Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is off to a very strong start on Steam, with the RPG being the best-selling game in the U.S. during its debut week.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was a major hit last year on PS5, and it's continuing that trend with its PC port, as one analyst concludes the JRPG "had a fantastic Steam launch" last month. Circana games industry analyst Mat Piscatella has shared some info from Circana's own retail tracking service on Bluesky,

The first post-release patch for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC is now out this February 3, and it brings improvements to Steam Deck and more.

Let’s cut to the chase; it’s a small miracle that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth runs on the Steam Deck. This is a game so visually demanding that it’s the poster child for the $800 PS5 Pro. Yet, the power of Valve’s handheld device is roughly comparable to last gen’s PS4.

Nic says that RPG remake sequel Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is " uneven, unfocused, and unmissable ". You also can’t miss its regular performance hiccups, which most often manifest as little but frequent stutters that occur as you’re moseying around its poorly planet.

Cactuar Crush briefly transforms Rebirth into a Dynasty Warriors musou, letting you become death, destroyer of cacti, as you mow down hundreds of those funky lil guys. Both immensely satisfying and a surprisingly useful way to experiment with each member of the party.

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth had a fantastic Steam launch. Across physical & tracked digital, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth was the best-selling game of the week ending Jan 25th in the US market ($ sales), while the FFVII Remake & Rebirth Twin Pack ranked 3rd. Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service

Rebirth missed its sales goals on PlayStation 5, the game has enjoyed a very strong launch on Steam PC so far.