Duskfade Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-08-14
  • Stunning graphics and visuals
  • Nostalgic PS2 platformer homage
  • Satisfying and fun gameplay
  • Combat lacks variety and depth
  • Technical issues with cutscenes
  • Story is weak and generic
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Emotions

Archetypes

Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Very Positive (8/10)
Total reviews
115
Positive
10591.3%
Negative
108.7%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
6,996
Estimated revenue
$209,810
Game price
$30
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
66.38%
Estimated copies lost
365
Estimated revenue lost
$10,946
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≀ 2h playtime
66.4%
Avg playtime 0.8h
2526.6%
Avg playtime 1.1h
> 2h playtime
33.2%
Avg playtime 4.5h
6063.8%
Avg playtime 8.7h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day178.2 rev/day
Last 30d3.1 rev/day
Quarterly0 rev/qtr
Days covered0.5 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
94 total
Organic purchasers6468.1%
Voted up: 88%
Key activations3031.9%
Voted up: 97%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
94 total
First impression0-2h3739.4%
Voted up: 84%
Mid game2-10h4345.7%
Voted up: 93%
Late game10-20h1010.6%
Voted up: 100%
Endgame20h+44.26%
Voted up: 100%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
10.64% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
100.0%
Global baseline 90.4%
10 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 115 total.