The Ascent

Last updated: 2026-02-23
  • Stunning graphics and atmospheric visuals
  • Unique cyberpunk setting and detailed world
  • Engaging combat mechanics and smooth performance
  • Excellent voice acting and sound
  • Boring and uninteresting gameplay
  • Frequent game crashes and weak story progression
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Emotions

Archetypes

Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Mostly Positive (6/10)
Total reviews
24,077
Positive
17,77373.8%
Negative
6,30426.2%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
1,611,361
Estimated revenue
$48,324,716
Game price
$30
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
1015.38%
Estimated copies lost
6,759
Estimated revenue lost
$202,702
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
1,876 total
Organic purchasers1,14661.1%
Voted up: 68%
Key activations73038.9%
Voted up: 70%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
1,876 total
First impression0-2h1729.17%
Voted up: 35%
Mid game2-10h60332.1%
Voted up: 57%
Late game10-20h44323.6%
Voted up: 72%
Endgame20h+65835.1%
Voted up: 86%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
3.52% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
65.2%
Global baseline 68.7%
66 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 24,077 total.