Hello,
I wanted to bring to your attention an issue with Steam's pricing for Poland, which appears to be set incorrectly. Currently, the price for games in Poland is among the highest on Steam, comparable to pricing in Switzerland, despite a significantly different economic landscape—Switzerland’s economy is approximately six times larger than Poland’s.
As part of an effort to raise awareness, I’ve been reaching out to developers to review and adjust their regional pricing for Poland where possible. Some developers, like those behind Mirthwood and Chef’s RPG, recognized the issue and have adjusted their prices accordingly.
A fairer price point for Polish players would likely fall somewhere between the Russian and Swiss price levels. For a reference, you could check how Mirthwood has positioned its price on platforms like SteamDB.
For Polish gamers, this pricing disparity is a longstanding concern, as our regional prices are even slightly higher than the dollar equivalent in some cases, indicating a misalignment. While Poland might not be the largest gaming market, this issue significantly impacts local purchases, especially for smaller titles that would otherwise find a strong audience here. This is one reason why Polish players tend to focus on major releases rather than supporting indie or smaller titles, despite the appeal they often have.
To further illustrate, you could consider how major Polish titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 are priced on Steam.
Thank you very much for considering this request.
I wanted to bring to your attention an issue with Steam's pricing for Poland, which appears to be set incorrectly. Currently, the price for games in Poland is among the highest on Steam, comparable to pricing in Switzerland, despite a significantly different economic landscape—Switzerland’s economy is approximately six times larger than Poland’s.
As part of an effort to raise awareness, I’ve been reaching out to developers to review and adjust their regional pricing for Poland where possible. Some developers, like those behind Mirthwood and Chef’s RPG, recognized the issue and have adjusted their prices accordingly.
A fairer price point for Polish players would likely fall somewhere between the Russian and Swiss price levels. For a reference, you could check how Mirthwood has positioned its price on platforms like SteamDB.
For Polish gamers, this pricing disparity is a longstanding concern, as our regional prices are even slightly higher than the dollar equivalent in some cases, indicating a misalignment. While Poland might not be the largest gaming market, this issue significantly impacts local purchases, especially for smaller titles that would otherwise find a strong audience here. This is one reason why Polish players tend to focus on major releases rather than supporting indie or smaller titles, despite the appeal they often have.
To further illustrate, you could consider how major Polish titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 are priced on Steam.
Thank you very much for considering this request.
