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PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse

95% positive · 2,703 Steam reviews · released Feb 19, 2026 · by Square Enix

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

Lifetime units: ~89.2k (P10–P90: 35.7k – 196k)

Gross revenue: ~$1.8M (P10–P90: $731k – $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: 95% positive across 66 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).

Story & writing91% positive · 211 mentions
“What begins as an old seaside legend about a mermaid ends up being a story about the depths of the human heart. In the end, people are more relentless than legends.”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 15 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio91% positive · 105 mentions
“The game uses its distinct aesthetic, atmospheric soundtrack, connection to Japanese folklore, and the world of Paranormasight to tell a story that feels very different from the first entry. In short, you could say it sacrifices intensity…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 25 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics91% positive · 43 mentions
“The game uses its distinct aesthetic, atmospheric soundtrack, connection to Japanese folklore, and the world of Paranormasight to tell a story that feels very different from the first entry. In short, you could say it sacrifices intensity…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 25 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity92% positive · 26 mentions
“The game uses its distinct aesthetic, atmospheric soundtrack, connection to Japanese folklore, and the world of Paranormasight to tell a story that feels very different from the first entry. In short, you could say it sacrifices intensity…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 25 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value95% positive · 19 mentions
“It's a sequel to a great game and hopefully a sign of a bigger franchise. It's Square Enix's sleeper hit franchise right now. As of 2026, it has the best narrative of the year because its plot threads and surprises don't feel cheap or even…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removal

348 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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

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

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