Crypt of the NecroDancer

Last updated: 2026-01-19
  • Innovative fusion of rhythm and roguelike genres
  • Diverse characters with unique playstyles enhance gameplay
  • High replayability with engaging content
  • Exceptional soundtrack elevates immersion
  • Extreme difficulty spikes frustrate players
  • Lack of tutorials hinders new players
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Emotions

Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Overwhelmingly Positive (9/10)
Total reviews
26,142
Positive
24,97195.5%
Negative
1,1714.5%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
2,011,827
Estimated revenue
$30,157,287
Game price
$15
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
794.47%
Estimated copies lost
6,080
Estimated revenue lost
$91,139
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≤ 2h playtime
794.5%
Avg playtime 0.6h
1588.9%
Avg playtime 0.9h
> 2h playtime
844.8%
Avg playtime 24.8h
1,44781.8%
Avg playtime 64.8h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day0.4 rev/day
Last 30d3.8 rev/day
Quarterly30.5 rev/qtr
Days covered4,201.4 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
1,768 total
Organic purchasers1,62591.9%
Voted up: 91%
Key activations1438.09%
Voted up: 93%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
1,767 total
First impression0-2h33819.1%
Voted up: 73%
Mid game2-10h72541.0%
Voted up: 93%
Late game10-20h25314.3%
Voted up: 95%
Endgame20h+45125.5%
Voted up: 98%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
2.21% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
87.2%
Global baseline 90.8%
39 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 26,142 total.