Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Last updated: 2026-02-13
- Chloe's character depth highly praised.
- Chloe-Rachel relationship central and acclaimed.
- Storytelling and emotional impact highly acclaimed.
- Visuals, soundtrack, and narrative-driven gameplay praised.
- Weaker than original with underdeveloped characters.
- Rushed ending, inconsistent moments, and lack of impact.
Emotions
The emotional impact of the story, particularly the tragic elements and character deaths, resonates deeply with players. Many players feel a strong personal connection to the characters, especially Chloe, and are affected by the themes of loss, pain, and identity search.
Players find joy in the engaging storytelling, beautiful visuals, and heartwarming character relationships, particularly between Chloe and Rachel. The enjoyable gameplay, memorable scenes, and emotionally resonant writing contribute to a positive and uplifting experience.
The story and gameplay did not meet expectations for many players, with criticisms directed at the rushed ending, weak climax, and underdeveloped characters. Some players also expressed disappointment in the lack of emotional impact and the game's failure to add meaningful content to the Life is Strange universe.
Players feel a strong connection to the original game's characters and story, evoking memories of their past experiences. The game's setting, themes, and soundtrack contribute to a sense of nostalgia, reminding players of their teenage years and previous playthroughs.
The engaging storytelling, characters, and high-quality graphics, audio, and story generate excitement among players. The fascinating atmosphere, beautiful locations, and the desire to replay the original game contribute to this excitement.
Core metrics
Core business metrics
Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.
Steam review stats
- Steam rating
- Very Positive (8/10)
- Total reviews
- 37,606
- Positive
- 35,07793.3%
- Negative
- 2,5296.7%
Sales estimations
- Estimated sales count
- 2,676,410
- Estimated revenue
- $45,472,206
- Game price
- $17
- Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
- Refund-intent reviews
- 40.41%
- Estimated copies lost
- 285
- Estimated revenue lost
- $4,842
Review pace
Statistical analysis
Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 50.5% Avg playtime 1.1h | 60.6% Avg playtime 0.9h |
| > 2h playtime | 596.1% Avg playtime 13.5h | 90192.8% Avg playtime 25.2h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 0.3 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 2.7 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 26.9 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 3,087.4 days |
Audience segments
Who is reviewing
Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.
Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
971 total
Organic purchasers84186.6%
Voted up: 93%
Key activations13013.4%
Voted up: 95%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
971 total
First impression0-2h171.75%
Voted up: 65%
Mid game2-10h27628.4%
Voted up: 92%
Late game10-20h50051.5%
Voted up: 95%
Endgame20h+17818.3%
Voted up: 94%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
Deck satisfaction
75.0%
Global baseline 93.4%
12 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 37,606 total.