Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Last updated: 2026-02-01
  • Engaging and complex story
  • Enjoyable puzzle-solving mechanics
  • High-quality voice acting and localization
  • Not beginner-friendly experience
  • Poor graphics and animations
  • Confusing and fragmented narrative
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma header

Emotions

Disappointment33%Frustration20%Satisfaction10%Enjoyment7%Appreciation3%
Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Very Positive (8/10)
Total reviews
4,658
Positive
3,82982.2%
Negative
82917.8%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
367,376
Estimated revenue
$7,343,846
Game price
$20
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
182.71%
Estimated copies lost
1,420
Estimated revenue lost
$28,386
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≤ 2h playtime
182.7%
Avg playtime 0.9h
142.1%
Avg playtime 0.7h
> 2h playtime
16324.6%
Avg playtime 19.8h
46870.6%
Avg playtime 25.7h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day0.2 rev/day
Last 30d1.3 rev/day
Quarterly14 rev/qtr
Days covered3,503.5 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
663 total
Organic purchasers64597.3%
Voted up: 73%
Key activations182.71%
Voted up: 78%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
663 total
First impression0-2h436.49%
Voted up: 47%
Mid game2-10h568.45%
Voted up: 48%
Late game10-20h17526.4%
Voted up: 67%
Endgame20h+38958.7%
Voted up: 81%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
2.87% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
68.4%
Global baseline 72.7%
19 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 4,658 total.