Steam market intelligence
Tails Noir Preludes
91% positive · 309 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: ~10.2k
(P10–P90: 4.1k – 22.4k)
Gross revenue: ~$125k
(P10–P90: $50.1k – $276k)
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
Story & writing92% positive · 131 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 · Report / request removalVisuals & 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 · Report / request removalContent & longevity93% positive · 29 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 · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics91% positive · 22 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 · Report / request removalPrice & value69% positive · 13 mentions
“If you haven't played Tails Noir, the first game from these developers, don't bother with this one, because it won't make much sense without knowing the story from the previous game. If you have played Tails Noir, this game feels more like…”
Not recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played · Report / request removal216 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
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.