 % (n=90)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
47,4 %Accessible
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 47 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 89,8 % of players.
Core gameplay mechanics drive the engagement, earning 13 positive mentions out of 15.
The overall experience feels rewarding and substantial, backed by 10 positive mentions for content out of 13.
Players find a relaxing diversion here, reflected in multiple remarks highlighting its addictive loop and satisfying progression.
Weaknesses
The adventure wraps up too quickly for some, with content drawing 3 negative mentions out of 13.
Price perception is divided, evenly split with 2 positive mentions and 2 negative mentions out of 4.
Who is it for?
Casual strategists seeking a short, relaxing simulation experience to unwind with for an evening or two.
Is What the Buck?! worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 89% of 121 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics drive the engagement, earning. Current price: 4,89€ (30% off).
Verdict
What the Buck?! delivers an entertaining and addictive gameplay loop that successfully charms most who play it. While its brevity and content depth leave a few wanting more, the post-launch reception proves it remains a delightful diversion.
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