Steam market intelligence
Room of Depression
76% positive · 915 Steam reviews · released May 3, 2023 · by FirePillar2
AdventureCasualEmotionalDramaStory RichInteractive FictionCuteEducation
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~34.7k
(P10–P90: 13.9k – 76.4k)
Gross revenue: ~$171k
(P10–P90: $68.2k – $375k)
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 2, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Story & writing59% positive · 95 mentions
“Many people seem to misunderstand the purpose of this game. It’s not about spreading religion or providing a detailed guide to depression. It’s a small game that offers a glimpse into the experience of one character and the specific…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio71% positive · 59 mentions
“Sadness is an emotion, Depression is a state of mind. You can be happy yet still suffer from depression. I absolutely adore games like this, with vibrant visuals and deep meaning. Playing it feels like watching a beautiful animated film…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics60% positive · 40 mentions
“Sadness is an emotion, Depression is a state of mind. You can be happy yet still suffer from depression. I absolutely adore games like this, with vibrant visuals and deep meaning. Playing it feels like watching a beautiful animated film…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity59% positive · 22 mentions
“As someone who has had depression since childhood, I have mixed feelings about this game. I wish there were an option on steam to give a neutral review. I was hesitant to get into this experience after seeing all the religion comments, but…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value47% positive · 17 mentions
“As someone who has had depression since childhood, I have mixed feelings about this game. I wish there were an option on steam to give a neutral review. I was hesitant to get into this experience after seeing all the religion comments, but…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal297 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
CartoonStylized
Mood & themes
EmotionalCuteAtmospheric
How you play together
Single-player
Platform features
AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Cloud
Business model
Buy to play
Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.