What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~43.6k
(P10–P90: 17.5k – 96k)
Gross revenue: ~$1.1M
(P10–P90: $429k – $2.4M)
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
Last 90 days: 93% positive across 45 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).
Gameplay & mechanics82% positive · 74 mentions
“Star Wars BOOMER SHOOTER Seriously though, this game is insanely good. Ahead of its time and that's an understatement. While DOOM will always be the crowned jewel when it comes to this genre, the level design in this game alone is…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio90% positive · 70 mentions
“Star Wars: Dark Forces is one of the most significant titles in the Star Wars franchise, largely because it was among the first to deliver a truly original narrative. It expands the lore surrounding the original trilogy in meaningful…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing85% positive · 62 mentions
“Star Wars: Dark Forces is one of the most significant titles in the Star Wars franchise, largely because it was among the first to deliver a truly original narrative. It expands the lore surrounding the original trilogy in meaningful…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value74% positive · 50 mentions
“Star Wars: Dark Forces is one of the most significant titles in the Star Wars franchise, largely because it was among the first to deliver a truly original narrative. It expands the lore surrounding the original trilogy in meaningful…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI86% positive · 49 mentions
“I didn’t expect to get pulled in this hard. One minute I’m on a quiet Rebel briefing, next I’m sneaking through an Imperial facility with blaster fire echoing in the halls. Kyle Katarn isn’t some overpowered Jedi, he’s just a guy with…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 18 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability85% positive · 46 mentions
“Star Wars: Dark Forces is one of the most significant titles in the Star Wars franchise, largely because it was among the first to deliver a truly original narrative. It expands the lore surrounding the original trilogy in meaningful…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance91% positive · 35 mentions
“An elegant game, from a more civilized time! A game I played in my childhood, and one of the few pure shooters that has won my liking (they usually aren't my cup of tea), althrough it should also be said that among the Dark Forces games…”
Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 16 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity76% positive · 33 mentions
“Star Wars: Dark Forces is one of the most significant titles in the Star Wars franchise, largely because it was among the first to deliver a truly original narrative. It expands the lore surrounding the original trilogy in meaningful…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removal335 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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