What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~72.2k
(P10–P90: 28.9k – 159k)
Gross revenue: ~$888k
(P10–P90: $355k – $2M)
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
Last 90 days: 73% positive across 51 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).
Story & writing72% positive · 233 mentions
“Probably the biggest problem with Rue Valley is how it was marketed as “a game in the spirit of Disco Elysium”. In reality, the two have little in common. Rue Valley doesn’t have the same depth, the same defiantly strange setting, or the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 9 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio79% positive · 101 mentions
“I don't usually leave reviews... However, this game seems to be a bit polarizing, so I'll just add my comments in case it helps anyone decide whether to buy it or not. As many have already said, this is NOT Disco Elysium. Yes, they kinda…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 17 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics68% positive · 97 mentions
“What matters most in reviews is sincerity and consistency. At the moment of me writing this review, the game sits at 62% of positive reviews, which I see as a real disgrace. Some of them address real issues you can experience with the game…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 21 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity62% positive · 53 mentions
“I don't usually leave reviews... However, this game seems to be a bit polarizing, so I'll just add my comments in case it helps anyone decide whether to buy it or not. As many have already said, this is NOT Disco Elysium. Yes, they kinda…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 17 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value69% positive · 36 mentions
“I don't usually leave reviews... However, this game seems to be a bit polarizing, so I'll just add my comments in case it helps anyone decide whether to buy it or not. As many have already said, this is NOT Disco Elysium. Yes, they kinda…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 17 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability79% positive · 14 mentions
“Let me preface this by saying that from the demo I immediately got the impression that this whole game will be very linear and uses failed "skill checks" as a narrative device. Player choices are not supposed to open multiple endings or…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 12 h played · Report / request removal342 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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