What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~27.3k
(P10–P90: 10.9k – 60k)
Gross revenue: ~$134k
(P10–P90: $53.6k – $295k)
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 & writing81% positive · 117 mentions
“On my first playthrough, I would have actually given the game a negative review, since the core concept is interesting but not really well executed. However, my opinion changed quite a bit thanks to the different endings set in the school…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio83% positive · 60 mentions
“On my first playthrough, I would have actually given the game a negative review, since the core concept is interesting but not really well executed. However, my opinion changed quite a bit thanks to the different endings set in the school…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics79% positive · 28 mentions
“The Karaoke is a psychological horror game developed and published by Chilla’s Art, a studio that has steadily built a reputation for producing unsettling horror experiences inspired by Japanese urban legends, real-world fears, and…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 12 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity50% positive · 22 mentions
“The Karaoke is a psychological horror game developed and published by Chilla’s Art, a studio that has steadily built a reputation for producing unsettling horror experiences inspired by Japanese urban legends, real-world fears, and…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 12 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value67% positive · 21 mentions
“(GAME HAS TRIGGER WARNINGS) I'm a huge fan of Chilla's Art, and I have watched my favorite YouTuber play many games. However, I have never played it myself. I looked on Reddit and tried to find the best games to play, and "The Karaoke"…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability50% positive · 16 mentions
“A good game featuring everyday horror; Chilla’s Art has improved the optimization. Simple atmosphere and subtle horror. It gets a bit convoluted towards the end, perhaps, but it’s solid.”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal311 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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