What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~32.6k
(P10–P90: 13k – 71.7k)
Gross revenue: ~$534k
(P10–P90: $214k – $1.2M)
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
Story & writing87% positive · 184 mentions
“Tales of Kenzera: ZAU ZAU Long, Farewel Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the debut title from Surgent Studios, arrives carrying an emotional weight larger than itself, a game born not from market trends or genre opportunism, but from grief. The game…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics87% positive · 154 mentions
“Tales of Kenzera: ZAU ZAU Long, Farewel Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the debut title from Surgent Studios, arrives carrying an emotional weight larger than itself, a game born not from market trends or genre opportunism, but from grief. The game…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio86% positive · 110 mentions
“Tales of Kenzera: ZAU ZAU Long, Farewel Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the debut title from Surgent Studios, arrives carrying an emotional weight larger than itself, a game born not from market trends or genre opportunism, but from grief. The game…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance76% positive · 46 mentions
“If you're a big Metroidvania head, this one will probably end up being too simple for you. It's a very straightforward romp through a genuinely gorgeous world, and the mechanics are simple, but satisfying. As a story, it's heartwarming and…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity85% positive · 33 mentions
“Good game! solid 7/10. Great story and visuals. Nice and easy to learn how to control and use powers. A few comments that i think detriment on it being 10/10: 1- Too short and pretty simple, very linear for a metroidvania style. Wish there…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 12 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability72% positive · 32 mentions
“Tales of Kenzera: ZAU ZAU Long, Farewel Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the debut title from Surgent Studios, arrives carrying an emotional weight larger than itself, a game born not from market trends or genre opportunism, but from grief. The game…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI68% positive · 31 mentions
“It's not particularly bad, but other metroidvania games do it way better. Rating: 5/10 (neutral) Animation: OK Combat: Boring and somewhat non-sensical Platforming: simple and unappealing Story: Interesting Voice acting: Good Controls are…”
Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 10 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value97% positive · 31 mentions
“Tales of Kenzera: ZAU ZAU Long, Farewel Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the debut title from Surgent Studios, arrives carrying an emotional weight larger than itself, a game born not from market trends or genre opportunism, but from grief. The game…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removal303 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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