Varthos - Heir to the Throne

Last updated: 2025-12-19
Summary
  • Fluid and satisfying combat mechanics
  • Engaging roguelite design with loot focus
  • Online coop enhances multiplayer experience
  • Harsh death penalties frustrate players
  • Bugs and technical issues disrupt gameplay
  • Limited content for high early access price
Varthos - Heir to the Throne header

Categories

Action RPGRogueliteCooperative MultiplayerCharacter ProgressionCharacter CustomizationProcedural GenerationPermadeath VariantsHack and Slash

Emotions

Frustration32%Disappointment23%Excitement13%Appreciation6%Enjoyment6%
Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Mixed (5/10)
Total reviews
30
Positive
1963.3%
Negative
1136.7%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
2,027
Estimated revenue
$50,655
Game price
$25
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
516.67%
Estimated copies lost
338
Estimated revenue lost
$8,447
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≀ 2h playtime
516.7%
Avg playtime 0.6h
516.7%
Avg playtime 1.1h
> 2h playtime
620%
Avg playtime 7.3h
1446.7%
Avg playtime 11h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day10.9 rev/day
Last 30d1 rev/day
Quarterly0 rev/qtr
Days covered2.8 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
30 total
Organic purchasers2480.0%
Voted up: 54%
Key activations620.0%
Voted up: 100%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
30 total
First impression0-2h1136.7%
Voted up: 55%
Mid game2-10h1446.7%
Voted up: 71%
Late game10-20h413.3%
Voted up: 50%
Endgame20h+13.33%
Voted up: 100%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
0.00% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
N/A
Global baseline 63.3%
0 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 30 total.