Steam market intelligence
Tails Noir Preludes
92% positive · 308 Steam reviews · released Feb 2, 2023 · by Eggnut
Visual NovelConversationRelaxingPixel GraphicsInteractive FictionAtmosphericStory Rich2D
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~10,164
(P10–P90: 4,066 – 22,361)
Gross revenue: ~$124,934
($49,978 – $274,857)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Story & writing94% positive · 129 mentions
“I originally played Backbone (now called Tails Noir) when it first released on Gamepass. I did not know that a prequel was later made and was happy upon finding out. This is a good narrative driven game that gives context to the events in…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 5 h played
Visuals & audio94% positive · 79 mentions
“I originally played Backbone (now called Tails Noir) when it first released on Gamepass. I did not know that a prequel was later made and was happy upon finding out. This is a good narrative driven game that gives context to the events in…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 5 h played
Content & longevity100% positive · 27 mentions
“The first Tails Noir (or Backbone as it used to be called) were a very divisive game. Most seams to think the first half was excellent with gorgeous pixel art and a compelling world, with tons of potential for stories to be told, and then…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 6 h played
Gameplay & mechanics95% positive · 21 mentions
“Tails Noir Preludes, developed by Eggnut and published by Raw Fury, is a contemplative and emotionally rich narrative adventure that revisits the world first established in the acclaimed neo-noir tale Backbone. Rather than serving as a…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 14 h played
Price & value75% positive · 12 mentions
214 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference
Technology
2D
Art style
Pixel art
Mood & themes
RelaxingAtmosphericEmotionalDark
How you play together
Single-player
Platform features
AchievementsFull controller support
Business model
Buy to play
Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.