Life Eater — sales estimate, player sentiment & game DNA

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~12.8k (P10–P90: 5.1k – 28.1k)

Gross revenue: ~$157k (P10–P90: $62.8k – $345k)

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 & writing87% positive · 176 mentions

“I finished the game in one sitting, in the dark, and sat there afterward not really thinking about anything, just aware of how easily "getting to know someone" and "getting ready to hurt someone" had started to look identical on screen…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal

Gameplay & mechanics81% positive · 135 mentions

“Despite being short and the core gameplay mechanic being a little confusing at times (though im lowkey stupid), this is generally a very tight knit and pleasant game. I enjoy the story that it presents and if you want a short but very…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal

Visuals & audio92% positive · 66 mentions

“5.5/10. Whether or not you think the narrative and presentation can make up for the dearth of compelling gameplay probably boils down to a matter of personal preference. Yes, the music, artwork, voice acting, story, and overall atmosphere…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal

Content & longevity76% positive · 42 mentions

“I finished the game in one sitting, in the dark, and sat there afterward not really thinking about anything, just aware of how easily "getting to know someone" and "getting ready to hurt someone" had started to look identical on screen…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal

Price & value71% positive · 35 mentions

“I finished the game in one sitting, in the dark, and sat there afterward not really thinking about anything, just aware of how easily "getting to know someone" and "getting ready to hurt someone" had started to look identical on screen…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal

Difficulty & balance65% positive · 26 mentions

“Life Eater is a psychological horror strategy game developed by Strange Scaffold and published in partnership with Frosty Pop that distinguishes itself immediately through its unsettling premise and experimental structure. Rather than…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removal

312 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

Structure

ProceduralBranching choices

Mood & themes

HorrorAtmospheric

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsSteam Cloud

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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