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Herald of Havoc

97% positive · 282 Steam reviews · released Jun 25, 2023 · by Zeldars Zone

Boomer ShooterStylizedSci-fiFPSFantasyFast-PacedRetroShooter

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~9.3k (P10–P90: 3.7k – 20.5k)

Gross revenue: ~$130k (P10–P90: $51.9k – $285k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Gameplay & mechanics96% positive · 94 mentions
“Herald of Havoc, developed and published by Zeldars Zone, is an indie first-person shooter that captures the intensity and fast-paced action of classic '90s shooters while introducing modern design elements and unique mechanics. From the…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability96% positive · 56 mentions
“Herald of Havoc, developed and published by Zeldars Zone, is an indie first-person shooter that captures the intensity and fast-paced action of classic '90s shooters while introducing modern design elements and unique mechanics. From the…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio96% positive · 52 mentions
“Herald of Havoc, developed and published by Zeldars Zone, is an indie first-person shooter that captures the intensity and fast-paced action of classic '90s shooters while introducing modern design elements and unique mechanics. From the…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity95% positive · 41 mentions
“Herald of Havoc, developed and published by Zeldars Zone, is an indie first-person shooter that captures the intensity and fast-paced action of classic '90s shooters while introducing modern design elements and unique mechanics. From the…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value94% positive · 31 mentions
“Herald of Havoc is a short but fun game that definitely has its moments but unfortunately it has to compete in a very saturated market. where other boomer shooters offer better gaming experiences at the same or cheaper price. but I would…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance100% positive · 28 mentions
“Herald of Havoc, developed and published by Zeldars Zone, is an indie first-person shooter that captures the intensity and fast-paced action of classic '90s shooters while introducing modern design elements and unique mechanics. From the…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing89% positive · 19 mentions
“A diamond in the rough, and a love letter to the first three Quake games. I don't know why this game hasn't sold more. Tldr, if you enjoy the genre, you will enjoy this and should prioritise it. If this game were promoted more, or if it…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 6 h played · Report / request removal

218 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.

Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

First-person

Technology

3D

Art style

Stylized

Setting

Sci-fiFantasyMedieval

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

Achievements

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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