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Red Dead Redemption

92% positive · 21,989 Steam reviews · released Oct 29, 2024 · by Rockstar Games, Double Eleven

Open WorldWesternStory RichSingleplayerActionZombiesAction-AdventureThird-Person Shooter

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

Lifetime units: ~581k (P10–P90: 232k – 1.3M)

Gross revenue: ~$23.8M (P10–P90: $9.5M – $52.4M)

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: 91% positive across 853 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).

Story & writing90% positive · 213 mentions
“Red Dead Redemption is a great game, but the PC release is not worth $50. The story is amazing, the characters are memorable, and it's still one of the best western games ever made. However, this is a game that originally came out in 2010…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 24 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics82% positive · 96 mentions
“"Well, some trees flourish, others die. Some cattle grow strong, others are taken by wolves. Some men are born rich enough and dumb enough to enjoy their lives. Ain't nothin fair." An experience well worth playing through and not talked…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 43 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value81% positive · 95 mentions
“Red Dead Redemption is a great game, but the PC release is not worth $50. The story is amazing, the characters are memorable, and it's still one of the best western games ever made. However, this is a game that originally came out in 2010…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 24 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio89% positive · 84 mentions
“I Waited 16 Years for This From the very first cutscene, the very first frame, the moment John Marston appeared on screen – I was hooked. John Marston John became one of my favorite video game characters ever. Ever since I saw the very…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 49 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability75% positive · 52 mentions
“It took me 51 hours but I finally, finally finished Red Dead Redemption on PC. This rendition of the game appears to be highly controversial, mostly because of the price at full retail. However, I would argue that it is honestly quite…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 51 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity76% positive · 38 mentions
“Review after 100% Red Dead Redemption still absolutely nails the fantasy of being a cowboy. The world and atmosphere feel like stepping into a Sergio Leone western, and the supporting cast is full of memorable characters. The gameplay…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2026 · 60 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI65% positive · 34 mentions
“It took me 51 hours but I finally, finally finished Red Dead Redemption on PC. This rendition of the game appears to be highly controversial, mostly because of the price at full retail. However, I would argue that it is honestly quite…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 51 h played · Report / request removal
Multiplayer & community71% positive · 14 mentions
“It took me 51 hours but I finally, finally finished Red Dead Redemption on PC. This rendition of the game appears to be highly controversial, mostly because of the price at full retail. However, I would argue that it is honestly quite…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 51 h played · Report / request removal

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

Third-person

Technology

3D

Setting

Western

Structure

Open world

Mood & themes

Atmospheric

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsFull controller support

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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